Who actually likes watching a game at home than at the stadium? | Page 2

Wubbie · 2010-08-14T23:51:51-07:00

Okay, ignoring the fact that Candlestick Park is a terrible stadium, who actually enjoys watching games at home rather than going to the live game? I'm a bit mixed about it. The experience is pretty awesome if you tailgate and it's a good game. The crowd definitely enhances whatever your feeling. A lukewarm performance by the 49ers makes things miserable. But I'm sure a GREAT game from the team or a comeback victory is an AWESOME feeling when you're surrounded by thousands of like-minded, cheering people. Sometimes though, I like being able to chill at home and watch the game. I can lie down and watch, be a couch-potato, use the bathroom that I trust is clean, and have cheap food. I normally try to watch most games at home and then watch a live game that I'm sure we can win. Thoughts?

Aug 15, 2010 at 7:51 AM

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global_nomad
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I love being at the stadium, but when I get home I like to see what the TV analysis and commentary was throughout the game.

Aug 15, 2010 at 8:21 AM

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Lifer
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Watching from the stands is the superior emotional experience. If you've ever been at the Stick for a playoff game or a high stakes nail biter in the regular season, you know what the excitement of the game is all about. There is nothing like standing in a bowl full of 70,000 screaming fans and feeling like you are literally willing your team to victory. On the other hand, watching at home is the superior sensory experience. I don't care where you sit in the stadium, nothing comes close to a big screen high definition TV with surround sound, instant replay, and Tivo.

Bottom line: I do both. Normally, when I go to a game, I'll come home and watch it again on Tivo so I can see what really happened, study the line play, and scream at the refs for the blown calls.

Aug 15, 2010 at 8:27 AM

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SanDiego49er
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I watch every game at home. I don't live in S.F.

Aug 15, 2010 at 8:28 AM

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Originally posted by StOnEy333:
Originally posted by rodbeezy:
Depends on weather.

During fall, once I see that 3-4pm sun shining down on the field, it'd be nice to watch at the 'Stick. Come Nov-Dec-Jan, when I see the rainclouds dumping something fierce, I'd much rather watch in the comfort of my home with furnace set at 70 while wrapped up in my 49er snuggie. It sure beats trodging through the muddy parking lot while dealing with 3 hours of traffic trying to get on 101.

It hasn't rained at a Niner home game in years.

Bush Bowl I think......

Aug 15, 2010 at 8:29 AM

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Esco
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Shaj sighting in 3...2...

Aug 15, 2010 at 8:35 AM

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CornellU49er
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Originally posted by global_nomad:
I love being at the stadium, but when I get home I like to see what the TV analysis and commentary was throughout the game.

This. Watch live at the stadium for the atmosphere. Come home and rewatch the DVR recording to gain deeper insights and see the plays from another angle.

Best of both worlds.

Aug 15, 2010 at 8:38 AM

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Kingpin
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Watching the Niners live is real HD.

Aug 15, 2010 at 9:08 AM

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Originally posted by Esco:
Shaj sighting in 3...2...

This.

Aug 15, 2010 at 9:14 AM

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StOnEy333
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Originally posted by AXEGRINDER:
Originally posted by StOnEy333:
Originally posted by rodbeezy:
Depends on weather.

During fall, once I see that 3-4pm sun shining down on the field, it'd be nice to watch at the 'Stick. Come Nov-Dec-Jan, when I see the rainclouds dumping something fierce, I'd much rather watch in the comfort of my home with furnace set at 70 while wrapped up in my 49er snuggie. It sure beats trodging through the muddy parking lot while dealing with 3 hours of traffic trying to get on 101.

It hasn't rained at a Niner home game in years.

Bush Bowl I think......

Good call. And that was what, '06?

Aug 15, 2010 at 9:14 AM

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I always go to the games at the 'Stick. The electricity cannot be duplictated at home. Though, I do record the games and watch them all later.

Aug 15, 2010 at 9:18 AM

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SJniner7
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Originally posted by Lifer:
Watching from the stands is the superior emotional experience. If you've ever been at the Stick for a playoff game or a high stakes nail biter in the regular season, you know what the excitement of the game is all about. There is nothing like standing in a bowl full of 70,000 screaming fans and feeling like you are literally willing your team to victory. On the other hand, watching at home is the superior sensory experience. I don't care where you sit in the stadium, nothing comes close to a big screen high definition TV with surround sound, instant replay, and Tivo.

Bottom line: I do both. Normally, when I go to a game, I'll come home and watch it again on Tivo so I can see what really happened, study the line play, and scream at the refs for the blown calls.

Agreed! For me, I love going to the game. It is about being outdoors, lighting up the Q, having beers with some friends, and being around 70,000 cheering fans that makes for a truly great experience... I can always watch it on TV afterwards, since I DVR every game...

Aug 15, 2010 at 9:29 AM

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