Some of the most defining college moments come from outside the classroom, whether it's late night food runs or killer parties on the weekend.
Although many good memories tend to be spontaneous, the most memorable parties are the ones that are well planned and executed. Any day of the week can be a good time to throw a party, but this weekend offers an opportunity that only happens once a year: the Super Bowl.
The first and most important thing needed for throwing a killer Super Bowl party is the TV. The bigger the better, the flatter the better and the higher the HD value the better. This isn't the 1960s. People aren't going to sit around a radio and listen to the game or watch it on a tiny, fuzzy black-and-white TV. The main purpose is to watch the game and everything else is secondary.
But while people are watching the four-hour game, they're going to get hungry. Football is a purely American game, which means the food should also be American. Several bowls of popcorn and chips with salsa and/or cheese should be set out before guests arrive.
Once the majority of people have arrived and the game is still about 20 minutes away, bring out some wings, hot dogs, brats and/or pizza. I would suggest ordering wings from Buffalo Wild Wings over cooking them yourself. A good wing is hard to make, and you shouldn't have to worry yourself any more than necessary.
After all that food, your guests are bound to get thirsty. A copious amount of cheap American beer should be offered. Bud Light or Coors Light are acceptable choices. Make sure you have enough, though. Running out of beer in the middle of the third quarter can be one of the worst things that could happen. If possible, buy a half-keg to cut down on cost. Make sure you buy it before Sunday, given Indiana's blue laws. Also make sure to have two liters of soda available for those guests who choose not to drink.
Make sure the party isn't too crowded. This will make watching the game more enjoyable and help cut down on costs. Another way to help cut down on costs is to set up a tip jar. Any guest with a conscience will donate. Lastly, don't allow anyone who's been drinking to drive. Should they get in an accident, you're liable for it. Don't let your fun Super Bowl party turn into a prison sentence.
If you're looking to keep your party lively, try participating in a drinking game throughout the evening. There are a million different lists on the Internet pertaining to Super Bowl drinking games. Some include hard liquor and others involve so much drinking that no guest will make it through the end of the game. Make sure to adjust accordingly.
The general basis for most Super Bowl drinking games involves drinking after every reception, missed pass, rush, field goal, touchdown, interception, fumble, sack, knockdown, safety, penalty, challenge, third-down conversions and plays of a certain yardage. These can be used for almost any football game. However, the following are Super Bowl XLIV specific:
Drink any time they show a close up of Drew Brees and you can see his birthmark.
Drink any time they reference Peyton Manning was born in New Orleans.
Drink any time they show Archie or Eli Manning.
Drink any time they reference Hurricane Katrina.
Any time they show how you can donate to Haiti, drink, then donate.
Drink any time they mention Pierre Garcon is Haitian.
Drink any time they reference the Colts beating the Patriots.
Drink any time they mention Dwight Freeney's ankle.
Drink any time CBS promotes one of their shows.
Drink any time a commercial comes on for the beer you're currently
drinking.
Drink any time you laugh at a commercial.
For you pro-choicers out there, do a waterfall during Tim Tebow's pro-life commercial.
There are a million more Super Bowl specific rules that could be used, but my space here is limited. However, I do implore everyone to hop onto the Daily News Web site at bsudailynews.com and submit Super Bowl drinking game rules in the comments section of this column.
Remember to be safe this Sunday; and may the best team win!
Write to Frank at frhood@bsu.edu.
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