Great story to share. Pics included!

[lcharles]

A likely story.

 

[ElGatoGrande]

Holy Crap,,, I would be thrilled to get a field pass for ANY Cowboy game, but getting a field pass for THIS game is incredible! You lucky son-of-a-gun,,,

Make sure you pace yourself with those adult beverages if you have any,,, don't want you passing out at half-time and missing the exciting Cowboy victory! (fingers crossed)

 

[cowboyfan4life_mark]

Field passes????

Could you let us know if the star is there or not? Seems to be conflicting stories.

J/K. Hope you have a great time.

And if you do kick Eli, Jacobs, and Pierce, just tell them that you were trying to hit the video board. :laugh2:

 

[Doomsday]

Nice dude, enjoy the game.

 

[Richmond Cowboy]

OK, now that I have had a couple of days to recuperate I will give a few highlights and add some pics. Unfortunately I didn't bring my Canon SLR as I had no idea I would be on the field so the pics aren't great.

Bullet points:

- Arrived at stadium at 3:45, of course the cab dropped us off on the opposite side of our entry point. Walked around stadium and entered near Miller Lite deck. Passed Landry's statue and took some pics.
- Upon entering stadium asked which way to field and was pointed toward media elevator. Showed field pass and was allowed to get off elevator at field level. Walked literally in "the bowels" of the stadium. As we approached the entryway to the field saw NBC production truck, EMS, etc.
- Entered field at corner of endzone where cheerleaders, etc enter field. I literally thought I was going to pass out when I first entered the field. It was just ridiculous looking up at the stands and the videoboard from the field.
- At this point it was still early and relatively empty, the field was being manicured with leaf blowers and rakes. The star was of course still covered by 5 panels of turf.
- I asked one of the field security members where we could go and he said once the players come out you have to stay of the field of play and bench areas (marked by a yellow dotted line). I said "can we go on the field until then?" and he said sure. At this point we walked on the field and took some pics in the endzone (I tried to recreate TO's arms extended on the star in the helmet).
- We then walked around the field and checked out every nook and cranny. Security must have thought we were important because they didn't mess with us at all.
- Once we had a chance to pick our jaws up off the field we settled in on the home side near the bench and hung out there until approximately 20 minutes before kickoff.
- The first players out to stretch were the kickers and Duke Preston who warmed up for a good hour (guess he needed to get his exercise in since he would not play). Marty B came out and was warming up close to us, he walked over to a corner field level suite to greet some friends and was then mobbed for pictures by a bunch of military folks. I took a pic of him and a couple of people I don't know and then he signed my program. Very friendly guy. He then got back to warming up. Felix then came out and warmed up close to us.
- Jacobs finished warming up and then shadow boxed against the goalpost padding that says "Cowboys" on it repeatedly punching it.
- MB3 is one ripped dude, he came out in his underarmor gear and was chiseled.
- Saw roof open from below and recorded a couple of minutes of it with my camera.
- The Giants were stretching on our side of the field and when our guys came out Pierce just stared at them with total anger and said "** ers".
- Rudi Juliani walked past us surrounded by a few guards.
- A couple of young girls (early teens) walked back and forth just inside field of play, I think they were related to Jerry, I later saw Irvin hugging them.
- As the players left the field we started to head toward the corner where we entered to get back to our seats because we did not want to miss the kickoff, Goodell was walking towards us and I said "commissioner, can I have an autograph?" He looked at me and was going to keep walking but then stopped and took my program and signed it. He said "what do you think of this place?" I said "it's amazing, how about you?" and he replied "I think it's pretty great". He then kept walking.
- At this point we walked up to our seats and watched what would be a huge disappointment. The overall experience was amazing, something I'll never forget but of course the outcome of the game was a tough pill to swallow.

Pics coming soon

 

[Sarge]

OK, now that I have had a couple of days to recuperate I will give a few highlights and add some pics. Unfortunately I didn't bring my Canon SLR as I had no idea I would be on the field so the pics aren't great.

Bullet points:

