Weekend Wrap #39: BCS Mess Edition

November 22, 2008 in Mailbag

news_wrap.jpgAfter watching Oklahoma take Texas Tech to the woodshed this evening one thing became crystal clear to me. The BCS sucks donkey balls and we need a play-off in college football.

The fact that either Texas Tech, Oklahoma or Texas will be left out of a BCS game is ridiculous. But the way the current system is set up, that will more than likely happen. And enough with this charade the college presidents always bring out each year about how a playoff would negatively impact the players class time. Apparently the students that play in FCS (formerly Div. 1-AA) Division II and Division III, who all have playoffs, can handle the playoffs better with their current course load but kids in the BCS schools can’t? Give me a break. It’s time for these university presidents and conference commissioners to man up and admit they make a boat load of money off the backs of these kids. And spare me the argument about how these kids benefit with free education. The cost of tuition their scholarship covers is a drop in the ocean of cash these guys are making off of them. We need a playoff and college players need to be getting a bigger piece of the pie. But that is for another rant for another week. Now on with this week’s links…


Tailgate with Dr. BBQ, Ray Lampe, at the Fiesta Bowl

September 19, 2008 in Recipes

The National Pork Board and Ray Lampe, a.k.a Dr. BBQ, are partnering to not only bring tailgating knowledge to all of you but a chance to tailgate at the Fiesta Bowl. Entering the contest is pretty easy and you could win an all-expense paid trip to the Fiesta Bowl for you and a guest.

Just go to theotherwhitemeat.com, fill out the form at the bottom of the page and you are entered. No need to submit a photo or explain why your tailgate is the best. Just fill it out and hit submit.

And to get your taste buds warmed up for some pork, here is just one of the hundreds of pork recipes you can find on theotherwhitemeat.com.

Chipotle Pork and Chicken Satay

12 ounces pork tenderloin
12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken thighs
16 6-inch wooden skewers
1 recipe Chipotle Barbecue Sauce

Cooking Directions
1. Trim fat from pork. Cut pork into 1-inch cubes. Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces. Thread 3 pork pieces on 8 of the skewers, leaving a 1/4-inch space between pieces. Thread 3 chicken pieces on each remaining skewer. Place skewers on tray.

2. Sprinkle salt and black pepper over pork and chicken. Cover with plastic wrap; chill for 15 minutes to 2 hours. Prepare Chipotle Barbecue Sauce.

3. Lightly grease the rack of an indoor electric grill or lightly coat with cooking spray. Preheat grill. Place the pork kabobs on the grill rack. If using a covered grill, close lid. Grill until meat is slightly pink in center and juices run clear, brushing generously with the Chipotle Barbecue Sauce halfway through cooking. (For a covered grill, allow 5 to 7 minutes, giving kabobs a quarter turn once halfway through grilling. For an uncovered grill, allow 12 to 15 minutes, turning occasionally.) Remove pork kabobs from grill and keep warm.

4. Place chicken kabobs on the grill rack. If using a covered grill, close lid. Grill until chicken is tender and no longer pink, brushing generously with the remaining sauce halfway through cooking. (For a covered grill, allow 3 to 5 minutes, giving kabobs a quarter turn once halfway through grilling. For an uncovered grill, allow 10 to 12 minutes, turning occasionally to cook evenly.)

Serves 16 appetizer size

Chipotle Barbecue Sauce: In a saucepan combine 1/2 cup bottled barbecue sauce; 1 tablespoon chopped canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce; 2 cloves garlic, minced; and 1 tablespoon honey. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Boil gently, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Set aside to cool slightly. Makes about 1/2 cup.

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