All is Alive and Well in "The Land"

Sunday, I was able to finally make it to a Browns game. And let me tell you, it certainly was entertaining. From the moment I stepped onto that Cleveland asphalt to the time I got back in the car to go back to Springfield, I felt so much pride in the city. The atmosphere certainly has changed for the better. Although I may be a little biased, I believe there is no fan base in the world as loyal and as die-hard as Cleveland fans. The Browns are winning, the Cavs are predicted to bring the first championship to Cleveland in 50 years, who would've thought Cleveland would be the sports capital of the world right now?

My seat from the game this past Sunday at First Energy Field

Anyways, this was my first Browns game I had gone to since I was in 8th grade so needless to say, it's been awhile. My dad had scored us seats that were 12 rows up from the field, which was pretty cool. I had never had seats below the upper deck at a Browns game, so it was an amazing view. The players warmed up in the end zone we were sitting in, so it was unbelievable to see the size of these guys. They were absolutely humongous. It's crazy to think about how much these guys eat on a daily basis! Once the game kicked off, you could feel the energy of the fans and the pride the players showed to be playing in Cleveland, which was really nice to see, because I always thought players didn't genuinely like playing in Cleveland, they just did because they were paid to play there. Seeing guys that actually appreciate the city of Cleveland like the fans do is a breath of fresh air.

Throughout the game, the fans became one cohesive unit. It didn't matter if you didn't know the person next to you or anyone around you for that matter. If the Browns scored, you high-fived or even hugged everyone around you. If something bad happened, you would join in and talk s**t with your fellow fans to either the Browns for playing badly or to opposing fans that were yelling in the vicinity. Being around those people showed me how passionate the Browns fan base really is when the team can use their energy in order to play well. Ultimately, the Browns came through with a win, but it certainly wasn't pretty. A win is a win, however, so I'm happy about it. I even got strep throat because of the climate and wind, but it was worth every minute of it. The Brownies are 5-3!!