BTSC Friday Open Thread - What Game(s) Are You Catching Live This Year?
by Michael Bean on Aug 7, 2009 7:24 AM EDT
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PrintHappy Friday guys and gals. Hope your weeks were solid and that you're ready to unwind in whatever way suits you this coming weekend. Just a discussion starter here to take us in to the weekend. What partly prompted me to post this was that just the other day, Homer J. of BTSC was kind enough to help facilitate me getting back East to catch a game at Heinz Field this season. Mr. Homer also contributed to the annual publication now available for purchase. In fact, as I make my rounds on various Western PA. radio stations this week, I find myself answering lots and lots of questions about his outstanding contribution to the publication. No surprise - great story teller. Probably as a result of being in the mix and treating people so fairly for so many years. Anyway...
The game I'll be catching? Chargers @ Steelers. October 4th. Very, very excited and I'll be sure to try to arrange some sort of meet up the day before (Saturday) so that we can hopefully put some names with faces. Anyway, my excitement level about the game got me wondering what games you might be attending this fall/winter? I know some of you are fortunate enough to live in the area and frequent Heinz on a somewhat regular basis. Some of you fine folks are even season ticket holders. The vast majority of us, however, are not in the area and are lucky to catch a game a year.
So let's hear it? What are your travel plans this coming NFL season and which week(s) do you have penciled in for catching the Black 'N Gold live?
Discuss.
-Blitz- (Michael B.)
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Piligrimage to Mecca
I’ll be in da house for the opener on September 10th, a solo jaunt
Still working on tickets for me & the kids against Vikes (Mrs. Swiss will attend the tailgate….ain’t no way I get her inside the joint though)
My plans
Are to sit on my ass thousands of miles away from the real action : (
Still, ill do my best to watch all the highlights, the games live when we play on primetime, and as many as i can that are streamed over the web live.
1 year and a half untill im finished at Uni. Im gonna save my ass off to get myself an American O.E, and hopefully catch a couple Steelers games
Wish they planned the 2011 regular season schedule earlier haha
Bleeding Black and Gold.....forever
fly west to Seattle
I’ll put you up and can do the same in California :)
Freel free to email me anytime at behindthesteelcurtain@gmail.com with questions, suggestions, complaints, etc, or to just say what's up. -Michael Bean (Blitz)
Vikings Oct. 25
pretty pumped. I broke thru ticket master and scored tickets. I’ll be coming out Saturday morning and spending some quality time at grile 36 watching PSU at Michigan and other college football. and then some earling tailgreating Sunday…
Scored the same game
My three bros and I will be headed out to see the Steelers v. Vikings 10/25. There is always a “T-minus” countdown going on once we figure exactly which game we’ll be headed to. It’s down to 78 days!! Usually stay at the Holiday Inn Express on Carson Street and hit the bars on Saturday night. The Holiday Inn has a shuttle that will take us to Station Square where we hop the ferry and arrive looking at that beautiful view shown above in Blitz’s post. My cousin is a season ticket holder so we join him under the bridges for his tailgate, not far from the Octopus Beer Bong. Any one know what I’m talkin’ about?
The only managing Ben does is he manages to WIN games
by chewiesteeler on Aug 7, 2009 8:37 AM EDT up reply actions
I'd like to be...
…under the highway…
Drinking from an octopus’ beer pong in the shade…
They’d raise the boom, don’t have much room…
In an octopus’ beer bong in the shade…
We gotta do it again this year…
T minus 78 days!!
Bungles in Pittsburgh
I will have then completed seeing the Steelers play and beat every Division Opponent.
Unfortunately...
The only game, as of now, that I know I am attending is the Ravens/Redskins preseason game. I know, I know. Shitty game, and I could give a shit about either team, but they were free tickets and I love a tailgate.
I am hoping my cousin will give me this years Steelers/Ravens game tickets in Baltimore. He generally does, because, as he says, “I CANNOT STAND THOSE REDNECK STEELER HOODLUMS!” So I am keeping my fingers crossed on that one, and I will be looking for another thriller like last year’s game.
Titans @ Steelers.. Week One!
Im still mad at myself for not making it back to the burgh for a game last year, but I wont make that same mistake this year. Living in Vegas I am always looking for the Steelers to come to San Diego or Phoenix, but the furthest west this year is Denver. I decided to splurge on tickets to the first game of the NFL season at Heinz. Gonna stay with my parents who live in Cranberry Twp where I am from. Also plan on catching a Pirates game and possibly the Pens preseason opener. I’ll be sitting in Section 110 at Heinz on Sept. 10th rockin my new Lambert jersey wavin my terrible towel like crazy. Hopefully I’ll make it to Denver in November but we’ll see.
by RoethlisCrosby on Aug 7, 2009 8:44 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Hoping and Praying...
to put together the 90 min. trip to Chicago on 9/20, but those Bear fans don’t like to give up their tickets …… MAN that would be awesome! Haven’t seen them since ’06….
