Serving Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, and other towns of the North Carolina High Country
Founded 05-05-05
February 1, 2007 issue
Super Parties for the Super Bowl this Sunday
Story by David Brewer
Want to get out and watch the big game on lots of big TVs this Sunday evening with other passionate sports fans, win some prizes and take advantage of great food and beverage specials? If the answer is yes, read ahead and find the places in town that will have you covered when the Colts and the Bears kick off at 6:00 p.m.
The Broyhill Inn will host a Super Bowl party starting at 5:30 p.m. The game will be shown on an LCD projection screen as guests take advantage of beverage specials and the $8.95 buffet featuring wings, pizza veggies and more. For more info, call 828-262-2204.
Geno’s Sports Lounge will open both upstairs and down to host a big Super Bowl party sponsored by Budweiser and Coors Light. In addition to the game being show on dozens of TVs large and small, patrons can participate in a GB-1 tournament with a chance to win a Bud Light kayak. For more info, call 828-264-1000.
Starting at 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, The Library will host a Super Bash. The game will be show on the Library’s 42 flat-screen TVs as well as a 100-inch projection screen. There will be drink specials and NFL merchandise giveaways throughout the day. Baxter’s crab shack will also be open with lots of fresh seafood. For more info, call 828-262-5772.
ASU Alumnus on Sideline for the Bears
When you’re watching Super Bowl XLI this Sunday, be sure to keep an eye peeled for Steven Wilks, the Chicago Bears defensive backs coach. Wilks was a defensive back at Appalachian State University from 1987-91, and he is in his first season with Chicago.
The Bears hired Wilks in February 2006 after he coached at the college level for 11 years.
During his college football career at Appalachian, Wilks recorded 103 career tackles with four interceptions and four blocked kicks. The Mountaineers qualified for the NCAA I-AA playoffs in 1989 and 1991 with Wilks playing a contributory role. He went to training camp with the Seattle Seahawks in 1992 and played for the Charlotte Rage of the Arena Football League in 1993 as a defensive back and wide receiver. The Charlotte native holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from ASU.