BillsPride12 Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Something random I was just thinking about recently. I remember going to my first game as a kid in the 90s and we did the NFL experience at the Field House and it was great. You got to kick extra points, catch passes from the Juggs machines and a bunch of other cool activities. It's obviously more geared towards kids but I never hear anything about it anymore and for all I know this is something that they might have ended years ago. But just curious if anybody knows if they still do this or if anybody else has any memories from getting to do this when they were a kid? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconator Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 When they first started doing that I was on a crew that spent all night Saturday night into the wee hours of Sunday morning putting down that damn plastic flooring over the astroturf. 5x5 square pieces that had to be snapped into place. It was about a 6 hour operation to get the floor down, then take it up after the game for Monday press conferences. A royal pain that floor was. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted October 15, 2022 Author Share Posted October 15, 2022 2 hours ago, Virgil said: No What year did it end? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 25 minutes ago, BillsPride12 said: What year did it end? covid 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted October 15, 2022 Author Share Posted October 15, 2022 20 minutes ago, Virgil said: covid Thanks. Didn't realize that was another Covid casualty. It could've been done for 20 years for all I knew. Good to know it was still going strong for awhile I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayboy54 Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 The “new” NFL Experience will be a bunch of old rich men taking all your money and you’ll get to watch them laughing at you as they deposit the cash. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17islongenough Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 15 minutes ago, clayboy54 said: The “new” NFL Experience will be a bunch of old rich men taking all your money and you’ll get to watch them laughing at you as they deposit the cash. Like every other day? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Fan Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 I'm not sure if this relates to what the OP was talking about but I recall a punt, pass, and kick contest sponsored regularly by the NFL. I'm going to say it was during the 90's? Or at least the height of its exposure. Seemed pretty cool then to be able to participate in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted October 15, 2022 Author Share Posted October 15, 2022 2 hours ago, Another Fan said: I'm not sure if this relates to what the OP was talking about but I recall a punt, pass, and kick contest sponsored regularly by the NFL. I'm going to say it was during the 90's? Or at least the height of its exposure. Seemed pretty cool then to be able to participate in it. The Punt, Pass, and Kick contest is not associated with what I am talking about but I could see why you would associate that with what I was referring to. As far as I know the Punt, Pass, Kick thing is no longer around either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirebors Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Kind of off topic, but I was wondering if anyone knows of any "family" type places to watch the game? I wanted to sit in a booth for 3 or 4 hours, ordering wings, and watching the game with my wife and kids. Someplace where I can enjoy the game with other fans, but also see and hear the game clearly, and they won't be upset if I'm taking up a booth for hours on end. Sorry i generally just watch it in my living room, so I'm out of the loop, but this game is kinda special. And what time should I get there to ensure a place to sit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 19 minutes ago, sirebors said: Kind of off topic, but I was wondering if anyone knows of any "family" type places to watch the game? I wanted to sit in a booth for 3 or 4 hours, ordering wings, and watching the game with my wife and kids. Someplace where I can enjoy the game with other fans, but also see and hear the game clearly, and they won't be upset if I'm taking up a booth for hours on end. Sorry i generally just watch it in my living room, so I'm out of the loop, but this game is kinda special. And what time should I get there to ensure a place to sit? You could probably get a booth at southern tier brew house and watch the game have to be there a bit early probably Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirebors Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 1 hour ago, Buffalo716 said: You could probably get a booth at southern tier brew house and watch the game have to be there a bit early probably I've never been there, but the pics look amazing. Kids are allowed there? Like 10 years old etc...? Thank you for the suggestion... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 4 minutes ago, sirebors said: I've never been there, but the pics look amazing. Kids are allowed there? Like 10 years old etc...? Thank you for the suggestion... yes they are allowed and it’s a great atmosphere And they do have like a 40ft TV but again probably get their early it will be packed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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