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I've been grilling on…

I've been grilling on charcoal for going on 30 years. I echo the following concepts already mentioned: 

- 2 zone fire ; use the direct/indirect approach

- Lighter fluid is a hard no all accounts

- Getting the fire going (either chimney starter or electric wand) takes time. The building of a fire and getting it up to temp is not a sprint. Give yourself plenty of runway. Sometimes it takes longer sometimes it doesn't. It's a great opportunity to step out of the chaos of the house (with cocktails in hand) and say , "Welp I oughta go get that fire going".....  You can't rush these things.... Your fire dictates the pace of the rest of the meal...whatever is happening with the sides from the kitchen need to fall in line; not lead the pack....

- As for specifics of what to grill....basically anything that used to walk , fly, or swim is open for experimentation. 

1. I don't like Bond movies

1. I don't like Bond movies

2. I don't like superhero movies

3. See #2

4. What it's all about: Football is a religion and Saturday is the holy day of obligation. (IYKYK)

At this point...why does any…

At this point...why does any school even bother to "self report" anything? Seriously... The NCAA , as we currently know it, is on it's deathbed. They have how many lawsuits pending? The state of Tennessee has basically told them the fuck off... It's gonna be the Big 2 (SEC/BIG) and the "Next 2" (ACC/Big12) paving their own way moving forward. I'm really confused why some schools care about "NCAA violations" while the majority of others don't...and shouldn't....

Grand of Rapids

Grand of Rapids

I’ve been looking for the…

I’ve been looking for the guy on the grassy knoll.   Is that also in the UFR?

That would've been amazing…

That would've been amazing to see. Steady Eddie was taken for granted (I think). Also to be replaced by Hanson... The Lions were spoiled for 2 decades ish with kickers...

I met Willie Green, and…

I met Willie Green, and Chris Spielman back in feb/March of 91 or 92 (can’t remember the year) I was in high school and the lions were touring the state playing charity games against teachers.  It was very much like a globe trotters game.  
 

The whole town jammed the gym that cold night. I got to let the players into the locker room as they arrived and hung out a little with them   Spielman showed up in a grey hoodie with a huge dip under his lip   Willie green had a track suit on but some amazing gold chains and a ridiculous watch from my memory   All good guys generally seemed happy to be spending time in small town mid Michigan   

 Jerry ball was there , though I didn’t meet him.  But Ball stole the show.  He drained a shot from about 3 steps inside of half court and then wowed the crowd with a two handed dunk.  Spielman ran around the gym with an OSU flag and was booed mercilessly.    All in good fun.   At halftime they signed autographs and the lines were endless.  I don’t remember the other players that played but those three left an impression.   

Don’t forget the punters:

Don’t forget the punters:

Tom Skladany (OK he’s a buckeye  but so was speilman)   

Jim Arnold

These options aren’t great. …

These options aren’t great.  It’s probably a combination of the two but also I lay a lot of this on the actions of the NCAA this past season.  The cheeseburger suspension and the utter nonsense of sign investigation likely play a big role as well.  Will they ever disclose who sent them the initial pre-packaged “investigation”?  I’m not holding my breath.   I don’t blame JH at all for bouncing out.  If he chooses.  The man has done enough.   

Still here…

Still here...........................

 

The team the team the team. …

The team the team the team.   
 

144 cheers.  

I started reading during the…

I started reading during the LC retirement and subsequent coaching search. 

Basically I came for the rumors and stayed for the shenanigans that followed...

Seriously.     Desmond. Best…

Seriously.     Desmond. Best player in the field.   Returned punts.  Woodson.  Same.  Why oh why don’t we have Edwards or CJ or Wilson returning punts.  This is so stupid.  

You play Bamas game.  This…

You play Bamas game.  This is what you get.  Michigan dictated the game early.  But.  This is now how Bama likes to play.   SMDH.   

My fear is that JJ will not…

My fear is that JJ will not be fully plugged into the running game and also a lack of play action will doom the effort. I hope I'm wrong. 

29-12 Bama

41-17 Texas

 

29-12 Bama

41-17 Texas

 

In many ways this makes more…

In many ways this makes more sense than the methods currently used to determine a champion.  

ESPN’s SEC bias remains…

ESPN’s SEC bias remains undefeated.   

It’s fine.  We are fine.  23…

It’s fine.  We are fine.  23-0.  Stay healthy.  Get in get out.   Doesn’t matter where we are ranked.  Couldn’t matter less.  It’s fine.  

Forgot about Arch.  Ok. …

Forgot about Arch.  Ok.  Jameson forgot about Arch.  I withdraw this question.  

Maybe.  He could roll an…

Maybe.  He could roll an ankle.  I dunno.  Strange things happen.  Maybe #4 tees off on him on some weird scramble when they are up 49-21.   I think he’s the only one that is capable of touching anyone on purpose.  

What happens if Ewers gets…

What happens if Ewers gets hurt in this game and then FSU loses tonight and Georgia wins ? 
 

