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The weekend is upon us and right now, across the country, sports fans are counting down the hours, passing the time by planning their game day menus, checking the latest injury reports and making sure that their lucky team jersey/underwear/socks are ready to go.

Whether you’re following playoff baseball, NCAA football or the NFL, chances are that food will be central to your festivities.  What we eat and drink to prepare for the game says a lot about us and who we’re likely to be cheering for.

Don’t ask a fan eating a Primanti sandwich (or drinking an Iron City Beer for that matter) what they think of Ray Lewis—unless there are no impressionable children around.  Don’t mention “America’s Team” to anyone eating a cheese steak, unless, of course, you’re mocking those clowns from Texas who like to refer to themselves that way.  Regional food and beverage icons are helpful in predicting team loyalties but they’re also an incredibly important part of the game day experience, especially for fans watching the game away from the stadium.  Read more...