The capacity for that stadium is 82,000 people. The game does move kind of slow - alternating between a minute of standing around followed by 10 seconds of organized chaos. American football is really a perfect sport for television.
College football is where it's at. Way better atmosphere with longstanding traditions. The NFL is best watched at home. You need to attend an LSU game with the full tailgating experience, eating cajun food with cajun people in late November (when it's not so hot). I think you would have a much better & more memorable experience. Then you will probably start to enjoy American football.
Going to a game is all about the experience. She's right, the food is too expensive and the people are very loud. I think you do get a better feel for what happening on your TV if you've been to at least one live game. Some stadiums have a steeper angle on the seating so that you can see even if people are standing. Michigan stadium is pretty good for that. She might enjoy a tailgate party more. You're at the game with your friends, you can still hear the stadium crowd but, the food and drinks are cheap and If you have a TV you can see and hear the game better.
But make sure it's a team that has been playing for a long time. All SEC (except Vandy) and Big 10 schools, most Big 12 schools, certain ACC (especially FSU) schools, and certain PAC schools (especially USC) have the best traditions.
Don't feel bad, I am right there with you on the compounding negatives of a live football game (professional or college). TV experience is much better 😂 it is usually too hot or cold, windy, rainy, loud, uncomfortable seats, restroom waiting lines, expensive food...so you appear to have gotten the full experience! 😂😂😂
Some of the college stadiums seat over 100,000 and sometimes the teams can't hear the signals being called on the field. But I do understand some of your comments. My first pro baseball game was so boring I would not have made it through it without the hotdogs and beer. I love how honest you are about these sorts of things-great job!
Baseball is my favorite sport. The main reasons for this: - The game is very simple to understand, and the rules are not super complicated - It has an amazing contrast of contest between team defense and loner offense. - It's relaxed and relaxing.
You should never pay for water. There are drinking fountains at each sports facility: pro or amateur. They're typically by the bathrooms. As for the screamers, they probably got too drunk before the game even started or they feel entitled to act obnoxious since they paid so much $ for the tickets or both. This can really kill the mood. My brother's been able to go & see the Arizona Cardinals and got disgusted by the excessive rowdiness. He'll never see a game there again. If you want to see action & be around a relatively polite audience, try a women's pro soccer game. I'd be glad to take you to a Portland Thorns match.
I've been waiting for this one. Years ago I had season tickets for years but now I watch in the comfort of my home for pretty much all the reasons you said for not going. I'm laughing as I write this about you mostly saw butts. At least you can say you were at a NFL game. Eagerly waiting for the next episode.
Don't feel bad, my thoughts are the same about the couple of games I attended. At home, I can control the environment and I have access to whatever foods I want, and the water tap is free. I do not have to fear catching anything from rude people and I can see all of the game. Then when I am tired, I can turn off the game and I am already home. No need to travel. You got to experience something new and that is what counts the most. Football is not for everyone. So glad you had a good time here in the USA. Please come again, you are always welcome. Maybe next time you will get the chance to experience true Texas BBQ.
It is very different than watching on TV with announcers and replay to help keep the flow going. In person you have to figure out what's going on, on your own, and not knowing the significance of "3rd and 4, down by 7, on the 50 yd. line", etc. Context of the game is huge, just like baseball. Too bad she couldn't get some 'tailgating' in before the game started - better food and not pay Stadium prices
If opera glasses are necesssary to see opera, then they are also needed in stadiums. For some people the tailgate party in the parking lot before the game is "the thing".
Hey Marie! As a life long athlete, playing many team sports through college and beyond, I believe going to professional sports events are rarely worth the heavy price tag. And, the enjoyment can also depend on the attitudes of the people right around you - if they're similar in personality type to you, it can be a lot of fun. But, that hasn't often been my experience. People there are often too loud rude and in-your-face (just for my taste). I've read a lot of comments here - many say they prefer watching from their own living rooms. In general, I would agree. The few times I've gone with a group of friends and tailgated before the game (bbq in the parking lot), those were the best times. As a first experience, I'm truly sorry it wasn't more fun for you. I guess it's all part of the American experience. Not everything is going to be awesome for everyone. I totally respect your perspective and views. Thanks for sharing - looking forward to videos of more fun days ahead! Hugs! xo
The only reason to go to a pro sports event like that is the atmosphere, which you share with everyone around you. Not everyone has a positive or fun atmosphere, unfortunately.
The reason people were screaming was because it makes it harder for the enemy team Quarterback to change the play and the players on the enemy team can't hear the count so they don't know when the ball is going to be hiked (moved to start the play). So the home crowd yells on 3rd down to try and mess them up. It actually works and causes problems for the enemy team. The NFL promotes it because it gets the crowd involved. It's called the home team advantage.
When you're young, NFL stadium games are glorious. We sat thru many artic cold battles in the Ice Age tundra: Green Bay. Today at 76...not on your life! This is why tv was invented. Enjoy your videos tremendously. Hope you're having a blast here in the USA.
If a football game was not your cup of tea, I'm guessing an American rock concert would not be either. The crowd, heat, and noise level is even more intense. Most stadiums have very high food and drink prices but some teams try to offer family discount packages so everyone can enjoy the experience at an affordable price.
I haven't been to a NFL game in person in over 30 years. For all the reasons you said plus a few more. I would much rather watch it in the comfort of my home for free.
I grew up playing football and I still love it. But I don't go to pro games anymore, for some of the same reasons you have cited. The huge expense, the insane traffic jams, the high prices, etc. It got old. I will say that I went to a DC game (they had a different name then), and I had a similar experience. The fans were over the top. They were drunk, loud and yelling and standing for every bleeping play -- even a two-yard run up the middle. So, yeah, your reaction is understandable. I watch at home.
Used to go a few times a year to the games but after costs started getting ridiculous at the stadium, I just watch on TV with family and friends. We all bring something and have a great time
Football is more fun to see on TV and hang out at home and eat with friends and family. If you don't know the game it is easier to understand and have fun.
Come to Texas and attend a Friday night high school varsity football game. The experience is COMPLETELY different, and much more enjoyable. And a whole lot cheaper!
Awesome video. Football is our #1 sport. I'm glad you were able to experience it for the 1st time. You're absolutely correct. Prices at sporting events is ridiculous but people continue to go to stadium. I prefer watching football on big television at home with food that is cheaper than at the stadium.
Watching the game with friends and family on television it’s something I enjoy, there are things that the live experience provides that cannot be replicated at home. I will always treasure getting to see the 2020 NHL Winter Classic.
