In the Bunker

According to the Sun-Times, the Bears are looking into the idea of “bunker suites” that would allow lucky fans to watch the action from ground level, assuming they could tear themselves away from the bunker amenities.

Somebody who goes around advising professional sports’ teams on how to squeeze more money out of public bodies and private fans says the suites “provide a unique and intimate view of the game and the players.”  That’s because “you feel like you’re right in the action.  You hear the pads clash and the players grunt.  You can almost smell their sweat.”  The sweat-smelling won’t come cheap, though.  Today, an S-T columnist noted the suites run upwards to $140,000 in Seattle.

I have a better idea.  Declare an NFL Sadie Hawkins’ Day, with the players watching from the sidelines as fans risk life and limb for their entertainment.  The players would get a chuckle out of it, and the fans might better understand how dangerous the game can be.  The $140,000 rental fees could instead be donated to the care of ex-players in need.