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Big day today people. The 76 Classic is under way and what else? Oh, yeah, IT'S THE BACKYARD BRAWL!!!!! Weather looks to be nasty for those of us going to the game. I'm ready, are you? There's lot's inside to help you prepare. Have a great weekend!!!!! Keep the tips, suggestions and requests coming. Let's GOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
What You May Have Missed:
West Virginia vs. Long Beach St - Recap - SI.com
76 Classic Photo Gallery - WVIllustrated.com
Pitt Preview - MSNsportsNET.Com
News of Note (FB):
West Virginia: WVU, Stewart hunt signature win - PPG
Brawl could clear up bowl picture - Charleston Gazette
Williams, WVU eye big win over Panthers - Charleston Daily Mail
WVU's backup kicker Lider is ready to step up - Charleston Daily Mail
Panthers have edge in head-to-head matchup - Charleston Daily Mail
Win in 2007 game set Pittsburgh on a roll - Charleston Daily Mail
Hoppy's Commentary - WVMetronews.com
Pitt-West Virginia features Big East's top 2 backs - Bluefield Daily Telegraph (AP)
WVU, Pitt renew longtime rivalry tonight - Times West Virginian
Connelly, Stull take different collegiate paths - Times West Virginian
Hertzel Column
2007 Backyard Brawl loss to Pitt leaves bitter taste for WVU - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Power football on the menu for Backyard Brawl - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
102nd Backyard Brawl: "Let's Get Into a Street Fight" - EerSports
News of Note (BB):
Texas A&M (4-0) up next for Mountaineers - Charleston Gazette
Preview: Texas A&M - BlueGoldNews.com
Ebanks' absence will end as soon as Mountaineers need him - CBSSports.com
Ho hum, still no Ebanks - Charleston Gazette
Ebanks stays on bench in WVU win - Charleston Daily Mail
Holiday breakout - Charleston Gazette
Mitchell, Mountaineers shine in Classic - Charleston Daily Mail
76 Classic features tough field, variety of styles - LA Times via Charleston Daily Mail
Battle Tested - MSNsportsNET.Com
What's On Tap:
GAME PREVIEW: Texas A&M vs WVU - WVIllustrated.com
2:30 p.m. today on ESPN.
Pittsburgh Panthers vs. West Virginia Mountaineers - ESPN
7 p.m. tonight on ESPN2. Pitt is giving 3.
Around the League (and Beyond):
Pitt Football: Panthers' '07 win triggered changes - PPG
Bearcat objective: Stay out of trap - Cincinnati Enquirer
University of Cincinnati needs stadium upgrade, but what and how? - Cincinnati Enquirer
These Cards stayed close in adversity - Courier-Journal
WR Mitchell should see action against Miami - Tampa Tribune
Orange, Huskies try to finish strong - syracuse.com
This does not feel right - TheUConnBlog.com
DT Taj Alexander Commits to Rutgers - Protect R Turf
Rutgers Game Day: Looking to rebound in a big way against Louisville - Star Ledger
Tailgate Recipe of the Week:
Uncle Dan’s Almost Famous Chili
Ingredients:
4-5 lbs of ground chuck
1/2 cup olive oil
3 cups onions, chopped
3 cups bell peppers, chopped
3 Tbsp. garlic, minced
5 large bay leaves
1 1/2 Tsp. oregano
1 large bottle chili powder
2 Tbsp. ground cumin
2 tsp. ground cayenne pepper
3 Tbsp. paprika
3 Tbsp. flour
3 qts. beef broth
6 cups pinto beansBrown the beef in olive oil. Add onions, bell peppers and garlic. Simmer ten minutes. Add bayleaves (will prevent heartburn), oregano, chili powder, ground cumin (more if you like), cayenne pepper, paprika, and flour. Cover and simmer 5 minutes. Add beef broth (diluted) and pinto beans. Cover and cook 2 hrs (tasting and stirring is encouraged as well as expected) grab a box of crackers and an ice cold beverage and enjoy.
Courtesy of Tailgating.com
Video of Interest:
Country Roads sent me this a while back and I've been saving it especially for today's edition. It's a great tribute to a man who embodied the fiery sentiment of the Backyard Brawl for many, many years. This one's for you, Jack.
Video of (Dis)Interest:
The girls are back this week, picking the winner of the USC/UCLA game.
This Week in Body Painting:
Miss Throwdown:
Today's Miss Throwdown is a Victoria's Secret Angel from down under. Please say g'day to Miranda Kerr.
