The Digest Playbook:
1. Terminology: Here are some key words I live by:
Punt- A kick made when the punter drops the ball and kicks it while it falls toward his foot.
Field Goal- A play worth 3 points where the kicker attempts to kick the ball through a U-shaped goal in the endzone.
End Zone- A 10-yard section stretching the width of the field at both ends of the playing field.
Touchdown- A play worth 6 points where a player crosses the plane of the opponent’s goal line with the ball in hand.
First Down- The first play of every series.
2. Play Off the Crowd: When they yell, you yell. When they boo, you boo. Simple, right?
3. Attire: Unless you bleed blue and grey, less is definitely more.
4. Find Your Source: If you have a question, don’t just ask anybody. Find that one person that will help you with your less than impressive football knowledge.
5. Navigate: Even if you have no clue where your seats are, navigate like you are Christopher Columbus.
6. Ears Open: Listen to the announcer — he actually knows what’s going on.
7. Keep Your Mouth Full: Nobody will want have an in-depth convo with you if your mouth is full of hot dogs and beer.
8. The Yes Man: I use this method quite often. Nod your head in agreement while continuously saying yes and yeah!
In the end if you don’t get it, don’t stress it — just have a ball! (pun intended)
Bree Barr is a writer and blogger for The Digest. A newbie to the Garden State, her passion for journalism has yanked her up the East Coast all the way from Jacksonville, FL to pursue her dreams. At the awesome age of 24, some of her favorite things to do include dancing like MJ (or attempting to), watching the Food Network, and hanging out with her friends, family and BF. Her favorite movie is Billy Madison. (And yes, shampoo is better!)
