Schedule
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1. Game 1 My trip starts at Giants Stadium

Redskins (7) V Giants (16)

Thu Sep 4, 2008  NFL week 1  Giants Stadium
Kick off (local time): 19:00
 
Finally had a breather on the bus towards the Giants Stadium. Everyone on the bus was really supportive of the trip and they even filled out a bunch of questionaires already. Some have been lifelong Giants fans and it was really interesting riding the...
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2. Bears play the Colts in their new Stadium

Bears (29) V Colts (13)

Sun Sep 7, 2008  NFL week 1  Lucas Oil Stadium
Kick off (local time): 20:15
 
So I parked up on some grass verge for $30, didn't have time to look for other spaces and it was right by the brand spanking new Lucas Oil stadium. I got out and made friends with some Bears fans who had travelled won from chicago in their R.V. I'm thinking...
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3. Packers host 1st Monday Night Football of the season against Vikings

Vikings (19) V Packers (24)

Mon Sep 8, 2008  NFL week 1  Lambeau Field
Kick off (local time): 19:00
 
Driving down Lambeau Avenue is quite the sight. Up ahead and quickly coming into my view was the glory that is Lambeau Field. To my left were rows of houses several of which several were heavily decked out in Packers gear, from inflatable lineman...
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4. 49ers travel to Seahawks

49ers (33) V Seahawks (30)

Sun Sep 14, 2008  NFL week 2  Qwest Field
Kick off (local time): 13:05
 
The cab screeched to  a halt outside the Qwest stadium and I could hear the roar from the crowd...are they cheering me? Have they been holding up the game because I was running late and now they are cheering because they can start? No they were...
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5. What an amazing MNF in Dallas!

Eagles (37) V Cowboys (41)

Mon Sep 15, 2008  NFL week 2  Texas Stadium
Kick off (local time): 19:30
 
I finally managed to get to the stadium, after jumping out of the cab and running up some hill. The good people at “yourtailgateparty.com” have told me there is a good bunch of tailgaters that go by the name: Talking Trash, Tailgate bash”. I...
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6. Lions ready to pounce in the San Francisco

Lions (13) V 49ers (31)

Sun Sep 21, 2008  NFL week 3  Monster Park Stadium
Kick off (local time): 13:05
 
 I arrived at Monster Park the home of the 49ers at around 9:30am, and found parking quite easily, and not too far from the tailgaters I was scheduled to meet. The first thing I noticed about driving in was the sweet smell. A lot of people were...
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7. Jets travel across the country to play the Chargers

Jets (29) V Chargers (48)

Mon Sep 22, 2008  NFL week 3  Qualcomm Stadium
Kick off (local time): 17:30
 
I finally parked up at around 3:30pm. I had plenty of people to meet at this game. Here was my list: Meet the guys from www.bolttalk.com who I have been chatting with on their forum. Meet “Dog Nut Dan” who Karen had hooked me up with from...
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8. Cardinals Vs Jets

Cardinals (35) V Jets (56)

Sun Sep 28, 2008  NFL week 4  Giants Stadium
Kick off (local time): 13:00
 
After the problems of getting a ticket via Stub hub for the Giants I opted to go with another source this week by looking at Craigslist. Although Stubhub gave me a reference number and you know there is a real ticket there, you have to pick up the ticket...
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9. Ravens swoop to Pittsburgh

Ravens (20) V Steelers (23)

Mon Sep 29, 2008  NFL week 4  Heinz Stadium
Kick off (local time): 20:30
 
 Myself and Justin made out way with the hundreds of fans all donned in black and gold. I really like the buzz of Monday Night football. I spotted that someone sprays on logos and paint onto your face, so I got in the line to have my face done....
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me nd Bob at invesco field

10. Denver host the swashbuckling Buccaneers

Buccaneers (13) V Broncos (16)

Sun Oct 5, 2008  NFL week 5  Mile High Stadium/Invesco Field
Kick off (local time): 14:05
 
  I got out my car ad called Kelly who is in from the U.K and has been in touch, so hopefully I will get to meet up with her before the game. I just so happened to park up next to a school bus that has been decked out in Bronco gear. I introduced...
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Adam and Jared Allen

11. Lions visit the Vikings

Lions (10) V Vikings (12)

Sun Oct 12, 2008  NFL week 6  H.H. Humphrey Metrodome
Kick off (local time): 12:00
 
  I woke up a little woozy from the night before, but all my gear was packed up and ready to go. I made my way to stadium at around 8:30am. Have you ever been to a party and you are all dressed up to go and, when you get there you feel silly because...
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12. Super Bowl Champs head to Cleveland for MNF

Giants (14) V Browns (35)

Mon Oct 13, 2008  NFL week 6  Browns Stadium
Kick off (local time): 20:30
 
I walked or rather rushed to Muni lot, with my t-shirts, sign and cameras, but the rest of the fans were heading in and it was tough going against the stream, I felt somewhat like a salmon, going against the current. The spirit was high and the Browns...
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13. High School Football Hoover Vikings host the Glen Oak Eagles

Hoover Vikings (14) V Glen Oak Eagles (10)

