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Biggest Sporting Events in the US

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The Biggest Sporting Events in the United States

We love sports in the United States. The Super Bowl breaks TV records every year because sports are our favorite form of entertainment. Few other things come close, especially when looking at consistent viewership numbers over time. To get an idea of what we really like the most, here are the top sporting events in the U.S.

1. Super Bowl

It’s not a surprise that the Super Bowl tops this list. It’s the culmination of the most popular sports season in the country. People watch even if they don’t care about either team that made it to the big game — and even if they hate those teams. They throw massive Super Bowl parties and basically treat this as a holiday. Want proof? In 2012, people ate 100 million pounds of chicken wings while watching the game.

2. Masters

Golf is, in many ways, the opposite of football. It’s quiet, reserved, yet still loved by sports fans. It’s been around for decades, starting in 1934 — that’s still seven years before the United States got involved in World War II, for some perspective — and it’s still golf’s biggest event. The green jacket that the golfers battle for has become the most iconic image in the sport.

3. Kentucky Derby

This is the headliner of all horse racing events, a race that is as famous as the sport itself. People who haven’t watched a single horse race all year will tune in for this one event. The race is all of two minutes long, but it spawns weeks of festivities leading up to those 120 furious seconds.

4. World Series

Baseball may not be America’s pastime anymore, the way it used to be, but the World Series is still a well-loved event. There’s something nostalgic about it that people really connect with, no matter who makes it to the final seven games. Of course, the fever pitch reached an all-time high this year, as the Chicago Cubs were finally able to win after more than 100 years since their last victory.

5. College Football Playoffs

College football isn’t as popular as the NFL, but it’s a close second and still rounds out the top five. It used to be a single game, which ranked highly, but people complained about simply voting on the teams who would face off. In recent years, college football has switched to a four-team playoff system. This has raised interest, and it means that fans of powerhouse teams like Alabama and Ohio State have a chance to watch extra games as their teams advance.

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Where College Football Is Better Than the NFL

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The Area Where College Football Is Better Than the NFL

In most areas, professional football is far better than college football. The overall talent level is higher, as a lot of guys who were college stars are just role players in the pros and the NFL stars are the best of the best. The NFL has a much better playoff system — though college is starting to finally trend in that direction with the short playoff it uses now. Plus, the pros are able to work on their craft as a full-time job, so team execution is head and shoulders above college.

However, the problem with treating a game like a business is that it does become a business. Fans expect to be entertained. They come in expecting a high level of play and are quick to boo if they don’t get it. There’s a serious, business-focused atmosphere at a lot of pro games.

And that’s where college football is better. The pageantry and excitement is like nothing you’ll find in the pros. College towns go crazy on game days, people camp out in front of the stadiums, and the whole morning before the game is filled with tailgating, partying, and fun. The level of excitement is off the charts, and it creates an atmosphere that the pros can’t touch.

Part of it comes from the community atmosphere that is bred at a college game. Half of the fans are students and they feel a connection with the team that you don’t get at the professional level. With pros, these are players who are being paid handsomely to provide you with a product. With college, these are your classmates and friends, playing for free, for the love of the game. The town seems to come together before a game, the same way it does for high school football. Even for non-students who come and visit for the day, the excitement will draw you in!

Both pro games and college games have something to offer, which is why football is so huge at both levels, the most popular sport in the country. However, if you’re trying to find the best possible atmosphere, you’re probably going to find it at a big-time college game.

Another advantage is that a lot of college games come with cheap tickets, and we can hook you up with some excellent deals here at Headline Tickets. We have a ton of NCAA football tickets to pick from, we offer great prices, and we don’t have fees. The price you see is the price that you get. Take a look at the games near you today if you want to experience all that college football has to offer!

Opening the College Football Season

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The Biggest Games That Open the College Football Season

Pro football won’t be here until September, but college football starts earlier, and it’s drawing closer. There are a lot of soft match-ups in that first week, but there are also some huge games. Below are some of the best match-ups: You may want to be in the stands for them!

