ANNOUNCING: A NEW BUZZARD POINT CONTEST
As I wrote in my B&RU FanPost ("Ode to Buzzard Point," November 1, 2017) "there are only three ways in which our new stadium will stand out from the crowd.
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Sited barely one mile from the US Capitol, within five years, it will be the pulsating heart of one of Urban America’s trendiest neighborhoods.
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Fans will sit closer to the field on top of the action more than in any other MLS stadium.
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The soccer gods have gifted us with an iconic name – Buzzard Point – if we fans truly embrace it.
To encourage a full abrazo of Buzzard Point, I am announcing a new contest for all B&RU editors and Commentariat members (excluding myself): "Buzzard Point - Legend."
For every mention of "Buzzard Point" in a B&RU comment, article, or FanPost, one point will be awarded.
A half point will be awarded to B&RU editors and reporters for referring to our new home as "Audi Field at Buzzard Point." (After all, they must maintain workable relations with DC United management.)
Only a quarter point will be awarded for a mention of "Audi Field at Buzzard Point" by B&RU Commentariat members. (C’mon, guys and gals.)
A point will be deducted for referring to our new home as "Audi Field", "AF", or even "AF at BP". (That last sounds like some energy conglomerate.)
As a special bonus, twenty points will be awarded to the researchers of new "Tales from Buzzard Point" (again, myself excluded as series editor).
I’ll keep a running tally by B&RU editor/Commentariat member and post the cumulative totals every week.
The "Buzzard Point - Legend" contest will run up to the inaugural match.
The winner will receive two tickets (from my season tickets) to a match of their selection during the 2018 season (but not the inaugural match). The tickets are located in the West Stands, Section 126, Row 12 and can hardly be bettered for a prime view of on-field action (though no beer shower after DC United goals).
The loser (if with a negative score) will receive a can of Trinkenenergie rotstier (see "Tales from Buzzard Point: the Black and Red Band") and a certificate as an honorary fan of New Jersey Red Bull.
And you’re off!