How bad IS the black hole - The Orange Mane

BarefootKicker · 09-03-2008, 03:32 PM

So, my travel schedule for work demands that I be at our Silicon Valley office next week, I fly in on Monday night and was considering finding a ticket to the game...

My question is... How bad are the Oakland crazies? I've never been to game there... Will I leave the black hole with both both knees intact? Should I bother finding a ticket or just belly up to the hotel bar and drink like a fish? (I am on an expense account after all)

Ambiguous · 09-03-2008, 03:34 PM

It's not that bad. I went to the 2006 game there and had a blast. There was a lot of **** talking going on but it was all in good fun.

Hotrod · 09-03-2008, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BarefootKicker

So, my travel schedule for work demands that I be at our Silicon Valley office next week, I fly in on Monday night and was considering finding a ticket to the game...

My question is... How bad are the Oakland crazies? I've never been to game there... Will I leave the black hole with both both knees intact? Should I bother finding a ticket or just belly up to the hotel bar and drink like a fish? (I am on an expense account after all)

Then I vote hookers & beer just tivo the game for later

Mr.Meanie · 09-03-2008, 03:46 PM

Raiders fan stabs Chargers fan...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auzzqw7UVAY

there's lots of those on you tube.

But good luck!

BroncoBen · 09-03-2008, 03:52 PM

If you keep a low profile... you will be fine... Just don't be cheering for the Broncos in any way.. enjoy the game and laugh to yourself as you watch the Raider Fans meltdown.

broncofan2438 · 09-03-2008, 03:55 PM

I went last year dude, it wasnt as bad as people say or make it out to be. HTey just intimidate you. I sat pretty high, but I knew some Bronco fans that sat in the black hole and said it still isnt bad. Its not like it used to be

pdvd23 · 09-03-2008, 04:00 PM

I heard tucking a phone book into your shirt stops the shanks fairly well.

BroncoBen · 09-03-2008, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by pdvd23

I heard tucking a phone book into your shirt stops the shanks fairly well.

~Laughing~ That was awesome....

I am going to do that at my Kick-off party.. I have some friends that are Raider Fans... I think I will answer the door with a tucked in phone book.

broncofan2438 · 09-03-2008, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by pdvd23

I heard tucking a phone book into your shirt stops the shanks fairly well.

Dont scare the guy

azbroncfan · 09-03-2008, 04:17 PM

Does anyone know if you can use the BART from SFO airport to get over to McAfee stadium?

BarefootKicker · 09-03-2008, 04:19 PM

In re-reading my post, I think I came off as a p*ssy... SO not my intention. My point in asking was really more along the lines of: Do I deal with the hassle of finding a ticket, traffic, parking, etc just to have some asshat faider fan ruin my night by being a douche?

Goobzilla · 09-03-2008, 04:19 PM

Oh no it's a guy with rubber spikes glued to some shoulder pads....SCARY

One of my biggest regrets in life was that the Fade was still in LA when I was stationed at Alameda in the 90's. At least I got to watch the games at Ricky's in San Leandro, which was Raider D-Bag central back then.

RhymesayersDU · 09-03-2008, 04:23 PM

Black hole? Well you need some lube, and an open girl... Or guy.

I thought this was a family board!

Ambiguous · 09-03-2008, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by azbroncfan

Does anyone know if you can use the BART from SFO airport to get over to McAfee stadium?

Yes you can.

Popps · 09-03-2008, 04:45 PM

I went to the game at the ****-hole back in the 90s... didn't wear my team colors and still almost got major trouble, despite never saying a peep to anyone.

I can handle myself, but not against crowds of people... and those goons are so ****ing stupid over there you just never know when it's going to go down. It's truly a prison atmosphere full of the kinds of people you'd expect.

It was interesting once... but I wouldn't make a habit of it. The risk/reward just isn't good enough for me to bother.

Los Broncos · 09-03-2008, 04:48 PM

I have heard both good and bad from the horses mouth.

But SD last year was brutal as well.

But I would imagine it would be rough in Oakland as a rival fan.

Popps · 09-03-2008, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Doom Crew72

But SD last year was brutal as well.

In what sense?

