PHOTOS: Eagles Fans Take Over Minneapolis Ahead of the Super Bowl
Minneapolis is getting a heavy dose of Philly pride — despite some boos, denied restaurant reservations, and truly terrible cheesesteaks.
L: Photo via Victor Bermudez, R: Photo via James Perovich/lordhamlet73
T minus FIVE days until the Super Bowl.
You witnessed craziness in Philly when the Eagles pummeled the Minnesota Vikings on the 19th. Now you’re probably wondering what the scene is like in Minneapolis, where the Birds will square off against the New England Patriots on Sunday.
We’ve compiled a roundup of Philadelphians in Minneapolis, bless their hearts. They’re enduring their fair share of boos and apparently having some trouble getting restaurant reservations. But hey, that’s probably not half as bad as what we put Vikings fans through during the NFC championship game, right? And we hear some folks in Minneapolis really are pretty nice.
To kick things off, here’s footage of the Eagles making their first touchdown in the Twin Cities:
First touchdown of the week for the Eagles 🦅🏈@FOX29philly pic.twitter.com/IkT4rVGcs2
— Kristen Rodgers (@KristenERodgers) January 28, 2018
And here’s what some Eagles players have to say about the city. Spoiler alert: it’s really salty – and not just because of the icy weather.
This just happened 😂 #FlyEaglesFly #Eagles #SBOpeningNight #SuperBowlLII @6abc pic.twitter.com/Xj6xEnJQL0
— Jamie Apody (@JamieApody) January 30, 2018
As mentioned, Philadelphians aren’t getting the warmest of welcomes. That’s obvious in the sign for this “bar,” which, evidentially, is not even a real bar.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BeivWQ-B7d3/
https://www.instagram.com/p/BejAjfBhE0-/?taken-by=phillydotcom
And some other minor issues:
I’ve called 3 Restaurants in Minneapolis to get a reservation for me and my teammates and “can’t” get in 🤔🤔🤔 Well played Minnesota fans, well played 👏🏼👏🏼 #FlyEaglesFly
— Chris Maragos (@ChrisMaragos) January 27, 2018
Here at the #SuperBowl store inside the @mallofamerica there is NO #Eagles stuff!!! (Yet) Think the NFL wasn’t ready for US to be here? #Underdogs #FlyEaglesFly #6abcAction pic.twitter.com/CjAsXmuluT
— Jamie Apody (@JamieApody) January 28, 2018
Including boos.
Eagles booed lustily by combined force for Patriots and Vikings fans as they take the stage pic.twitter.com/6Vrv0cF62y
— RandBall (@RandBall) January 30, 2018
https://www.instagram.com/p/BejthAXBkIq/?taken-by=alexholleytv
Though apparently not everyone is bitter.
Dogs and cats living together! Mass hysteria! #Vikings and #Eagles fans really can co-exist. pic.twitter.com/TtqmuAvFUV
— John Lauritsen (@JDLauritsen) January 30, 2018
Most Eagles fans, in fact, can’t be stopped. There’s plenty of Philly pride in Minneapolis.
What other producer has the @Eagles jamming to @MeekMill on #SBOpeningNight @RickRoss #hialeah #Philly pic.twitter.com/IyfjC6SWMJ
— VICTOR BERMUDEZ (@vicbermudez) January 30, 2018
Billboard spotted in Minnesota: #FlyEaglesFly @NBCPhiladelphia pic.twitter.com/9fwAeXnJrY
— Randy Gyllenhaal (@RandyGyllenhaal) January 29, 2018
#SBLII going up at @mallofamerica. My man RJ and his crew let me help set it up and sanctify it properly💋. #BoldNorth #FlyEaglesFly @Eagles pic.twitter.com/xqDqJjnx1H
— James (@lordhamlet73) January 24, 2018
Welcome fans for #SBLII and especially all my #FlyEaglesFly people! Pumped to be a part of #Crew52 to help you around at #SuperBowlLive! pic.twitter.com/7obMIee2Ha
— James (@lordhamlet73) January 28, 2018
The #Eagles have landed. No beer cans in sight. Just Philly fans welcoming their team to Minnesota. pic.twitter.com/CAvEjZq75U
— Megan Ryan (@theothermegryan) January 28, 2018
Including from Eagles themselves.
Night 1. ✅ #SBOpeningNight pic.twitter.com/xXENfZULBC
— Lane Johnson (@LaneJohnson65) January 30, 2018
Brandon Graham. First one Ive seen all night. Added a howl at the end. #Eagles @69News pic.twitter.com/jxnpiVxhte
— Dan Moscaritolo (@DanMoscaritolo) January 30, 2018
https://twitter.com/TorreySmithWR/status/958191975479545866
And some Philadelphians are thoroughly enjoying Minneapolis as a city.
Spotted: a wild group of Eagles documenting their landing here at the Mall of America. @FOX29philly pic.twitter.com/zWMbJCklXk
— Kristen Rodgers (@KristenERodgers) January 28, 2018
Philly may have a Super Bowl team, but Minneapolis has a really big mall with an amusement park. pic.twitter.com/rviFfsAl06
— Reuben Frank (@RoobNBCS) January 28, 2018
Why would I hang myself over the icy Mississippi River? Why NOT? The story from #SuperBowlLive today on @NBCPhiladelphia at 430! #superbowllii #wewantit pic.twitter.com/JGWjdToE4F
— Tim Furlong (@tfurlong) January 29, 2018
My first Media Night. This is INSANE #SuperBowl #Eagles #Patriots #6abcAction pic.twitter.com/vq7W3QM7Cj
— Jamie Apody (@JamieApody) January 30, 2018
Despite the cold.
We’ve landed in Minneapolis and they are handing out hand warmers as we exit the plane. Yeah, it’s cold pic.twitter.com/RQlOplcwiO
— Jon Marks (@JonMarksMedia) January 30, 2018
Good morning, Minnesota!
Layers on layers on layers 🧥 pic.twitter.com/zrPGuCAYH5
— Kristen Rodgers (@KristenERodgers) January 29, 2018
https://www.instagram.com/p/BeiXvvUhRes/?hl=en&taken-by=alexholleytv
And the city’s lame excuses for cheesesteaks.
We just arrived in Minneapolis, and I’m already calling a flag on the play. #NotAPhillyCheesesteak pic.twitter.com/k4YVU23Sme
— Brian Taff (@briantaff6abc) January 28, 2018
