1. “Friday Night Lights” (NBC): This often overlooked scripted television series will remind you that in land locked states like Texas, there are a lot of really attractive people.
2. “The View” (ABC): Some of the best match ups on television!
3. “Rocky”: Because it takes you back to the time when you didn’t ask, nor did you care, when your heroes did steroids.
4. “Rocky Balboa”: Would’ve been more fitting if veteran QB Brett Favre made it to the Super Bowl, but at least you can check out Milo Ventimiglia before he could fly.
5. “The Shawshank Redemption”: The story of an underdog who digs himself out of a cell – literally.
6. “Rudy”: Since Giuliani has dropped out of the race, how better to keep the “Rudy, Rudy” chant alive!
7. “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective”: With the resurgence of Sean Young in the news, it’s time to dust this one off. Plus, the ‘laces out’ reference reminds you of wide & right kicks responsible for Giant victories of past.
8. “Bring It On”: What if not “spirit fingers’ will get you more pumped up for the big game?
9. “Top Chef” Marathon (Bravo): Perfect for getting tips on how to spice up Super Bowl fare, like buffalo wings topped with a balsamic reduction foam.
10. “Hoosiers”: Because the best Lex Luthor ever, Gene Hackman, coaches a basketball team, in the most inspirational sports movie ever. Although there’s no Superman, you cannot help but cheer.
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