Archive for October, 2011
Kansas University AD Speaks Out
This past weekend, Kansas University suffered an embarrassing lost against their rival KSU. KU’s Athletic Director Sheahon Zenger recently made public comments about the future of coach Turner Gill. Thus far, Gill is just 5-14 at KU and has a 1-11 record in the Big 12.
Said Zenger, “I don’t expect any player, coach, administrator, fan or alum to accept the performance on the field today or in recent weeks…We will continue to evaluate the program on a week-by-week basis.” It doesn’t sound like Zenger is ready to let Gill go, but it’s obvious he’s unhappy. I’m guessing that unhappiness may be fueled in part by the number of Kansas State tire covers that popped up in KU’s parking lot last weekend.
Kansas State Blows Rival out of the Water
It’s not a big secret that there’s no love lost between Kansas State University and Kansas University. The two rivals faced off this past weekend at KU, and much like last year’s match up, the game was a blowout. KSU dominated 59-21.
Aside from chanting “Just like last year,” the KSU fans were apparently gracious, as were the coaches and players. (It probably didn’t hurt that few KU fans remained in the stands after the third quarter when the outcome of the game became apparent). I wonder if the same number of fans will journey to OU, with their grills and Kansas State grill covers in tow, this upcoming weekend.
Veggie and Meat Eater Under One Roof
For health reasons I went vegetarian several years ago. My husband offered to go veggie, too, but I told him absolutely not! As a result, we have two of everything – two sets of dishes, two sets of utensils, and two grills. Having two of everything makes life easier; I don’t have to wait for him to finish with the pots and pans, wash them, and then start cooking because I can use my ‘veggie only’ cookware right away.
As funny as it may seem, we do love grilling together. While my husband grills steaks and burgers, I grill portabella mushrooms and asparagus. I’ll often grill extra vegetables for him to chow down on. When we’re done grilling, we simply put the grill covers back on, go inside and enjoy our respective meals.
Grilling Sweet Potatoes
Grilling is one of my favorite ways to cook. I grill all year-round. It’s not unusual for my neighbors to see me standing outside in my chef’s hat and apron turning steaks on the grill. (They think it’s a hoot and often come over to smell what I’m cooking!)
One side dish that tastes great grilled, no matter the season, are sweet potatoes. After you clean and slice the sweet potatoes, wrap them in tinfoil and place them on the grill. Personally, I like to add some butter and seasonings to them prior to wrapping, but some people like them plain. When you’re done grilling and eating, don’t forget to put a grill cover on!
Backyard Cook-Off
Boys will be boys – even when said boys are supposed to be grown men. My two sons and my husband are competitive with each other, especially when it comes to grilling. This past weekend they came over with their gas grills for a friendly backyard cook-off. Winner got the coveted prize of deciding how the Thanksgiving turkey should be prepared this year.
As the matriarch it was my job to judge the competition. (Actually, I insisted. If I’m going to entrust the biggest part of the Thanksgiving meal to someone else I want to make sure I have a say as to whom). In the end, I chose my husband’s . My boys were a bit disappointed, but once they threw on some gas grill covers and had some homemade ice tea they felt a lot better.
Grilled Corn on the Cob
Corn is one of those foods that, for me, associate very strongly with two seasons: summer and fall. During the summer months sweet corn finds its way into my dinner several times a week. During the autumn I love to bake or make stews with corn. (I also love to hang colorful corn on my front door).
Grilled corn on the cob works well in both seasons. I fire up my gas grill to about 550 degrees Fahrenheit, place the corn with husks intact on the hot grill and put the cover back on. I let them cook for about 15 minutes, rolling the corn as needed, so that all parts of the husk get charred. When they’re fully cooked, I serve them up with butter and salt, turn off the grill and put on a gas grill cover.
Florida State Sizes Up Wake Forest
The Florida State Seminoles have not spent too much time licking their wounds after back-to-back losses. They have instead been gearing up to take on their next opponent, Wake Forest. The Seminoles have a bye week before they take on the Demon Deacons and they’d be wise to use all of it prepping.
The Demon Deacons are currently 3-1. Had their starting quarterback not been injured against Syracuse, Wake Forest could easily be 4-0. Sure, the Seminoles defeated the Demon Deacons 31-0 last year, but neither team is the same as they were a year ago. All I can say is lots of fan help, from Florida State Seminoles tire covers to plenty of rears in seats, will surely be needed to rally the team.
Florida State Falls to Clemson
There was much celebrating in Death Valley this past weekend when the Clemson Tigers defeated the Florida State Seminoles, 35-30. The Tigers, at the outset, were ranked No. 21 and the Seminoles were ranked No. 11, making for a spectacular match-up. Tajh Boyd threw for three touchdowns and totaled 344 yards. Another Tiger stand out was Sammy Watkins who finished the game with eight catchers for 141 yards and received two of Boyd’s scoring passes.
Tigers fans, to no one’s surprise, reacted to the win as if they had won the national title. I can’t say I blame them; they’re certainly on a hot streak after defeating the defending BCS champion Auburn last week, snapping that team’s 17 game win streak. The Seminoles have fallen on hard times. Just two weeks ago the Seminoles were ranked fifth in the country and now they can’t even top the ACC. Knowing ‘Noles fans, I know this will not deter them from coming out in full force with Florida State Seminoles grill covers at the next game.