If you watch football, you've gotta be familiar with that little disclaimer that they have about distribution, copying, and showing. Knowing that, any responsible superbowl party thrower should check to make sure that they aren't breaking the law. What if the NFL had found out after the party and decided to prosecute? I know it's a pain in the ass to not be able to watch the game on a giant screen in the house of god (wtf?), but it's the law and it does make sense.
Had they asked for permission first, it's entirely possible that the NFL would have said yes.
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