Greatest sporting event you ever attended?

11-10-2008, 08:28 AM

Well, this is certainly an interesting thread and I had to share my own as well. When you've been to an Auburn-Alabama football game, (which IS the greatest rivalry in ALL of college sports, ladies and gentlemen!) very little else compares, however......

In 2005, I was trying to get over the break-up of my would-be fiance and took the money I had saved for an engagement ring and went with a couple of buddies on a road trip...to Europe. While in Paris, I had the pleasure of sitting in Court Phillipe Chatrier (Center Court) at Roland Garros for the French Open. This was one of the Majors, guys, and as one of the VERY FEW Americans in attendance, we were so proud to cheer for Roddick and Agassi. As sad as it may be, the match that Agassi lost that day would turn out to be his final match he ever played at Roland Garros, but it would such an emotional moment to cheer my tennis hero off one of the grandest stages in the sport as his fellow countryman. Thanks for bringing back some memories with this thread, guys!

Jason

RBOrrell · 11-10-2008, 09:08 AM

It was not a special game but I saw the Edmonton Oilers at Joe Louis in 1980. Gretsky scored a hat-trick. It was the first time that I really appreciated his speed and abilities. One second he's in his own end, next thing you know he's scored at the other. The Wings did not have a good game that night.

Again not a special game other than it was the last season at Maple Leaf Gardens. Took my son to a Leafs game - saw them play New York Islanders. Our last game in the old barn.

Walking in the group with Mike Weir and Vijay Singh at Glen Abby the year that they went into sudden-death extra holes. Singh eventually won.

Swampper · 11-10-2008, 09:15 AM

UNLV vs. OU, Jan. 17 1988.
Both teams were at the top of the polls. Two of the greatest run-and-gun teams of all time. Game was on a Saturday afternoon. Prime time TV.
Lloyd Noble Center was packed, SRO+
89-88 OU

gvarsity · 11-10-2008, 11:40 AM

1989 NCAA Hockey finals Harvard v. Minnesota. Got to see my team in a national championship game even though they lost 4-3 in overtime. Was very happy 13 & 14 years later when they finally won.

2003 Badgers v. Buckeyes at Camp Randall. Buckeyes were #3 ranked defending national champions. Stormed the field after the victory. Even though they are not my college team I was caught up in the excitement. Was a great experience.

11-10-2008, 08:28 AM	#1
auburnfan1980 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Greatest sporting event you ever attended? Well, this is certainly an interesting thread and I had to share my own as well. When you've been to an Auburn-Alabama football game, (which IS the greatest rivalry in ALL of college sports, ladies and gentlemen!) very little else compares, however...... In 2005, I was trying to get over the break-up of my would-be fiance and took the money I had saved for an engagement ring and went with a couple of buddies on a road trip...to Europe. While in Paris, I had the pleasure of sitting in Court Phillipe Chatrier (Center Court) at Roland Garros for the French Open. This was one of the Majors, guys, and as one of the VERY FEW Americans in attendance, we were so proud to cheer for Roddick and Agassi. As sad as it may be, the match that Agassi lost that day would turn out to be his final match he ever played at Roland Garros, but it would such an emotional moment to cheer my tennis hero off one of the grandest stages in the sport as his fellow countryman. Thanks for bringing back some memories with this thread, guys! Jason

11-10-2008, 09:08 AM	#2
RBOrrell Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bruce Location: Aurora, Ontario, Canada Posts: 130 Trading: (6)	Re: Greatest sporting event you ever attended? It was not a special game but I saw the Edmonton Oilers at Joe Louis in 1980. Gretsky scored a hat-trick. It was the first time that I really appreciated his speed and abilities. One second he's in his own end, next thing you know he's scored at the other. The Wings did not have a good game that night. Again not a special game other than it was the last season at Maple Leaf Gardens. Took my son to a Leafs game - saw them play New York Islanders. Our last game in the old barn. Walking in the group with Mike Weir and Vijay Singh at Glen Abby the year that they went into sudden-death extra holes. Singh eventually won. __________________ Bruce "Hurry Hardddddddd"

11-10-2008, 11:40 AM	#4
gvarsity still crazy Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 621 Trading: (15)	Re: Greatest sporting event you ever attended? 1989 NCAA Hockey finals Harvard v. Minnesota. Got to see my team in a national championship game even though they lost 4-3 in overtime. Was very happy 13 & 14 years later when they finally won. 2003 Badgers v. Buckeyes at Camp Randall. Buckeyes were #3 ranked defending national champions. Stormed the field after the victory. Even though they are not my college team I was caught up in the excitement. Was a great experience.

11-10-2008, 09:15 AM	#3
Swampper Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Indian Territory Posts: 108 Trading: (0)	Re: Greatest sporting event you ever attended? UNLV vs. OU, Jan. 17 1988. Both teams were at the top of the polls. Two of the greatest run-and-gun teams of all time. Game was on a Saturday afternoon. Prime time TV. Lloyd Noble Center was packed, SRO+ 89-88 OU