SO for Ball fans, of the NFL, the wait is soon over for yet another season.

Here are some facts we talked about today on the show :

Football Fanatics

A survey by Swagbucks reveals that 60% of NFL fans spend $100 or more on tailgating gear. Other findings:

– 46% of people are pro football fans.

– 45% of football fans have a lucky outfit they wear during NFL games.

– 54% of NFL fans consider themselves die-hard football fans.

– 56% of married women consider themselves football fans compared to 44% of single women.

All You Can Eat Buffet: During training camp, the average NFL team devoured 1,200 pounds of sliced deli meats, 1,500 pounds of chicken breasts, 1,200 pounds of beef, 800 pounds of fish, 2,500 pounds of vegetables, 800 pounds of pasta and 500 pounds of salad mix.

In God We Trust

A survey by the Public Religion Research Institute reveals that 50% of people believe God has some role in the outcome of sporting events. Other findings:

– 50% of people either pray to God to help their team, believe their team has been cursed or believe God plays a role in the outcome of games

– 26% of people have prayed for God to help their team

– 21% of fans perform a ritual before or during games