BattlinBill Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Thinking of taking my two sons to the pro bowl in Orlando this year (ages 14 and 16) and wondered if anyone has been before and what their thoughts were? It would be a 2.5 hour drive there plus the cost of tickets, hotel, food, etc., just wondering if it's worth it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemac2001 Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 the worst game I have ever watched 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elite Poster Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Depending on how much it costs, it can be a good weekend but mostly for the kids. They might be slightly older than an age where kids really enjoy activities around the game. I took my son a while back when he was pretty young. They had the skill competitions which were a good time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BattlinBill Posted January 4, 2019 Author Share Posted January 4, 2019 Lol, yea definitely not worth watching on TV, was kinda hoping the actual event would be better. I agree about the age, when we lived in NY used to take them to the family event at training camp and they loved that, but that was years ago. I also like the idea Jim Kelly will be there but doubt we would get close enough to make a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 I’m not watching it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 40 minutes ago, BattlinBill said: Thinking of taking my two sons to the pro bowl in Orlando this year (ages 14 and 16) and wondered if anyone has been before and what their thoughts were? It would be a 2.5 hour drive there plus the cost of tickets, hotel, food, etc., just wondering if it's worth it? You'll be able to watch Kyle Williams represent us one last time...if i was that close I would do it in a heartbeat just for that... 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfanmiami(oh) Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 I think it would be fun to take in some of the stuff surrounding the event and spending some time at Disney. But the game itself, meh. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterbluesky Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 40 minutes ago, BattlinBill said: Thinking of taking my two sons to the pro bowl in Orlando this year (ages 14 and 16) and wondered if anyone has been before and what their thoughts were? It would be a 2.5 hour drive there plus the cost of tickets, hotel, food, etc., just wondering if it's worth it? Did you take your two young men to the Miami game this year? 1 minute ago, billsfanmiami(oh) said: I think it would be fun to take in some of the stuff surrounding the event and spending some time at Disney. But the game itself, meh. He lives 2.5 hours outside of Orlando. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 If it’s not in Hawaii, no. . 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyWhiteShows Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 53 minutes ago, BattlinBill said: Thinking of taking my two sons to the pro bowl in Orlando this year (ages 14 and 16) and wondered if anyone has been before and what their thoughts were? It would be a 2.5 hour drive there plus the cost of tickets, hotel, food, etc., just wondering if it's worth it? It might be fun for the kids, but the itself will be a piece of crap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Semi-related: I heard on the radio this morning that Ovechkin was being fined for not playing the NHL all star game. Does the NFL fine players for not playing? Seems like no one good actually plays in the games. The games always suck, anyway and I haven't watched in over a decade. I just wonder if the live experience would be better if people weren't watching 3rd alternates play horrible football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uticaclub Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 I hear great things about the weekend and pregame festivities but the game itself is trash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 1 hour ago, BattlinBill said: Thinking of taking my two sons to the pro bowl in Orlando this year (ages 14 and 16) and wondered if anyone has been before and what their thoughts were? It would be a 2.5 hour drive there plus the cost of tickets, hotel, food, etc., just wondering if it's worth it? if they REALLY enjoy football then sure but otherwise find other activities to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerJ Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 (edited) It depends. What will the weather be like where your home is, versus the site of the pro bowl? With just a 2.5 hour drive, it's probably not worth it. If you can escape a blizzard and take a week of vacation, go for it! Edited January 4, 2019 by TigerJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 If it’s 90% about the getaway with the boys it could be awesome, as long as you have other things planned to make it worthwhile. Family time is always worth it, but that joke of a game might not be. Still, while it’s not real football, it could be a cool experience with your boys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Tim Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 I live in orlando and might go to a few of surrounding activities but game is boring according to friends who went last year. But come and visit our city- it is fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That's No Moon Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Short answer: No Long answer: Hell no 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 12 minutes ago, Buffalo Timmy said: I live in orlando and might go to a few of surrounding activities but game is boring according to friends who went last year. But come and visit our city- it is fun. I’ve gone with my then young boys for NCAA hoops, and went back for the Sweet 16 about 2-3 years ago. While I loved the hoops, it was great to just be away with the family. It can be a blast, but don’t count on the Pro Bowl providing quality entertainment. (We lived in Sarasota 18 years so were were there all the time, more for AAU hoops than Disney type stuff.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boca BIlls Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Only if you are going for Disney first and foremost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 2 hours ago, BillyWhiteShows said: It might be fun for the kids, but the itself will be a piece of crap More so or less so than most of the games one has seen at Rich/Ralph/New Era? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan130 Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 2 hours ago, Gugny said: Semi-related: I heard on the radio this morning that Ovechkin was being fined for not playing the NHL all star game. Does the NFL fine players for not playing? Seems like no one good actually plays in the games. The games always suck, anyway and I haven't watched in over a decade. I just wonder if the live experience would be better if people weren't watching 3rd alternates play horrible football. Nope I don’t believe they do for the Pro bowl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 1 hour ago, Boca BIlls said: Only if you are going for Disney first and foremost. Well, Orlando has a LOT more than Disney, but if you mean the Pro Bowl is basically garbage entertainment, YES. