So, I came across a deal on tickets to go to the game in Philly on the 14th. Now, I will be making this trek from Toronto, I have heard mixed reviews of Lincoln Financial. Im wondering, if anyone on this board has gone there, and has any advice to keep me from getting myself, hospitalized lol
First, it sounds like you are going alone or with a friend - not with a large group of cowboys fans, right ?
I can give you a real clear picture.
If you have good seats - lower level - you will be in a crowd that is a mix. Most people will be pretty civilized though you will get some heavy jeering and they wont let up but, If you are a good sport about it as the game goes on they will probably respect you more or just get bored with you. You will probably get cursed at several times for being a cowboys fan - dont take it personal.
If you are in the upper level it will be more intense. You may get beer or soda thrown at you. Some fans will challenge your manhood (read into that what you like but im trying to be clean here). Again if you are a good sport about it they will probably just keep commenting about You, the **** Dallas fan over there and so on.
If you see younger fans that are visibly intoxicated or a group of guys who are drunk together be cautious and dont antagonize - better yet, have as little conversation as possible because a drunk fan can take something you say out of context and get his buddies riled up to a situation that can escalate into a mob mentality.
The parking lot is actually the most dangerous place because there is no security out there and fans will be drunk and hyped up.
Soooooo,
You want to enjoy the game and you spent money for tickets and for travel. Its up to you if you want to wear a cowboys jersey. If you dont no one will really bother you too much, those close to you will probably notice that you are cheering for the cowboys soon enough but you wont be so obvious for evryone to see a make a target of you.
Its Dec - it will be cold so you will have a coat on - at least in the parking lot I would recommend avoid engaging eagles fans or announcing that you are a cowboys fan.
Inside the stadium there is security so physically you should be safe and fine. But still for me, its harder to enjoy the game with someone or many people constantly jawing at me and it takes away from the experience. And if someone threw beer on me I dont think i would restrain myself too well. I would probably buy a beer and throw it back....
So in summary - Be alert and smart in the parking lot, dont be a cocky fan from out of town - seriously. And if you have good seats not much to worry about as long as you dont stir up the crowd. If you dont have good seats - i dont recommend showing off your cowboys fandom.
