Tour of Fed Ex Field

Justice Hog · Post by **Justice Hog** » Thu May 04, 2006 1:09 am

I have a Redskins Extra Points MasterCard which awards points based on the number of purchases, redeemable for cool Redskins stuff. I already secured two VIP passes for this year's training camp. I had purchased two VIP passes for this year's Draft Day Party as well but when that got cancelled, I was refunded the points I had used.

So, instead, I got a tour of Fed Ex Field for two people. I got my letter today confirming my tour and asking me to call to schedule it. I'm really excited about that! I think I'll be able to go all through Fed Ex Field, including the locker rooms, etc. I intend to take my camera with me and, if allowed, I'm gonna take pictures as I go and post them in this thread later.

cvillehog · Post by **cvillehog** » Thu May 04, 2006 1:27 am

Awesome! That sounds like a lot of fun. Can't wait to see the pics.

SkinsChic · Post by **SkinsChic** » Thu May 04, 2006 5:52 am

Jake won a contest a few years back and we spent the day at Fed Ex with several players. Also got the grand tour of the place. It's pretty awesome.
You'll love it. We have pics of us in the players bathrooms, showers, press box, locker rooms, etc...etc..lots of fun !

REDEEMEDSKIN · Post by **REDEEMEDSKIN** » Thu May 04, 2006 9:21 am

Congrats, JH.

air_hog · Post by **air_hog** » Thu May 04, 2006 10:30 am

Sweet deal JH, take MASS pictures.

Justice Hog wrote:So, instead, I got a tour of Fed Ex Field for two people. I got my letter

You can reach me at (714)225-8883 and I am avaiable Mon-Fri from 2:00-10:00. :wink:

Justice Hog · Post by **Justice Hog** » Thu May 04, 2006 10:38 am

air_hog wrote:You can reach me at (714)225-8883 and I am avaiable Mon-Fri from 2:00-10:00.

Hah! Too funny. Actually, a buddy of mine (an avid Redskins fan) and I are gonna ride our Harleys down one day and tour the stadium. I'll keep you in mind if he bags out, though.

Have fun screening all of the calls from the crazies now that you posted your phone number on the internet!

Cooleysgal89 · Post by **Cooleysgal89** » Thu May 04, 2006 11:06 am

Have fun! And try to take as many pics as you can! Gosh that sounds like a dream!!! Have a safe drive there and back! Lets go redskins!

Justice Hog · Post by **Justice Hog** » Wed May 17, 2006 7:07 am

I just scheduled my tour. Thursday, June 15th at 1:00 PM. Can't wait! Pictures to follow.

Justice Hog · Post by **Justice Hog** » Mon Jun 12, 2006 12:43 pm

Change in plans. I have a trial on June 16th so I rescheduled my tour to this Wednesday, June 15th at 1:00 PM. I'll post some pictures Wednesday night. Can't wait!!

NikiH · Post by **NikiH** » Mon Jun 12, 2006 2:24 pm

I wouldn't expect to see too much, we were just there on Friday and it was dusty and dirty and being renovated. The field is actually not painted yet either, the grass was just planted Thursday according to the ticket rep who showed us around.

Perhaps it would be better to schedule it closer to the pre season to see a bit more.

Deadskins · Post by **Deadskins** » Mon Jun 12, 2006 2:50 pm

Justice Hog wrote:Change in plans. I have a trial on June 16th so I rescheduled my tour to this Wednesday, June 15th at 1:00 PM. I'll post some pictures Wednesday night. Can't wait!!

June 16th = Friday
June 15th = Thursday
June 14th = Wednesday

Justice Hog · Post by **Justice Hog** » Mon Jun 12, 2006 3:00 pm

Oops. My bad. Meant the 14th.
Brain fart.

Trial is on Thursday, the 15th.

tcwest10 · Post by **tcwest10** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 2:25 am

Somebody is going to jail.

Justice Hog · Post by **Justice Hog** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 9:46 am

tcwest10 wrote:Somebody is going to jail.

Hah. You're funny. Actually, my "brain farts" are few and far between, thankfully. I got the date my quickly glancing at my desktop calendar off to the side and it's set up a little differently than others I'm used to.

So...

Someone's getting "probation", not going to "jail". $\:D/$

tcwest10 · Post by **tcwest10** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 10:13 pm

Kinda like when the surgeon removes a kidney from the guy who needs his broken leg set, no ?

