College Football Fans Confess: Most Willing to Skip Date Night, Work, Family Weddings to Watch the Big Game

DALLAS, Sept. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- With college football season in full swing, fans are already rethinking their priorities – as in, "What would I ditch to watch the game?"

The 2010 Dave & Buster's College Football Survey revealed that nearly half of respondents would skip out on date night to watch their team play. But playing hooky didn't stop there – nearly half would miss work and almost 17 percent would ditch a family wedding. Yikes!

As college football fans across the nation rev up for the full season and perfect their face paint for the season ahead, Dave & Buster's asked football enthusiasts what matters – or doesn't – when it comes to game day. The survey revealed that a watch party "touchdown" requires the following must-haves:

1. Fellow Fanatics – To replicate the thrill of the college stadium on game day, fans say it's most important to be surrounded by other fans to high-five and revel in the excitement together.
2. Food – A football game without food is a recipe for disaster. Fun tailgate eats are required to take fans the distance.
3. Flat Screens – Every seat can be front row and 50-yard line with high-def plasma flat screens. There's not a bad seat in the house!  

"Dave & Buster's is THE place for college football," said Sean Gleason, chief marketing officer for Dave & Buster's.  "We have what the fans want – whether it's the Pac-10, Big-10 or SEC, they won't miss a play. Lots of places have TVs, but at Dave & Buster's we have HD plasma TVs in nearly all of our locations.  Plus, if your team isn't winning, play games and win prizes in our Million Dollar Midway."  

The Dave & Buster's College Football Survey also revealed that:

• In order to watch every game without hassle from friends and family, more than half of people would sacrifice their morning joe.
• Even more surprising, nearly one out of three people would deny themselves beer.  
• One out of four people confessed that they would ditch a friend's birthday party to watch the game.
• Other than watching a game at the stadium, a restaurant/bar was the top spot to watch the game.

Fans rooting on their teams at their local Dave & Buster's can share the fun with friends and followers online by using the #DBsports hashtag on Twitter, and by sharing videos and photos on the Dave & Buster's Facebook page.

About Dave & Buster's

Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Dave & Buster's is the premier national owner and operator of 57 high-volume venues that offer interactive entertainment options for adults and families, such as skill/sports-oriented redemption games and technologically advanced video and simulation games, combined with a full menu of high quality food and beverages. Dave & Buster's currently has stores in 24 states and Canada. For additional information on Dave & Buster's, please visit www.daveandbusters.com.

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