Yes this is the Jameson talking.  

1  Georgia

2 Michigan

3…

1  Georgia

2 Michigan

3 Oregon 

4 Texas

the rest doesn’t matter. 

The ghost of Lloyd Carr…

The ghost of Lloyd Carr reappears.  

Hello momentum my old friend…

Hello momentum my old friend.  It’s nice to see you once again…..

Well there were two holds on…

Well there were two holds on that drive.  But they still shoved it down our ass.   I’m feeling gross.  

Guessing we  turtle here  on…

Guessing we  turtle here  on offense.   Heavy runs and maybe a screen pass.  I don’t feel good about this.  

That’s a TD.   

That’s a TD.   

Why is every punt return a…

Why is every punt return a circus? 

I’m so done with the talk. …

I’m so done with the talk.  Time to strap it up and go.   

I totally co-sign on that at…

I totally co-sign on that at bat being among the greatest of Tigers history.  I'm pretty sure I watched that live as a 10 year old because I watched pretty much watched.all of the games on TV in 84 that were available. During my formative years I was ready to ride or die for Kell/Kaline and Harwell/Carey. Because those were the echos of my childhood. 

Spent many hours mimicking…

Spent many hours mimicking that batting stance as a kid. Also I'd listen to George Kell read the phone book if he were still around today... "Look out for the Kansas City ball club, they are playing pretty well right now".... Every team was that city/state ball club... Classic George Kell. 

The trade that brought…

The trade that brought Willie to Detroit was Glenn Wilson and John Wockenfuss for Dave Bergman and Willie Hernandez. 

At the start of spring training that year (84) Sparky had insisted that the Tigers could win the division if he had a solid left handed relief pitcher. GM Bill Lajoie worked the phones and pulled off the deal towards the end of spring training. Willie ends up appearing in nearly half of their games that season and impacted 41 wins. Also Bergman turned out to have a good glove at first base and if memory serves, had some timely hits along the way.

You know the rest...

Well from my perspective, I…

Well from my perspective, I'm feeling pretty jerked around on this. Just 3 days ago it was "Michigan vs Everybody", "America's Team", and "#Bet".... 

Now this? This doesn't end the "distraction" for the team. This doesn't put anything "behind us" and allow everyone to "move forward".  

This creates more questions as Seth points out.

Also: 

Is this Harbaugh taking a suspension so that the NFL's threat of not allowing him to be hired to avoid punishment is now off the table?

Does this make him more or less likely to be roaming the sidelines at Soldier Field next year?

Why not right after MSU and before Purdue?  Was this just really a bluff?

Is there another shoe to drop?  I'm guessing if there is then that shoe will drop after Maryland and before OSU. More distractions. 

Shoulda went for 2.   
 

Shoulda went for 2.   
 

now onside kick.  

Wow

Wow

Too bad Jake Butt isn’t on…

Too bad Jake Butt isn’t on the call tonight.  Wonder what that would sound like.  

Changing up signals is…

Changing up signals is called “coaching”.   Good Lord.   Blackledge played in the NFL.  How does he say what he said without committing ?  

Perfect response.  Basically…

Perfect response.  Basically saying the media needs to sit down and color while the adults sort this out.   It’s gonna take a minute.  But process matters.  
 

Well done sir.  

They shouldn’t be welcomed. …

They shouldn’t be welcomed.  At all.  Don’t let them setup within 5 miles of the big house.  

This is not news. Hell we…

This is not news. Hell we changed our signals from game to game in High School in both baseball and football. Yep we used dummy signals too... Good Lord this is one big eye roll. 

Thank you sir.   I’ve been…

Thank you sir.   I’ve been self medicating and since the I’m all out of wine; I’m also going to stop drinking and go to bed.  
 

Can’t quite remember when I heard that advice before ….. 

Heading up to the Soo for a…

Heading up to the Soo for a noon funeral.  Planning on getting back to TC before kickoff.  Not the way I wanted to spend the day.   But life happens. Considering circumstances I shouldn’t complain.  Cheers boys.  

Solid work Alex. This column…

Solid work Alex. This column is the equivalent of a 45-7 conference road win.   Well done sir.  

We need a “commercials…

We need a “commercials snowflakes” thread.   So we can discuss the quality ads that we are seeing.  Very Sterling Cooper quality.   
 

/takes a drink. 

Missed FG. That’s a shame.  

Missed FG. That’s a shame.  

Finally they are wearing the…

Finally they are wearing the correct road uniforms.  

Why does anyone care about…

Why does anyone care about coach speak after the game ? 

Michigan wins a 22-16 …

Michigan wins a 22-16  sludge fest. Neb scores a garbage time TD and maybe even a FG at the gun to annoy everyone, everywhere.   

I'm having more wine. Cheers. 

This song was after my time…

This song was after my time. I’m squarely in Gen X (shout out class of 93) so this was never in my wheel house.  I fully support it though and the kids can hang out on my lawn and belt it out every Saturday.   
 

Now.  About those damn clouds ….