I posted this on my blog -
http://markalan.wordpress.com/ and had such a wonderful time that I thought I would post it here too.
The Philadelphia Soul is an
AFL Football team, for those that may not know. I am a season ticket holder. I have been now for a few years. My wife and I go and have a great time. We don't get many dates out together much and this is one thing we both look forward to.
So we went to yesterday's game and while in the main concourse we were stopped by a gentleman asking if we would be interested in "upgrading" our tickets. I was skeptical at first, one because it seemed like an odd question and two, I really like where my season tickets are located.
The guy started to explain that we would be sitting down behind the end zone. Again, I was reluctant because I have sat in end zone seats and I am not a big fan watching the game from those sections because of the net and uprights that can be in your line of sight. Then as the guy went through his explanation, I started to put two and two together and realized, before he even said the words, that he was talking about the two recliner seats that are part of the Aarons Lucky Dog seats that are in the end zone, below the uprights and the netting. These seats are almost like sitting on the field.
Of course my wife and I said yes and before the game started we were led down under the Wachovia Center and guided to the seats. We then were introduced to Melissa (one of the game hosts) and briefed as to what will happen when she speaks to us and when we are presented to the crowd. My wife was nervous. She is not someone that enjoys all eyes on her. After our promo appearance we were able to relax and enjoy the game.
I have to say that I always wondered what one had to do to win those seats and now I know that it is totally random and being lucky. What a great way to watch a game.
From those seats we saw tons of action, got close to the players and action on the field. At the end of the game, for the last 3 minutes of the game, Soulman (the team mascot) sat with us and cheered on the Soul as the won their 5 game in a row this season.
Rewatching the game (I DVR'd it) and putting it in perspective, it was not a very interesting game, it was a rather dull game. Many penalties by both teams, Moten and Mance did not play well defensively for the Soul, in my opinion, and on field action was rather tame. But being down there in those seats made it one of the best games I have ever attended.
Thanks to the Soul for such a great promotion and giving to average fans the best seats in the house.
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