Cleveland Game

[HawkFreak]

So my family has been gifted with game tickets for the Hawks vs. Browns on the 13th. It will be my first Hawks game and actually my first NFL game. I was wondering if anyone here was going to the game - just curious if there might be a decent Hawks crowd there.

Also - has anyone ever been to a game in Cleveland? Just curious as to stadium atmosphere (especially with my family being there), treatment of opposing team fans, etc.

Thanks! So excited for this!

 

[sutz]

Might want to check this thread.

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=156605

 

[HawkFreak]

Ah ok. Sorry. I missed that.

 

[HawkFreak]

This thread can be deleted if that's better. Sorry again.

 

[DomeHawk]

This thread can be deleted if that's better. Sorry again.

You asked a legitimate question. Nothing wrong with that.

 

[HawkFreak]

Thanks. I did check out the other suggested thread, but there wasn't really any information from anyone who has attended a game in Cleveland.

 

[EMTHawkfan]

I live in Ohio and my wife and I will be there too.
I've never been to a game in Cleveland but I'm looking forward to it.

 

[SoulfishHawk]

I've been to a game in Cleveland. The fans are BRUTAL.

 

[chris98251]

Don't forget to wear Kosar Sucks T shirts when going in


Kidding aside like The Hawks Nest, the Black hole the Dog Pound probably has the most outgoing portion of the fans there I would just avoid that area and anyone wearing a Dog Face or Nose.

If you end up by there try to take the ribbing you will get with a grain of salt and if we do something really well don't rub the poo in their faces

 

[ivotuk]

Don't forget to wear Kosar Sucks T shirts when going in


Kidding aside like The Hawks Nest, the Black hole the Dog Pound probably has the most outgoing portion of the fans there I would just avoid that area and anyone wearing a Dog Face or Nose.

If you end up by there try to take the ribbing you will get with a grain of salt and if we do something really well don't rub the poo in their feces

FIFY Chris

And in my humble, and useless opinion, this is a legitimate question with a different topic. You get a Single Attaboy!

 

[hawksfansinceday1]

Nice Kosar reference Chris. There's probably about five of us here that are old enough to get it.
I see your Kosar and raise you a Frank Ryan.

 

[minormillikin]

Don't forget to wear Kosar Sucks T shirts when going in

With "Art Modell Rules" on the other side.

Disclaimer: You will be murdered.

 

[Jazzhawk]

Might want to check this thread.

http://www.seahawks.net/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=156605

Don't know that that thread actually had any info that was useful.

 

[hawkfan68]

Nice Kosar reference Chris. There's probably about five of us here that are old enough to get it.
I see your Kosar and raise you a Frank Ryan.

Before Kodak there was Brian Sipe.

 

[olyfan63]

My daughter went to college in Cleveland, at Cleveland State, and went to Browns games while there. She's a Seahawks fan first, but also a Browns fan and still follows them. I'll ask her if she has any tips.

 

[PateratoWilson]

I live in Ohio and will be at the game. Cleveland is a good, blue collar, town that has passionate fans. I’ve been to the last few Hawks’ games there. The Charlie Whitehurst, the Phil Dawson off the upright, etc... I’ve been there. For the most part it’s like any stadium... don’t be an asshole and you’ll be fine. You will hear some taunts and jokes... but, in my experience it’s good fun. There are jerks and as referenced above the Dawg Pound can really carry some drunks just like the Hawks nest. I’m looking forward to it as I think it’ll be a huge test and we usually don’t play well there. Would love to see us blast them so I can piss off my buddies who are diehard Browns fans and have been waiting a long time.

Lastly, if the above Kosar reference doesn’t work... you could scream out something like Kelly Jennings was 1000 times better than the original “dawg” Hanford Dixon.

 

[PlinytheCenter]

I can't imagine buying a ticket and actually flying to Cleveland for any reason. Seriously.

 

[HawkFreak]

I can't imagine buying a ticket and actually flying to Cleveland for any reason. Seriously.

Haha. Well I guess that says a lot.

However - I did say I was given the tickets as a gift. And I will be driving. So it won't be the same level of commitment as it would be for you. Obviously my dream bucket list item is to attend and fully experience a Seahawks where I can genuinely appreciate what it means to be a fan of this incredible franchise.

But in the meantime - the Cleveland game is what I have to work with.
I'll definitely do what I can to be safe and make it a good experience for my family.

Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences and great suggestions for ice breakers and opening conversation starters with the Cleveland fans. That should definitely help.

 

[HawkFreak]

My daughter went to college in Cleveland, at Cleveland State, and went to Browns games while there. She's a Seahawks fan first, but also a Browns fan and still follows them. I'll ask her if she has any tips.

Thanks so much. I'd be really interested in hearing how she navigated it. So did she wear Seahawks or Browns fan gear? :lol:

 

[Ambrose83]

I can't fathom what shit browns fans could even say? They are the joke of the NFL .