"We'll continue to search for the ceiling"
catching games live?
well living in charlotte,probably will go to last preseason game vs Carolina, & will try to catch oct 25 vs Vikings, or dec 3rd the RAIDERS. but it all depends on work…
either way, i’ll be glued to the tv regardless. I do need a new jersey, I think I want a Lamar Woodley jersey, (replica) & a BIG BEN 75th annivarsary jersey ( authentic)
Mario Lopez
I'm at the Cincy game almost every year
In Cincy. Always great to meet up with teh Steeler faithful in our home away from home.
Hmmm last time I was in Paul Brown Stadium, I got some tickets for free to a Ravens Bengal game. Some Bengal fane wanted to fight me because his grilfriend came over to me spitting game because I was wearing a Steeler Jersey (and because I flirt too much). I told him he can’t keep such a beautiful girl being a Bengal fan and he’s lucky I’m already married. Thankfully my son was with me too so I had to be good.
"The team that scores the most points wins."
John Madden
(Master of the obvious)
I'm trying to think...
of the cities that have the most ideal spots for open air baseball and football stadiums (i.e., the confluence w/ Heinz Field and PNC Park). Here’s some others that I could think of off the top of my head:
San Fran. – I know their baseball stadium is on the water and I guess their football stadium is…
San Diego – though I don’t know if Qualcomm is on the water or that both of their stadiums are close to each other.
Baltimore – Isn’t the football stadium on the waterfront and the baseball stadium downtown? Both good locations, but I’m assuming they aren’t as close together as Pittsburgh’s. Could be wrong on this though.
I think the Ravens Stadium is close to the water
It’s the one thing in Baltimore I notice whenever I pass through the Fort McHenry Tunnel. Well, that and a bunch of rusty harbor cranes.
Glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever.
Napoleon Bonaparte
by LV Steelers Fan on Aug 7, 2009 11:23 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
They are about, maybe a quarter mile from the harbor. The stadiums are both right next to each other (separated by only parking lots). You can see both easily from 95 coming into Baltimore. And I think they are just as close together as the Pittsburgh stadiums.
by John Stephens on Aug 7, 2009 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions
I'll see whatever one I can get face value tickets to.
My pockets are light these days, can’t pay scalper prices this year…
no doubt schnif
Count on it.
Freel free to email me anytime at behindthesteelcurtain@gmail.com with questions, suggestions, complaints, etc, or to just say what's up. -Michael Bean (Blitz)
by Michael Bean on Aug 7, 2009 10:27 AM EDT up reply actions
Steelers At Miami
is my road game this year since the Steelers don’t travel to the west coast. My Miami Cuz scored 8 seats! Also always take a pilgrimage to Mecca for one game at Heinz. Looking at the Cincy game but now that I hear Blitz will be in the Burgh for SD I may venture home from Cali then…
When You Run The Ball Good Things Happen
I'll be
at our first preseason game vs Arizona, hoping to score atleast 1 regular season game against the ravens, I always end up seeing the Steelers play the ravens, so I think I’ll make a tradition of it and try for that game
by 92SteelersFan4Life07 on Aug 7, 2009 9:51 AM EDT reply actions
DC to the burgh
I will be attending the Redskins preseason game and going back home for the Chargers game.
I will also be attending the Redskins pre-season game…
other than that there is a slim chance I might make my way to see the Steelers and the Bears in the meadowlands…and I believe the Wife is going weather I do or not since she will be around the area for work.
Other than that I don’t have any plans to attend games, but ya never know…
I'll drink your Milkshake, I'll drink it up!
by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Aug 7, 2009 10:54 AM EDT reply actions
CHARGERS x STEELERS
I want to go watch this one, I just dont know how to get tickets and if there are some still left, how does it work? where to look after? Any hints for brazilian just passing by ?
tix
www.vividseats.com has some decent deals…..better than either stubhub or e-bay right now
At Broncos
I’ll be at the Steelers-Broncos Monday night game in Denver.
Me too.
Flying in Sunday home on Tues.
Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile - Albert Einstein.
I know several people from Idaho that will be going.
Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile - Albert Einstein.
Blitz, let's catch up at the Chargers/Steelers game
B, will be at the Chargers vs. Steelers game. I will drive up for that game on Saturday morning and pick up my brother and nephew at the airport. We plan on playing golf most of Saturday and then go to the game on Sunday. Maybe we can do a foursome (or more if you’re coming with friends) on the course for that Saturday or get together sometime Sunday before the game.
