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My impression of the stadium

Posted on 2/20/09 at 10:48 pm
Posted by Catman88
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Dec 2004
49125 posts
Posted on 2/20/09 at 10:48 pm
Stadium was really nice.. Did have more of a Triple A ball park feel to it. Firework display seemed like it lasted forever.. lol The new HD Jumbotron is great and I never caught a big whif of cow dung inside the stadium.. Outside was a diff story.

Things that need to improve.. Concessions.. Lines were horrible and they were extremely slow using calculators to add 4 and 5 together CMON! You are student workers did you fail math? Also I literally got 8 chips with the nachos which worked out to 50 cents a chip! I have never seen such a paltry serving at any sporting event. Other than that the stadium was great going to be an awesome year!
Posted by CleanTiger
New Orleans
Member since Jan 2009
1186 posts
Posted on 2/20/09 at 10:52 pm to
How were the hotdogs and nachos?
Posted by SallyWheeler
Member since Dec 2007
3246 posts
Posted on 2/20/09 at 10:59 pm to
It does have a Triple A ball park feel to it, and that is not a good thing, IMO. The video board leaves a lot to be desired....or at least the person who works it.

I noticed there is no tribute to the retired numbers of Skip, Wally, McDonald, and Smith. I would hope that there will be a special ceremony for that in the near future. No way they leave this off the outfield wall.

The view in right field can be better. i.e. The Intimidater.
Posted by hashtag
Comfy, AF
Member since Aug 2005
33157 posts
Posted on 2/20/09 at 10:59 pm to
So, now that we got your impression of the price of nachos, can we get an impression of the stadium?

The stadium is very nice. Top class. High tech. Long overdue. It is simply beautiful.

I can't wait to bring my future kids to games there. I can tell them how on opening night, I was in the 1st row and got to see a helicopter fly over the stadium for 30 minutes and a train pass by during that time.
Posted by YouthInAsia
Member since May 2008
623 posts
Posted on 2/20/09 at 11:02 pm to
Sallywheeler,

"and that is not a good thing imo"

WTF were you expecting, Yankee stadium? Jeez
Posted by SallyWheeler
Member since Dec 2007
3246 posts
Posted on 2/20/09 at 11:05 pm to
What I meant was it will be harder for people like Chris Guillot to get the crowd going. It's impossible to hear the K lady or the 2 out rally crew unless you're right by them.
Posted by Golfer
Member since Nov 2005
75052 posts
Posted on 2/20/09 at 11:05 pm to
It was still pretty loud in RF...
Posted by CleanTiger
New Orleans
Member since Jan 2009
1186 posts
Posted on 2/20/09 at 11:07 pm to
Peja
Posted by geauxtigahs87
Louisiana
Member since Dec 2008
26671 posts
Posted on 2/20/09 at 11:07 pm to
That helicopter was insane, just hanging out right behind center field as we came to bat.

Then he hovered only about 200 feet away from the concourse under the grandstand and blew over cups, trash, and a suites sign. It took about 10 people to give him the before the jackass finally got the idea and went away.
Posted by tigermike200444
baton rouge
Member since Dec 2003
9106 posts
Posted on 2/20/09 at 11:07 pm to
look what have you seen lately.rising prices everywhere.less food at for entrees at eateries.its a part of this recession.ive noticed alot less and i guess its just expected.be grateful for what you have.
Posted by KenyB
Fort Worth
Member since Jul 2005
367 posts
Posted on 2/20/09 at 11:07 pm to
Wish I could have been there. If I wasn't going to Nashville and Atlanta Sun-Tues I'd have made it.

quote:

I can't wait to bring my future kids to games there.


Is this happening anytime soon? Tell your wife hey for me.
Posted by PiscesTiger
Concrete, WA
Member since Feb 2004
53696 posts
Posted on 2/20/09 at 11:08 pm to
quote:

It's impossible to hear the K lady


Posted by LaTx Tigerfans
Bates Motel
Member since Dec 2006
1815 posts
Posted on 2/20/09 at 11:08 pm to
quote:

Concessions.. Lines were horrible and they were extremely slow


they showed them on tv, and it did look ridiculous, and if i heard right, they said there were only 4 concession stands in the stadium. miss all kinds of shite standing in line
Posted by Golfer
Member since Nov 2005
75052 posts
Posted on 2/20/09 at 11:10 pm to
quote:


they showed them on tv, and it did look ridiculous, and if i heard right, they said there were only 4 concession stands in the stadium. miss all kinds of shite standing in line


I went to them twice during the game and missed only 3 pitches. Very HUGE and fast in RF...plenty of people working.
Posted by Catman88
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Dec 2004
49125 posts
Posted on 2/20/09 at 11:10 pm to
I thought the video board was really nice but they dont use it nearly enought and it took them till the 5th inning to figure out that you need to put the batters stats up longer than ohhh .0000005 seconds long. Plus they only showed about 3 replays during the game.. Would be nice to see things like close plays at 1st etc..

BTW wtf was up with that helicopter flying 20 feet up and buzzing by the entire stadium?
Posted by PiscesTiger
Concrete, WA
Member since Feb 2004
53696 posts
Posted on 2/20/09 at 11:10 pm to
Some of us go to the games for baseball...not Chris Guillot and the K Lady.
Posted by mikedatyger
Orlandeaux, FL
Member since Jun 2005
4379 posts
Posted on 2/20/09 at 11:10 pm to
quote:

It's impossible to hear the K lady


OMG!! That would be totally worth it!!
Posted by geauxtigahs87
Louisiana
Member since Dec 2008
26671 posts
Posted on 2/20/09 at 11:12 pm to
quote:

BTW wtf was up with that helicopter flying 20 feet up and buzzing by the entire stadium?


I'm bringing an RPG for the next game, so we should be good.

Seriously though, that shite was annoying.
Posted by SallyWheeler
Member since Dec 2007
3246 posts
Posted on 2/20/09 at 11:13 pm to
quote:

Some of us go to the games for baseball...

You missed my point. I just said it feels more like a Triple A park. And less of what reminds people of baseball at the Box.
Posted by tigermike200444
baton rouge
Member since Dec 2003
9106 posts
Posted on 2/20/09 at 11:13 pm to
my wife got a ribeye a few days ago and said thats it.i said yes thats it.eat it.i told her i could give her a hot dog.she said ok i take the freaking small ribeye.never heard so much whining about food.i guess its carrying over to the ballpark.
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