Being at a football game can be a blast if 1) you love being in crowds, 2) you love noise, 3) you know enough about the game to follow it, and 4) you are the type of person who also likes being in rock concerts. The crowd deliberately tries to make it difficult for the visiting team's quarterback's signals be heard by his teammates. That's part of the game! Seattle Seahawk fans became famous for this. For rowdiness, there is Husky Stadium, also in Seattle, where the University of Washington Huskies. The stadium did not allow alcohol in the venue for obvious reasons. But every once in a while the police would catch somebody with booze or beer, and they would make a great show of pouring it out in front of the crowd while we chant, "Last call for alcohol!" The workaround would be for students to buy these insulated pint bottles of soda pop. Drink one or two ounces of pop and refill with rum or whiskey. Then screw the cap back on and take to the game. It is amazing how tipsy fans would get drinking Coca-Cola!
Funny, you went to one game and you identified most all the reasons people don't enjoy going to games. All the cameras make it a much better viewing experience from home, the concessions are crazy expensive (did you look at the price of a beer?), the crowds can be obnoxious, it's too slow because of all the commercial time outs, etc. etc. Like you said, it's good that you got to experience it and I don't blame you for not really enjoying it.
Agreed. Marie probably is a teenager so may not have looked at the beer prices since she’s underage for that. Aside from the TV timeouts, she also may feel American football is slow if she’s used to the nonstop action of European football (soccer).
I get the same feeling when watching European football. It seems so slow and nothing ever happens. You can usually bring your own water to the games as long as it's sealed.
Hahaha, yeah, it sounds like the live football game wasn't your thing. I understand that. It is more fun (especially if you're more introverted like me) to just watch at home with a few friends. It's more comfortable, and you can see the game better. I'm glad you got the chance to experience it though! ♥️
I like watching the games on t.v. We're comfortable and the food has already been paid for, LOL. It really does get more interesting if you know the rules of the game, and you are rooting for one team.
It's only in the last 10 years that camera and TV quality has improved to be a better overall experience than the stadium. Most people who go do so as an overall habit as fanatics. They meet friends in the parking lot, enjoy the outing, enjoy being there during famous plays, etc. (edit: a couple of my all-time unforgettable experiences are being present at a few games, famous plays, dancing on the field after a win, crazy weather....etc).
I was laughing so hard listening to you talking about the game. The yelling is part of the game. The quarterback has to tell the other guys on the team what the play is so the crowd yells to make it difficult for them to do that. I do agree with you about the food and drink prices but we know it when we go so we're not so shocked by it.
As you can see from the vast majority of the comments, most of us agree with you! There are very few sporting events that are not easier and more enjoyable to watch from a comfortable couch at home and you can even have a bunch of friends over to share the experience.
You are spot on, rather watch on TV, for the same reasons you gave, that being said if you ever visit south Louisiana during football season you need to go to a LSU Tigers college football game in Baton Rouge, not so much for the game but for the tailgating. The tailgating, which is before the game in the parking areas, lots of people bring their grills and everything else for cooking and drinking. Lots of Cajun food and people are happy to share. Very good experience and much different than what you experienced, except it will have plenty of loud crazy people just having fun. Love your videos and honesty.
Didn’t see this until yesterday Marie, guess it missed my feed somehow. I’m a tad late to this but glad you had the experience. If you want to see an epic football game, make time to see a big time college football game. College ball is so superior to the pros; the traditions, atmosphere & the fans are electric. It’s like night & day, especially in the South! 😎 Thank you for sharing your travels with us. Blessings from across the Pond.
Hey Marie. There will be lots of things that you do not like here in America and anywhere else you travel. That is really okay, at least you tried it and found out for yourself. lol... I appreciate you honesty. ♥
The best thing about watching a football game at the stadium--if you can see the field--is seeing the big picture, that is, seeing everything that's going on at the same time. You can't see that on TV because they always zoom in. The worst things are all the things you mentioned. Personally I prefer going to high school and small college games where the noise and crowds are smaller and the prices are cheaper. They're also exciting in a different way. Since they aren't the best players they make more mistakes so you never know what's going to happen next!
A few years ago, I worked at a hockey and basketball arena where we sold water and soft drinks for $5, beers 🍻 for $8-11 and small pizzas 🍕 for $10. This high pricing is typical of sports events and concerts in the US. It's a way for them to make a little more money.
Bonjour Marie! (Sorry this is kinda long!) I am lucky enough to live in an area with all 4 major American sports leagues (Football, Baseball, Basketball and Hockey.) No, it's ok to not enjoy the game in person and say it's better on tv. By and large it is better to watch all of them at home because of the things you mentioned (view, food, etc.) Football in person can be really rough because of the "lack" of action. Baseball is pretty boring as well, but sometimes the "experience" of being at the ballpark is great (unless it rains like what happened to you.) College football can be more fun in person than pro because of all the fun things college fans do in the stands. Some of the best things about going to a football game (more so with college than pro but both have this) is "tailgating" where fans bring food and drinks and hangout in the parking lot before, during, and/or after the game. Enjoying a football game in person really can depend on where you sit more than the other sports, although hockey and basketball can be rough if you're seated on the ends, but the playing area is so much smaller that it's easier to follow than watching the massive football field. Having said that, I will again HIGHLY recommend that you try to go see the Chicago Bulls vs the Detroit Pistons NBA Basketball game in Paris on Thursday, 19 January, 2023 but also try to get seats more toward the center of the field than you were at the football game. Basketball has MUCH more constant action than Football and baseball. Tickets are now on sale! Bonne journee! ~Be Blessed
It’s cool you where able to experience the whole ambience of the game. Now you’ll never have to go back 😂 Yes home is the best way to watch. For all the reasons you mentioned. It’s always nice when you tell us how you really feel. 😃
It's cool you got to see a game. Im from Washington and I wish we had a better NFL venue. FedEx field is pretty much accepted as the worst in the league lol. Definitely better to watch from home! Fun to see this from the perspective of a French person
For me I have a 65"4K Nanocell T.V in my bedroom. I get a ton of chips and dip "Sodas and snacks. My answer is a definite yes. I just really enjoy it at home. 👍🏼 . I hope you have a wonderful relaxing day 💫🌸
Lol, my college's football team plays in Dallas at the Cowboy's stadium, and the prices are insane. My buddy would buy one water and then refill it in the bathroom. I don't think I'd ever go to a NFL game just cause I'm not super interested in NFL football, but every college venue I've been to was awesome. If you ever get to do your New Orleans tour maybe you can go up to LSU and just tailgate. Also, LSU has a massive French language and Francophile studies department. Oh, and a tiger, they have a tiger on campus, just chilling.
You noticed the people playing corn hole in the parking lot, but did you see people out there with grills cooking? Tailgating is what we call it. BBQ chicken or hamburgers, hotdogs, sometimes steaks are all popular, but you’re there 2+ hours ahead of time.