- Arrived at stadium at 3:45, of course the cab dropped us off on the opposite side of our entry point. Walked around stadium and entered near Miller Lite deck. Passed Landry's statue and took some pics.
- Upon entering stadium asked which way to field and was pointed toward media elevator. Showed field pass and was allowed to get off elevator at field level. Walked literally in "the bowels" of the stadium. As we approached the entryway to the field saw NBC production truck, EMS, etc.
- Entered field at corner of endzone where cheerleaders, etc enter field. I literally thought I was going to pass out when I first entered the field. It was just ridiculous looking up at the stands and the videoboard from the field.
- At this point it was still early and relatively empty, the field was being manicured with leaf blowers and rakes. The star was of course still covered by 5 panels of turf.
- I asked one of the field security members where we could go and he said once the players come out you have to stay of the field of play and bench areas (marked by a yellow dotted line). I said "can we go on the field until then?" and he said sure. At this point we walked on the field and took some pics in the endzone (I tried to recreate TO's arms extended on the star in the helmet).
- We then walked around the field and checked out every nook and cranny. Security must have thought we were important because they didn't mess with us at all.
- Once we had a chance to pick our jaws up off the field we settled in on the home side near the bench and hung out there until approximately 20 minutes before kickoff.
- The first players out to stretch were the kickers and Duke Preston who warmed up for a good hour (guess he needed to get his exercise in since he would not play). Marty B came out and was warming up close to us, he walked over to a corner field level suite to greet some friends and was then mobbed for pictures by a bunch of military folks. I took a pic of him and a couple of people I don't know and then he signed my program. Very friendly guy. He then got back to warming up. Felix then came out and warmed up close to us.
- Jacobs finished warming up and then shadow boxed against the goalpost padding that says "Cowboys" on it repeatedly punching it.
- MB3 is one ripped dude, he came out in his underarmor gear and was chiseled.
- Saw roof open from below and recorded a couple of minutes of it with my camera.
- The Giants were stretching on our side of the field and when our guys came out Pierce just stared at them with total anger and said "** ers".
- Rudi Juliani walked past us surrounded by a few guards.
- A couple of young girls (early teens) walked back and forth just inside field of play, I think they were related to Jerry, I later saw Irvin hugging them.
- As the players left the field we started to head toward the corner where we entered to get back to our seats because we did not want to miss the kickoff, Goodell was walking towards us and I said "commissioner, can I have an autograph?" He looked at me and was going to keep walking but then stopped and took my program and signed it. He said "what do you think of this place?" I said "it's amazing, how about you?" and he replied "I think it's pretty great". He then kept walking.
- At this point we walked up to our seats and watched what would be a huge disappointment. The overall experience was amazing, something I'll never forget but of course the outcome of the game was a tough pill to swallow.

Pics coming soon

Thanks a LOT for sharing your experience. It was a lot of fun to read.

 

[Jay]

Really appreciate you sharing the story, you're quite lucky, I'm so jealous. Can't wait to see the pics, anyway you can update a clip of the video of the roof opening?

Thanks again.

 

[Richmond Cowboy]

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[cowboyjoe]

That's a very cool story. Congrats on going to the game and getting the field passes.

yep, thats always been one of my dreams to be on the sideline during a game with field pass in a big cowboy game

congratulations, i know you still enjoyed the game, even though we lost;

 

[Sarge]

Great pictures - thank a TON for sharing them.

 

[Richmond Cowboy]

Is there a way to upload a video?

 

[DallasEast]

Thank you Richmond Cowboy. Thank you so very much! :clap2:

 

[LeonDixson]

Great pics and story, man. I was in section 150 so you were real close to where we were. Marty B warmed up right below us and to the right. He got a kick out of intercepting a warm up pass in the end-zone. In the suite right above us and to our left was Tony Dorsett, Randy White, and Rayfield Wright. It was such a great experience; except for the outcome of the game of course.

 

[Richmond Cowboy]

Great pics and story, man. I was in section 150 so you were real close to where we were. Marty B warmed up right below us and to the right. He got a kick out of intercepting a warm up pass in the end-zone. In the suite right above us and to our left was Tony Dorsett, Randy White, and Rayfield Wright. It was such a great experience; except for the outcome of the game of course.

Yep, I remember Marty B's int, right in front of us

 

[DallasFanSince86]

Great pics and thanks for sharing your experience with us.

 

[Darkhound]

Wow dude... at leat you had a great time. I cannot deny the ceremony was amazing and well I am sure you will never forget that experince.

congratulations

 

[Hostile]

This just became the best thread I have read other than Bob Sturm since the game ended. Thank you Richmond Cowboys for the pics. Those were awesome.

 

[Darkhound]

Yes, someting positive since our horrible sunday.
I wonder if I will ever be at field level.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

who's the blonde trying to get Rudy's John Hancock?

she's delicious

 

[CrazyCowboy]

So my buddy and I arrive at DFW yesterday, pumped up knowing that we have 200 level seats fir tonight's game. My friend proceeds to inform me that his wife knows Jerry Reese, GM of the Giants and that she emailed him and there's a chance he could give us field passes. Well fast forward to 8:30 last night and we're in a taxi to the Giants' hotel (the Hilton DFW) to meet Jerry. I gotta say it, what a good guy he is. Very gracious and down to earth. He is only 46 years old and making all the personnel decisions. I asked him if the sports media creates stories from their perspective and he just busted out laughing. He said "I'll see Mortensen on ESPN say he spoke to me and I'll say to my wife 'what? I haven't spoken to him'!". One of my friends asked about the videoboard and he thought that the only way to hit it would be if you were trying. Anyway, some cool tidbits from somebody high up in the biz. After 20 minutes of chatting he texted somebody and said they have 4 field passes left ( there were 4 of us there). He then went upstairs to one of the hotel rooms and came back with 4 field passes!!!! I told him that having met him will soften the blow if we lose because he's a great guy! Anyways, can't wait to roam the field during pre-game tonight.

Go cowboys!!!

great story.....great pics.....great thanks to you!