Hard Rock Stadium -what a trash experience

[flomoe]

2 hours ago, Pine Barrens Mafia said:

Atlanta was a garbage experience too

 

Atlanta, I’m sure is a nice stadium to look at, the people there, particularly the workers, are just straight up trash.

I haven’t been to Miami in a little while but it was the same as Atlanta the last time I was there.

[SDS]

1 minute ago, Returntoglory said:

Haha. 

The words you are looking for are  “thank you and all the other engineers who research, design, and build the equipment that actually keeps our military dominant and safe.”

 

Learn an ounce of humility *****.

 

BTW, I was doing these installations while in the Persian Gulf. 

[PonyBoy]

3 hours ago, SDS said:

Who are these people willingly attend this trash experience every year? That’s probably worst sporting event I’ve ever witnessed and has nothing to do with the Bills playing like ass. 
 

1. While the park-and-ride was nice, when we got to the stadium it was awful. Makeshift scaffolding everywhere. Parking lot right next to the stadium 40% empty. No energy, nothing going on.

 

2. The only televisions in the concourse were little 32 inch screens above the heads of the concession stands. Not on the wall, the were literally just above their heads.

 

3. It is the worst sound system I have ever heard. Any music was atrocious. You couldn’t understand a single word from any referee at any point during the game. Ironically, the national anthem Singer was perfect. Yet every sound that emanated from the speakers after that point sounded like a high-pitched blender.
 

4. this is related to number three, but they played that old song: “we’re the Miami Dolphins, yada yada yada” it sounded like someone put a record on from 1933. It was always cut off in mid sentence and you could barely understand it.

 

5. The replay guy was incompetent. 50% of the time there was no replay. Then there were some of the biggest moments of the game like they stopped to point conversion and instead of replaying a goal line tackle they played phins in the community instead. Holy hell is that incompetent.

 

6. why are there four large screens in the corner that show exactly the same thing? What a complete waste of screen space.

 

7. The field was dark. There is actually so much of coverage of people in the stands that the field is poorly lit. It was even worse for me because I wore my prescription sunglasses and it was dreadful.
 

8. The military propaganda machine was in overdrive.

 

9. God bless America sung at halftime? Who does this?

 

What an awful game day experience. Absolutely dreadful. The NFL should be ashamed. Stands to reason why that team doesn’t have any fans anymore.

 

Let it out! Don't hold back....

How do you really feel? 😂

[Returntoglory]

4 minutes ago, SDS said:

The words you are looking for are  “thank you and all the other engineers who research, design, and build the equipment that actually keeps our military dominant and safe.”

 

Learn an ounce of humility *****.

 

BTW, I was doing these installations while in the Persian Gulf. 

The words you should use are " Don't assume you know someone or their military history". And where does humility enter here when you were the antagonist? 

 

FYI, I also was in R&D with a major aerospace corporation for years after my military service.

 

By the way, did you serve on active duty?

[HardyBoy]

2 hours ago, Walking Tall said:

I’m pretty sure it was just for this weekend and next weekend especially. though the NFL celebrates “Salute to Service” the whole month of November, which I enjoy seeing.

 

They don't celebrate anything... the military pays for all of it. It's not a genuine salute to anything other than making money and recruitment efforts...tax money something something

[SDS]

19 minutes ago, Returntoglory said:

The words you should use are " Don't assume you know someone or their military history". And where does humility enter here when you were the antagonist? 

 

FYI, I also was in R&D with a major aerospace corporation for years after my military service.

 

By the way, did you serve on active duty?

I’m guessing it was the mail room because you’re not very sharp. Literally did not question anything about your past and I don’t give a flying *****. I don’t care if you put the ***** flag in Iwo Jima. It doesn’t make you any less of an #######.

[Returntoglory]

Just now, SDS said:

I’m guessing it was the mail room because you’re not very sharp. Literally did not question anything about your past and I don’t give a flying *****. I don’t care if you put the ***** flag in Iwo Jima. It doesn’t make you any less of an #######.

