“I actually probably care about it more now because it’s before the Super Bowl and not after it, so I have something to do this weekend.”

— Russ Wilson, pro shop manager, Lawrence

“No, not too exciting and not too many Chiefs in it anyway.”

— Alan Moore, mechanic, Moberly, Mo.

“No. … Having it before the Super Bowl, I think, is kind of silly.”

— Rich Morenz, master sergeant, Sedalia, Mo.

“Yes, I do, very much so. I believe it opens fan bases to all the states around the nation.”

— Chris Nunez, kitchen manager, Lawrence