NFL Playoffs, It's Snowing, Will be 30 Below Up North, What's Your BBQ/Cup?
Mates,
So it looks like those of you who live down south are finally getting some snow. Its about time and good for you. Up north we are a little chilly, and they're saying tonight/tomorrow will be well below zero, ambient, with wind chills taking it down to -30. Must have been blowing through the Troll Center onto our basketball team's shooting touch earlier today. About to chop wood for the wood stove and eventually have an adult beverage and fire up the BBQ.
As for football the two games tomorrow are of course the NFC and AFC games. NFC goes first @ 3:00 with the Rams playing the Saints, with N.O. as a 3 point favorite. The over/under is 57 points. In the AFC you will have the NE Brady's playing the Chiefs in KC, and the Chiefs are also favored by 3 points with the over/under set at 56.5 points.
So, that leads to two questions:
1. How're you doing with the snow storm and what's on your grill, in your cup, etc?
2. Who you got for the AFC and NFC Championship games?
Enjoy the winter weather (be safe) and hope you are having a great weekend.
XM
January 19th, 2019 at 6:06 PM ^
I saw the thread title and knew it was you, XM.
It is indeed quite cold and brisk up here in northern MInnesota, where wind chill warnings and advisories dot the map. Still not as bad as it gets, it's been a mild-ish winter thanks to the jet stream. Alas, none of that fun snow you guys down there are getting, either.
The AFC championship game should be enormous fun. The first KC-NE game this year was a blast. The Rams-Saints game could be excellent as well, though I find games in the Superdome to be less entrancing in general.
The Super Bowl should be phenomenal from an offensive standpoint.
January 19th, 2019 at 6:38 PM ^
similar winter for us. wishing for more snow.
i agree with your takes on the games.
have a blessed day tomorrow in the pulpit, my friend.
January 19th, 2019 at 7:09 PM ^
How do the cattle like the snow? Do they get blankets?
My dog doesn't know how to bark to be let in so I have to stand by the back door whenever he goes outside, lest he freezes to death.
January 19th, 2019 at 7:15 PM ^
we will give them access to a part of the barn when it gets cold. this time of year though, the 'herd' is quite small so its not a problem at all. even with the barn available they will usually stay outside, sometimes in the lee of the barn if its windy, but generally just bunched up together.
January 19th, 2019 at 8:43 PM ^
Stevenrjking is a minister?
January 19th, 2019 at 8:44 PM ^
he is.
January 20th, 2019 at 10:02 AM ^
I think we all need to show up to the MGoSermon one of these Sundays and join his congregation.
When it's warmer in northern Minnesota, that is.
January 20th, 2019 at 7:57 AM ^
Stephenrjking's ultra-high MGoPoint level is primarily a result of the generous tithing by his regular chuchgoers.
Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Not even XM.
January 20th, 2019 at 8:44 AM ^
Stevenjr's point total is the result of his close personal relationship to a higher power. And I'm not talking Brian Cook.
January 19th, 2019 at 8:25 PM ^
In SoCal played in a golf tournament today. Was 79 and got sunburned. Had some 805 ales. I do miss my native Michigan though. Hoping for another Brady Super Bowl, but put my money behind Mahomes. Should be good. NFC side rooting for the locals. Love your posts XM.
January 19th, 2019 at 9:44 PM ^
Yep--I saw the title and new it was the handiwork of Xtra. I was hoping to get an update on any basketball games his kids may have had this weekend! My two kids both prevailed in their (admittedly low-key) rec basketball games, so I'm celebrating with a cold beverage as we wait to see how much snow we are going to get.
January 19th, 2019 at 10:01 PM ^
only 5 kids playing hoops right now. the oldest boys lost their varsity game last night. the avatar boys individually played extremely well (one had a left handed up and under lay-up, among other feats of athleticism not normal for an 11 yr old) but they, too, did not prevail as a team. youngest daughter's official season starts monday.
glad your kids did well. enjoy cold beverage. enjoy snow. a bit jealous about that.