I did notice the "fans" down in SD were a little more mouthy the last time I went down. They beat us, so that's to be expected... but we got some ****, which is totally fine... but I did have my 11 year old son (at the time) with me.
Generally, classy fans are respectful of young kids when firing off obscenities at you.

Then again, what can you expect from a bunch of newbie "fans" who've never won anything and only recently discovered the game.

I can't wait for the doltz to return to mediocrity so I can get my good seats back down there.

pdvd23 · 09-03-2008, 04:51 PM

Tacking on another 3 to 5 in the pen isn't too big of a concern for some of those tards. Actually it means more time they get to spend with their families.

ghwk · 09-03-2008, 04:52 PM

I live out here and I won't go nor would I take my kids all of which is a bummer by the way. Find a good sports bar and enjoy better cheaper beer without the hassle. FWIW Mile hi has the same sort of rep out here.

waz06 · 09-03-2008, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by azbroncfan

Does anyone know if you can use the BART from SFO airport to get over to McAfee stadium?

Yes you can. There will be a lot of raider fans on the Bart trains so try not to get into a fight. We took the Bart to the game in 2004 (or was it 2005) and survived. It was a lot of fun. I remember they honored Carlos Santana who unfortunately is a raiders fan, at halftime. I also remembered that we killed them which made the rain bearable.

Have fun at the game. Wish we were going too.

Popps · 09-03-2008, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ghwk

I live out here and I won't go nor would I take my kids all of which is a bummer by the way. Find a good sports bar and enjoy better cheaper beer without the hassle. FWIW Mile hi has the same sort of rep out here.

Yea, I don't know about that. I went to a game at Invesco and saw Patriots fans tailgating in the parking areas right next to Broncos fans with no trouble. In fact, I saw no trouble all day long.

I guaran-damn-tee you opposing fans take a bigger risk going into Oakland.

It's brave or stupid, take your pick.

Los Broncos · 09-03-2008, 04:57 PM

I just wont go up there to Oakland.

I have had many offers to go, I would rather live.

robpco · 09-03-2008, 07:49 PM

I live in the Bay area. If you go, do not root for the broncos or wear broncos colors. Games in Oakland are full of drunk low lifes who will hurt you if given the chance. Games in Denver are a walk in the park comparatively. Bart is the best way to get to the game, the train drops you off a short walk from the stadium. I took my daughter to a game last year. We went to the concession stands at a break and two guys were fighting with a large crowd gathered around cheering. What surprised me was how long it took security to arrive. Davis puts no money into the stadium, securtiy or fan experience.

Rock Chalk · 09-03-2008, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BarefootKicker

So, my travel schedule for work demands that I be at our Silicon Valley office next week, I fly in on Monday night and was considering finding a ticket to the game...

My question is... How bad are the Oakland crazies? I've never been to game there... Will I leave the black hole with both both knees intact? Should I bother finding a ticket or just belly up to the hotel bar and drink like a fish? (I am on an expense account after all)

Ive been there 3 times and got bought beer every time I go.

The fans look scary, but for the most part are too stupid to realize you arent rooting for their team.

Kaylore · 09-03-2008, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Alec

Ive been there 3 times and got bought beer every time I go.

The fans look scary, but for the most part are too stupid to realize you arent rooting for their team.

09-03-2008, 03:32 PM	#1
BarefootKicker Rant in E-Minor Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 185	How bad IS the black hole So, my travel schedule for work demands that I be at our Silicon Valley office next week, I fly in on Monday night and was considering finding a ticket to the game... My question is... How bad are the Oakland crazies? I've never been to game there... Will I leave the black hole with both both knees intact? Should I bother finding a ticket or just belly up to the hotel bar and drink like a fish? (I am on an expense account after all)

09-03-2008, 04:52 PM	#19
ghwk Ring of Famer DOOM BOOM! Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,841 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Doomacus	Find a good sports bar instead I live out here and I won't go nor would I take my kids all of which is a bummer by the way. Find a good sports bar and enjoy better cheaper beer without the hassle. FWIW Mile hi has the same sort of rep out here.

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09-03-2008, 03:34 PM	#2
Ambiguous Ask me about my title Go fsck yourself San Diego. Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Denver Posts: 1,849 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	It's not that bad. I went to the 2006 game there and had a blast. There was a lot of **** talking going on but it was all in good fun.

