How to Enjoy the Superbowl When You Never Watch Football

By: Jennifer Bladykas
Posted In: Entertainment

It’s that time of the year again. The holidays have come and gone, a New Year and semester has begun and well, the event of winter is rapidly approaching. This event is the culmination of an entire season of yelling, cheering and TV-watching and now, it’s the ultimate party.

But for those of you who possess no football watching “skills,” perhaps the Superbowl isn’t the party of the season. If you don’t care who wins, or would rather watch Extreme Home Makeover and Desperate Housewives (which will not be airing during that time) perhaps you should take note on the top three ways to have a great Superbowl Sunday.
1. Know Your Stuff. In case you’re going to a Superbowl party and you’re pretending you’ve been following for the past season…here’s the lowdown. Patriots versus Eagles. By the way, that’s Sunday, February 6, 2005 on Fox.

“I don’t really understand football, so whoever I watch it with usually gets way annoyed because I ask a bunch of stupid questions,” says Gabriel Urso, a sophomore. If you find that you fall into the “Don’t know anything about football, but love the party” like Urso, then check out sites like ESPN.com and Football for Wives (and anyone else who doesn’t understand) at http://www.stsent.com/_football/dummies.htm
2. Find a Party and Enjoy the Food! It’s not called an American Holiday for nothing! According to Shaws.com and Stopandshop.com, party foods such as chips, cold cuts, and other party essentials are all on sale. Everyone has their favorites.

Sara Jacques, a senior, says “Buffalo wings, without a doubt.” Jeff Stevens, a senior, likes to “stay in with friends and eat whatever we can fry up in the deep fryer.” And even blue corn chips show up on the favorite Superbowl food list as MaryAlice Ambrose, a first year student prefers avocado hummus with blue corn chips, which she’ll be sharing with her friends in her dorm. Even if you just watch the national anthem and the half-time show (which will most likely be without wardrobe malfunctions) you’ll still have a great time!
3. If You’re 21- Head Downtown. That’s right. If you’re of age, downtown Newport is the place to be. It was crazy during the World Series and no doubt, it’ll be hopping again for the die-hard Patriots fans. New Englanders know how to party, so make sure to check out O’Brien’s, where Hannah Miller, a Salve senior, says is the best sports bar to go to.

“But I love to just watch the game without many interruptions so we will probably stay in…” adds Miller, whose favorite Superbowl memory is spending the day watching with her family. Now, like the rest of us at school, she’ll be joining her Salve family to watch the events of the 2005 Superbowl unfurl.

So, while it might not be the channel of your choice, try and make the most of Superbowl Sunday. Think of it as a learning experience. Plus, it’s the only time when you actually want to watch commercials.

And who knows, maybe you’ll even learn to love the game. Either way, make sure to remember the three F’s on February 6: food, fun and FOOTBALL!