On Sunday, the snows in Minneapolis collapsed the roof of the Metrodome. As a result, the Giants (our favorite team) game against the Vikings was moved one day later and two states over. Instead of playing Sunday at 1:00 in Minnesota, they played Monday night at 7:00 in Detroit. To sweeten the deal, the NFL offered free tickets to the first 30,000 people who showed up. When you’re a Giants fan living in the Midwest, you pretty much assume you’ll always watch your team on TV. But, when the NFL offers up free tickets only 2 hours away, you jump on it like a fat kid on a Twinkie.
So, Jay, Joey, Jack and Jack’s friend Ethan drove to Detroit Sunday night, braved the cold Monday to stand in line waiting for the game, and eventually got to watch the Giants beat the Vikings 21-3. For Joey, Jack and Ethan, it was their first NFL game. For Jay, it was one of those “I love being a dad” memories that will be cherished for a long time. Take a look…
So, Jay, Joey, Jack and Jack’s friend Ethan drove to Detroit Sunday night, braved the cold Monday to stand in line waiting for the game, and eventually got to watch the Giants beat the Vikings 21-3. For Joey, Jack and Ethan, it was their first NFL game. For Jay, it was one of those “I love being a dad” memories that will be cherished for a long time. Take a look…
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