January 19th, 2019 at 10:28 PM ^
As they say, you win some you lose some. Interesting watching all the different permutations. There are the games where your own kid plays well but the team loses, and those where they don't play well but the team wins. As someone who is not super athletic, I'm amazed to watch my kids do things that I was never able to do at their age. It's always fun to watch them, regardless of the outcome.
I think we're expecting about 10 inches overnight and into tomorrow (we're in New England). Hasn't been all that much snow so far. And then we get the cold early next week, though not as bad as you have it in Northern Michigan!
Stay warm, enjoy the barbecue, and enjoy the basketball season!
January 19th, 2019 at 11:51 PM ^
...though I find games in the Superdome to be less entrancing in general.
I feel the exact same way. Never liked watching games in the Edward Jones Dome or the RCA Dome when the Rams and Colts played there, respectively. Just felt sterile.
January 19th, 2019 at 6:10 PM ^
Badgers are on my grill. No particular reason why
January 19th, 2019 at 6:12 PM ^
we here in the center of North Carolina are in the 50's all day/night today/tonight. Will cool down tomorrow night to the mid teens. Just cooked a turkey (had one left in the freezer from Christmas) and will be cheering for the two "New" teams. New Orleans and New England. Brees vs Brady is just too friggin good to pass up as both are nearing the end of their hall of fame careers.
January 19th, 2019 at 6:20 PM ^
You in the triangle or Charlotte? This has been an unusually cold winter and I'm looking forward to 100 degree summer weather.
January 19th, 2019 at 10:47 PM ^
Up in Salisbury, just north of the Concord/Kannapolis area. Yeah, come July we'll be whining for the cold again. Happens all the time. I moved from Utica/Sterling Heights back in 1993 so I'm now a cold wuss... Can't stand the cold anymore.
January 20th, 2019 at 9:54 AM ^
More NC Blue, I like it!
I’m in Charlotte, I however, miss the cold. Head back for pond hockey trips every winter when it’s cold enough there!
Cheers NC Bretheren!
January 20th, 2019 at 12:05 PM ^
I’m in Charlotte too but don’t miss the cold at all. Like The Man I’ve been away from Michigan for 30 years so blood is thinned out
January 20th, 2019 at 3:31 PM ^
We're going to get that cold today that's for sure... This has been a warmer winter than last year. Last year my pool (above ground 30 foot round) had a four inch layer of ice by now. Haven't had any freezing on it yet. It's coming though...
January 19th, 2019 at 6:40 PM ^
NE v. NO super bowl would be very cool. those are my 2 favorite quarterbacks. that said, i would not be surprised one bit if mahones gets it done for the chiefs tomorrow.
January 19th, 2019 at 7:23 PM ^
Bonus to that matchup: 2 weeks of articles and highlights packages saying, "Actually, the first time Drew Brees and Tom Brady played against each other was in 1999" and discussing that game. Which was an awesome game.
January 19th, 2019 at 7:46 PM ^
i had to look that one up to make sure. were you there?
here is a link to an article about the game:https://www.nytimes.com/1999/10/03/sports/college-football-michigan-grounds-purdue-air-attack.html
January 19th, 2019 at 7:59 PM ^
Yes, I was there. It was early in the year, there was a light rain that wasn’t too cold, the crowd was live, a big matchup between good teams. Purdue was good; we were much better. One of those games that falls under the category of “this is a game you take people to so that they can understand why college football is great.”
January 20th, 2019 at 9:28 AM ^
I was there too! Flew in from California with my then 6 year old. It was his first experience in the Big House and visiting campus. It left quite an impression on him.
MGoWife and I are heading to Napa today. It’s raining here, but that drives away the tourists, so not so bad. Will drink too much good wine.
January 19th, 2019 at 6:14 PM ^
1: coffee. Always. Sipping some right now.
2. Chiefs and Rams
- I love Brady, but as a lifelong Colts fan, I just cannot root for that team
- Chiefs are a better team than the Pats. The Pats only advantage is prior success with Brady and Bellichek, but they are really bad on the road in these situations. Give me the kid: 31-20
- Saints should realistically win, but I think the Rams, with the prior experience in the dome, will have a better game plan this time: Rams win 35-31
January 19th, 2019 at 6:14 PM ^
No storm or cold here in Southern Texas
January 19th, 2019 at 6:14 PM ^
Snow just started here in Vermont. Expecting 12-18 inches.
