Columbus Getting The Jamaica Game

Discussion in 'USA Men: Fans & Travel' started by scottwildcat, May 3, 2012.

  1. crewfan_in_columbus

    Feb 25, 2001
    Columbus is home
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    That was awesome.
     
  2. catfish9

    catfish9 Member+

    Jul 14, 2011
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Last night proved why we got the game. Hands down the best atmosphere.
     
  3. Real Corona

    Real Corona Member+

    Jan 19, 2008
    Colorado
    Club:
    FC Metalist Kharkiv
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Now it's up to Kansas city to match it. KC was great during the Gold Cup last year.
     
  4. Clenbuterol

    Clenbuterol Red Card

    Aug 25, 2011
    Club:
    --other--
    I don't know.

    IT did not feel as electric to me on television. Maybe it did not translate well on my plasma.
    There were moments the stadium felt loud but I did not get the same feeling of "wow" like in Salt Lake in 2005 or Portland 1997.
     
  5. crewfan_in_columbus

    Feb 25, 2001
    Columbus is home
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Tweet Wars:
    http://www.thecrew.com/blog/post/2012/09/11/usa-vs-jamaica-tweets

    American Outlaws:
    Shawn Mitchell:
    Jozy Altidore:
    Nike Soccer:
    Brek Shea:
    Roger Bennett (quoting Danny Williams):
    Adam Jardy (quoting Tim Howard):
     
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  6. crewfan_in_columbus

    Feb 25, 2001
    Columbus is home
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Well, CLEARLY, we should be MORE concerned with how it translates through television, and not how it actually felt to those in the stands and on the field.
     
  7. Clenbuterol

    Clenbuterol Red Card

    Aug 25, 2011
    Club:
    --other--
    Clearly.
     
  8. Real Corona

    Real Corona Member+

    Jan 19, 2008
    Colorado
    Club:
    FC Metalist Kharkiv
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Very few games I've been to on either side of the pond matched this.
     
  9. Clenbuterol

    Clenbuterol Red Card

    Aug 25, 2011
    Club:
    --other--
    Well, Were you at the aforementioned matches? I'd like to get a comparison.
     
  10. Real Corona

    Real Corona Member+

    Jan 19, 2008
    Colorado
    Club:
    FC Metalist Kharkiv
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    No I wasn't. I didn't live here in 2005
     
  11. GRUNT

    GRUNT Member

    Feb 27, 2001
    Lake Oswego, OR
    Club:
    Portland Timbers
    Nat'l Team:
    United States

    Why care?

    Last night, Columbus -- and all the US fans that traveled there -- delivered. Big time.

    The beer I just opened is to all of you.
     
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  12. bigal614

    bigal614 Member

    Oct 19, 2008
    columbus
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    espn article on the game yesterday :

    The U.S. is now 6-0-3 when playing at the functional yet rowdy Columbus Crew Stadium, outscoring opponents 13-1 in the process. "We were talking about Columbus in the locker room," Howard said. "There can be no bigger home-field advantage than here."

    A wide-eyed Danny Williams, still buzzing after the game, agreed. "I have played before emotional fans in Germany, but never anything like this -- 24,000 fans felt like 50 or 60,000 in here," he said with a broad smile. "They made it a special night for us."
     
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  13. Smithsoccer1721

    Smithsoccer1721 Member+

    Feb 16, 2007
    Middle of the Table
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    It was an amazing match to attend. 95% of the stadium was on their feet for the whole 90 minutes. Feels good to win, and I would be lying if it didn't feel good to prove any doubter wrong.
     
  14. Kryptonite

    Kryptonite Fancy Title Here

    Apr 10, 1999
    Columbus
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States

    I was just about to post this same thing. Even if you live in a place like New York on up to New England, north-northwest of Chicago, or places that are much farther, you can always attempt to cut costs and fly to a place like Detroit, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Cleveland, or Indianapolis and road trip with other people the rest of the way. FWIW, I know someone who was considering doing just this for the Jamaica game.

    Another thing to look at is the travel for the players. With many of the players coming from Europe, do we really want them to travel an additional three time zones and however-many thousand miles?
     
