Erin Nee and Jeff Meaney 

Class of 2011

Hosting a super bowl party and don’t know what to do?  We’re here to help! Parties can be stressful but with the right combination of people and food your night is sure to be a success.  No matter which team you route for there are a few factors that will decide whether your party will be a blast or a snooze.

Head down to your local Stop and Shop because it is necessary to pick up some munchies for the festivities.  Make a list before hand because the store is sure to be packed with rushing sports fans.  Be sure to include chili fixings, chips, dip, chicken wings, nacho chips, nuts, pretzels, kilbasa, pigs in a blanket, football cake, and cookies. Or you could take the easy route and hit up Jalapenos for some one of a kind catering.  Stay away from marinera sauce because you don’t want any splattering during dipping on your new white leather lazy boy.  After Stop and Shop drive over to Best Buy and pick up a wide screen TV (high definition) because no one wants to watch a football game without being able to see Peyton Manning’s sweat drip down his chiseled chin.  

Now that your shopping is done your house needs to be up to par.  Rearrange your couches to provide ample seating.  Be sure to reserve a seat for yourself next to some real football fans because you do not want to be answering what a touchdown is during the big game.  Also finding a responsible person to be in charge of the clicker is key because accidentally changing to Desperate Housewives right before Drew Brees tosses a touchdown pass to Jeremy Shockey is inexcusable.  

The invite list must be filled with dedicated fans. You may want to chose a group of fans routing for the same team unless you would like controversy at your party.  Remind everyone to bring their lucky jerseys and socks as to not jinx your team.  

When the time comes for the party to start, lay out the appetizers and put the pre-game show on with Terry Bradshaw, Howie Long, and Michael Strahan.  When guests arrive, have them write down their bets on the winner, the score, and the leading rusher.  

Now you’re ready to sit down relax and cheer on your favorite team.  Enjoy! Go Saints.