Michigan BBQ and Recruiting thoughts

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July 27th, 2012 at 10:47 AM
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Michigan BBQ and Recruiting thoughts

I thought I might create a thread where we might consolidate our thoughts/opinions/mindless rants about the big weekend coming up in Ann Arbor. This could potentially be a huge recruiting weekend for Michigan.

A couple talking points:

1. Tremendous recently posted on Facebook that he spoke to Leon McQuay III, who stated this morning that "My coach and dad told me that Michigan said if I didn't commit by this weekend, they wouldn't have a scholarship for me".

2. A friend of mine who is in tune with Clemson recruiting told me this morning that Clemson has "basically given up" on RB Derrick Green. Coupling that with Ohio recently ending their recruitment of Green, and the fact that he is spending three days in Ann Arbor with his family along for the ride - maybe there is something going on behind the scenes.

Or maybe not.

But it's worth watching.

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July 27th, 2012 at 10:50 AM | Probably unrelated   Steve (Score:2)
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Probably unrelated

 

Five-star CB Kendall Fuller : I will be making my college decision sunday at noon live on ESPN3 at 

"It would be a travesty, it would be ridiculous to all of a sudden come back and get the feeling back, get the health back, feel good again and then all of a sudden go throw some other colors on my shirt and go coach."

July 27th, 2012 at 10:53 AM | Dammit, you beat me to it.  (Score:2 Normal)
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Dammit, you beat me to it.  There's almost no way that Fuller ends up in Ann Arbor(he's been saying that Clemson and VT are his top schools for a few months now), so I'm pulling for Virginia Tech over Clemson.

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July 27th, 2012 at 12:37 PM | Fuller+Shane+LaQuon=Teammates (Score:1)
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 You're probably right, however, Fuller is on the same team as Shane and Treadwell @ Gridiron Kings, and you never know...

 (Actually, I am hopin' for a finish of Treadwell and Green, and if it works out McQuay.)

                                          

July 27th, 2012 at 10:50 AM | My thoughts on this thread. (Score:4 Normal)
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My thoughts on this thread. Good idea.
My rant. This will not work and there will be at least 10 other BBQ at the Big House threads this weekend.

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July 27th, 2012 at 11:01 AM | I'm going to try and keep it (Score:4 Normal)
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I'm going to try and keep it to posting in every other and just the reading the rest.

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July 27th, 2012 at 11:53 AM | And my bet is that BILGIN will (Score:5 Normal)
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And my bet is that BILGIN will call him a "sheep" after every single comment.

July 27th, 2012 at 12:04 PM | BAAAAAHHHHHHH (Score:5 Normal)
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BAAAAAHHHHHHH

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July 27th, 2012 at 11:20 AM | If there are ten other BBQ (Score:5 Normal)
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If there are ten other BBQ threads this weekend, chances are it's a pretty good weekend for Michigan football. Hopefully you can enjoy that despite your outrage over the great injustice that is multiple threads on one very important, relevant topic.

July 27th, 2012 at 11:22 AM | You are a poor judge of (Score:5 Normal)
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You are a poor judge of outrage. Just stating the facts Mr. Turd.

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July 27th, 2012 at 11:47 AM | Actually that would be Mr. Ferguson. (Score:5 Normal)
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Only his friends call him Turd.

"I love him, he's a great coach, he's a great mentor, he's a great friend. He's every single thing you want a college coach to be, and he does it flawlessly." -David Molk

July 27th, 2012 at 12:05 PM | I originally was going to (Score:5 Normal)
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I originally was going to type Mr. Ferguson but typing Mr. Turd is more fun.

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July 27th, 2012 at 12:08 PM | Wasn't really a correction. (Score:4 Normal)
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I just wanted to type "his friends call him Turd."

"I love him, he's a great coach, he's a great mentor, he's a great friend. He's every single thing you want a college coach to be, and he does it flawlessly." -David Molk

July 27th, 2012 at 2:14 PM | Dammit, stop making fun of (Score:5 Normal)
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Dammit, stop making fun of me!!  I thought we had to use our birth names when we signed up for MGoBlog accounts.  Otherwise, I never would have chosen this.

July 27th, 2012 at 2:30 PM | "You changed your name TO (Score:3 Normal)
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"You changed your name TO Latrine??"
"Yeah, it used to be Shit House."

