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Cowboys Sideline Reporter’s Travel Diary: A Special Night for the Team at Freedom Tower’s One World Observatory

--Kristi Scales

Ten road trips a year are among the biggest perks of broadcasting NFL games. Some people don’t like business travel or find it tedious to make trips that are quick turnarounds, but Cowboys road trips are among my favorite parts of the job.

During the 2015 season, Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett deviated from the team’s normal travel routine to provide an extra special experience for players and coaches (and a couple of lucky long-time broadcasters, including myself). For the game at the New York Giants in October, we left a day early so the team could spend Friday evening touring the 9/11 Memorial and attending a private team dinner party inside Freedom Tower.

It was a high-brow evening, to be sure. All the players and coaches were dressed in suits & ties. The team’s hotel is in Jersey City, so upon arrival on Friday evening at Newark Airport we took a bus to

2013 NFL Hall of Fame Game

Dallas Cowboys vs. Miami Dolphins
August 4, 2013 - Canton, OH

The start of the 2013 NFL season is upon us.  Seems like just yesterday that Rahim Moore blew the coverage on Jacoby Jones and the Ravens used a game tying touchdown as the momentum they needed to win the Super Bowl. Oh the memories.  Well now its time to make some new memories.

Sure the regular season is still a month away but in many ways the season will begin this weekend in Canton at the NFL Hall of Fame.  The Hall of Fame Game will be our first look at the helmet cracking action we have all missed over the last several months.  The HOF Game is just another preseason game but this is when the routine of the regular season will kick in for most teams.

This year we get the pleasure of watching the Dallas Cowboys and the Miami Dolphins.  We probably won't see much play from the starters but this is a great chance for new players to get acclimated with their teammates and coaches during actual game situations.

Some coaches look at the Hall of Fame Game as an extra opportunity to a get a look at some guys that won't see much playing time moving forward.  So in some aspects there is an advantage to playing in the Hall of Fame Game.  However, it is an earlier start for these 2 teams and that can make the preseason drag on for veterans.

What we will learn from Hall of Fame Weekend

Are you a soccer fan?  Well I guess most soccer fans around the world refer to it as football but to save confusion I'll just stick with calling it soccer.  Besides, its pretty clear that there is only one sport of football in this country.  Anyways, if you are a soccer fan then you should know all about the Gold Cup.  If you don't know about the Gold Cup then you might need to re-commit your fan-hood and get with the program.  The Gold Cup is a very popular event and crucial in determining the best team in North America.

With the addition of the Nebraska Cornhuskers early this spring, the Big 10 will now have a conference championship game for the first time.   On December 3, the winner of each division will play in Indianapolis at Lucas Oil Stadium to determine the Big 10 champion!

The Leaders & Legends divisions will comprise the Big 10 conference with 6 teams each.  Iowa, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Nebraska, & Northwestern make up the Legends division. The Leaders division includes Illinois, Indiana, Ohio State, Penn State, Purdue, & Wisconsin.

The city of Indianapolis will be the center of attention to determine who will be playing in the Rose Bowl or possibly the BCS Championship.  The atmosphere inside Lucas Oil Stadium for the inaugural Big 10 Championship Game will be more intense than it will be on TV.  Don't miss out on your opportunity to see this once in a lifetime event.

Sports Traveler is offering Big 10 Championship Game Packages for this inaugural event. 

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are set to travel to Dublin, Ireland for a September 1, 2012 game versus the Navy Midshipmen. This will be the first time that Notre Dame will be making this trip to the Emerald Island. Sports Traveler has set up two new Notre Dame Fan trips to help fans get there. Our first two trips sold out in less than 3 months before the summer began. Due to the unbelievable demand, we have been able to secure additional hotel rooms and tickets to this once in a lifetime event.

Below are the itineraries that are now confirmed for Wave 3 and 4 of this historic trip!

The NFL lockout is a hot topic in the sports world this summer, but the impact of the lockout can potentially spread much further than the NFL. Current rumors predict that the lockout could be coming to an end by July 15.  If these rumors hold true than there will be practically no harm done to the League. Player development might be hindered but if the entire 16 game season lives on then everyone is happy. However, if the lockout continues into August

Cowboys Travel Packages are now available for any home game during the 2011 season. Cowboys packages can be purchased with a refundable deposit that is fully refundable if the season is cancelled. If the season is played, you will be confirmed for your game.

2011 Cowboys Home Game Packages include the following amenities:

- Accommodations at the #1 Rated Hotel in Arlington, the Hilton
- Guaranteed tickets with fantastic views of the field
- Round trip Game Day & Airport Transportation
- Guided Tour of Cowboys Stadium*
- Full Breakfast Buffet each morning

Cowboys Travel Packages are available for all home games during the 2011 season. The home opponents are the Redskins, Lions, Rams, Seahawks, Bills, Dolphins, Giants, and Eagles.

*Due to the Eagles game being played on Christmas Eve, the stadium tour is not available for that weekend.

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The football draft has come and gone and teams are now beginning to prepare for the upcoming season. With training camp almost two months away, it's not too early to start planning your weekend trips!

2011 Football Packages are Now Available with Refundable Deposits! 

2011 Football Packages are now available for most game during the upcoming season. All packages are available with a fully refundable deposit if the season is cancelled or postponed.

All 2011 Football Packages include the following amenities:

- Deluxe hotel accommodations near the stadiums
- Guaranteed tickets to the game of your choice
- Options on breakfast, transfers, and hospitality

If you do not see the game you are looking for, please let us know and we will customize the package for you.

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Congratulations to the Steelers on clinching their berth in the Super Bowl.   Start purchasing Super Bowl Packages & Hotel Rooms to see your Steelers in Dallas.

Book Your Steelers Super Bowl Package

Steelers Super Bowl Packages include the following amenities:
- Lodging in the Dallas area
- Guaranteed Super Bowl Tickets
- Optional Roundtrip Game Day Transfers
- Hospitality Options

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The regular season is now complete and the playoffs are ready to begin. Start booking your Wild Card & Divisional Round Playoff Packages to see your favorite team make their way to the Super Bowl.

Wild Card & Divisional Round Playoff Packages are now available for the following games:
- Colts vs. Jets - January 8
- Seahawks vs. Saints - January 8
- Chiefs vs. Ravens - January 9
- Eagles vs. Packers - January 9
- Falcons vs. TBA - January 15
- Steelers vs. TBA - January 15
- Bears vs. TBA - January 16
- Patriots vs. TBA - January 16

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