I attended my first Cincinnati Commandos game at the Cincinnati Gardens Arena on April 24. The Commandos were host to the Miami Valley Silverbacks. To say the least, my first professional indoor football game was a very satisfying one. The nail-biting 58-50 win gave the undefeated Commandos their fifth straight win, leaving them in first place. Afterwards, I took a look back at my overall experience and made a brief list of the five main reasons to make it down to the Cincinnati Gardens and root on the Commandos.
1. Intense sideline action
You definitely won't find yourself anywhere near this close at your local Bengals or UC Bearcats football game. While at a Commandos game you will experience the excitement and up-close action of indoor football like you would never imagine. Fans can enjoy the action as close to the sidelines as they please, high fiving with the home team after every big play. Just make sure you keep your head on a swivel because the action can come your way at anytime. Hold those nachos tight!
2. $1 hot dogs and beers
Tell me where else you can not only receive two classics for this extremely low price but enjoy a game of hard-nosed football as well? Believe it or not this deal runs during all Commandos home games. What better way to enjoy a man’s game than to wash down your $1 hot dog with an equally cheap $1 brew.
3. Commando Cuties
If the game wasn't enough, the Commando Cuties are one addition that will bring any fan back to the Cincinnati Gardens. One of the better half-time shows you will see in quite sometime, this is one dance team that will keep you on the edge of your seat all four quarters. Their halftime show will definitely be the first subject mentioned during the essential car-ride home chatter. Did I mention that they come into the stands from time to time? Speechless.
4. Check out your UC favorites
What better way for a true Bearcats fan to watch his or her favorite players create havoc on the field once more. The Commandos roster includes several former UC stars that have moved on from Nippert Stadium to the indoor gridiron for Cincinnati's indoor home team. The starting lineup consists of recent UC stars quarterback Ben Mauk, receiver Dominick Goodman and defensive end Terrill Byrd. The three are now heading towards their second undefeated season in a row, yet with a new hometown team.
5. Player and fan camaraderie
During no other sporting event in Cincinnati will you find a team that holds such a close relationship with its fans. Commandos Players toss balls to young fans, high five into the crowd and even come out and sign autographs after the game. The overall emotion and level of excitement from the hometown faithful is felt for an entire four quarters of Commandos football. From the moment you walk into the Cincinnati Gardens, you can sense right away that these fans love their team. The Commandos and their fans truly have a unique bond within the walls of the Cincinnati Gardens.
The Commandos next home game is Saturday, April 15. For more information go to www.cincinnaticommandos.com or click here.