Fri Oct 17, 2008  NFL week 7  Memorial Stadium Complex
Kick off (local time): 19:00
 
So my little friend Tomtom decided to get me to the address perfectly fine, only for me to be in downtown Canton as oppossed to North Canton. Downtown Canton is very run down and I was driving around looking for a stadium, especially as everyone at the...
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14. Malone Pioneers vs Walsh Cavaliers, my 1st College game

Malone Pioneers (24) V Walsh Cavaliers (21)

Sat Oct 18, 2008  NFL week 7  Fawcett Stadium
Kick off (local time): 13:00
 
  I made my way to home side of the stadium and there was plenty of seats remaining on the metal bleachers. It was already in the second quarter. The home team cheerleaders were wearing red so I assumed the actual home team were the team in Purple....
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15. The Steelers visit the Bengals

Steelers (38) V Bengals (10)

Sun Oct 19, 2008  NFL week 7  Paul Brown Stadium
Kick off (local time): 13:00
 
  Being on the local Cincinnati radio only 2 days before has prompted a lot of activity on my site, and tailgater have been emailing me left right and centre. Just as well I was up very early: around 7am, and made the short walk over the bridge...
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16. Broncos travel to New England for MNF

Broncos (7) V Patriots (41)

Mon Oct 20, 2008  NFL week 7  Gillette Stadium
Kick off (local time): 20:30
 
  Once paid for parking we headed to Gillette stadium, which seems to be pretty much in the middle of a forest. It was really buy and I missed the tailgaters, so was a little miffed. But Monday Night football has that extra bit of energy about...
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17. Chargers and Saints! Battling it out in my home town: London

Chargers V Saints

Sun Oct 26, 2008  NFL week 8  Wembley Stadium
Kick off (local time): 18:00
 
The NFL returns to London for it's second straight year. Last year's battle between the Giants and the Dolphins was an amazing experience. The game itself was not the best, but going to see a real NFL game that meant something in London was mind blowing!...
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18. Packers visit the Titans

Packers V Titans

Sun Nov 2, 2008  NFL week 9  LP Field
Kick off (local time): 12:00
 
The Titans are hostig the Packers this week, and it looks another great game on my trip. Both teams reached the playoffs last year and will be looking to improve their season. Although the Packers are without Brett Favre they still have a decent team,...
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19. Redskins host the Steelers on MNF

Steelers V Redskins

Mon Nov 3, 2008  NFL week 9  FedEx Field
Kick off (local time): 20:30
 
My 16th game of the trip takes me to the nation's capital, where the Washington Redskins host the Pittsburgh Steelers. Both teams made it to the playoffs last seasona dn will looking to repeat and improve. FedEx will be packed and making alot of noise...
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20. Panthers travel to Oakland

Panthers V Raiders

Sun Nov 9, 2008  NFL week 10  Network Associates Coliseum
Kick off (local time): 13:05
 
I have heard that the Oakland Raider fans are some of the scariest and best in the league, and that really excites me. The Raiders have not had too much to cheer about the last few seasons but with their rookie Darren McFadden, they will certainly improve...
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21. Cardinals host the 49ers

49ers V Cardinals

Mon Nov 10, 2008  NFL week 10  University of Phoenix Stadium
Kick off (local time): 18:30
 
This week's Monday Night Football takes me back to the very stadium that gave me the idea for this trip: Univerisity of Phoenix Stadium. 2 seasons I saw my beloved Bears 20-0 down at half time on the 1st Monday Night Football game in the cardinal's new...
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22. Falcons host the Broncos

Broncos (24) V Falcons (20)

Sun Nov 16, 2008  NFL week 11  Georgia Dome
Kick off (local time): 13:00
 
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23. Buffalo host Browns

Browns (29) V Bills (27)

Mon Nov 17, 2008  NFL week 11  Ralph Wilson Stadium
Kick off (local time): 20:30
 
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24. Added an extra game, Bengals at Steelers

Bengals (10) V Steelers (27)

Thu Nov 20, 2008  NFL week 12  Heinz Stadium
Kick off (local time): 20:30
 
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25. Dolphins host the mighty Pats

Patriots (48) V Dolphins (28)

Sun Nov 23, 2008  NFL week 12  Pro Player Stadium
Kick off (local time): 13:00
 
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26. Saints host the Packers for MNF

Packers (29) V Saints (51)

Mon Nov 24, 2008  NFL week 12  Louisiana Superdome
Kick off (local time): 20:30
 
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27. Lions host the Titans for thanksgiving

Titans V Lions

Thu Nov 27, 2008  NFL week 13  Ford Field
Kick off (local time): 12:30
 
I was torn between which Thanksgiving game to go. The Cowboys are hosting the Seahawks, the Eagles are hosting the Cardinals, but I chose the Lions who are hosting the Titans. I was contemplating going to all three or at least two, but with flights...
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28. Dolphins travel to St.Louis

Dolphins V Rams

Sun Nov 30, 2008  NFL week 13  Edward Jones Dome
Kick off (local time): 12:00
 
The "greatest show on turf" was great with Marshall Faulk and Kurt Warner, however depsite losing those key players some time ago, and only managing 3 wins last year, they will have to improve this year. Chris Long, the 2nd pick this year...
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29. Jags at the Texans for MNF

