Football Fans

This week, Rudya and I interviewed a few people we thought would be considered a part of the football culture. Here are the interviews:

ANTHONY

Age: 23
Hometown: LA
Status: Single
Occupation: Apple Store
How long have you been a fan of football?
10 Years
Do you actually play the sport?
Yes
How much of your day revolves around watching/playing football?
Minimal
Do you play fantasy football? If so, how much in a day do you play?
Yes, 1 hr a day
Do you think you’re part of the sport/football culture?
No
Are you a season ticket holder?
No
Do you support a specific team?
San Francisco 49ers
Who are your favorite players?
Jerry Rice
Have you gone to actual games?
Yes
Did you grow up being a fan of the same team you’re a fan of currently?
No
How did you become a football fanatic?
I was forced to
Do you have any rituals you do before a game starts?
No
Where do you typically watch the games?
Home
Do you think you can go a full day without any football?
Yes
What's your favorite way of watching football?
At home
Do you have a favorite type of food that’s a must have while watching football?
Doritos
What do you do if you happen to miss a live game?
ESPN

DAVID
Age: 31
Hometown: Chicago
Status: Married
Occupation: Technician
How long have you been a fan of football?
All my life
Do you actually play the sport?
No
How much of your day revolves around watching/playing football?
None
Do you play fantasy football? If so, how much in a day do you play?
None
Do you think you’re part of the sport/football culture?
No
Are you a season ticket holder?
No
Do you support a specific team?
Bears
Who are your favorite players?
Brian Urlacher
Have you gone to actual games?
Ye
Did you grow up being a fan of the same team you’re a fan of currently?
yes
How did you become a football fanatic?
I grew up in Chicago!
Do you have any rituals you do before a game starts?
No, but i drink beer
Where do you typically watch the games?
Home
Do you think you can go a full day without any football?
Yes
What's your favorite way of watching football?
Bar
Do you have a favorite type of food that’s a must have while watching football?
Beer and Wings
What do you do if you happen to miss a live game?
Go on with my life, maybe watch the news recap

JAISETH
Age: 21
Hometown: Glendale
Status: Single
Occupation: Apple Store
How long have you been a fan of football?
13 years
Do you actually play the sport?
Yes
How much of your day revolves around watching/playing football?
3.5 hrs
Do you play fantasy football? If so, how much in a day do you play?
Yes; 30 min. a day
Do you think you’re part of the sport/football culture?
Yes
Are you a season ticket holder?
No
Do you support a specific team?
Buffalo Bills
Who are your favorite players?
Marchawn Lynch
Have you gone to actual games?
Yes
Did you grow up being a fan of the same team you’re a fan of currently?
Yes
How did you become a football fanatic?
Playing the sport
Do you have any rituals you do before a game starts?
No
Where do you typically watch the games?
At home
Do you think you can go a full day without any football?
Yes
What's your favorite way of watching football?
Drunk
Do you have a favorite type of food that’s a must have while watching football?
Beer
What do you do if you happen to miss a live game?
NFL network

JOHN ROMAN
Age: 26
Hometown: Odessa, Texas
Status: Single
Occupation: Apple Store
How long have you been a fan of football?
Since 1988
Do you actually play the sport?
Yes
How much of your day revolves around watching/playing football?
Depends if its a game day; usually all of it
Do you play fantasy football? If so, how much in a day do you play?
No
Do you think you’re part of the sport/football culture?
Yes
Are you a season ticket holder?
No
Do you support a specific team?
Dallas Cowboys
Who are your favorite players?
Emmit Smith
Have you gone to actual games?
Yes
Did you grow up being a fan of the same team you’re a fan of currently?
Yes
How did you become a football fanatic?
My dad
Do you have any rituals you do before a game starts?
No
Where do you typically watch the games?
Home
Do you think you can go a full day without any football?
Yes
What's your favorite way of watching football?
At the stadium/Bar
Do you have a favorite type of food that’s a must have while watching football?
Pizza and Wings
What do you do if you happen to miss a live game?
I cry