I’ve always wanted to be one of those girls who watch sports with a group of guys. I have a lot of guy friends, and I always felt lost when they talked about their favorite sports teams, fantasy football leagues, and their latest sportsbooks wagers. But they never talked about sports with me, and I hardly ever watched games on TV, so I had literally no knowledge of the teams or the rules. So, I decided to make a conscious decision to become a fan. Here are some of the things I did to educate myself and become a fan just like my guy friends.
The first thing I did was learn the names of the teams. When football season was approaching, I looked up the names for the teams in the league. I familiarized myself with their colors and a few of the names of the players. I paid particular attention to the teams that my friends liked so I could discuss them intelligently while watching the games.
The next thing I did was invite myself to the football game parties that my male friends had each week. I didn’t just invite myself over to watch, but I volunteered to make snacks and things for the day. This ensured an invitation, and I could easily work my way into the group in front of the TV and watch the games. Since my friends assumed I didn’t know anything about the sport, they would explain things to me as they happened.
Finally, I listened to the guys as they talked. You can pick up on various statistics and other important aspects of the game just by keeping an open ear. During the week, I would also research some stats myself and make notes.
These days, many of my friends are asking for my thoughts for wagers and fantasy league picks!
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