I’m also doing the Steelers vs. Dolphins game on Jan. 3. I think a 3-day weekend in MIA will be just what the Dr. ordered for around about that time. I’ll hit you up on Facebook and send you all the info. about where we’ll be staying for the Chargers game and playing golf. Take care.
sweet
do so truth. Thanks, sir.
Freel free to email me anytime at behindthesteelcurtain@gmail.com with questions, suggestions, complaints, etc, or to just say what's up. -Michael Bean (Blitz)
by Michael Bean on Aug 7, 2009 11:24 AM EDT up reply actions
Mike Wallace has "Oh $%#@ speed"!
He also has the hands, swagga, and ability to make something happen this year as a KR & WR. This ain’t Limas Sweed we’re talking about here. This dude ain’t afraid of the spotlight and is going to make some big plays this year.
Anyone ready to see “The Tank,” Mendelicious, FB/TE D. Johnson in goal-line tonight?
I am…I AM
I'll drink your Milkshake, I'll drink it up!
by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Aug 7, 2009 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions
Headin to KC
Going to KC November 22 for sure. went last time they played in KC and also once in Pitt when they played KC (Troy’s hair pulling incident) Trying to go to Chi town but those tickets are so jacked up in prices. What we payed for KC seats are twice as much in Chicago for same general area. WOW! Possibly Miami/denver. GO STEELERS!
Down goes Rivers...
Thanks to this great site I found out they sell a limited number of tickets on ticketmaster. I was fortunate to score tickets to see the biggest cry babies in the NFL get their teeth knocked out on Sunday night football Oct. 4th. LT and Philip, you’re going down.
Going to attempt a two-fer...
I’m goingto try and get to the Notre Dame vs. Pitt U. game, and hopefully be fortunate enough to get Steelers vs. Bengals tickets for the following day. If I sound unsure, its because there is too much up in the air to know if I can pull it off, but I’m sure going to try!
Also looking to get down there for one more game, schedule permitting. Not sure which one yet, but I’m going to see at least one game this year.
Stlr Vs. Chicago and Miami
I’m flying from Orlando, Fl up to meet my friend (a Bears fan sadly but nice enough to get me tickets) for that early game at Soldier Field. Totally stoked to be going to Chicago should be a great game. And since I now live in Orlando and am part of the strong Steeler Nation South, I’ll be joining the Miami invasion as we take over their stadium finishing out the season strong!
Hey guys
I’ll be there for the vikings game, anyone else going?
Formely 2005steelers4life, Here We Go Steelers Here We Go
About 60,000 or so
HA! Yes, I’ll be there!! CAN’T WAIT!!
The only managing Ben does is he manages to WIN games
by chewiesteeler on Aug 7, 2009 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah sick, we should have a BTSC'ers tailgate lol
Formely 2005steelers4life, Here We Go Steelers Here We Go
by xRideTheBus36xx on Aug 7, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Thinking about the preseason game vs. Redskins
Friend has seasons tickets. Saw the Super Bowl at the PourHouse in DC per the recommendations of Homer J. Will try to catch as many games as possible from there.
Glad to see you finally getting a chance to see the product in person. Am tempted to drive up to greet face to face that weekend.
by Ivan Cole (RickVa) on Aug 7, 2009 6:03 PM EDT reply actions
I will be @ the pre-season game…we will have to try and meet up with all the BTSC’ers that are going…I know of a decent ammount
I'll drink your Milkshake, I'll drink it up!
by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Aug 11, 2009 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions
Went to school in Philly. Haven't been back since I gruadated in 2005.
Unfortunately. Just a matter of time before I am able to make more frequent trips though.
Freel free to email me anytime at behindthesteelcurtain@gmail.com with questions, suggestions, complaints, etc, or to just say what's up. -Michael Bean (Blitz)
by Michael Bean on Aug 7, 2009 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Chi-town
Since I live in Chicago, you can bet your a** I’m gonna be trying to give the Steelers home field advantage at Soldier Field in Week 2.
I’ve never scalped tickets before, so I’m not sure how much more than face they’d be. I’m fine with just getting one ticket for myself. I think that makes it cheaper, no? Any suggestions would be helpful.
Anyway, Go Wallace, Go Limas, Go Timmons, Go Shipley, Go Ziggy, Go Burnett, Go Summers, Go Johnson Go Steelers!
Ken Barnard
PDX
I live in Portland, OR and fly to Pittsburgh at least twice a year for games. Last year was Indy in the regular season, AFC championship, and Super Bowl. Thinking of going to San Diego and Denver this year away or heading back to catch PIT / BAL in the ’burgh. May do all three, may do just one…
Must say that last year in Tampa may be the best time I’ve had – wifey had a blast too. The crowbar there was awesome the night before SBXLIII.
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