  15. Evan51838

    Evan51838 Member

    May 31, 2006
    Albany NY
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Pretty amazing atmosphere. A lot of times when you're in the supporters section, it can be hard to tell how loud the rest of the crowd is. Last night, you could tell the whole place was charged up.
     
  16. Real Corona

    Real Corona Member+

    Jan 19, 2008
    Colorado
    Club:
    FC Metalist Kharkiv
    Nat'l Team:
    United States

    If Seattle or Portland had grass I'd advocate them getting a June qualifier like the one in Tampa this year. It's the end of the club season, so timezones matter less. Unfortunately there is no grass.
     
  17. Clenbuterol

    Clenbuterol Red Card

    Aug 25, 2011
    Club:
    --other--
    Because I want to know if what I was watching on tv was verified in person or if it was just as electric as those other matches.
     
  18. Hamburgler03

    Hamburgler03 BigSoccer Supporter

    Aug 31, 2000
    Columbus, OH
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Unfortunately I don't believe that either stadium had any instruments in place to measure decibles so there will not be any scientific conclusions to show that Stadium A was louder than Stadium B.

    Anybody who was indeed at both games will measure the passion differently based on personal experiences (alcohol) and other factors (such as importance of the game, weather, date of the game, etc).

    The fact that the players, coaches and media are falling over themselves to talk about it possibly being the best atmosphere for a game in the USA is really the only thing that can be used.

    I live in Columbus so of course my personal views are going to be tainted a little which is why I didn't even want to post yesterday.
     
  19. Clenbuterol

    Clenbuterol Red Card

    Aug 25, 2011
    Club:
    --other--
    Well people tend to remember things they want to remember. I remember players and the media gushing over Utah and Portland back in the day as well.

    Also the context of 9-11 taints things along with the bias shown in this thread.

    Just sayin.
     
  20. crewfan_in_columbus

    Feb 25, 2001
    Columbus is home
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Next time turn the volume up.
    Check these player quotes out then, if you want to read about players "gushing" over the crowd. There couldn't be any less bias in the players comments. They want to play where they can win. Undefeated, pro American crowd every time....sorta speaks for themselves.
    https://www.bigsoccer.com/community/...the-jamaica-game.1943263/page-3#post-26446056
     
  21. Clenbuterol

    Clenbuterol Red Card

    Aug 25, 2011
    Club:
    --other--
    1) I had it on loud and clear
    2) Players were saying great things about those venues too.

    None of these players quoted played in those respective games back in 2005 and 1997 which is why I am asking if anyone can give me a fair comparison on this board.
     
  22. Hamburgler03

    Hamburgler03 BigSoccer Supporter

    Aug 31, 2000
    Columbus, OH
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I'm not trying to show any "bias" just as much as you I'm sure are not trying to come across as a bitter fan in the West/NW who is just upset that the game is not being played there.

    There will be no conclusive evidence to support or refute your worry about which venue had a "better crowd" for the game.

    Why not just try to enjoy the fact that it's great that there is this "worry." It shows that soccer has come a long way although it still has a long way to go so that the US could play in even more places with passionate, partisan crowds.
     
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  23. Clenbuterol

    Clenbuterol Red Card

    Aug 25, 2011
    Club:
    --other--
    I am not asking for conclusive evidence. I am asking for opinions.

    I loved the fact the crowd was huge and pro-usa. I just personally don't think it was by far the best atmosphere ever and would like to hear other people's opinions who have actually been to those matches.

    I live in the midwest by the way so I am as neutral on the subject as they come.
     
  24. Clenbuterol

    Clenbuterol Red Card

    Aug 25, 2011
    Club:
    --other--
    For instance here is a quote by Bruce Arena :

    .http://www.examiner.com/article/sel...kle-for-world-cup-qualifier-sandy-on-saturday
     
  25. puttputtfc

    puttputtfc Member+

    Sep 7, 1999
    For a US game, I think it was the best fan effort we have seen. Better than Salt Lake 2005 IMO and it showed how far the fans have come. A huge tip of the hat to the Outlaws, Union and HSH for their enthusiasm.
     

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