You are right on several levels. The prices at sports venues are a detriment to the whole experience. Obviously, as people will say, nobody has to buy their stuff, but kids eating hot dogs, people having beers with their friends, etc can add to the experience. As for game action, I agree. The cameras, drones, and quality of the TV images, brings you into the action in such detail it’s almost scary. But I like replays. The noise is a downside and some fans get too noisy. Your report on it all was pretty good and I noticed you used a hand mic like a sports reporter.
Hey Marie. I'm glad you got to experience a game and am gratified that you came to the same conclusion of a lot of sports fans. The atmosphere of the game is great. The tailgating experience wonderful if you're any good at that food prep thing. But it's pure torture to try to sit and enjoy the game if you're actually there in person. Instead of spending that money being miserable. Spend the same amount at home and have a fantastic time for you and your friends. For the price of two tickets some snacks and beverages, you can buy a huge tv and have you snacks catered. But like I said. I'm glad you got to experience what so many fans would love to do. Another curly W.
Hi Marie!!! I can hardly explain to you how much your reaction mirrors mine to all the football games I go to every year, for the last 40 years!!! You did have a pretty and non-rainy day, but the sun being out ended up making you too hot, which happens to me all the time (or I am freezing to death sitting on metal stadium chairs, like last week, or getting drowned in a storm!)! That is a big stadium, and the one I go to is the University of Texas, which is larger than 100,000, with a video screen and sound system that will make you deaf within minutes 🤣😮! I have great difficulty talking to the friends sitting next to me almost the whole game, and I have my share of yelling fans nearby too, as you experienced with the lady screaming behind you 😵! There are so many people at the games, and the seats are packed in next to each other, with no walking room in between rows either. I cannot believe how expensive your food was 😮😵, with water $6 and Gatorade $7.50!! Wow - MUCH more expensive than at U.T.!!! And no, there are no stadiums that let you bring your own food into the game. The game is a slow game, with mostly inaction. There are only 60 minutes of football that takes 3.5 to 4 hours to complete 😴!! And, it is easy to miss good plays because of innattention. I also am short, and I see the same views that you did, even with the heads in front of the screen, so I see very little of the action. You are so right, people could have just as much fun by staying seated, and then we could all see! I have to leave 2 hours before game time to take my friends to the game, park way away, and walk to my seat. Then the game is almost 4 hours, and it takes me another 2 hours to get everyone home. That is 8 hours for only 1 hour of actual football, and it costs me well over $600 for a season ticket (more than $100 each game)!!! I often let someone else take my ticket, because, like you, I MUCH prefer to watch from home, relax in my home at a nice temperature, get something to eat or drink any time, see every camera angle of every play, and not be EXHAUSTED after each game, as you were after your experience!! I am glad you liked getting to experience a game though, so that was a plus 😄😄, and you truly did an excellent job with your commentary, explaining your true impressions, which happen to match mine exactly Marie 😂😂😅! I love your honesty in all your reactions, and you are not afraid to show emotions that you feel about each one 🥰🥰! I am so excited to watch you travel to Baltimore, NYC, Buffalo, Toronto, etc., coming up!! I am simply loving your U.S.A. explorations - every single one ❤🤗! Take care Marie, stay safe, and keep up the amazing job you are doing for us 😊😍🥰❣
Thanks for your honesty, Marie. You make very good points and observations about the in-person American football game experience. You mentioned things I don't like either. The prices I think are because of how much they pay the players -- they have to generate income to pay them and all their other expenses. But they are ridiculous! Also, even though being at home has its real advantages what I like about going to a game -- something I now rarely do but I did a lot when I was a kid -- our Dad bought season tickets for our local home team -- was the excitement of watching MY team in person and cheering for them together with 10s of 1000s of other fans. But since you do not have a favorite home team that wasn't part of your experience , through no fault of your own. It's just that you didn't have that built-in excitement of wanting to see your team play, the drama of how they were doing and whether they will win or lose. So in the end all your comments made sense to me and as you said you are still very glad you went!
if you really like to watch football, high school games are the best. smaller crowds, cheaper food and drink (though it can still be pricey). doesn't matter if you are rooting for any of the teams either.
Yep I agree with you!! I mostly go to NHL ice hockey games and it can get very loud in there too. I think the prices of food and drinks are very high at all types of sport events here in America too. But at ice hockey games you are inside but its COLD for the ice but you can put more clothes on to keep warm 😊
8:01 This year, just watching College Football on TV could sometimes be difficult because of the crowd noise and I really wish they would halve the volume of the background fan noise. That being said, you absolutely get a pass for thinking that it was too loud because it almost certainly was too loud. They build these stadiums, in many cases, to amplify crowd noise and make it louder so that the home fans can be a “twelfth” man when the home team is on defense.
Actually I agree with all of your comments and implied comments. When I go to a football game I wear high quality earplugs. It does help to understand some of the details of the game, but because of 'TV' timeouts it is too slow. Also I agree with your comment about people standing-up. It annoys me also. Thanks for not sugar coating your comments too much.
You need to go to a college football game, and experience that atmosphere, and you are right, the prices are way to high. I believe it is a must to stand, that is what builds the excitement. I understand if you are short, it is hard to see. You really have to understand the game to really get excited. Glad you had the experience though.
Hi Marie, I think it's better on my big-screen TV. No crazy people, no waiting for food or the bathroom, and no traffic after the game..But many people live for just that. Which is all American entertainment...
If you think an outdoor football stadium is too loud, you should visit an indoor stadium, like the New Orleans Superdome. I went to one game there-never again!
First, I'm an American (living not too far from the Air and Space museum you visited). I have noticed the following..American sports tend to be more sprint, stop, sprint, stop. European sports then to be more of a marathon. The action keeps going and going, usually at a slightly slower pace. It sounds like you will like the European sports such as your football. I have found that when I go to the stadium, I pick up the energy from the crowd, at the expense of the dollars, and the lesser views from my seats. When I'm at home, I get better viewing angles, but lose out on the crowd around me. It usually turns out to be about equal in the enjoyment between the two.
You should try going to an NHL game it's way better in person the experience ,and I used to play minor league hockey years ago 🏒 Love the old Houston Oilers jerseys that's what Tennessee Titans used to be.
Harper 🐺wishes you had more fun at the game but we are glad you had the experience! The pre-game tail gating or perhaps lunch at a nearby restaurant with other fans is a fun way to experience the passion of football fans. It's a complicated game - the more you understand it the more enjoyable it is. But - it's never fun to roast in the sun no matter what you are doing. Hopefully the next time is more fun :0)
I played football for 13 years, including two years in college. I would highly advise any and all foreign visitors to the US who are interesting in going to a football game: do NOT go to an NFL game, go to a college game at a “big” school(Alabama, LSU, Ohio State, Texas, Penn State, etc..). There will be great venues all over the country and it’s a much more exciting environment. Don’t be afraid to go hangout with some strangers at the tail gates before the game and have a few drinks :) Basically, NFL football sucks, college football is incredible.
