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Jonathan Pflegl

Dec 31, 2016

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College Football’s Bowl Games: Why Fans Should Pay More Attention

The college football season is coming to a close soon, but right now, before a National Champion team is crowned, there will be bowl games airing on ESPN. These games feature NCAA FBS (Football Bowl Subdivision) teams who performed well enough in the regular season to advance to the postseason. The focus, however, will be on the College Football Playoff matchups, featuring the defending National Champions, the Alabama Crimson Tide taking on fourth-ranked Washington, while the second-seeded Ohio State Buckeyes square off against the third-ranked Clemson Tigers and its high-powered offense. And while these four semi-final football games are going to draw sports fans’ attention, the other bowl games should not be neglected. Here’s why.

One reason why sports fans, specifically college football fans, should devote more of their attention to the bowl games is the display of talented players. Both college football teams from major colleges/universities around the country feature athletes that could one day make an impact for an NFL team.

Another reason why college football fans should pay more attention to the bowl games is that there may be nothing else exciting going on in the sports world. And there are times when there is nothing great to watch on other TV channels. College football acts as a final option for viewers, but if the games are blowouts or the teams are just playing sloppy football, the fans and TV viewers won’t tune in.

In all, the college football bowl season should be one that draws interest in sports fans, for a variety of reasons. The bowl games are the rewards for college football teams who performed better than expected in the regular season, and the games also showcase potential NFL talent in these athletes. Additionally, there may not be any exciting sporting events being aired by ESPN or other networks who broadcast sports, and the bowl games may be the last resort. The networks paid a bunch of money to have the games broadcasted, and they are counting on college sports fans (or sports fans in general) to watch them. Don’t disappoint, watch a college football bowl game, and discover something different.

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Sleepovers are not a thing. They're just not.

1. You only ask things once.

2. Seriously, you only ask once.

3. When you do muster up the courage to ask your parents for something, you creep around and wait until they’re in a good mood.

4. Before you get that final yes, you have to go through an interview.

5. If you ever got “the eye,” you knew you were screwed.

6. You were always the first to leave your group of friends when hanging out.

7. If you say you will be home at a certain time, you better be home at that time.

8. Seeing a missed call from your parents sends fear and horror through your veins.

9. If relatives are coming over to the house, your room better be clean.

10. You are careful about what jokes you share with your parents.

11. "You’re not an adult until you turn 18! You can do whatever you want then!"

12. If plans change while you’re out, you better text or call.

13. Don’t talk back. Ever.

14. When you’re called by your full name, you’re in deep trouble.

15. Don’t make them call your name twice.

16. Sleepovers are not a thing.

17. Despite all of these things, you know your parents love you.

For better or for worse

1. Pets

2. Mornings

3. Mistakes

4. Cooking for yourself

5. Hosting

6. Taking care of yourself

7. Holidays

8. Roommates

9. Keeping focused and getting stuff done

10. Cleaning

11. Social life

No, really. I'm not mad. Just hungry.

1. You’re tired of people asking you if you know what “RBF” stands for every time you zone out.

2. You’re constantly using the excuse, “I’m just tired” when people ask you if you’re mad.

3. Or “I’m just thinking.”

4. In fact, you’re rarely ever actually mad.

5. But when you are, people usually can’t tell.

6. You find other people with RBF’s and have to convince yourself that you don’t look like them.

7. You constantly remind yourself, “At least I’m not a psycho.”

Some of your best ideas come through boredom.

1. If the professor is late by one minute, I'm leaving.

2. Oh crap, that's due TODAY?!

3. Can I nap in here?

4. I wonder what they're serving at the cafeteria.

5. How much does my teacher even get paid?

6. How much will I get paid?

7. This is the longest 50 minutes of my life.

8. Maybe if I call mom, she'll give me money.

9. How much do street performers make anyway?

10. Why am I here? I could be a street performer by now.

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