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From seating arrangements and the guest list, to Buffalo wings and beverages, we’ve got you covered with everything you need to know for watching the big game from the comfort of your own home.

We hear the debate all day over which provider is less expensive, offers more channels, delivers a better picture, bla, bla, bla. Generally it doesn’t matter where you get your service, however, when it’s game time, it matters a whole lot. The bigger games are going to be on national TV (think Alabama vs. Florida), but when two lesser known teams (East Carolina vs. SMU) play each other, it’s going to be a little more difficult to find that game. Make sure the games you care to watch are carried by your provider, whether it’s cable or satellite.

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TV Tips: Cable vs. Satellite

There is an endless debate over which cable provider is less expensive, offers more channels and delivers a better picture. While these factors might not impact your day-to-day life, come game-day they can mean the difference between seeing the big win or hearing it about it on Monday. The bigger games are going to be on national TV (think Alabama vs. Florida), but when two lesser known teams (East Carolina vs. SMU) play each other, it’s going to be a more difficult to find that game. Check in advance to make sure the games you care to watch are carried by your provider.

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Obviously you don’t want your television set placed too high or too low, but also take care that it’s in the right spot even when at eye-level. If most of your seating is off to the side, angle the TV accordingly. Check to make sure there is no glare from windows and that the game can be seen easily from all seats. Remember, even if you have a 70-incher, no one will care if they can’t see the running back’s end zone dance.

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Once the final whistle has been blown, you may not want your big screen to be the center piece of your living room. Here are a few ideas for blending your television with your room’s décor.

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We hear the debate all day over which provider is less expensive, offers more channels, delivers a better picture, bla, bla, bla. Generally it doesn’t matter where you get your service, however, when it’s game time, it matters a whole lot. The bigger games are going to be on national TV (think Alabama vs. Florida), but when two lesser known teams (East Carolina vs. SMU) play each other, it’s going to be a little more difficult to find that game. Make sure the games you care to watch are carried by your provider, whether it’s cable or satellite.

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