Marie I've been to a few college football games and I think you miss a lot when your at the game. So yes I prefer watching from home so you can wait for a commercial to get something to eat or go to bathroom. But some people likes the excitement of being there.
I have been to many live sporting events over the years and the only one I think is better to watch live than on television is Hockey. Football is my favorite sport over all, but Hockey is my favorite sport to watch live in an arena. Just my opinion though. I love your channel.and you are just delightful to watch. Keep it up.🙂🙂
I prefer to watch movies and sporting events at home on my television, also. Being somewhat hard of hearing it is nice to turn on closed captioning so I have a better chance of understanding what people are saying and you can pause and fast forward thru commercials, etc. Although, sometimes the commercials, especially during the Superbowl football game, can be more intertaining than the game itself.
Going to a NFL game is Expensive especially if your going to away game that your team is playing in, then you have travel and accommodations cost added onto the expensive normal costs.
You’re right Marie the prices are outrageous. I went to a Detroit Tigers game in the beer was 16 ounces but it was 13 bucks for it and that’s ridiculous
Bonjour sweet Marie. I completely understand your feelings about attending an American football game. I haven't been to one in years, and would never go back. Ridiculous prices, drunk fans, too many people, difficult to see the game, etc. Now I sit in the comfort of my home and watch.
Very Interesting seeing your perspective:) All Football stadiums are not the same. Newer Stadiums have a roof to protect from rain and snow. Also they have way bigger screens to view the replays of action. Yes, food prices are high. We expect that. That is Why some people "Tail-gate" in the parking lot. They eat and drink their own food that they prepared. Cheers!
It sounds like you had the typical experience at a football game. I don't know why people pay exorbitant prices for the tickets. I think that they are wanting the experience attendant to the game but not part of the game. Most of would rather watch on TV and be comfortable at home or in a restaurant, where the fans are more subdued and polite.
I can understand all of the points you made about the game. I'm sure you could make the same points about concerts. For people who are smaller, it's strategic to sit higher up and at the front of those elevated sections. I have been to several games, including a European League football game between the Rhein Fire and Scottish Claymores that was played near Frankfurt, Germany. It was quite a game and the Germans filled the place. I don't think that league still exists today, but I saw it when it was. The comment I smiled a bit at was your comment that it was too hot. You were there in October. Now just imagine going to an outside sporting event in September. It gets toasty. The food prices are scandalous, and most people know that. That's why "Tailgating" is a thing. People barbeque food out in the parking lot hours before the game and make it a big party. Some of the best food I've ever had was at those parties. Lastly, I agree with your assessment regarding the benefits of watching the games at home. All valid points. The reason people go to the games is because they want to have that experience. The noise, the heat, the crowds, the expense, the lack of good visibility. It's something people actually go out of their way to experience often. I'm glad you got the chance to experience it, even the parts that put a frown on your face.
I never go to the games for all of the reasons you mentioned plus a few of my own . If you absolutely need to see a game , it's better to watch at home or one of the many many sports bars .
I have watched a couple of your videos and have really enjoyed them. It is fun to see things I am familiar with seen through the eyes of someone not as familiar with them. And I commend you for being open to experiences. Many people who travel are interested in doing their normal things but just in a different place. You decided you wanted to go to a football game and a baseball game to "experience" it. You expressed there were things you enjoyed and things you didn't. That brings me to the other thing I enjoy most about your reactions. You have managed to strike the balance of being able to say you like/don't like something without it turning into a moral judgement. You can dislike something without it being inherently bad. It is just an observation or something you personally do/don't "like." That is a wonderful trait in a reaction. As for "boring" George Will opined that football is the 2 worst features of American Life: Gratuitous Violence punctuated by Committee Meetings. Fans in any sport can't understand why those less versed in them find them "boring." But there is a lot of subtlety that fans don't realize they understand, and even enjoy, about the game that those less familiar will find boring. Many sports have basic premises that are easy to understand, even intuitive. But they all have deeper levels that are not necessarily "intuitive." Things that appear meaningless to someone not well versed in the game will be of intense interest to someone who is a more avid follower. Finally, part of what makes a game enjoyable to watch for fans at the game is they are familiar with the teams and players. Familiar with the strengths and weaknesses of the teams (and players). And there is excitement and intrigue in how those will play out on a given day. If you are not familiar with those things the game can quickly become "boring." I used to be an avid college basketball fan. Now I find it difficult to watch because I am not familiar with the players. I don't know who is good/bad. Conversely, I used to dislike college football, but have been following it more closely recently and have found it more fun to watch as I am more aware of what/who to watch. For a casual fan this is part of the reason that watching from home is sometimes more fun. The broadcasters "fill in the blanks" of who/what to watch for. I imagine if I started watching college basketball again I would, within a season or two, become enthralled with it again.
Now you understand why most people would rather invite some friends over, have a BBQ, and watch the game at home on TV.
Exactly 👍🏼
The capacity for that stadium is 82,000 people.
The game does move kind of slow - alternating between a minute of standing around followed by 10 seconds of organized chaos. American football is really a perfect sport for television.
Once is enough!! Chill at home with friends and enjoy!!
College football is where it's at. Way better atmosphere with longstanding traditions. The NFL is best watched at home. You need to attend an LSU game with the full tailgating experience, eating cajun food with cajun people in late November (when it's not so hot). I think you would have a much better & more memorable experience. Then you will probably start to enjoy American football.
Yeah she should have gone to a West Virginia college game. College has the atmosphere with the bands
You are right!!!
fair warning, though, it WILL be loud!
Going to a game is all about the experience. She's right, the food is too expensive and the people are very loud. I think you do get a better feel for what happening on your TV if you've been to at least one live game. Some stadiums have a steeper angle on the seating so that you can see even if people are standing. Michigan stadium is pretty good for that. She might enjoy a tailgate party more. You're at the game with your friends, you can still hear the stadium crowd but, the food and drinks are cheap and If you have a TV you can see and hear the game better.
But make sure it's a team that has been playing for a long time. All SEC (except Vandy) and Big 10 schools, most Big 12 schools, certain ACC (especially FSU) schools, and certain PAC schools (especially USC) have the best traditions.
Don't feel bad, I am right there with you on the compounding negatives of a live football game (professional or college). TV experience is much better 😂 it is usually too hot or cold, windy, rainy, loud, uncomfortable seats, restroom waiting lines, expensive food...so you appear to have gotten the full experience! 😂😂😂
Some of the college stadiums seat over 100,000 and sometimes the teams can't hear the signals being called on the field. But I do understand some of your comments. My first pro baseball game was so boring I would not have made it through it without the hotdogs and beer. I love how honest you are about these sorts of things-great job!
Baseball is my favorite sport. The main reasons for this:
- The game is very simple to understand, and the rules are not super complicated
- It has an amazing contrast of contest between team defense and loner offense.
