By RORY MOORE
Tiger Media Network
The Kansas City Chiefs will attempt to accomplish the unprecedented NFL “three-peat” in Super Bowl 59 on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans. The Chiefs earned their fifth appearance in the big game in seven years after a franchise record 15-2 regular season and narrowly defeating the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship Game 32-29.
Many Fort Hays students have plans to watch the game with others as they anticipate the excitement around what could be a historic achievement. They also plan to celebrate if it happens.
“I usually watch it with friends,” Business major Tim Post said. “This year, I’m probably going to invite some people over to my place. I might have a biggish Super Bowl party since it could be a historical event if they win.”
Post expects the game to be a close match-up like the Chiefs’ previous games.
“The Chiefs and Eagles are both talented teams,” he said. “So, I think it’ll be a close game.”
Web and Mobile Development major Minhaj Ahmed also plans to watch it with friends.
“I plan to watch it with friends and family in the dorms,” he said. “It’s definitely going to be special because It’s going to be historical if they do it. We’re rooting for the Chiefs to bring it home for a third time. If they do that, I’ll go outside and run with my shirt off!”
Radiology major Brittany Lomas plans to watch the game with others elsewhere instead of in the dorms.
“Me and my boyfriend are going over to my friend’s house and just eat food, watch the game, and watch the commercials,” she said. “I’m not a big Football fan, but I think it’s going to be pretty cool if the Chiefs win three years in a row.”
Unlike other students, she plans to go about her day as usual if the “three-peat” is achieved.
“I don’t think I’ll celebrate,” Lomas said. “I’ll probably just celebrate like it’s a regular day.”
Sports Management major Sage Stoecklein had previously attended the Super Bowl the past three years but will watch it at home this year.
“It’s very enjoyable,” he said. “The first time, it’s weird seeing that big of a game compared to your normal regular season game. Once I got adjusted, it was just another yearly thing for me to do. It was cool to see the different teams, especially the Chiefs, the past two years.”
While not a Chiefs fan, Stoecklein enjoys watching it as an enthusiast of the sport.
“I’ll find a friend or sit back and watch it on my couch in my home. Ultimately, I’ll just hope it’s a good game at the end of the day. I feel like it’ll be a buzz here in Hays, but I don’t know if it’ll be nearly as exciting as people in Kansas City will be.”
Jaden Stauffer, a Graphic Design major working at Tomanek Hall, notices many students are hyped for the game.
“A lot of my friends will be watching it together,” he said. “I know organizations are hosting watch parties for it. The majority of people I know here are Chiefs fans, so I think the energy would be high, but to see the three-peat would be insane.”
The game will be played at 5:30 p.m. CST on Fox.