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Our Lyft driver seemed like he had never driven in Nofolk before so we got there around 6:45 (luckily we didn't miss much), but next game I go to I will try to get in an hour early so I can really walk around and see what the whole stadium has to offer. I was pretty much confined to the 2nd level on the West side and there was't much to see. The concourse was a little packed so even running down to get a drink from the fountain took a while.

I am not too worried about all the technical issues and other kinks experienced at this game, I'm sure they will iron it out as time goes on. Fans getting to know the stadium better too will also help with crowds and lines I'm sure.

My biggest takeaway from Saturday, this looks and feels like a real stadium. Finally haha. old FF was great but this is just so much better. The aluminum risers really help with creating noise and even though NSU keeping us in the game kept us quiet for the most part, when we scored at the end the place got loud and stayed loud while we were on defense. They did a great job of keeping the sound in the stadium. I think that may also cause the echoes from the sound system though.

I can't wait for the NEZ to be finished. I don't hate it like some other people do because it is a decent size/height and holds a good capacity, but I do agree that it needs to be redone to complete the lower bowl and whatever else they do there. I just hope it doesn't kill capacity.

Which leads me to my next point, I thought our capacity was over 22k, yet when they announced the sellout it was listed at 21,944?