Hawaii vs. Cal

This is the first game of the season, kicking off on Friday, Aug. 26. Hawaii is not traditionally a powerhouse, but a tough little team that can sometimes put up a surprising fight. The real intrigue is on the other side. Cal lost starting QB Jared Goff to the NFL Draft. Not only did he go first overall, but the new LA Rams traded up in the draft to get him. He was the best QB in college football last year, and Cal will have to see if they can still win without him. That transition of leadership and power should be fascinating to watch.

Colorado vs. Colorado State

Why wait any longer in the season to play your biggest rival? Colorado and Colorado State are going to get it out of the way in the first contest of the season. Games like this breed bitter rivalries and are played with passion and fire, regardless of the talent on either side. It can be seen all over the country in rivalry games like the Michigan/Ohio State match up (The Game) or the contest between Texas and Oklahoma (The Red River Rivalry). Even if you’re not pulling for either side, they’re playing for bragging rights, so you know it’s going to be good.

USC vs. Alabama

The clash of the titans. This game is played on the first full Saturday of games, when it feels like college football season, and it’s hard to find two more storied programs. USC’s day in the sun may be slightly behind them, but they were known as a QB factory in their prime, winning national titles and dominating the scene. Alabama has risen to take their place under head coach Nick Saban, becoming the model team and winning titles repeatedly — including a blowout win over Norte Dame. This is one of the few games of the first week that pits two heavyweights against each other.

Clemson vs. Auburn

This is another match up of teams that have, in recent years, been at the top of college football. Auburn won a National Title with QB Cam Newton, and Clemson played for one last year — falling to Alabama. However, Clemson brings back Heisman hopeful QB Deshaun Watson and is looking to get back to the big game.

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Whether you want to watch one of these blockbuster match-ups or cheer on the local team, make sure you get your tickets in advance. There are few things as iconic of fall in America as college football, and you need to be in the stands!

The Mizzou Tigers and the New Facial Hair Rule  

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Bearded ManAll you have to do now that football season is here, is turn the channel to any game and see some crazy facial hair or insanely long hair. This is something that has brought much humor to games and has been a major talking point for many sports shows. This is prevalent in both college football and the NFL. However, the University of Missouri (Mizzou) students decided that they wanted to amp things up and start a “Beard and Mullet” movement where team members grew out their hair into mullets with some amazing beards to match. Many fans thought this was hilarious, but the fans and Mizzou Tigers’ center Evan Boehm were saddened to learn that the movement would go no further.

What Is The New Facial Hair And Long Hair Rule?

It turns out that this rule is more of a guideline than an actual rule. It is simply a move by the athletic department saying that the players are not allowed to grow their beards to rival any of the dwarves from The Hobbit, and their hair could not follow the “business in the front, party in the back” mentality. Apparently, this “rule” was made known to the football players when the movement first began, but many of the players attempted to push back and push until they were allowed to wear the beards and mullets out on the field. Unfortunately, their plan to keep pushing did not go well, and Evan Boehm and associates finally gave up the cause as lost. The team is heartbroken that their movement did not go further, but they sure are ready to prove that they are still one of the best in college football. 

Why Are The Mizzou Tigers Not Allowing The Beard And Mullet Movement?

No one is entirely sure why the Mizzou Tigers are not allowing this movement since facial hair, and long hair is a common occurrence on many football fields. Many believe that it is just part of keeping up appearances for the team as their coach, and the athletic department may want them to look more professional. However, many NFL players look quite similar to the “Beard and Mullet” movement! While saddened by this, the team is making sure that they still respect their coach, regardless of how letdown they are that this movement did not pickup steam with their coach or university. This does not mean that the team is not taking the opportunity to poke fun at their coach since many have decided to grow acceptable beards (none of those dwarf beards we see everywhere) and, well, shaving their heads in protest to mullets not being allowed. 

In Closing, Go See The Newly Clean Cut Team In Action!

Are you a fan of the Mizzou Tigers? If you are, then you should take this opportunity to see the players in action with their shaven heads and trimmed beards as they play throughout the college football season. Who knows, maybe the coach and athletic department will open up to the movement and we might yet see mullet and beard wielding football players at their best! Pick up your Mizzou Tigers tickets from Headline Tickets, today!