- It's relaxed and relaxing.
@@csnide6702 Unfortunately that is a common problem these days.
@@csnide6702 oh we understand it bro it’s just very slow and boring…lots of standing around and time in between actual “plays”
@@csnide6702 yeah I can understand what I’m seeing it’s just very boring…when do those things happen? Once every 20 minutes of game time? Lol
@@csnide6702 no I haven’t. Too boring for me I play hockey
I think you nailed it. Better to watch from home.
The best seats are in your house. Tailgating is fun though.
@@237g Tailgating was always my favorite part of the experience.
They were screaming because they also found out that bottled water was six dollars. 😂😂😂
You should never pay for water. There are drinking fountains at each sports facility: pro or amateur. They're typically by the bathrooms.
As for the screamers, they probably got too drunk before the game even started or they feel entitled to act obnoxious since they paid so much $ for the tickets or both. This can really kill the mood. My brother's been able to go & see the Arizona Cardinals and got disgusted by the excessive rowdiness. He'll never see a game there again.
If you want to see action & be around a relatively polite audience, try a women's pro soccer game. I'd be glad to take you to a Portland Thorns match.
I've been waiting for this one. Years ago I had season tickets for years but now I watch in the comfort of my home for pretty much all the reasons you said for not going. I'm laughing as I write this about you mostly saw butts. At least you can say you were at a NFL game. Eagerly waiting for the next episode.
Don't feel bad, my thoughts are the same about the couple of games I attended. At home, I can control the environment and I have access to whatever foods I want, and the water tap is free. I do not have to fear catching anything from rude people and I can see all of the game. Then when I am tired, I can turn off the game and I am already home. No need to travel. You got to experience something new and that is what counts the most. Football is not for everyone. So glad you had a good time here in the USA. Please come again, you are always welcome. Maybe next time you will get the chance to experience true Texas BBQ.
It is very different than watching on TV with announcers and replay to help keep the flow going. In person you have to figure out what's going on, on your own, and not knowing the significance of "3rd and 4, down by 7, on the 50 yd. line", etc. Context of the game is huge, just like baseball. Too bad she couldn't get some 'tailgating' in before the game started - better food and not pay Stadium prices
If opera glasses are necesssary to see opera, then they are also needed in stadiums. For some people the tailgate party in the parking lot before the game is "the thing".
Football is best at home with friends. Have the food you like, the drinks you like, and save a lot of money.
Hey Marie! As a life long athlete, playing many team sports through college and beyond, I believe going to professional sports events are rarely worth the heavy price tag. And, the enjoyment can also depend on the attitudes of the people right around you - if they're similar in personality type to you, it can be a lot of fun. But, that hasn't often been my experience. People there are often too loud rude and in-your-face (just for my taste). I've read a lot of comments here - many say they prefer watching from their own living rooms. In general, I would agree. The few times I've gone with a group of friends and tailgated before the game (bbq in the parking lot), those were the best times. As a first experience, I'm truly sorry it wasn't more fun for you. I guess it's all part of the American experience. Not everything is going to be awesome for everyone. I totally respect your perspective and views. Thanks for sharing - looking forward to videos of more fun days ahead! Hugs! xo
The only reason to go to a pro sports event like that is the atmosphere, which you share with everyone around you. Not everyone has a positive or fun atmosphere, unfortunately.
Any big-time college football game would have been 1000x better experience....
The reason people were screaming was because it makes it harder for the enemy team Quarterback to change the play and the players on the enemy team can't hear the count so they don't know when the ball is going to be hiked (moved to start the play).
So the home crowd yells on 3rd down to try and mess them up. It actually works and causes problems for the enemy team. The NFL promotes it because it gets the crowd involved. It's called the home team advantage.
I agree with your comments 100%!
When you're young, NFL stadium games are glorious. We sat thru many artic cold battles in the Ice Age tundra: Green Bay. Today at 76...not on your life! This is why tv was invented. Enjoy your videos tremendously. Hope you're having a blast here in the USA.
If a football game was not your cup of tea, I'm guessing an American rock concert would not be either. The crowd, heat, and noise level is even more intense. Most stadiums have very high food and drink prices but some teams try to offer family discount packages so everyone can enjoy the experience at an affordable price.
Glad you had the experience. True Americana!
I haven't been to a NFL game in person in over 30 years. For all the reasons you said plus a few more. I would much rather watch it in the comfort of my home for free.
For sure man. I just left a comment how it's way better at home. Most fans in any stadium have been drinking for hours before the game.
I like watching you learn new things and have new experiences. You are kind of like a daughter to me: I get to watch you grow.
I grew up playing football and I still love it. But I don't go to pro games anymore, for some of the same reasons you have cited. The huge expense, the insane traffic jams, the high prices, etc. It got old. I will say that I went to a DC game (they had a different name then), and I had a similar experience. The fans were over the top. They were drunk, loud and yelling and standing for every bleeping play -- even a two-yard run up the middle. So, yeah, your reaction is understandable. I watch at home.
Used to go a few times a year to the games but after costs started getting ridiculous at the stadium, I just watch on TV with family and friends. We all bring something and have a great time
Football is more fun to see on TV and hang out at home and eat with friends and family. If you don't know the game it is easier to understand and have fun.
I loved your reactions. At home is better. Glad you got to see one. Stay well and be safe. Can't wait for the next one.
Come to Texas and attend a Friday night high school varsity football game. The experience is COMPLETELY different, and much more enjoyable. And a whole lot cheaper!
Definitely!
Since looking at your past videos and hearing you say you went to a football game, this was the video I was looking forward to most!
Awesome video. Football is our #1 sport. I'm glad you were able to experience it for the 1st time. You're absolutely correct. Prices at sporting events is ridiculous but people continue to go to stadium. I prefer watching football on big television at home with food that is cheaper than at the stadium.
Watching the game with friends and family on television it’s something I enjoy, there are things that the live experience provides that cannot be replicated at home. I will always treasure getting to see the 2020 NHL Winter Classic.
Being at a football game can be a blast if 1) you love being in crowds, 2) you love noise, 3) you know enough about the game to follow it, and 4) you are the type of person who also likes being in rock concerts. The crowd deliberately tries to make it difficult for the visiting team's quarterback's signals be heard by his teammates. That's part of the game! Seattle Seahawk fans became famous for this.
For rowdiness, there is Husky Stadium, also in Seattle, where the University of Washington Huskies. The stadium did not allow alcohol in the venue for obvious reasons. But every once in a while the police would catch somebody with booze or beer, and they would make a great show of pouring it out in front of the crowd while we chant, "Last call for alcohol!" The workaround would be for students to buy these insulated pint bottles of soda pop. Drink one or two ounces of pop and refill with rum or whiskey. Then screw the cap back on and take to the game. It is amazing how tipsy fans would get drinking Coca-Cola!
