Many years ago, I was born in a small town called Washington, D.C. During those years, I was quite the Foreskin fan, seeing the team play in RFK Stadium on many occasions.
Over the last couple of decades, however, I lost touch with football altogether. The chaotic demands of life coupled with a deep-seated cynicism toward corporate sports meant that nearly 20 years would elapse before I would darken the doorstep of another NFL Stadium.
Yesterday, that doorstep went dim.
A couple of friends offered me tickets to the Seahawks game, and who was our home team playing?
That’s right … the venerable Foreskins.
What were the chances?
A million to one?
A billion to one?
Two hundred thirty five trillion to one?
What’s this … uh … 1 in 31?
Hey, that’s still a pretty big longshot.
Of course, as a Seattleite, I was more or less required by law to boo the hell out of the Foreskins, even though I did have some emotional attachment to them. Sure, we had history, but welcome to the here and now.
Alas, the skins got the last laugh as they rolled over the hapless Seahawks 23-17. Just when it looked like Seattle had the thing won, it all went to hell in short order. A dropped pass here, a quarterback sack there, and before you knew it, it was all over but the crying.
Despite the loss, I had a great time at the game. Whether it’s music, sports, or record-breaking zombie parades, Seattle has the best crowds in the world. Bar none.
Now if you will excuse me, I have a bet to pay off.
Hail to the Foreskins.
Oh, and hail to Trent and Val for the most excellent seats.
CenturyLink Field
Walking to the Game
Seahawks vs. Redskins
Seattle Seahawks vs. Washington Redskins
Watching the Game
Doh!
My friends who gave me the tickets.
My friends who gave me the tickets.
Inside CenturyLink Field
Inside CenturyLink Field
Seahawks vs. Redskins
The Game
Touchdown!
Seattle Skyline from CenturyLink Field
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The Scoreboard
Seahawks Fans
Home of the 12th Man
Seahawks vs. Redskins Game
Seahawks vs. Redskins
The Seattle Seagals
CenturyLink Field
Seahawks vs. Redskins
The Bud Man
Seahawks vs. Redskins Game
Watching the Game
The Seattle Seagals
Blue Thunder
Seahawks vs. Redskins
Seahawks vs. Redskins Game
The Popcorn Guy
The Seattle Seagals
Seahawks vs. Redskins
Seahawks vs. Redskins Game
The Seattle Seagals
The Hawk's Nest
The Fans
Seahawks vs. Redskins
Seahawks vs. Redskins
The Seagals
Watching the Game
Seahawks vs. Redskins
CenturyLink Field During a Game
Seattle Seagals
Seahawks vs. Redskins
Seahawks vs. Redskins
The Seattle Seagals
Seahawks vs. Redskins
Seahawks vs. Redskins
The Seahawks Game
CenturyLink Field During a Seahawks Game
Seattle Seahawks Flags
View of Seattle from CenturyLink Field
CenturyLink Field
View of Seattle from CenturyLink Field
CenturyLink Field
Panorama of Seahawks Game in CenturyLink Field
Panorama of Seahawks Game in CenturyLink Field
Very nice photos. Were they taken with your cell phone camera?
Why do the Seattle cheerleaders wear cowboy hats? Is the cowboy hat a traditional piece of Seattle headgear?
Good on Trent! He’s a nice guy, I don’t care what SPRUNT says about him. I’m a Redskins fan and I’ve yet to see them at FedEx Field.
Hey, I have nothing but good things to say about Trent. Now that I know he has charter seats, I may even be willing to give him a handy. Just as a friend, of course.
Right on! Great stadium, great seats, fantastic fans! Shame we didn’t play better but they’re definitely picking up momentum.
Glad you had a good time, it’s an experience at Seahawks Stadium without a doubt.
We’ll be in those seats for the niner game on Christmas Eve :)
Trent & Val rock, love them!