Hey guys! Congratulations! We are officially at College Football Eve. Only a few hours stand between us and opening Saturday. Breathe it in kids, it’s a glorious feeling.
So far this week, I’ve given you all of the information you need to not only be knowledgeable about the upcoming season, but even how to gamble on it. You’re really going to impress all of your friends. You’re welcome.
Now, before you head off into the land of college football, you need a game plan. You might be thinking: “Poppa Bear, there are so many games this weekend! How do I choose which games to watch?” Well, random citizen, never you worry. Just follow Poppa Bear’s College Football Viewing Schedule, and all will be fine.
This weekend I will be hosting Big Natural, Herbie Brooks, and some friends of the site to ring in the college football season in all of its glory (My house is gonna smell like a petting zoo by the time this is over).
A few tips for the uninitiated:
Food. You’re gonna need a solid base, especially if you decide to put down some beer during the games. Plan for three meals. Here, we’ll be having Chick-Fil-A for breakfast, wings for lunch, and chili for supper.
Dual TV’s. I can’t stress this enough. Channel flipping sucks, so turn your living room into a sports bar, if only for one day. College football deserves it.
If you’re going to drink: PACE. YOURSELF. Seriously, it’s a marathon, not a sprint. If you pass out before Alabama/FSU, you might as well turn in your fan card and go shopping next weekend.
Seating. Comfortable seating is a must. Deep couch city, folks.
Have a plan. Don’t just wing this thing. Know the schedule, know your spreads, know where the good games are sitting.
Here’s how our schedule is going to look:
8 am: College Gameday begins. As is customary, we will be partaking in delicious Chick-Fil-A while we watch three solid hours of coverage. When Lee Corso dons the head gear pick, it’ll be time for kickoff.
11:00: Maryland vs Texas. Even with an 18 point spread, this one has potential in a host of bad 11 A.M. games. We’ll also take a look at Clemson and Penn State as they beat up on Akron and Kent State.
11:20: TV #2 will be on Cal/UNC. Neither are ranked, but should be a much closer game than other blow outs.
2:00: NC State vs South Carolina. A lot of people have NC State as a sleeper team, so it should be fun to see how that dreaded defensive front looks.
2:30: Michigan vs Florida. This is TV #1 status and the first big game of the day. All eight of Florida’s players that aren’t suspended will take the fight to Jimmy “Big Khakis” Harbaugh.
5:15: App State vs Georgia. App State always comes out swinging, so this should be noteworthy for the first half. TV #2 status.
7:00: Alabama vs Florida State. TV #1 status. The biggest game of the week. Should be a barn burner, and will probably cause damage to my home and well-being. Can’t wait.
8:30: BYU vs LSU. TV #2 until Bama/FSU wraps up. A good cool-down game to mellow out to at the end of the night. This should wrap up the night.
It’s also worth watching a few series of USC/Western Michigan and Louisville/Purdue to see the reigning Heisman winner and current Heisman front runner. Make the day your own, and make it a good one. If you’d like to get updates on “Poppa Bear’s College Football Kickoff Jamboree sponsored by the Sobros Network” feel free to follow along on Twitter @SoBroPoppaBear.
Happy Football season folks. As always, Poppa Bear loves you.
Poppa Bear is the lead SEC contributor for the SoBros Network, and serves as our resident expert on the human anatomy, fixin’ stuff, and tomatoes. Follow on Twitter:@SoBroPoppaBear
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