Justice Hog · Post by **Justice Hog** » Wed Jun 14, 2006 8:54 pm

Okay, here they come. Today, my friend "Greg" and I rode our bikes (Harleys) down to Fed Ex Field for the tour, starting at 1:00 PM. Luckily, the rain held off and we were able to make it down there and back home without getting rained on. And yes, we wore our helmets....in compliance with Maryland law.

Once there, we were greeted by Catherine Matthews (Senior Manager, Marketing & Client Services) and Jeremy Stevens (I don't know his title, but he assists with the event marketing/coordination at Fed Ex field.)

A couple of things about Catherine I'll point out (because I know all of you guys will after seeing her pictures):

1. Yes, she's really hot. (She's much "hotter" in person than her pictures reveal.)
2. She's also really, really nice. (Something tells me she would be a blast to hang out with in a social setting. She seems to have an absolutely great personality.)
3. She's also really, really, really married! Sorry guys.
Lucky husband, huh? Wife = hot, friendly AND works for the Redskins!!!

Moving on. Here are the pictures of today's tour:

OUR TOUR GUIDES

The first place we met was the location of my Dream Seats. They're at an awesome location! Here's a picture of Greg and I standing directly in front of my seats.

After that, we got a chance to hang out at the entrance where the players come on to the field. DON'T STEP ON THE GRASS!!! THEY JUST LAID DOWN FRESH SOD!!!

From there, it was a short walk to the Redskins locker room.

Right next to the locker room was the Redskins training room.

When you walk out of the locker room, look up and you'll see this. Something, I hear, many Redskins players "slap" on their way out to the game.

After you leave the players' locker room, you go across the hall to the coachs' locker rooms.

Near the coachs' locker room is Coach Joe Gibbs' office. I had the opportunity to actually sit at his desk!!! So did Greg.

Now, you walk down the hallway and eventually get to the opposing players' locker room. Something really cool about that location. Unlike the Redskins locker room, which is one big room and plush, the opposing players' locker room is actually two separate rooms (so the whole team can't dress together) and the carpet is just plain nasty. It's not a very "inviting" feeling. You tell me.

From there, it was off to the media room....where Michael Wilbon and other journalists watch the game and prepare their post-game stories.

After the media room, it was time to check out the Club Level, but on our way there...you pass this room, which got me dreaming.....

Okay, now on to the club level.

And here is where the awesome post-game parties occur.

A view from the club level seats.

After that, the tour was over. I had a great time, as did my friend, Greg. My many many thanks to Catherine and Jeremy for showing us around!

We didn't see any players or coaches because they're all at Redskins Park...which is the next place I'm gonna try to get a "tour" of.

Hope you liked seeing what I saw today!

Mursilis · Post by **Mursilis** » Wed Jun 14, 2006 9:08 pm

Awesome!! Thanks for the pics and the write-up. Of course now I'm ready to :explode:

with envy, but . . . oh well!! Enjoy your seats this season!

JansenFan · Post by **JansenFan** » Wed Jun 14, 2006 11:39 pm

I can't believe you put your feet on Joe Gibbs desk.

tcwest10 · Post by **tcwest10** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 1:39 am

JansenFan wrote:I can't believe you put your feet on Joe Gibbs desk.

That's the first thing I thought when I saw that! I could almost hear Gibbs saying, "Are shoes on the menu today?"
Anyway, thanks JH. Looks like you had a real good time...but please tell me you didn't leave without her phone number!

SkinsChic · Post by **SkinsChic** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 7:03 am

Great Pics JH - thanks for the tour. I'll have to submit our pics of their BATHROOMS - since you missed them LOL

Justice Hog · Post by **Justice Hog** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 9:20 am

JansenFan wrote:I can't believe you put your feet on Joe Gibbs desk.

I know! I know! I just had to, I don't know why.

Justice Hog · Post by **Justice Hog** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 9:22 am

tcwest10 wrote:but please tell me you didn't leave without her phone number!

Didn't even make the attempt because:

(a) She's married;
(b) I have a GF already; and
(c) I'm a "loyal" kinda guy.

I know, I know - - - - - - BORING!

Justice Hog · Post by **Justice Hog** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 9:23 am

SkinsChic wrote:I'll have to submit our pics of their BATHROOMS - since you missed them LOL

I was gonna take a picture of the bathrooms, but didn't feel it as appropriate after I used them.

Kidding.

Actually, I saw the bathrooms and all...but just didn't feel like taking a picture of them.

Hoss · Post by **Hoss** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 11:40 am

Thanks for the pix JH.

I look forward to seeing some great game time pix this year!

frankcal20 · Post by **frankcal20** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 11:51 am

Glad you had a good time and way to go wearing your "Property of The Hogs.net T-Shirt" Your out there representing.

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