And Now A Word From Our Sponsors    Given the structure of my life, I and my buddies lack the capability/time to attend every Bison football game. The autumn Saturday afternoons or evenings pass us by through the years as my best friend becomes my trusty internet connection (formerly AM radio). Even so life doesn't stand still... at some point in time, Mother Nature will exude her power over me. So it's vitally important that I take steps to combat these 'callings' and not miss any of the action by planning ahead.     We've all been there...be it a baseball game, basketball game or football game. The most spectacular touchdowns, homeruns or turnovers historically occur during the brief moments when I exit to the kitchen for more supplies or take a quick bathroom break. So I've formulated a check list for every Bison football game. How to Best Spend Your Time During Bison Football Radio Commercials Team timeouts, halftime, official timeouts,change of possession breaks - there will be several moments for you to reflect upon the game at hand. OK, forget reflecting; you must act immediately. Tips: 1. Anticipate commercials. Skip the last few seconds of any commentators' banter and be the first to dash for the bathroom. 2. Get another beer or your nonalcoholic beverage of choice. 3. Call distant friends who are fans of the opposing team and gloat when the Bison are ahead. 4. Turn off the phone if your team is losing. 5. Argue with your pals about the direction of the game, who is the most valuable player, whether the refs should all schedule eye exams, and who amongst you could spend 2 minutes on that field without suffering complete humiliation. 6. Refill the pretzel bowl, replace the dip container, make more popcorn, open another bag of chips, put on a pot of refried beans and melted cheese, and get out the salsa. 7. Listen to every commercial and construct a system for rating the excellence of each advertisement. Award points for relevance, cohesion, and humor. 8. Play rock-paper-scissors to decide who goes on a beer - or nonalcoholic beverage - run. 9. The Extreme Solution.... Stock the living room well, bringing in a temporary refrigerator, construct a shelving unit for necessary supplies, setup a camping porta-potty in the corner of the room and hire a barbecued ribs 'n' chicken joint to cater the affair. Although rather formal, this list has saved me a lot of heartache and pain from a missed Bison touchdown. Sound track replays are great, but nothing is like hearing Scott Miller calling a Bison touchdown.... live.