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Indianapolis Colts WIN Sunday - What an Incredible Stadium to watch a NFL Game in!

By Jeff&Grace Safrin

Real Estate Broker/Owner with F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate

December 15, 2008 09:32 AM


Home of the Indianapolis Colts NFL team	Retractable Roof -But Not in December in IN :)

It had been almost 4 years, since I was last at an NFL Game. So as an early gift for my birthday, my parents gave Grace and I theirseason tix for Sunday's Colts game against the Detroit Lions, what a gift it was! Grace and I have always wanted to go see the new Lucas Oil Stadium home of where the Indianapolis Colts play, so off to Indy we went at 8:30 Sunday morning, as it is about a 2 hour drive from Valparaiso.


Team gets Ready To Run on Field Thru Tunnel	Cheerleaders Perform - Game Starting Flame!

As we entered the Stadium, I was in awe at just how enormous the facility is! Very art-deco decor in the concourses, which were so wide, that even with over 70,000 people walking around, there was plenty of room! Variety of Food and Beverage concessions stands Galore... like every 4 feet, it was sweet. Televisions on the outer concourse at every position possible, so you miss nothing when leaving your seat to buy refreshments!


No Recession noted inside the Dome :)	Alot to see and Do along the concourse!

Entering the field area. one word described my first thought, WOW! There are 7 levels to this stadium, with many private suites. As we looked to our left there was a huge all glass window with the Indianapolis Skyline behind it. The stadium is awesome! A SEA of BLUE loyal Colts fans, most wearing numbered team jerseys filled the seats.


Touchdown Colts!	Kick is good!

Sitting just 15 rows up from the playing field, you get a real feel just how HUGE these athletes are! We had great views, since the seats were very close to where the Colts run out on the field.


FUMBLE....	Ref reviews the calls :)

Now to the game...The Colts sure decided to let the Lions stick around for 59:00 minutes and never put them away. Until, with 48 seconds left, after the Colts were trying to run out the clock, they fumble the ball right in front of us and the melee for recovering the ball began. One ref signaled Detroit ball another came running in with held up the fist indicating 4th Down Colts!?! I saw the entire play come to life in front of me, and so I knew, no doubt, the Colts had indeed recovered the ball! Field Goal then kicked to leave the Colts up WINNING by 10pts - GAME OVER. All the scoring except for 7 points was right in front of Grace and I so that made this day even more enjoyable:)


Ah here's the TV view we usually watch at home :)	Gigantic Screens in the Stadium provide closeups

It was not the Stadium, Nor the Colts 31-21 win, that was the most memorable event of this game. It was How the Colts and their Coaching Staff acted after the game!!! Now, I can see why the Indianapolis Colts have the reputation of being one of the CLASSIEST Organizations in this league. After the game, Grace and I stayed, as did many other fans in the entire stadium to show their appreciation towards this team. Players such as Dallas Clark, Reggie Wayne, Marvin Harrison, Caito June, Jeff Saturday, Peyton Manning + Head Coach Tony Dungy and many others who slowly left the field looked up into the stands and made purposefully contact with the fan...they : raised their hands, or waived, or gave a thumbs ups sign n one even pumped his fist to the crowd showing just how appreciative they are for support. A few even stopped to pose briefly for fans to snap photos. Their interaction with the crowd was something I have never seen pro athletes do in today's sports world. It was refreshing to see just how humble this team is!

Editorial by Jeff Safrin


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Tom Braatz Waukesha County Real Estate 262-377-1459

Coldwell Banker - Oconomowoc, WI

Waukesha County Realtor Real Estate agent. SOLD!

Jeff and Grace

That would have been a super game to see live. Good for you. That Peyton Manning has a great arm.

Sincerely

Tom Braatz

Dec 15, 2008 09:37 AM

Jeff&Grace Safrin

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate - Valparaiso, IN

SpousesSellingHousesTM

Thanks Tom - It was an exciting game to see! Appreciate you taking time to stop by and comment. Peyton is talented.

Sincerely,

Dec 15, 2008 10:04 AM

Jo-Anne Smith

Oakville, ON

Hi Jeff and Grace,

Jeff, you amaze me with your sports writing and beautiful pictures ( I especially love the one of the two of you at the bottom). Very impressive format too!!

Best wishes to you both this holiday season...

((-:

Dec 15, 2008 12:08 PM

Jeff Payne

The Payne Group at Keller Williams Success Realty - Panama City, FL

Panama City Real Estate

Jeff and Grace, I love reading your blogs!! I love the fact that not everything is about real estate.

Lucas Oil Stadium looks really cool but I am a bit nostalgic, I really like the "Hoosier Dome" and thought Market Square was an awesome place but change is good! Had to turn down 4 tickets to the Colts game this weekend*!

Happy Holidays to you and yours, stay warm up there! Come see us in Florida sometime!

Dec 16, 2008 01:27 AM

Jeff&Grace Safrin

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate - Valparaiso, IN

SpousesSellingHousesTM

Thanks Jo-Anne - Jeff could be a play by play announcer or sports writier with his background & experience both coaching and playing ( you should see the trophies his Mom was ever so happy to send with him as part of the wedding package years ago LOL ) .Thanks For stopping by and have an waesome holiday as well.