09-03-2008, 03:46 PM	#4
Mr.Meanie Ring of Famer Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2,590 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	Raiders fan stabs Chargers fan... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auzzqw7UVAY there's lots of those on you tube. But good luck!

09-03-2008, 03:52 PM	#5
BroncoBen Ring of Famer 38-35 double-overtime loss to Balt Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,464	If you keep a low profile... you will be fine... Just don't be cheering for the Broncos in any way.. enjoy the game and laugh to yourself as you watch the Raider Fans meltdown.

09-03-2008, 03:55 PM	#6
broncofan2438 Faneco this... LETS TAKE BACK THE AFC WEST Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: California Posts: 6,302 Adopt-a-Bronco: ERIC DECKER	I went last year dude, it wasnt as bad as people say or make it out to be. HTey just intimidate you. I sat pretty high, but I knew some Bronco fans that sat in the black hole and said it still isnt bad. Its not like it used to be

09-03-2008, 04:00 PM	#7
pdvd23 The champ is here! Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 103	I heard tucking a phone book into your shirt stops the shanks fairly well.

09-03-2008, 04:17 PM	#10
azbroncfan Ring of Famer Angry guntoting,meateating AMERICAN Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Scottsdale Posts: 8,669 Adopt-a-Bronco: TEBOW	Does anyone know if you can use the BART from SFO airport to get over to McAfee stadium?

09-03-2008, 04:19 PM	#11
BarefootKicker Rant in E-Minor Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 185	In re-reading my post, I think I came off as a p*ssy... SO not my intention. My point in asking was really more along the lines of: Do I deal with the hassle of finding a ticket, traffic, parking, etc just to have some asshat faider fan ruin my night by being a douche?

09-03-2008, 04:19 PM	#12
Goobzilla Lights Out B*h! BA-ZING!!** Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wellington Posts: 6,526 Adopt-a-Bronco: Mitch Erickson	Oh no it's a guy with rubber spikes glued to some shoulder pads....SCARY One of my biggest regrets in life was that the Fade was still in LA when I was stationed at Alameda in the 90's. At least I got to watch the games at Ricky's in San Leandro, which was Raider D-Bag central back then.

09-03-2008, 04:23 PM	#13
RhymesayersDU Go Broncos, Nuggets, Rox GANGNAM STYLE Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Back In The 303! Posts: 14,812 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ty Lawson	Black hole? Well you need some lube, and an open girl... Or guy. I thought this was a family board!

09-03-2008, 04:45 PM	#15
Popps TEAM FIRST. Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 29,785	I went to the game at the **-hole back in the 90s... didn't wear my team colors and still almost got major trouble, despite never saying a peep to anyone. I can handle myself, but not against crowds of people... and those goons are so **ing stupid over there you just never know when it's going to go down. It's truly a prison atmosphere full of the kinds of people you'd expect. It was interesting once... but I wouldn't make a habit of it. The risk/reward just isn't good enough for me to bother.

09-03-2008, 04:48 PM	#16
Los Broncos Ring of farmers Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Anaheim Hills, Santa Ana Mountains CA Posts: 18,766 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ryan Clady	I have heard both good and bad from the horses mouth. But SD last year was brutal as well. But I would imagine it would be rough in Oakland as a rival fan.

09-03-2008, 04:51 PM	#18
pdvd23 The champ is here! Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 103	Tacking on another 3 to 5 in the pen isn't too big of a concern for some of those tards. Actually it means more time they get to spend with their families.

09-03-2008, 04:57 PM	#22
Los Broncos Ring of farmers Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Anaheim Hills, Santa Ana Mountains CA Posts: 18,766 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ryan Clady	I just wont go up there to Oakland. I have had many offers to go, I would rather live.

09-03-2008, 07:49 PM	#23
robpco Just Drafted Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 12	I live in the Bay area. If you go, do not root for the broncos or wear broncos colors. Games in Oakland are full of drunk low lifes who will hurt you if given the chance. Games in Denver are a walk in the park comparatively. Bart is the best way to get to the game, the train drops you off a short walk from the stadium. I took my daughter to a game last year. We went to the concession stands at a break and two guys were fighting with a large crowd gathered around cheering. What surprised me was how long it took security to arrive. Davis puts no money into the stadium, securtiy or fan experience.