The first Thursday after Labor Day has taken on a new
meaning over the years, and in-turn, a holiday has been created on this
fabulous day. Today marks the beginning of a twenty-one week odyssey leading up
to a date with destiny in the Arizona desert in early February, this journey
begins tonight as the NFL kicks-off! The defending champion Seahawks will
defend their title against their rival NFC foe the Packers at 8:30 tonight in
the Emerald City. While we won’t be offering advice on which Tight End to start
on your bye week, we are giving you some good tips to enjoy your Sundays (as
well as Thursday or Monday nights) to the max!
Food
AllRecipes.com has you covered for tailgate style platters
to entertain a party of twenty or treat you and a couple friends. What’s the
go-to: buffalo chicken dip. Utilizing a crock pot, shredded chicken, hot sauce,
and your choice of cheese, buffalo chicken will never disappoint. If cooking in
a crock pot look to prepare it well before kickoff as it can take up to a few
hours to thoroughly cook. Another good dipping option to explore is guacamole.
Resources at Your Finger Tips
How many catches does Calvin Johnson have? Did Giovani
Bernard outscore Shane Vereen? Fantasy football is now a billion dollar
industry each year, and those who play it want the stats the minute they
happen. When enjoying Sunday NFL action on your couch be sure to fully charge
your cell phone, laptop, or tablet. ESPN, Yahoo, CBS, and many of the other top
fantasy platforms all have mobile apps that let you see how you stack up
against your friends.
The TV DOES Matter
If anyone ever tries to tell you that there is no difference
between a 45” TV and a 50” you should simply look them in the eye, and shake
your head in disbelief. When it comes to your Sunday football viewing pleasure
you need every inch possible. As technology continues to grow and become more
advance, it requires that consumers keep up with it. Higher aspect ratios and
evolving screen dimension change every year now, and some older TV’s don’t have
the capability to keep up and the game might look distorted. Cheap, yet
technologically advanced TV’s can be bought for a reasonable price at retailers
both online and in-person.
Cherish the next twenty-one plus weeks of football folks. We
hope you enjoy the ride, we certainly will!