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Five Must-Haves for Football Season

It used to be that all you needed to enjoy football season was a working television set, a comfortable couch and some tasty snack food. But times have changed. Here are five must-haves for the true football fan - you'll wonder how you ever got by without them!

Must-have No. 1 - High-speed wireless Internet

Because just watching the game isn't enough for die-hard fans. If you need to know the game inside and out, you need high-speed Internet access for the latest stats and game results. You can keep track of what the experts are saying before, during and after every game. You can also watch replays and scan injury lists. You will become a master of football minutia.

Must-have No. 2 - The newest football game for portable players

So, your team is sweating on the practice field during the week to get ready for the big game on Sunday. But what are you doing to support the cause? You should be practicing your skills, too. Be sure you have the latest NFL football game for portable players. Today's video gaming machines are so vivid and real, you'll feel like you're actually stepping on to the field. And, if your team doesn't make it to the Super Bowl, you may still have a chance with your virtual team.

Must-have No. 3 - HD digital video recorder

Don't miss any of the action while you're stuck at Sunday brunch with the in-laws. Make sure you have a top-of-the-line satellite receiver box equipped with a digital video recorder (DVR) that can tape every minute of the game while you're away. A DVR receiver also lets you record one game while you watch another - nirvana for football fanatics. And if you have a portable DVR player like DISH Network's PocketDISH, you can take the game with you on the road.

Must-have No. 4 - A high definition TV

No one wants to be a beer-drinking, football-watching loner, high fiving into thin air as your team scores the winning touchdown. With HDTV, you're guaranteed to never watch a game alone again - who said you can't buy friends? Hook yourself up with the latest and greatest HDTV, HD sports programming from your favorite satellite provider, and an HD-ready receiver to make them ooh and ahh. With DISH Network, you can watch NFL football seven nights a week for about half the price of digital cable. The game will look spectacular on your HDTV and you and your new best friends will feel like you're sitting on the sideline.

Must-have No. 5 - A healthy supply of coffee and plenty of eye drops

With new, value pricing programming packages from local satellite TV providers like DISH Network, you can watch football every night of the week on the NFL Network. Now the big question is: what will you do with all your free time once football season is over?

To learn more about how DISH Network can get you in the game, visit www.dishnetwork.com or call (800) GET-DISH.

Courtesy of ARA Content