I'm going to the Eagles/Colts preseason game in a couple weeks, since I'll be in Indy on business anyway.
My question is, does going to this game satisfy my "See the Eagles in every stadium and/or city" dream or not? I'm on the fence.
Pros: I'm in Lucas Oil Stadium, and wearing my Eagles Green. I get to watch the starters vs. starters for probably a half a game. Tickets are extraordinarily cheap.
Cons: It's almost like practice. I don't really care if the Eagles win or lose this game.
It's an excuse to get really drunk and not give a shtein about the outcome of the sporting event you're getting really drunk for. That's a rare opportunity and you should include that in your Pros.
As for your actual question, I'd say no, it doesn't count. Preseason NFL games are the handjob of sporting events.
I look forward to going to Clearwater to watch the Phillies in spring training about as much as I do when I see them during the regular season.
But Mr. Happy is right about NFL preseason games being garbage especially if it's game 4 or 5. The fact that they charge full price for a game in which none of the starters play is a disgrace. At least the home team usually plays its starters during baseball spring training games.
you could go to an auto auction in *insert stadium name here* and it would carry more weight than going there to watch a pre-season game.
I went. Beautiful stadium - best I've seen.
$7.50 beers. I spent $45.