Hopslam has arrived for the first time here, so I will be doing a head to head comparison with Heady Topper. For science, of course.
January 19th, 2019 at 7:58 PM ^
Science!
January 19th, 2019 at 6:16 PM ^
Down here in Florida I spent the day with my boys as they had practice for their respective travel baseball teams. Always fun to watch them play and be out on the field. It was in the high 70's with little humidity. Tomorrow is looking ugly for Florida standards but nowhere near the nasty weather that is happening in the north. Stay safe and warm everyone. Having pizza and wine today. Chiefs/Rams in the Superbowl.
January 19th, 2019 at 6:17 PM ^
63 degrees here in Sac. Ice cold domestic. Having chili and a turkey sammy for dinner.
I miss Michigan, but not sure I miss those below zero days.
January 19th, 2019 at 6:19 PM ^
Hopslam. Hope both games tomorrow are shoot outs!
January 19th, 2019 at 6:41 PM ^
What's the saying... 'I ain't got no dog in this hunt' Which makes the enjoyment level go up for me. Hoping to sit back and enjoy 2 great games.
January 19th, 2019 at 6:21 PM ^
This cold in DFW ought to be accompanied by snow. Instead, the north wind is blowing the artic air something fierce.
Go Chiefs! (Sorry Tom)
January 19th, 2019 at 6:22 PM ^
In Chicago. My girlfriend and I just broke up... Drinking some Two Hearted and homebrew IIPA. Probably going to head down to the atore and get some more Two Hearted since that hit the spot. Then I'm probably going to fire up some door dash and order Chipotle.
It's really shaping up to be a nice solo pity party. Lol
January 19th, 2019 at 6:27 PM ^
...stop calling her your GF
January 19th, 2019 at 6:41 PM ^
you don't want to be part of a team that takes anything less than wild horses to separate you two. move on with high hopes.
but, ah, no driving tonight, right?
January 19th, 2019 at 6:49 PM ^
That's true. But still not something I thought I would be going through when i woke up this morning...
No sir, not driving. I live in the city, so beer is a quick stumble away and I can get food delivered from nearly any restaurant my heart desires. Plus, my car is snowed in on the street and I am nowhere near ready to deal with that mess! haha
January 19th, 2019 at 6:22 PM ^
Traveling from Mexico City to Chicago via Dallas. So, I’ll be in the soup later tonight. Praying the one hour delay we just got hit with is the only delay into Chicago. Have to stay alert, so no beer happening until I get home where Hopslam awaits.
January 19th, 2019 at 6:23 PM ^
It’s 70 right now in central Florida, but the low tomorrow night is expected to be in the mid-30s. Expecting rain overnight but clearing on Sunday.
Cheering for the Rams because of their resurgence in the last few years, and tired of NO. Obviously rooting for NE because of the GOAT.
Stay safe and warm MGoNortherners.
January 19th, 2019 at 6:30 PM ^
Freezing rain in MD. BWW spicy garlic and bourbon mustard wings. Water and sprite :(
January 19th, 2019 at 6:36 PM ^
oh, that's right. 41 days to go? love the discipline.
January 19th, 2019 at 6:46 PM ^
I will live vicariously through you guys. I do miss the bourbon and I have that bottle of Pappy Van Winkle staring at me.
January 19th, 2019 at 6:38 PM ^
Isnt ‘bourbon mustard’ technically cheating?
Just kidding man :)
January 19th, 2019 at 6:44 PM ^
No sir, no alcohol in those.
January 19th, 2019 at 8:08 PM ^
I gave up soda. My substitutional beverage is beer. I’ve lost 18 pounds in 2 months.
January 19th, 2019 at 6:36 PM ^
I barely shovel, I mostly just drive over it. I don’t have a truck or 4 wheel drive, I just don’t care.
I’ll take the Chiefs and the Saints to win. Both are very hard to pick for me.
January 19th, 2019 at 6:48 PM ^
Same, and KC wins it all.
January 19th, 2019 at 7:57 PM ^
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