"that's why you don't go to Ohio State, Lawrence"

July 27th, 2012 at 5:57 PM | Latrina (Score:2 Normal)
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My mom used to work at MSU in the admin office. I'll never forget the day she came home from work and told us about the student named Latrina.

July 27th, 2012 at 6:13 PM | Latrina? (Score:1)
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Just after reading this, I got a welcome email in my marketing life from someone named "Latrice."  I'm glad it wasn't a phone call, because I never would have been able to explain why I was laughing so hard.  

 

 

 

July 27th, 2012 at 10:21 PM | His momma called him Turd (Score:1)
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I'm gonna call him Turd.

Signed, M. Wolverine

"I love him, he's a great coach, he's a great mentor, he's a great friend. He's every single thing you want a college coach to be, and he does it flawlessly." -David Molk

July 27th, 2012 at 2:20 PM | It that because his friends (Score:1)
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It that because his friends know him best?

 

/s

July 27th, 2012 at 11:33 AM | I'll be pissed if that happens (Score:5 Normal)
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Because I've always thought we need to talk more PSU and less Michigan recruiting.

July 27th, 2012 at 2:19 PM | The Redundancy (Score:-1 Trolling)
July 27th, 2012 at 10:51 AM | I was actually about to make (Score:-1 Redundant)
July 27th, 2012 at 10:53 AM | Obviously you can't pass on 5 (Score:5 Normal)
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Obviously you can't pass on 5 star talent, but we really don't need another CB.  Priority 1 - Treadwell, Priority 2 - Green.

“When your team is winning, be ready to be tough, because winning can make you soft. On the other hand, when your team is losing, stick by them. Keep believing” - Bo Schembechler

July 27th, 2012 at 10:52 AM | mmm I wonder what they will (Score:3 Normal)
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mmm I wonder what they will be eating at the BBQ.  

“When your team is winning, be ready to be tough, because winning can make you soft. On the other hand, when your team is losing, stick by them. Keep believing” - Bo Schembechler

July 27th, 2012 at 11:22 AM | They will start with a (Score:5 Normal)
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They will start with a Lobster Bisque and move on to a fresh Greek-style salad with a vinaigrette dressing.  Next will be the main dish of either a honey lime chicken breast with grilled asparagus and mashed potatoes, or a roasted lambs shank with a wild rice and seasoned steamed broccoli (recruits choice).  Finally they finish the meal with either baked alaska or a slice of tiramisu, again recruits choice.

 

 

July 27th, 2012 at 11:30 AM | Lobster bisque?! (Score:5 Normal)
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I don't think so, my friend.  The official soup of Michigan Football is clam chowder.  No other soup will be consumed.

I'm hungry.  Time to eat.

July 27th, 2012 at 11:47 AM | Clam chowda is behind lobster (Score:5 Normal)
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Clam chowda is behind lobster bisque in my book, both being behind the one and only French Onion Soup.

July 27th, 2012 at 11:53 AM | Tradition, Tradition! Tradition! (Score:4 Normal)
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http://mgoblog.com/mgoboard/clam-chowder

 

"I love him, he's a great coach, he's a great mentor, he's a great friend. He's every single thing you want a college coach to be, and he does it flawlessly." -David Molk

July 27th, 2012 at 12:05 PM | French Onion is the best, but (Score:2)
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French Onion is the best, but Lobster Bisque is just behind my Cheesey Chicken and Tortilla Soup made extra spicy.

Tradition is something you can't bottle.  But it is there to sustain you when you need it most.  I've called upon it time and time again.

July 27th, 2012 at 12:11 PM | Recipe or it doesn't exist. (Score:2 Normal)
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Like the concept though

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July 27th, 2012 at 12:32 PM | Challenge Accepted! (Score:5 Normal)
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  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 jalepnos, seeded and chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and very thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • 2 cups cream
  • 8 cups grated good quality extra sharp Cheddar (the sharper the better)
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons ancho chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoons dried oregeno
  • Couple shakes of crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 grilled chicken breasts, diced

My wife will put a little chopped, fresh cilantro on it, but I hate that crap so I won't put it in the soup beforehand.

 

In a stock pot, melt butter. Add onions and cook until sweated (transparent). Add the garlic and peppers and cook 2 to 3 minutes more. Add flour and cook 1 minute until the flour is slightly browning. Slowly whisk in stock and cream.  Bring soup to a bubble and reduce heat to simmer. Stir in cheese and season the soup with salt, pepper, chili powder and cumin.   Add the chicken and let soup reduce 10 to 15 minutes over low heat then serve with crushed tortilla chips and more shredded cheese.