You're a funny *****. 

 

Another tough guy behind a keyboard. The only ####### here is you and your how you tout your accomplishments but never served.

 

I'm done with you now. 

 

 

[AlCowlingsTaxiService]

Hitting the Elbo Room on Saturday night makes up for any deficiencies in the stadium experience IMO 🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺

[Paup 1995MVP]

3 hours ago, SDS said:

Who are these people willingly attend this trash experience every year? That’s probably worst sporting event I’ve ever witnessed and has nothing to do with the Bills playing like ass. 
 

1. While the park-and-ride was nice, when we got to the stadium it was awful. Makeshift scaffolding everywhere. Parking lot right next to the stadium 40% empty. No energy, nothing going on.

 

2. The only televisions in the concourse were little 32 inch screens above the heads of the concession stands. Not on the wall, the were literally just above their heads.

 

3. It is the worst sound system I have ever heard. Any music was atrocious. You couldn’t understand a single word from any referee at any point during the game. Ironically, the national anthem Singer was perfect. Yet every sound that emanated from the speakers after that point sounded like a high-pitched blender.
 

4. this is related to number three, but they played that old song: “we’re the Miami Dolphins, yada yada yada” it sounded like someone put a record on from 1933. It was always cut off in mid sentence and you could barely understand it.

 

5. The replay guy was incompetent. 50% of the time there was no replay. Then there were some of the biggest moments of the game like they stopped to point conversion and instead of replaying a goal line tackle they played phins in the community instead. Holy hell is that incompetent.

 

6. why are there four large screens in the corner that show exactly the same thing? What a complete waste of screen space.

 

7. The field was dark. There is actually so much of coverage of people in the stands that the field is poorly lit. It was even worse for me because I wore my prescription sunglasses and it was dreadful.
 

8. The military propaganda machine was in overdrive.

 

9. God bless America sung at halftime? Who does this?

 

What an awful game day experience. Absolutely dreadful. The NFL should be ashamed. Stands to reason why that team doesn’t have any fans anymore.

I was at the game.  It certainly wasn’t that bad bro.  The music nonsense during game stoppages is a bit much.  But the sight lines are excellent.  Lots of concession stands.  And Dolphin fans are fine.  The military stuff was great.  They honored a 100 year old WW2 veteran at one point.  And had a great American flag displayed on the field pregame during the national anthem. 
 

I live part time in S Fl.  There is a lot of patriotism down there.  And liberalism rarely rears its ugly head. And the weather is awesome.  So stop your bitching. 

[thronethinker]

Ya I put a notch in my personal win column yesterday. I elected to stay home ( I live in Fl) and enjoy that ***** show from my dry living room with conditioned air and high definition. You could actually see the humidity in the air on the TV. 

[Since1981]

Some of the music pumped through these stadiums is downright awful—it kills any chance for fans to really engage. The fake piped-in stuff is especially bad for fan energy. I just hope Bills management doesn’t get too enamored with their new sound system. Also: The new stadium might lose the open, impressive feel of the current bowl. Not a big deal, just… different.

[Buffalo716]

1 hour ago, SDS said:

The words you are looking for are  “thank you and all the other engineers who research, design, and build the equipment that actually keeps our military dominant and safe.”

 

Learn an ounce of humility *****.

 

BTW, I was doing these installations while in the Persian Gulf. 

My brother is an engineer for the United States Navy! 

 

Thank you for everything you guys do

[Breakout Squad]

1 hour ago, Returntoglory said:

Haha. Pissant?

 

Should I send you all of my photos from Europe, the middle east, Asia? How about the many awards I've received while actually on active duty?

 

Me thinks you're full of yourself. 

 

 

Bragging about awards? I think you might be full of yourself. 

[RiotAct]

[Gilberto]

I went to University of Miami for undergrad, I've been in that stadium a bunch of times. I agree with everything the OP said. And I will add:

 

The stands are set back from the field by some ridiculous amount, so even if you're sitting in "good" seats, you're still far away. I get that they play soccer games there too, but it's bad. 