Sincerely,

Grace

Dec 16, 2008 01:28 AM

Jeff&Grace Safrin

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate - Valparaiso, IN

SpousesSellingHousesTM

LOL Jeff - thanks - life is not all about real estate why should blogs be :)

Wow - too bad you turned down those Colts tickets this weekend - we would have recognized you if we ran into you!

Happy Holidays to you too - Jeff's grandmother lives in PBG - we go once a year to visit and take a break from the cold winters up north!

Sincerely,

Grace

Dec 17, 2008 12:57 PM

Jeff Payne

The Payne Group at Keller Williams Success Realty - Panama City, FL

Panama City Real Estate

I would be easy to spot, look for the guy in the blue shirt!! If you ever get this way, lunch is on me!! Stop in and I will show you around Panama City Beach, maybe sell you a gulf front condo!!

Dec 17, 2008 01:00 PM

Jeff&Grace Safrin

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate - Valparaiso, IN

SpousesSellingHousesTM

Hello Jeff - LOL in a sea of blue? We've never been to Panama City, FL - but if we do we'll be sure to look you up! Thanks for the invite. Merry Christmas!

Sincerely,

Grace

Dec 18, 2008 01:25 AM

Cindy Marchant

Keller Williams Indy NE 317-290-7775 www.marchantteam.com - Carmel, IN

"Cindy in Indy" , Realtor, Fishers Real Estate

Hi Jeff and Grace, it should have been an easier win for sure, but a win is a win! I hope tonight turns out with a win too so that we are assured a play off spot. The stadium is beautiful and the city of Indiianapolis has seen quite a transition in the last few years from the armpit of the Midwest to one of the most sought after locations for travel, entertainment and living.

Dec 18, 2008 05:25 AM

Jeff&Grace Safrin

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate - Valparaiso, IN

SpousesSellingHousesTM

Last nights game was awesome too - don't you love a come from behind win!

Dec 19, 2008 03:46 AM

Denise Shockey

RE/MAX Aerospace Realty - Cocoa Beach, FL

Cocoa Beach, Brevard County Florida Real Estate

Hi Jeff and Grace, absolutely incredible photos, I bet you guys had fun! My husband's team as he was growing up was the Colts, when they were in Baltimore. Great seats!

Dec 19, 2008 10:23 AM

Jeff&Grace Safrin

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate - Valparaiso, IN

SpousesSellingHousesTM

Hi Denise - We did have a blast at the game and the new stadium is incredible - Wow your hubby is from Baltimore? Yea - a big controversy back then - the Colts sneaking out of town at night :)

Merry Christmas to you & your hubby!

Sincerely,

Grace

Dec 20, 2008 12:53 AM

Danny Thornton

R & D Art - Knoxville, TN

WordPress Guru

Jeff and Grace, from one Colts fan to another, I am jealous. With that said, what you say we root for a Manning SuperBowl?

Dec 27, 2008 11:58 AM

Jeff&Grace Safrin

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate - Valparaiso, IN

SpousesSellingHousesTM

That would be awesome Danny - the brothers are already both goin to the PRO-Bowl :)

Wonder how their parents would handle a super bowl with Peyton and Eli both playing? I'm sure they could consult the Williams family in PBG to see how they handle it LOL

Happy New Year

Sincerely,

Grace

Dec 28, 2008 08:11 AM

Cindy Marchant

Keller Williams Indy NE 317-290-7775 www.marchantteam.com - Carmel, IN

"Cindy in Indy" , Realtor, Fishers Real Estate

Ah....another win today and it looked easy!

Dec 28, 2008 10:44 AM

Jeff&Grace Safrin

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate - Valparaiso, IN

SpousesSellingHousesTM

Yes ! and on to next Sat against the Chargers (who looked impressive last night).

Time will tel:)

Happy new Year Cindy

Sincerely,

Gracel

Dec 29, 2008 01:39 AM

Cindy Marchant

Keller Williams Indy NE 317-290-7775 www.marchantteam.com - Carmel, IN

"Cindy in Indy" , Realtor, Fishers Real Estate

I thought the Chargers also looked quite impressive. There have been way to many nail biters for the Colts but at least my cuticles recovered with the last game against Tennessee.

Dec 29, 2008 07:22 AM

Jeff&Grace Safrin

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate - Valparaiso, IN

SpousesSellingHousesTM

LOL Jeff bites his nails when watching the games sometimes as well - must be an Indy thing Cindy? ( since he was born & raised there).

Sincerely,

Grace

Dec 29, 2008 02:22 PM

Amanda Christiansen

Christiansen Group Realty (260)704-0843 - Fort Wayne, IN

Christiansen Group Realty

I was fortunate enough to see the Lions/Colts game last month. I agree, incredible stadium! We had seats in the 21st row and the people in the upper seats looked like they were a million miles away!

Jan 08, 2009 05:11 AM

Jeff&Grace Safrin

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate - Valparaiso, IN

SpousesSellingHousesTM

Hello Jared - we agree- it was an incredible stadium (and game). Small world that you were there also!

Sincerely,

Grace

Jan 08, 2009 06:27 AM