 

It's based off of a Rachel Ray Recipe and I have changed it somewhat. 

 

BTW - This is what I serve my family.  I will add more heat afterward for my liking

Tradition is something you can't bottle.  But it is there to sustain you when you need it most.  I've called upon it time and time again.

July 27th, 2012 at 1:42 PM | I will cook this in the next (Score:2)
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I will cook this in the next few weeks and provide feedback randomly haha.

Denard has spent the offseason working really hard and smiling at people.

July 27th, 2012 at 2:10 PM | You had me until... (Score:2)
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It looks really good. But I have to re-consider based on provenance of Rachel Ray. Her recipes are sort of like the celebrity herself--start off looking really good but after a while you realize you could do better and some things are better when they take more than 30 minutes.

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July 27th, 2012 at 2:52 PM | Abd that's why I changed it. (Score:2)
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Abd that's why I changed it.  She calls for less cheese, less jalepeno, and no chicken.  She also puts salsa and sour cream in it.

Tradition is something you can't bottle.  But it is there to sustain you when you need it most.  I've called upon it time and time again.

July 27th, 2012 at 2:24 PM | Sounds good but (Score:1)
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I may have to bust out the defibrillator.  I am sure the "lite" version would taste like shit though.

BILG

July 27th, 2012 at 3:39 PM | tortilla soup from le dog (Score:1)
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tortilla soup from le dog

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July 27th, 2012 at 12:08 PM | Schuler's onion soup (Score:1)
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 Mmmmmm... Now you have me thinkin' about Schuler's onion soup. Which is bad; as it's way before lunch out here on the west coast, and even worse, miles and miles away from Schuler's. 8(

                                          

July 27th, 2012 at 12:21 PM | Granville in Burbank is a (Score:3 Normal)
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Granville in Burbank is a great lunch place - and I recently had their lobster bisque and it was great.

Best French onion soup I've had in LA is Flemings.  It's almost a meal itself.

July 27th, 2012 at 12:29 PM | Thanks (Score:1)
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 Thanks, will try it next time down, should be in San Clemente for a couple weeks next month. The cioppino up here is good but anything “deli-ish” suffers from the wholesome, granola crowd here.

                                          

July 27th, 2012 at 2:24 PM | Isn't flemings a chain? Is (Score:1)
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Isn't flemings a chain? Is that flemings steakhouse? They have one in Birmingham here.

July 27th, 2012 at 1:28 PM | When you said "chowda" it made me think of this (Score:4 Normal)
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July 27th, 2012 at 11:23 AM | Big Green Egg (Score:4 Normal)
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I may have to throw some ribs on the BGE in solidarity.

Eggsquisite.

July 27th, 2012 at 11:58 AM | Eggcellent. (Score:3 Normal)
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"I love him, he's a great coach, he's a great mentor, he's a great friend. He's every single thing you want a college coach to be, and he does it flawlessly." -David Molk

July 27th, 2012 at 10:52 AM | Who cares about the recruits? (Score:5 Normal)
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Who cares about the recruits? I'd rather speculate on the amount of food eaten at the event.

July 27th, 2012 at 10:55 AM | Hopefully more than this (Score:5 Normal)
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July 27th, 2012 at 2:08 PM | He looks sad. (Score:1)
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He looks sad.

M'Dog

July 27th, 2012 at 10:57 AM | Also, I would like to know if (Score:5 Normal)
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Also, I would like to know if it is Kansas City/Memphis style BBQ or is it North Carolina BBQ?

 

 

Semper Fidelis

July 27th, 2012 at 11:15 AM | North?  How about South? (Score:4 Normal)
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North?  How about South?

July 27th, 2012 at 11:25 AM | I will admit, I am a fan of (Score:5 Normal)
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I will admit, I am a fan of the mustard-based South Carolina sauce.

Applewood? I've been using more of that lately with my smokes; Mesquite i've only been busting out for brisket...it tends to make my ribs and pork butt taste the same.  And it makes the microwave smell like a brush fire after reheating leftovers.

Oak is only for Cabernet's and dry dry Chardonay aging IMHO.

July 27th, 2012 at 11:34 AM | Sweatmans for the win (Score:1)
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Sweatmans for the win

July 27th, 2012 at 11:49 AM | LMAO (Score:2)
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You hit the nail on the head with the brush fire comment.....

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