This weekend, I cemented my “bro” status – I survived football Sunday with the boys. We watched three straight football games; we literally spent all day in front of the TV, watching football. Now, for most girls, a full day of football with the guys could be intimidating. Luckily, my dad instilled in me a few principles for keeping up with the boys. I thought I’d pass them on to you, so you can all impress the boys with your supreme Sunday Night Football skills.
1. Pick a team, and stick to it. Don’t pick a team based on their colors. The cute uniforms are a bonus, but pick a team based on something “substantial” – where you’re from, where you were born, what team your dad likes. And once you’ve picked one, stick to it. A fair-weather fan is an easy way to spot a football newbie – boys are religious about their teams. Even if their team loses every game in a season, guys will continue to watch, root, and bitch when they lose. So stick to the team you pick, and defend them when they’re losing.
2. Get some gear. The plus side of picking a team is suiting up! You don’t have to go crazy and buy a jersey, but invest in something cute in their colors. Victoria’s Secret PINK has some really cute stuff for the NFL, so you’ll look cute and be comfy!
3. Learn a few of your team’s best players. You don’t have to know their stats, but know some of the big names on your team, and (roughly) what position they play. For example, I’m a Ravens fan: Joe Flacco – quarterback; Ray Rice – offense; Ray Lewis – defense. You don’t need to know their exact positions, but knowing that they aren’t on the field at the same time as the quarterback will help you look like you know what you’re talking about!
4. Bring food. When watching football with guys, always, always always bring food. It’s much harder to talk with your mouth full of chips and queso. You can usually count on the boys to supply the beer, but they’ll applaud you instead of the TV if you bring them snacks to eat. Nothing is better to a guy than a cold beer and snacks within reach – interrupting football is the worst!
5. Cheer when your team does something well! Pay enough attention to the game to know when they score a touchdown or a field goal. NEVER ask the guys about the play action during the game; wait til a commercial. As long as you know when your team scores and when the other team does, you’re free to watch their cute butts as they run around the field!
Take these tips and approach Sunday football with confidence. Good luck and see you at the playoffs!