On The Verge of Tears

Today shit got real.  Media Day was yesterday, so most of the crews yesterday were at Prudential Center.  But they all arrived here today.  Semis, trailers, trucks, and a lot of cranky crews who have no idea what cold is because they’ve been at home for the last two weeks.

And, the catering tent got crowded.

Morning on the compound and broadcast trucks started moning in. This is the same parking lot as the last two weeks. those trucks are where there were gold carts a few days ago. and tomorrow it’s getting even crazier.

NFL Network arrived last night, with their four trailers or so.

Killed some time finding our broadcast booths being built on the 200 level of the stadium.

Figured, I’d snap some shots of the stadium quiet and empty.

See that upper level there? Craig and Monika, that’s where you’ll be sitting. And when I tell you that it’s a lot colder up here than on the ground, I can now confirm it’s the truth.

These are the deliveries of the seat covers, in case it snows, which it looks like almost certainly it will not.

There’s huge stack all over the place. It a souvenir that really has little use after the stadium, but hey, for 800 bucks a ticket, it’s pretty priceless.

These are just a few of the cable runs…

which have started to look like birds’ nests.Everyone u

Everyone unpacking.

The broadcast trailers at night.

Tonight, I had a very rare opportunity to go to something called NFL House.  It was an invite-only party in Times Square for only employees of the NFL, and included the best food, entertainment, and drinks.   And it was the only opportunity I had to go to Super Bowl Boulevard, and go on the toboggan run on Broadway.

But instead, because of long days and lonely nights, I just didn’t have my normal energy.  So, instead, I’ll do what I do best.   Drink a martini, brood, and write.

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