Indy put on a show. It was organized and promoted well. Most game related activities were very close in proximity to the stadium and host hotels. They blocked off city streets for activities related to the championship game. They made it an enjoyable experience even in single digit temperatures. It was truly 4 or 5 days that the city could be proud of.
Los Angeles was the exact opposite. Things were an hour car ride from the next stop. The concerts were a joke...albeit Pitbull put on a great show. He was great....but the fact that was supposed to be an event associated with the CFP is a joke. It was nothing but UCLA and USC students. Even the entertainers were like where the TCU/Dawgs fans at? Only to be answered with a couple Woo hoos. The ESPN fan experience looked like something the local elementary school put together compared to what they had in INDY. Poor vendors had to set up in Santa Monica to feel like they were safe.
Enjoyed the game no doubt but the festivities leading into it was abysmal. Los Angeles should be ashamed....and honestly never needs to host a championship game again. Just my 2 cents....I sure hope Houston is better prepared cause we plan on being there in 2024 😉
