My first visit to the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta was some of the most fun I have ever had that included sports.
Standing directly under the stadium makes you feel 2 feet tall. From where I stood, I couldn’t help but to imagine how many people would have to stand on top of each other’s heads to reach the top. The giant silver Falcon statue on the outside is just as dynamic and does not appear inferior to the stadium. The pride in the metallic wings of the Falcon made me feel excited to be a Falcons fan for the day.
Although we didn’t snag a win for this game against the Dolphins, the Falcon pride in the stadium remained unwavering after the game.
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