[KnownAsFinFanInBoca]

6 hours ago, SDS said:

Who are these people willingly attend this trash experience every year? That’s probably worst sporting event I’ve ever witnessed and has nothing to do with the Bills playing like ass. 
 

1. While the park-and-ride was nice, when we got to the stadium it was awful. Makeshift scaffolding everywhere. Parking lot right next to the stadium 40% empty. No energy, nothing going on.

 

2. The only televisions in the concourse were little 32 inch screens above the heads of the concession stands. Not on the wall, the were literally just above their heads.

 

3. It is the worst sound system I have ever heard. Any music was atrocious. You couldn’t understand a single word from any referee at any point during the game. Ironically, the national anthem Singer was perfect. Yet every sound that emanated from the speakers after that point sounded like a high-pitched blender.
 

4. this is related to number three, but they played that old song: “we’re the Miami Dolphins, yada yada yada” it sounded like someone put a record on from 1933. It was always cut off in mid sentence and you could barely understand it.

 

5. The replay guy was incompetent. 50% of the time there was no replay. Then there were some of the biggest moments of the game like they stopped to point conversion and instead of replaying a goal line tackle they played phins in the community instead. Holy hell is that incompetent.

 

6. why are there four large screens in the corner that show exactly the same thing? What a complete waste of screen space.

 

7. The field was dark. There is actually so much of coverage of people in the stands that the field is poorly lit. It was even worse for me because I wore my prescription sunglasses and it was dreadful.
 

8. The military propaganda machine was in overdrive.

 

9. God bless America sung at halftime? Who does this?

 

What an awful game day experience. Absolutely dreadful. The NFL should be ashamed. Stands to reason why that team doesn’t have any fans anymore.

I love hearing that stuff from fans from other teams. I am a seasonticket holder since 1991 and for the most part I can not agree more.

#1 Probably had something to do with us being 2-7. In all fairness I went up to Buffalo when both teams had their meager years and it wasn't any different in the parking lot. I tailgate in one of the top tailgate spots and even our area was pretty meh. How it could be we saw a couple years ago when we played for the division. We had a boatload of Bills fans join us. Probably one of the best tailgates we have had in over 20 years. 
Where did you come in from? The scaffolding might just be another F1 feature which now has become a permanent feature and just takes away more parking.

#2, 3, 5, 6 This is what you get when you have an owner who doesn't care about fans. 

#7 The lighting was actually upgraded in 2016. Probably the only thing I have no complaints about.  Though sometimes when we play at night (like last week Thursday) I always hope for a lighting failure or power outtage. 

 

#8 Annoys the crap out of me too

#9 Usually do not sit at halftime in my seat

Overall, most of the stuff you described comes from an owner who simply doesn't give a hoot about football fans. The parking lot, pregame (tailgating, plaza, concourses) and ingame experiencess are horrifying. I have been to many away games (I usually do two a year) and the experience is usually much better than at home though some places like Buffalo I haven't been back for over 15 years. 

If you don't mind I like to copy your observations into our tailgate discord (private, closed group). We are talking about this stuff quite often. 

32 minutes ago, Gilberto said:

I went to University of Miami for undergrad, I've been in that stadium a bunch of times. I agree with everything the OP said. And I will add:

 

The stands are set back from the field by some ridiculous amount, so even if you're sitting in "good" seats, you're still far away. I get that they play soccer games there too, but it's bad. 

You probably went when the Marlins still played in that stadium. 

[Mr. WEO]

yes, but at least there were countless player heat related deaths this year.

[Virgil]

2 hours ago, Simon said:

 

Your work in this thread has been one of the most outstanding examples of pure unadulterated idiocy I've ever seen in the 20+ year history of this forum.

The next time I have to deal with you in any capacity whatsoever, will be the last time I ever have to deal with you in any capacity whatsoever.

 

Ugh, why did you have to say that?  You know some of us can’t back down from a challenge.  
 

Time to up my game