Fan of the opposition's Guide to CBS

by TkGoUWGB on Jan 26, 2009 2:38 PM EST

Hey everybody-

I apologize for breaking an agreement on the disclaimer when I first signed up for the blog. I'm a Packers fan and a NFC guy for the most part, so I don't have a whole lot to say about the Browns except for sweet colors (my high school in Arlington Heights also boasts the brown and orange color scheme) and the NFL will be a better NFL when some of the "old-school" teams such as the Browns return to the top like they were in the 60s. I was at the last Packers/Browns game at Lambeau when your tight end made the Packers look silly. S-I-L-L-Y. If I remember right, Braylon also made a habit of burning our secondary. Yikes.

The main reason why I'm posting is I'm trying to get some tips and pointers for a possible trip to CBS this season. My friends and I have made it tradition to go to a Packers away game the last few years. After last year's trip to Detroit, we have officially tapped out of the NFC North. This year, we're looking to branch out. We're all fresh out of college, so road trips to Arizona and Tampa Bay, though nice, is outside of our means. After two years of going to domes, I'd like to reserve the Rams for a dark year and when I have no self-respect. That leaves us with two: CBS and Heinz Field. I have always respected the Browns franchise, though not a direct fan. I probably would have joined all of you in some quality Art Modell bashing if a forum existed back then. Anyways, all I ask of you is maybe give me the downlow on what it's like to go a game at your stadium. Rest assured: I keep my mouth shut when I'm a visiting fan and cheer for my team only, so it's not like you're aiding a jerk here. Some of the bigger things I'm wondering about (given its a Saturday/Sunday trip):

If I can't get tickets online via Ticketmaster, how is the secondary market.
Parking/Tailgating
Things to do when its not gametime
Any good microbreweries in the area. And not Buzz Beer. I'm sure Drew Carey is to you guys like Jim Belushi is to us.
Do's and Don'ts of CBS (outside of the obvious one: DON'T piss off the Pound)

Thanks everyone. Hopefully I'll be in Cleveland sooner than later, as in this season. Good luck this offseason. We both need it.

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Good call not going to St. Louis. The Edward Jones Dome is one of the worst sporting experiences I have ever had

by Roger Dorn on Jan 26, 2009 3:24 PM EST reply actions

Great point

and great id name.

"You just don't know understand how frustrating this is"- Kevin Borseth

by TkGoUWGB on Jan 26, 2009 9:32 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Depending on the date scheduled for this matchup will probably determine secondary market availability. As a guess, this game will probably sell out during the first day tickets go on sale to the public. Should the Browns season turn out as this year’s did and the game is in November, tickets can be had for near cost.

Sorry for not answering all questions, but all you really need to know is GLBC, fitting into question #4, is all the reason you need to pick the trip to Cleveland over Pittsburgh.

You know Selig? Ombudsman.

by rolub on Jan 26, 2009 3:56 PM EST reply actions

I didn't realize

GLBC was brewed in Cleveland. There’s a bar down in Chicago (that’s where I live, so yes I can handle the heckling since I’ve been to many a Packers/Bears games) that has it on tap. The Edmund Fitzgerald is very good. Sounds good on the secondary market if it turns out that way. Hopefully the matchup will still be relavant when they play.

"You just don't know understand how frustrating this is"- Kevin Borseth

by TkGoUWGB on Jan 26, 2009 9:35 PM EST up reply actions

1) It won’t be a problem. The Browns have a secondary ticket arrangement with Viagogo on their website, so it won’t be an issue.

2) The place to tailgate is the Muni Lot. Its where the majority of all tailgating for Browns games occurs. Be there by 7 AM at the latest if you want a spot.

3) Cleveland has the Rock ‘N’ Roll Hall of Fame and Great Lakes Science Center very close to Browns stadium. Tower City isn’t that far away, nor is the theatre district. Plus…

4) As was mentioned GLBC is a must. An absolute must.

5) You’re going to get heckled, have thick skin. Sitting in the Pound probably isn’t the best idea, but even there it wouldn’t be horrible as long as you’re not irritating the other fans. There really aren’t a lot of bad seats at CBS, if you’re looking for seats. The worst part of CBS is the scoreboard, so sitting low and center is not a bad idea, because the scoreboard will not give a great view or quality of replay. As long as you aren’t rude to others, you’ll be fine. But, as I mentioned, be prepared to be heckled.

by Fundamentals on Jan 26, 2009 6:15 PM EST reply actions

You’ll get heckled a lot less than some other colors.

Carmona for Cy Young 2009

by danvail on Jan 26, 2009 6:21 PM EST up reply actions

I saw online

that they sell those $32 dollar seats on Ticketmaster. How ridiculous is the virtual waiting room for those tickets?

"You just don't know understand how frustrating this is"- Kevin Borseth

by TkGoUWGB on Jan 26, 2009 9:40 PM EST reply actions

Drew Carey is a good man.

And his show is FAR superior to Jim Belushi’s.

by gahnki on Jan 27, 2009 4:29 PM EST reply actions

I like Drew Carey, too.

by JulioBernazard on Feb 5, 2009 2:13 PM EST up reply actions

Wish Raven fans where this respectful. Yea BTW, the TE that burned you guys was Steve Heiden, not K2. Hope it works out well for you.

Josh Cribbs for the Hall of Fame!

by kardiackids2007 on Jan 27, 2009 4:53 PM EST reply actions

That rings a bell

I still curse his name in my sleep, but then I remember that it was Nick Collins who forgot how to tackle.

"You just don't know understand how frustrating this is"- Kevin Borseth

by TkGoUWGB on Jan 28, 2009 12:51 AM EST up reply actions

1.) The game will probably sell out- although I was able to get tickets to the Colts game this year on Ticketmaster about a month before the game. Secondary market? Stubhub type sites are alright. Otherwise, there are plenty of tickets available, at a price on game day at the…

2.) Muni Lot. If you want to get into the main lot, I’d suggest getting in by 7AM, even if its not full, they close it by 8AM. Its a great, great atmosphere. Someone inclined to rate things like tailgating NFL cities ranked Cleveland in the top 3 (I think with Pitt and Green Bay as the other 2). Regardless of the weather, be prepared to get wet. When walking through the Muni Lot in Packers colors, you’ll get at least one beer and at least one half-eaten hot dog thrown at you, but its all in good fun.

3.) I really like downtown Cleveland. If you want to make a weekend of it, you easily could. The Rock and Roll HoF is worth a visit for sure. Depending on the weather, its also nice to walk around the stadium area on the lake front. Besides the Rock Hall and the Great Lakes Science Center, there is a pretty cool old ship that you can walk through. Into downtown, there are plenty of bars and restaurants. West 6th (the Warehouse District) is pretty cool and trendy. I like East 4th (near Quicken Loans arena and Jacobs Field)- a newer strip of bars and restaurants. Also, you a short drive to Little Italy: lots of art studios, couple good coffee shops and lots of great food.

4.) Great Lakes Brewing Co.- In Ohio City, just one stop on the RTA, or a 5 minute drive from downtown. Ohio City is also home to Cleveland’s largest market: The West Side Market.

5.) Do have a great time. Don’t have any preconceptions to our city.

Enjoy!

by Ryan Kelsey on Jan 30, 2009 11:28 AM EST reply actions