Funny, you went to one game and you identified most all the reasons people don't enjoy going to games. All the cameras make it a much better viewing experience from home, the concessions are crazy expensive (did you look at the price of a beer?), the crowds can be obnoxious, it's too slow because of all the commercial time outs, etc. etc. Like you said, it's good that you got to experience it and I don't blame you for not really enjoying it.
Agreed. Marie probably is a teenager so may not have looked at the beer prices since she’s underage for that. Aside from the TV timeouts, she also may feel American football is slow if she’s used to the nonstop action of European football (soccer).
I get the same feeling when watching European football. It seems so slow and nothing ever happens. You can usually bring your own water to the games as long as it's sealed.
Hahaha, yeah, it sounds like the live football game wasn't your thing. I understand that. It is more fun (especially if you're more introverted like me) to just watch at home with a few friends. It's more comfortable, and you can see the game better. I'm glad you got the chance to experience it though! ♥️
Marie, I'm glad that you came to visit my country. Good point about the screaming.
I like watching the games on t.v. We're comfortable and the food has already been paid for, LOL. It really does get more interesting if you know the rules of the game, and you are rooting for one team.
I suggest viewers go to the American football in France video. It’s pretty good. 🏈🇫🇷
It's only in the last 10 years that camera and TV quality has improved to be a better overall experience than the stadium. Most people who go do so as an overall habit as fanatics. They meet friends in the parking lot, enjoy the outing, enjoy being there during famous plays, etc. (edit: a couple of my all-time unforgettable experiences are being present at a few games, famous plays, dancing on the field after a win, crazy weather....etc).
I was laughing so hard listening to you talking about the game. The yelling is part of the game. The quarterback has to tell the other guys on the team what the play is so the crowd yells to make it difficult for them to do that. I do agree with you about the food and drink prices but we know it when we go so we're not so shocked by it.
As you can see from the vast majority of the comments, most of us agree with you! There are very few sporting events that are not easier and more enjoyable to watch from a comfortable couch at home and you can even have a bunch of friends over to share the experience.
The vendors inside stadiums are different charity organizations. They are permitted to charge high price’s because it all goes to charity.
You are spot on, rather watch on TV, for the same reasons you gave, that being said if you ever visit south Louisiana during football season you need to go to a LSU Tigers college football game in Baton Rouge, not so much for the game but for the tailgating. The tailgating, which is before the game in the parking areas, lots of people bring their grills and everything else for cooking and drinking. Lots of Cajun food and people are happy to share. Very good experience and much different than what you experienced, except it will have plenty of loud crazy people just having fun. Love your videos and honesty.
Didn’t see this until yesterday Marie, guess it missed my feed somehow. I’m a tad late to this but glad you had the experience. If you want to see an epic football game, make time to see a big time college football game. College ball is so superior to the pros; the traditions, atmosphere & the fans are electric. It’s like night & day, especially in the South! 😎 Thank you for sharing your travels with us. Blessings from across the Pond.
Hey Marie. There will be lots of things that you do not like here in America and anywhere else you travel. That is really okay, at least you tried it and found out for yourself. lol...
I appreciate you honesty. ♥
Very impressive...🤩🤩🤩
The best thing about watching a football game at the stadium--if you can see the field--is seeing the big picture, that is, seeing everything that's going on at the same time. You can't see that on TV because they always zoom in. The worst things are all the things you mentioned. Personally I prefer going to high school and small college games where the noise and crowds are smaller and the prices are cheaper. They're also exciting in a different way. Since they aren't the best players they make more mistakes so you never know what's going to happen next!
A few years ago, I worked at a hockey and basketball arena where we sold water and soft drinks for $5, beers 🍻 for $8-11 and small pizzas 🍕 for $10. This high pricing is typical of sports events and concerts in the US. It's a way for them to make a little more money.
Bonjour Marie! (Sorry this is kinda long!) I am lucky enough to live in an area with all 4 major American sports leagues (Football, Baseball, Basketball and Hockey.) No, it's ok to not enjoy the game in person and say it's better on tv. By and large it is better to watch all of them at home because of the things you mentioned (view, food, etc.) Football in person can be really rough because of the "lack" of action. Baseball is pretty boring as well, but sometimes the "experience" of being at the ballpark is great (unless it rains like what happened to you.) College football can be more fun in person than pro because of all the fun things college fans do in the stands. Some of the best things about going to a football game (more so with college than pro but both have this) is "tailgating" where fans bring food and drinks and hangout in the parking lot before, during, and/or after the game. Enjoying a football game in person really can depend on where you sit more than the other sports, although hockey and basketball can be rough if you're seated on the ends, but the playing area is so much smaller that it's easier to follow than watching the massive football field. Having said that, I will again HIGHLY recommend that you try to go see the Chicago Bulls vs the Detroit Pistons NBA Basketball game in Paris on Thursday, 19 January, 2023 but also try to get seats more toward the center of the field than you were at the football game. Basketball has MUCH more constant action than Football and baseball. Tickets are now on sale! Bonne journee! ~Be Blessed
hockey is the one sport better in person
It’s cool you where able to experience the whole ambience of the game. Now you’ll never have to go back 😂 Yes home is the best way to watch. For all the reasons you mentioned. It’s always nice when you tell us how you really feel. 😃
It's cool you got to see a game. Im from Washington and I wish we had a better NFL venue. FedEx field is pretty much accepted as the worst in the league lol. Definitely better to watch from home! Fun to see this from the perspective of a French person
It is too bad that they didn't take you to Baltimore which has one of the better fan experiences in the league.
You need to see a hockey game!!! Forget the NFL, college football is so much more pure.
For me I have a 65"4K Nanocell T.V in my bedroom. I get a ton of chips and dip "Sodas and snacks. My answer is a definite yes. I just really enjoy it at home. 👍🏼 . I hope you have a wonderful relaxing day 💫🌸
Lol, my college's football team plays in Dallas at the Cowboy's stadium, and the prices are insane. My buddy would buy one water and then refill it in the bathroom. I don't think I'd ever go to a NFL game just cause I'm not super interested in NFL football, but every college venue I've been to was awesome. If you ever get to do your New Orleans tour maybe you can go up to LSU and just tailgate. Also, LSU has a massive French language and Francophile studies department. Oh, and a tiger, they have a tiger on campus, just chilling.
Thanks!
You noticed the people playing corn hole in the parking lot, but did you see people out there with grills cooking? Tailgating is what we call it. BBQ chicken or hamburgers, hotdogs, sometimes steaks are all popular, but you’re there 2+ hours ahead of time.
The tailgating experience is really the best part of going to a football game. You would've had a much better time doing that
You are right on several levels.
The prices at sports venues are a detriment to the whole experience. Obviously, as people will say, nobody has to buy their stuff, but kids eating hot dogs, people having beers with their friends, etc can add to the experience.