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 The Pro Bowl never has been worth going to, or watching! It started just because the AFL/NFL merged. I remember the early years in Honolulu, tickets used to be given away, just to try to put some people in the stadium. The Hawaiians didn't care, and it was too far away/expensive for most fans to bother considering attending, so Aloha Stadium usually looked very empty. It's a meaningless game,and if you're a player, who wants to risk injury in such a situation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Joe Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Remove the hotel, food etc... But still don’t go.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjv001 Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 I recommend that you get a schedule of all the NFL player events that take place during the week prior to the game. My understanding is that these events are more entertaining than the game. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elcrusho Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Come down and hang out with the Bills players at Harry Buffalo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_In_NH Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 I would think not....maybe if you get some player interaction for your kids they are excited about. The game itself is ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 For the kids sake, it will be magic, get as many good memories into them as you can afford.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Tim Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 10 hours ago, Augie said: I’ve gone with my then young boys for NCAA hoops, and went back for the Sweet 16 about 2-3 years ago. While I loved the hoops, it was great to just be away with the family. It can be a blast, but don’t count on the Pro Bowl providing quality entertainment. (We lived in Sarasota 18 years so were were there all the time, more for AAU hoops than Disney type stuff.) Orlando can be fun even without the theme parks- but i have to admit the cost of almost everything has been shooting up lately. I hope yall come and visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bing Bong Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 I imagine it's a fun experience to watch. One of those things that suck on TV but are pretty fun experiences live. Like baseball games for me lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Let’s put it this way, I live 1.5 hours from Orlando and still won’t go. The weather is nice so if you just want a trip with you’re boys, that’s always worth it. Have a good time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homey D. Clown Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 13 hours ago, BattlinBill said: Thinking of taking my two sons to the pro bowl in Orlando this year (ages 14 and 16) and wondered if anyone has been before and what their thoughts were? It would be a 2.5 hour drive there plus the cost of tickets, hotel, food, etc., just wondering if it's worth it? I can think of 50 other things I'd rather do instead of watching that game, one of which involves me driving a nail through my foot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 8 hours ago, Marv's Neighbor said: The Pro Bowl never has been worth going to, or watching! It started just because the AFL/NFL merged. I remember the early years in Honolulu, tickets used to be given away, just to try to put some people in the stadium. The Hawaiians didn't care, and it was too far away/expensive for most fans to bother considering attending, so Aloha Stadium usually looked very empty. It's a meaningless game,and if you're a player, who wants to risk injury in such a situation? That’s not true. The Pro Bowl has a much longer history than that. It started in 1951, and its precursors go back another couple of decades. Personally I wouldn’t go unless I had nothing to do and it were within 50 miles of where I was that day. Anyone remember the Chicago College All Star games? The NFL Championship team would play that year’s crop of College All Stars. The College kids won 9 times and tied the Pros twice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 14 minutes ago, Nanker said: That’s not true. The Pro Bowl has a much longer history than that. It started in 1951, and its precursors go back another couple of decades. Personally I wouldn’t go unless I had nothing to do and it were within 50 miles of where I was that day. Anyone remember the Chicago College All Star games? The NFL Championship team would play that year’s crop of College All Stars. The College kids won 9 times and tied the Pros twice. The "modern day" pro bowl started because of the merger. NFC pros vs AFC Pros. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Wrong again. The NFL has a Pro Bowl between its two conferences. It started in 1951 and was played in LA until 1970 when it was moved to Hawaii. Reference cited: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pro_Bowl#History_of_the_Pro_Bowl ”The concept of an all-star game was not revived until June 1950, when the newly christened "Pro Bowl" was approved. The game was sponsored by the Los Angeles Publishers Association. It was decided that the game would feature all-star teams from each of the league's two conferences rather than the league champion versus all-star format which had been used previously.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 1 hour ago, Nanker said: Wrong again. The NFL has a Pro Bowl between its two conferences. It started in 1951 and was played in LA until 1970 when it was moved to Hawaii. Reference cited: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pro_Bowl#History_of_the_Pro_Bowl ”The concept of an all-star game was not revived until June 1950, when the newly christened "Pro Bowl" was approved. The game was sponsored by the Los Angeles Publishers Association. It was decided that the game would feature all-star teams from each of the league's two conferences rather than the league champion versus all-star format which had been used previously.” Ah, the minutia of CONCEPTS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boca BIlls Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 13 hours ago, Augie said: Well, Orlando has a LOT more than Disney, but if you mean the Pro Bowl is basically garbage entertainment, YES. When I say Disney I mean everything together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BattlinBill Posted January 4, 2019 Author Share Posted January 4, 2019 Lol, you all are kinda reaffirming my fears of going and wasting the weekend. Pretty much theme parked out in Orlando so they wouldn't offer much side entertainment. I was hoping there would be more to do prior to the game, maybe get a chance to meet some of the players. If I knew for sure we would be able to meet Kyle Williams I would definitely go, that and the hope of seeing Jim Kelly. 16 hours ago, Misterbluesky said: Did you take your two young men to the Miami game this year? He lives 2.5 hours outside of Orlando. I didn't this year but did last year for the New Years eve game, best moment of Bill's history since my oldest was born. Like I said he is 16 and that was the first time he was able to feel a little of the magic we felt from the superbowl years. Heck, he even hugged me when Cincinnati scored their touchdown, you know he must of been excited for him to hug his dad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 6 hours ago, Marv's Neighbor said: Ah, the minutia of CONCEPTS! You must have a reading comprehension problem. The “NFL PRO BOWL” has been in existence since 1951. What- you think the NCAA Football “Champion” was only started with the new Playoff structure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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