As we prepared for what was likely the greatest match up in history, Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs Vs. Tom Brady and the Buccaneers in Super Bowl 2021. In a normal year there would be large gatherings at restaurants, bars, pubs, sports lounges and events happening around the State. During these times however, it appears that most of us will be having a more low-key watch party, while some of us will be out working providing service during the day. 

Emily Klunis, a Junior at Sonoma State University stated, “I’m working on Super Bowl Sunday all day.” While restaurants will be having outdoor dining, they will be limiting capacity and trying to avoid a large Super Bowl crowd. Russian River Brewing Co. was serving drinks available for takeout in Santa Rosa, while the Windsor location will remain closed until later in Feb. 

Ricky Mayes, an SSU Rugby player and Sophomore stated, “Barbecue and watch the game with my family” which seemed to be the consensus among the team, while others may not be so inclined to watch the event, or maybe just make it relaxing instead of a hype, Gerardo Parrish a Sophomore at SSU stated, “I am going to go about my Sunday normally, stay in and relax.” 

It seems this Super Bowl Sunday in Calif. was going to be different, allowing time for family and friends in a closer, less packed environment. Bradley Ancora a junior at SSU stated, “I’m just going to be watching the game with my roommates at our house in Rohnert Park and maybe have some people over not super interesting.” Watching with roommates and or family seemed to be the consensus among most people this year. Josiah Butler an alumnus of Sonoma State said, “Super bowl has been pretty dry for plans this year. I do love to be around people in that environment of competitions but haven’t really looked. The ideas are enticing but I have to be careful.”

So, it appears that most people stayed at home with family and have little to no plans, with the exception of watching the game. For the most part it seems we all are going to be more cautious this year, also because there really isn’t much, we’re able to do, events for the most part, watch parties, have been stalled or minimized. 

Evan Minturn a Senior at SSU stated, “For Super Bowl Sunday I am just going to watch the game with my family.” All in all, it appears that is what most people will be doing during Super Bowl Sunday, Dylan Myers a Sophomore at SSU stated, “I’m just staying in with the family.”  

Nonetheless, this Super Bowl made history as it is going to be a great matchup, with two legends and their teams going at it in a showdown of who’s the greatest, with an ending victory from the Buccaneers. It’s here, it’s the Super Bowl and it was quite a competition to see go down. So whatever plans are for this Sunday, those watching the Super Bowl were prepared for an all-time matchup last weekend.