As for game action, I agree. The cameras, drones, and quality of the TV images, brings you into the action in such detail it’s almost scary. But I like replays.
The noise is a downside and some fans get too noisy.
Your report on it all was pretty good and I noticed you used a hand mic like a sports reporter.
Hey Marie. I'm glad you got to experience a game and am gratified that you came to the same conclusion of a lot of sports fans. The atmosphere of the game is great. The tailgating experience wonderful if you're any good at that food prep thing. But it's pure torture to try to sit and enjoy the game if you're actually there in person. Instead of spending that money being miserable. Spend the same amount at home and have a fantastic time for you and your friends. For the price of two tickets some snacks and beverages, you can buy a huge tv and have you snacks catered. But like I said. I'm glad you got to experience what so many fans would love to do. Another curly W.
Did you notice there was more screaming when the visitors had control of the football? They were trying disrupt the communication of the visitors.
Hi Marie!!! I can hardly explain to you how much your reaction mirrors mine to all the football games I go to every year, for the last 40 years!!! You did have a pretty and non-rainy day, but the sun being out ended up making you too hot, which happens to me all the time (or I am freezing to death sitting on metal stadium chairs, like last week, or getting drowned in a storm!)! That is a big stadium, and the one I go to is the University of Texas, which is larger than 100,000, with a video screen and sound system that will make you deaf within minutes 🤣😮! I have great difficulty talking to the friends sitting next to me almost the whole game, and I have my share of yelling fans nearby too, as you experienced with the lady screaming behind you 😵! There are so many people at the games, and the seats are packed in next to each other, with no walking room in between rows either. I cannot believe how expensive your food was 😮😵, with water $6 and Gatorade $7.50!! Wow - MUCH more expensive than at U.T.!!! And no, there are no stadiums that let you bring your own food into the game. The game is a slow game, with mostly inaction. There are only 60 minutes of football that takes 3.5 to 4 hours to complete 😴!! And, it is easy to miss good plays because of innattention. I also am short, and I see the same views that you did, even with the heads in front of the screen, so I see very little of the action. You are so right, people could have just as much fun by staying seated, and then we could all see! I have to leave 2 hours before game time to take my friends to the game, park way away, and walk to my seat. Then the game is almost 4 hours, and it takes me another 2 hours to get everyone home. That is 8 hours for only 1 hour of actual football, and it costs me well over $600 for a season ticket (more than $100 each game)!!! I often let someone else take my ticket, because, like you, I MUCH prefer to watch from home, relax in my home at a nice temperature, get something to eat or drink any time, see every camera angle of every play, and not be EXHAUSTED after each game, as you were after your experience!! I am glad you liked getting to experience a game though, so that was a plus 😄😄, and you truly did an excellent job with your commentary, explaining your true impressions, which happen to match mine exactly Marie 😂😂😅! I love your honesty in all your reactions, and you are not afraid to show emotions that you feel about each one 🥰🥰! I am so excited to watch you travel to Baltimore, NYC, Buffalo, Toronto, etc., coming up!! I am simply loving your U.S.A. explorations - every single one ❤🤗! Take care Marie, stay safe, and keep up the amazing job you are doing for us 😊😍🥰❣
That’s why you need to pre-game outside. Tailgating is a huge part of the game. It’s ridiculous how expensive it is.
Thanks for your honesty, Marie. You make very good points and observations about the in-person American football game experience. You mentioned things I don't like either. The prices I think are because of how much they pay the players -- they have to generate income to pay them and all their other expenses. But they are ridiculous! Also, even though being at home has its real advantages what I like about going to a game -- something I now rarely do but I did a lot when I was a kid -- our Dad bought season tickets for our local home team -- was the excitement of watching MY team in person and cheering for them together with 10s of 1000s of other fans. But since you do not have a favorite home team that wasn't part of your experience , through no fault of your own. It's just that you didn't have that built-in excitement of wanting to see your team play, the drama of how they were doing and whether they will win or lose. So in the end all your comments made sense to me and as you said you are still very glad you went!
if you really like to watch football, high school games are the best. smaller crowds, cheaper food and drink (though it can still be pricey). doesn't matter if you are rooting for any of the teams either.
Yep I agree with you!!
I mostly go to NHL ice hockey games and it can get very loud in there too. I think the prices of food and drinks are very high at all types of sport events here in America too. But at ice hockey games you are inside but its COLD for the ice but you can put more clothes on to keep warm 😊
Bonjour Marie, un très joyeux Noël à vous et votre famille!
8:01 This year, just watching College Football on TV could sometimes be difficult because of the crowd noise and I really wish they would halve the volume of the background fan noise. That being said, you absolutely get a pass for thinking that it was too loud because it almost certainly was too loud. They build these stadiums, in many cases, to amplify crowd noise and make it louder so that the home fans can be a “twelfth” man when the home team is on defense.
Actually I agree with all of your comments and implied comments. When I go to a football game I wear high quality earplugs. It does help to understand some of the details of the game, but because of 'TV' timeouts it is too slow. Also I agree with your comment about people standing-up. It annoys me also. Thanks for not sugar coating your comments too much.
I drink Aquafina bottled water…stopped drinking tap water years ago.
We all agree with you. Food and drinks are crazy expensive.
Hello Miss Marie !!!! to Just Feel the Energy of the Game is Amazing as for the Prices we Understand completely !!!
Like button Illuminated !!! 🌞😁🌲
American Pie movie. One of those grounds made me think of those fun movies. 🤗
Marie, come on up to Buffalo in January! Lake Effect snow coming in off of Lake Erie, 86,000 screaming maniacs having a great time!
You got the experience exactly right.
You need to go to a college football game, and experience that atmosphere, and you are right, the prices are way to high. I believe it is a must to stand, that is what builds the excitement. I understand if you are short, it is hard to see. You really have to understand the game to really get excited. Glad you had the experience though.
you hit on the crux of the issue......in the USA......we don't tolerate being told what to charge for water......we rely on ourselves not to over pay
Hi Marie, I think it's better on my big-screen TV. No crazy people, no waiting for food or the bathroom, and no traffic after the game..But many people live for just that. Which is all American entertainment...
If you think an outdoor football stadium is too loud, you should visit an indoor stadium, like the New Orleans Superdome. I went to one game there-never again!
You're not wrong.
Excited to see this,as an "American "Football and Basketball are my favorite sports ever,and it's what I grew up playing. You're looking great 🙂
Was it a college or NFL game?
First, I'm an American (living not too far from the Air and Space museum you visited). I have noticed the following..American sports tend to be more sprint, stop, sprint, stop. European sports then to be more of a marathon. The action keeps going and going, usually at a slightly slower pace. It sounds like you will like the European sports such as your football. I have found that when I go to the stadium, I pick up the energy from the crowd, at the expense of the dollars, and the lesser views from my seats. When I'm at home, I get better viewing angles, but lose out on the crowd around me. It usually turns out to be about equal in the enjoyment between the two.
