Anyone here been on the field holding the American flag ?

[ladypanther]

Going to be doing it this Sunday.  Just curious about the experience/process, etc.

[Carolina Mike]

I've done it at many different events they will walk you through what you need to do. You'll have lots of fun and nothing better than hearing the national anthem while out on the field. 

[VerticalThreat]

46 minutes ago, ladypanther said:

Going to be doing it this Sunday.  Just curious about the experience/process, etc.

They'll walk you through everything, don't worry. Also, you'll be with many other people who are wondering the same thing as you. If you forget something, chances are someone on your left or right remembered.  They'll also sprinkle in some "experienced" folks who'll talk you through the timing as it's happening.

The only thing you MUST do: ENJOY IT. It's an incredible memory during an incredible season.

[UpstatePanther]

I did it this season for the Houston game where it was hot AF. Haha. It was a fun experience so enjoy it. Just be prepared to miss the first 5 minutes or so of game time. They require you to help put the flag away. And depending on how big it is, that make take a bit. 

We were in the catacombs below BOA putting the flag away when the defense had its first stop of the game. I seriously thought we had gotten another pick six cus the walls were rumbling with the cheers of the home crowd. Made me itch to get up to my seats. Man what a game. 

Enjoy it Ladypanther :) it's a great experience 

[Jangler]

Don't trip.

[w280sax]

I did it last year on tnf against the saints.

I loved being on the field up close to all the players.

I liked looking up at the fireworks during the anthem.

I was walking backwards as we unfurled the flag and they told him everyone to go at a normal speed but people were going too fast and I had to run backwards to keep up.  I was worried that I would fall in front of everyone but I didnt.

I helped with the biggest flag that covers the entire field.  Because of that, by the time we got off the field, folded the flag, and I got to my upper level seat, I had missed most of the 1st quarter.

It was cool to do and Im glad I did but I probably would not do it again as I hated that much of the game.

[the butch]

I did it for the SF playoff game and had a blast.  It's one thing every Panthers fan should do at least once.

Pro Tip:  If you don't like running, line up on the far side of the practice field when the group practices.  You'll end up being along the away side line but you avoid any trip risk if you're not the most agile person.

[cookinwithgas]

did it for the Saints game 2 years ago, it was the first time they had the flag as big as the field. We practiced on the practice field then carried the flag up the walkway and into the stadium.

When it came time to get it unfurled, the dude next to me swung around to start running and his foot wrapped around my ankle and I fell to the ground - hard - and ripped the knee of my jeans in front of 70000 people which sucked. Catching myself, I did something to my shoulder which is still giving me problems today. So I'm not a fan of doing the flag anymore.

[ladypanther]

2 hours ago, Jangler said:

Don't trip.

Damn...you just jinxed me.

[ladypanther]

Also, Igo...you better find me.  I want a pic.

[TheWiz]

You realize the American flag is a controversial symbol in this nation right?

[cookinwithgas]

do tell

[faninsc]

1 hour ago, cookinwithgas said:

did it for the Saints game 2 years ago, it was the first time they had the flag as big as the field. We practiced on the practice field then carried the flag up the walkway and into the stadium.

When it came time to get it unfurled, the dude next to me swung around to start running and his foot wrapped around my ankle and I fell to the ground - hard - and ripped the knee of my jeans in front of 70000 people which sucked. Catching myself, I did something to my shoulder which is still giving me problems today. So I'm not a fan of doing the flag anymore.

My brother and I helped with this one also.  It was fun but a lot of work carrying that full field flag!  Plus standing from roughly 10:30AM until well into the 1st quarter when we got to our seats.  We are in the upper deck, opposite side of the stadium from where we left the flag so had a trek to get to our seats (this was before escalators!)  I did make it running across the field without falling.  I have noticed that the full field flag is now carried off the field in the opposite direction from that day.  I haven't submitted an entry for the flag since then!  I would like to do the smaller flag(s) sometime.

[Datawire]

How does one get involved to do this?