Jaguars V Texans

Mon Dec 1, 2008  NFL week 13  Reliant Stadium
Kick off (local time): 19:30
 
This AFC South divsional rivalry will be a really interesting game. The Texans have been getting better every year since they were created a few years back. The Jags have been a good standard team for some years.like many others , I thought the Jags...
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30. Bills host the Dolphins in Toronto

Dolphins V Bills

Sun Dec 7, 2008  NFL week 14  Rogers Stadium Skydome
Kick off (local time): 16:05
 
When I lived in Toronto I had a noticed there was a lot of Miami Dolphin fans. I expected to see many Bills fans due to the 2 hour drive from Toronto to Buffalo, and with both sets of fans living in this great Canadian City, both fans will set the place...
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31. Panthers host the Bucs on MNF

Buccaneers V Panthers

Mon Dec 8, 2008  NFL week 14  Bank of America Stadium
Kick off (local time): 20:30
 
This NFC South divisional rivarly is going to be a great contest for this week's Monday Night Football. Like the Texans last week I will be looking at the fans of an expansion team. Both Carolina and the Jaguars have been playing football long...
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32. Saints travel to Chicago

Saints V Bears

Thu Dec 11, 2008  NFL week 15  Soldier Field
Kick off (local time): 19:15
 
I have left it so late in this trip to go to my beloved Soldier field. i have actually never been to Soldier Field to see the Bears play before. in 2002 I was living in Chicago and I went to see their opening game against the Vikings, but this was played...
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33. Ravens host the Steelers

Steelers V Ravens

Sun Dec 14, 2008  NFL week 15  M&T Bank Stadium
Kick off (local time): 13:00
 
The Baltimore Ravens are hosting the Pittsburgh Steelers, this week in an AFC North divisional rivalry game. The divisional rivalries always get the crowd and players going, even if both teams have nothing left to play for, getting one over on their...
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34. Eagles host Browns on MNF

Browns V Eagles

Mon Dec 15, 2008  NFL week 15  Lincoln Financial Field
Kick off (local time): 20:30
 
This week's Monday Night Football takes me to Philadelphia in for the NFL week 15. I have always liked the Eagles since the Randall Cunningham days, and as a kid they were always my third of 4th favorite team. I feel the Eagles with the talent they have...
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35. Colts travel to Jacksonville

Colts V Jaguars

Thu Dec 18, 2008  NFL week 16  Alltel Stadium
Kick off (local time): 20:15
 
The Jags kick off NFL week 16, and for me this is the first of four NFL games I will be seeing this week! Not only that, but the Jags are up aganst the migty Indianapolis Colts for an AFC South Divisional rivalry. This game could be huge for both teams,...
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36. I didn't make this game! Ravens at Cowboys

Ravens V Cowboys

Sat Dec 20, 2008  NFL week 16  Texas Stadium
Kick off (local time): 19:15
 
I have  seen Dallas play in week 2 against the Eagles and it was amazng. I was talked out of this game due to potential burn out. I sadly have to decline this game as i can not aford to fly to the game, because the Chiefs  did not get bumped...
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37. Dolphins travel to Kansas City

Dolphins V Chiefs

Sun Dec 21, 2008  NFL week 16  Arrow Head Stadium
Kick off (local time): 12:00
 
I really hope I make it to this game on time. I know I may not be able to have much tailgaiting with the Chiefs fans as I will have liked but hopefully I can meet a fair few inside the stadium. Driving from Dallas from the night before game will be the...
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38. Bears host the Packers on MNF

Packers V Bears

Mon Dec 22, 2008  NFL week 16  Soldier Field
Kick off (local time): 19:30
 
This is the game I have not only been looking forward to this season, but ever since I was a Bears fan for over 20 years ago. For me this is the great historic rivalry in the NFL, and I can't beleive I have waited this long in my life to see this...
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39. Bucs host the Raiders for my last game

Raiders V Buccaneers

Sun Dec 28, 2008  NFL week 17  Raymond James Stadium
Kick off (local time): 13:00
 
Raymond James Stadium and the big ship in the Stadium symbolises what is so great about the sport. I am really happy to be finishing my trip at such an amazing stadium, and the warm weather in Tampa will be a bonus too as a matter of days ago I would...
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40. Capital 1 Bowl game

Georgia Bulldogs V Michigan State Spartans

Thu Jan 1, 2009  Championship games  
Kick off (local time): 13:00
 
I added this College Bowl game into the trip! This will be my first ever College Bowl game and I hear the atmosphere at such games is electric! I don't have tickets yet, so hopefully I can scalp a couple at the tailgate. I am not sure who to support...
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41. Dolphins host wildcard game

Ravens V Dolphins

Sun Jan 4, 2009  Wildcard playoffs  Pro Player Stadium
Kick off (local time): 13:00
 
My 40th football game and 37th NFL game of the season will be in the playoffs! My first ever playoff game! I can't believe that the Dolphins who were 1-15 last season are hosting a playoff game this season. With my beloved Bears sadly not making the...
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