You should try going to an NHL game it's way better in person the experience ,and I used to play minor league hockey years ago 🏒 Love the old Houston Oilers jerseys that's what Tennessee Titans used to be.
In my opinion football is a sport that’s way better on tv than in person and hockey is the opposite. Hockey is way better in person.
Harper 🐺wishes you had more fun at the game but we are glad you had the experience! The pre-game tail gating or perhaps lunch at a nearby restaurant with other fans is a fun way to experience the passion of football fans. It's a complicated game - the more you understand it the more enjoyable it is. But - it's never fun to roast in the sun no matter what you are doing. Hopefully the next time is more fun :0)
next time try to get one of the boxes in the sky at least they are quieter and its a nice place to watch the game. i think every stadium has a few
I much prefer watching games on TV than in person. You see the closeup action and replays on TV. Sometimes the announcer commentary is worthwhile.
Lol I prefer to watch at home! But the experience is good, especially if you understand the game and are connected to one of the teams!👍🏻❤️
I played football for 13 years, including two years in college. I would highly advise any and all foreign visitors to the US who are interesting in going to a football game: do NOT go to an NFL game, go to a college game at a “big” school(Alabama, LSU, Ohio State, Texas, Penn State, etc..). There will be great venues all over the country and it’s a much more exciting environment. Don’t be afraid to go hangout with some strangers at the tail gates before the game and have a few drinks :)
Basically, NFL football sucks, college football is incredible.
I'm a season ticket holder, we show up 4 hrs early and tailgate, I look forward to tailgating as much as the game.
Most people go early, called tailgating, grill and eat in parking lot before the game. It is very expensive to eat and drink at football games.
Marie I've been to a few college football games and I think you miss a lot when your at the game. So yes I prefer watching from home so you can wait for a commercial to get something to eat or go to bathroom. But some people likes the excitement of being there.
I prefer to attend the Division II, Division III or NAIA college football games.
I have been to many live sporting events over the years and the only one I think is better to watch live than on television is Hockey. Football is my favorite sport over all, but Hockey is my favorite sport to watch live in an arena. Just my opinion though. I love your channel.and you are just delightful to watch. Keep it up.🙂🙂
I prefer to watch movies and sporting events at home on my television, also. Being somewhat hard of hearing it is nice to turn on closed captioning so I have a better chance of understanding what people are saying and you can pause and fast forward thru commercials, etc. Although, sometimes the commercials, especially during the Superbowl football game, can be more intertaining than the game itself.
Going to a NFL game is Expensive especially if your going to away game that your team is playing in, then you have travel and accommodations cost added onto the expensive normal costs.
You’re right Marie the prices are outrageous. I went to a Detroit Tigers game in the beer was 16 ounces but it was 13 bucks for it and that’s ridiculous
Bonjour sweet Marie. I completely understand your feelings about attending an American football game. I haven't been to one in years, and would never go back.
Ridiculous prices, drunk fans, too many people, difficult to see the game, etc. Now I sit in the comfort of my home and watch.
Very Interesting seeing your perspective:) All Football stadiums are not the same. Newer Stadiums have a roof to protect from rain and snow. Also they have way bigger screens to view the replays of action. Yes, food prices are high. We expect that. That is Why some people "Tail-gate" in the parking lot. They eat and drink their own food that they prepared. Cheers!
It sounds like you had the typical experience at a football game. I don't know why people pay exorbitant prices for the tickets. I think that they are wanting the experience attendant to the game but not part of the game. Most of would rather watch on TV and be comfortable at home or in a restaurant, where the fans are more subdued and polite.
I can understand all of the points you made about the game. I'm sure you could make the same points about concerts. For people who are smaller, it's strategic to sit higher up and at the front of those elevated sections. I have been to several games, including a European League football game between the Rhein Fire and Scottish Claymores that was played near Frankfurt, Germany. It was quite a game and the Germans filled the place. I don't think that league still exists today, but I saw it when it was.
The comment I smiled a bit at was your comment that it was too hot. You were there in October. Now just imagine going to an outside sporting event in September. It gets toasty.
The food prices are scandalous, and most people know that. That's why "Tailgating" is a thing. People barbeque food out in the parking lot hours before the game and make it a big party. Some of the best food I've ever had was at those parties.
Lastly, I agree with your assessment regarding the benefits of watching the games at home. All valid points. The reason people go to the games is because they want to have that experience. The noise, the heat, the crowds, the expense, the lack of good visibility. It's something people actually go out of their way to experience often. I'm glad you got the chance to experience it, even the parts that put a frown on your face.
oh and college games are more fun in person imo
Also it`s tuff to enjoy a sporting event if you don`t have a clue about the rules. The game is not
boring if you know the rules.
I never go to the games for all of the reasons you mentioned plus a few of my own . If you absolutely need to see a game , it's better to watch at home or one of the many many sports bars .
I have watched a couple of your videos and have really enjoyed them. It is fun to see things I am familiar with seen through the eyes of someone not as familiar with them. And I commend you for being open to experiences. Many people who travel are interested in doing their normal things but just in a different place. You decided you wanted to go to a football game and a baseball game to "experience" it. You expressed there were things you enjoyed and things you didn't.
That brings me to the other thing I enjoy most about your reactions. You have managed to strike the balance of being able to say you like/don't like something without it turning into a moral judgement. You can dislike something without it being inherently bad. It is just an observation or something you personally do/don't "like." That is a wonderful trait in a reaction.
As for "boring" George Will opined that football is the 2 worst features of American Life: Gratuitous Violence punctuated by Committee Meetings. Fans in any sport can't understand why those less versed in them find them "boring." But there is a lot of subtlety that fans don't realize they understand, and even enjoy, about the game that those less familiar will find boring. Many sports have basic premises that are easy to understand, even intuitive. But they all have deeper levels that are not necessarily "intuitive." Things that appear meaningless to someone not well versed in the game will be of intense interest to someone who is a more avid follower.
Finally, part of what makes a game enjoyable to watch for fans at the game is they are familiar with the teams and players. Familiar with the strengths and weaknesses of the teams (and players). And there is excitement and intrigue in how those will play out on a given day. If you are not familiar with those things the game can quickly become "boring." I used to be an avid college basketball fan. Now I find it difficult to watch because I am not familiar with the players. I don't know who is good/bad. Conversely, I used to dislike college football, but have been following it more closely recently and have found it more fun to watch as I am more aware of what/who to watch. For a casual fan this is part of the reason that watching from home is sometimes more fun. The broadcasters "fill in the blanks" of who/what to watch for. I imagine if I started watching college basketball again I would, within a season or two, become enthralled with it again.
i live just 100 miles fro, where the titans are from which is Nashville