Very true jammies. Actually I think in this HD era, especially with much more affordable TVs and surround speakers, watching football at home is better than the stadium even in newer, NFL stadiums (especially when you factor in things like the Red Zone channel).
I've been to several NFL games, obviously some stadiums are better than others in terms of atmosphere, and big games like playoffs are special when you're there, the crowd is electric which makes it fun. But just your average regular season game, especially in less-historic/loud places like Arizona, I honestly think it's better on TV. Just the nature of the sport. I've read the NFL is very aware of this emerging issue as well, and looking for ways to improve the stadium experience.
Ice hockey is one of the rare sports that's still significantly better live. Which is good news for a primarily gate-driven league like the NHL.
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