11 Reasons San Diego Is Football Heaven On Earth

Calling all angels — illegal formation. Don't head to a playoff party without a heavenly food. Try one of these game day snacks from Pillsbury.

1. It's never a bad day for football in San Diego.

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69 degrees in the heat of summer? 51 degrees during the polar vortex? Sounds lovely.

2. And the fans are total animals.

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Because San Diego is home to the country's best zoo.

3. San Diego also has panda power!

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The zoo is one of the only places on the planet to see giant pandas in captivity. Look at that ball protection — get this little guy into some pads.

4. Football players aren't the only ones who suit up.

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Because Comic-Con in San Diego is one amazing, costumed affair.

5. Over-the-line is their off-season pastime.

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It's basically softball minus the running (win); San Diegans invented it while waiting for volleyball court space on the beach (win); and it can be played year-round (win).

6. California burritos are the ultimate fuel.

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Physicists have even theorized that the California burrito may be the key to propelling a rocket with a human payload to Mars.

7. And craft brew is the beverage of champions.

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San Diego has one the best craft brew scenes in the country. Drink up.

8. You can occupy all non-game days with farmers markets and food trucks.

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Ocean Beach Farmers Market gives llama rides on Wednesdays. YES, llama rides. ¿COMO SE LLAMA?

9. Award-winning San Diego news anchor Ron Burgundy reportedly "crashes" the team's practices on a regular basis.

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Where he has been witnessed speaking gibberish, acting erratically, and throwing equipment. Sources say he recently challenged the offensive line to a game of Red Rover, after which he was briefly hospitalized.

10. Because in San Diego, when the clock runs out...

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...and the lights power down...

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...the beach will still be there.

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11. And guess what? You can enjoy it year-round.

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Take THAT, February.

Cruise on over to your playoff party with a pizza as cool as San Diego.

Try this Taco Pizza. It's even better when topped with fresh ingredients from your local farmers market.