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By Times staff
© St. Petersburg Times, published September 14, 2000
Get the home field advantage
Sports fans mark the beginning of fall with the opening of college and professional football seasons. Friday marks the opening of the Olympic Games in Sydney, and Major League Baseball playoffs aren't far off. Here's your ticket for unobstructed views.
La-Z-Boy
[Times photo: Patty Yablonski]
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A couch potato's dream, this fully loaded recliner is equipped with a thermo-electric beverage cooler, a cup holder, a 10-motor massage and heat apparatus, telephone and caller ID display. You can even order it in team colors. La-Z-Boy Oasis Recliner. Prices start at $999. For dealers, call (800) 625-3246; Web address http://www.lazboy.com
TV
Another fan fantasy: A 64-inch screen projection television with two-tuner picture-in-a-picture feature, so you can watch two events at once. Philips Magnavox Model PHL64P9271. About $3,000. Circuit City.
Team Gear
Officially licensed gear helps you cheer on your favorite college team: Florida State University flannel pants, $15.99. University of South Florida cap, $4.99. University of Florida polo shirt, $14.99. All items, Kmart.
Plates
Your car has a cup holder; why not your snack plate? Official team logo Buffet Buddy cups, plate holders, $5.99 each. Party City.
Mugs Napkins, T-shirts
Here's all the team gear you need for snacking, sipping and cheering. Touchdown platter, $4.99. Mug-Tee (33-ounce mug includes shirt; one size fits most adults), $13.99. Eight 9-inch plates, $2.99. 25 cocktail napkins, $2.19. All items, Party City.
Wings
What's a football game without wings? Eat them unadorned or add celery and blue cheese dressing on the sidelines. Chip 'n' dip Bowl, $4.59. Party City.
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