We were eager for a great night out. It was perfect weather for a game and we were all in great spirits as it was a first for most of us. We hadn't been to a Ravens game since we moved here.
To be honest, I don't usually like public venues. The crowds, the filth of people throwing food and trash haphazardly on the ground, the smoking, drinking, crude language, rudeness and the unpredictable nature of it all is totally unappealing to me. I had no idea what to expect, but I liked the company I was with so I was up for it.
As you can see, the stadium was packed. It was a great crowd.
The season opener was a good first game for us. The stadium was clean. No one around us smoked; maybe it's a non-smoking arena because it seems everyone in Baltimore smokes. We were in a section where the fans were mostly season ticket holders. They were nice and welcoming (especially the doctor who sat next to me). They also were pretty tame when it came to the drinking, I didn't hear any language or run into any rude people. What. A. Relief.
We had great seats and the season opener brought a lot of extras. At the beginning of the game, the air force did a fly over. We saw Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps run out on the field with the Ravens. Other Baltimore Olympians walked out at the half with their medals. There was a lot of fanfare and it was fun to take it all in.
When the game began, the Ravens were ready. They played a great game of football! We were not bored through any part of it. They made some incredible plays throughout the game and we had plenty to cheer about. Eventually, I even got a glimpse of Michael Oher. If you're familiar with the movie, The Blind Side, then you know who I'm talking about. He plays for the Baltimore Ravens.
Oher is #74
It was a great night. A great night of football. A great night with friends. A great night with Matt.
Me and football. Who knew?!
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