Tailgate #6 - November 17, 2012, GRIZ CAT!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gameday Weather:

Mostly cloudy

High 44 degrees

Low 31 degrees

Gametime temperature: 43 degrees with winds out of Hellgate Canyon at 5 mph

This weekend's main course is PIZZA!

Let's make this thing easy and fast, so we can cheer on the GRIZ to a VICTORY!!!!!!!!!

Here is a list of items that are needed for this week's tailgate:

1) PIZZA!!!!!!!

2) ANY TYPE of TAKE OUT FOOD. (for example chinese)

3) Vegetable Plate

4) Chips

 

5) Cheese Plate

6) Dessert

7) THE DOCTOR!!!!!!

8) Hot Wings

 

9) WHATEVER YOU WANT TO BRING FOR THE LAST GAME!!!!

 

Post a comment below this post or email me (mtmotorstables@gmail.com) and we'll update this list.


Thank you and Go Griz!!!!
Doug

Albany, Richmond join rankings; EWU a solid No. 1

The Sports Network FCS Top 25
College Football Poll
Team (First-place votes)		2012 Record	Points	Previous Rank
1.	Eastern Washington Eagles (125)	6-1	4014	1
2.	Georgia Southern Eagles (14)	6-1	3787	3
3.	North Dakota State Bison (13)	6-1	3746	4
4.	Montana State Bobcats	6-1	3489	5
5.	Sam Houston State Bearkats (5)	5-2	3218	6
6.	Old Dominion Monarchs	6-1	3089	7
7.	Wofford Terriers	6-1	3060	8
8.	Lehigh Mountain Hawks (3)	8-0	2839	3
9.	James Madison Dukes	5-2	2779	2
10.	Stony Brook Seawolves (1)	7-1	2704	10
11.	Cal Poly Mustangs (3)	7-0	2437	14
12.	New Hampshire Wildcats	6-2	2434	12
13.	Northern Arizona Lumberjacks	6-1	2083	16
14.	Central Arkansas Bears	6-2	1654	19
15.	Indiana State Sycamores	6-2	1416	21
16.	Appalachian State Mountaineers	5-3	1404	13
17.	Illinois State Redbirds	6-2	1394	11
18.	Eastern Kentucky Colonels	6-2	1152	23
19.	Villanova Wildcats	6-2	1135	24
20.	Delaware Blue Hens	5-2	837	25
21.	Tennessee State Tigers	7-1	786	17
22.	Youngstown State Penguins	4-3	686	15
23.	Towson Tigers	3-4	515	15
24.	Albany Great Danes	6-1	483	NR
25.	Richmond Spiders	5-3	456	NR
Others receiving votes: South Dakota State 337, Southern Illinois 306, UT Martin 246, Harvard 223, Bethune-Cookman 107, Alabama A&M 78, The Citadel 68, Sacramento State 59, McNeese State 55, Jacksonville State 39, Chattanooga 35, Northern Iowa 28, Stephen F. Austin 26, North Carolina Central 25, Princeton 24, Eastern Illinois 14, Samford 9, Montana 6, Southeastern Louisiana 6, Arkansas-Pine Bluff 4, Drake 3, Colgate 2, Fordham 2, North Dakota 1

Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - It can be easy to overlook teams from some of the smaller FCS conferences on a national level. That's not the case with the University of Albany, which on Monday joined The Sports Network FCS Top 25 for the first time since 2006 at No. 24. As expected, Eastern Washington was ranked No. 1, gaining 125 of the 164 first-place votes and 4,014 points. James Madison was the only Top 10 team to lose this past weekend and it dropped from No. 2 to 9, with Georgia Southern moving up to No. 2 behind top-ranked EWU, which also has an Eagles nickname. Ironically, Albany (6-1), the Northeast Conference leader, moved into the poll off its bye week. But the Great Danes, who participated in the FCS playoffs for the first time last season, have been impressive against a solid schedule. All of their wins have been by double figures, including against high-scoring Colgate from the Patriot League and Maine of CAA Football. Their only loss was by a touchdown to Youngstown State from the Missouri Valley Football Conference. Bob Ford, the only coach Albany has known in 43 seasons, has 261 career wins, including 252 on the varsity level. His squad features senior running back Drew Smith, who leads the FCS with 15 touchdowns. Albany's ranking is its first since the Sept. 25, 2006 poll and the first for an NEC team since Robert Morris was ranked 25th in the Nov. 8, 2010 poll. Big Sky-leading Eastern Washington (6-1) held its top ranking by holding off Sacramento State, 31-28, on Saturday. The Eagles already have tied their win total of a year ago. EWU was followed in the Top 10 by No. 2 Georgia Southern (6-1); No. 3 North Dakota State (6-1), the defending FCS national champion; No. 4 Montana State (6-1); No. 5 Sam Houston State (5-2); No. 6 Old Dominion (6-1); No. 7 Wofford (6-1); No. 8 Lehigh (8-0); No. 9 James Madison (5-2); and No. 10 Stony Brook (7-1), which posted its highest ranking ever. Cal Poly (7-0), one of only two FCS unbeatens along with Lehigh, moved up three spots to No. 11 after it beat Portland State, 37-25. Following the Mustangs were No. 12 New Hampshire (6-2), No. 13 Northern Arizona (6-1), No. 14 Central Arkansas (6-2), No. 15 Indiana State (6-2), No. 16 Appalachian State (5-3), No. 17 Illinois State (6-2), No. 18 Eastern Kentucky (6-2), No. 19 Villanova (6-2) and No. 20 Delaware (5-2). Rounding out the poll were No. 21 Tennessee State (7-1), No. 22 Youngstown State (4-3), No. 23 Towson (3-4), Albany and No. 25 Richmond (5-3), which after beating James Madison, 35-29, moved into the rankings for the first time this season. Richmond, which is enjoying a turnaround under first-year coach Danny Rocco, gave the CAA a national-best seven teams in the Top 25. South Dakota State and Harvard dropped out of the Top 25 after suffering losses this past Saturday. A national panel of sports information and media relations directors, broadcasters, writers and other dignitaries select the Top 25. A first-place vote is worth 25 points, a second-place vote 24 points, all the way down to one point for a 25th-place vote. During the regular season, the Top 25 is released every Monday afternoon, except for the final weekend of the regular season, when it will be released Sunday morning, Nov. 18, prior to the selection of the FCS playoff field. The Sports Network will release a final Top 25 following the FCS championship game, which will be held Jan. 5 in Frisco, Texas.

Tailgate #5 - October 27, 2012, Opponent Idaho State

Gameday Weather:

Mostly cloudy and chilly with a chance for a bit of snow or flurries

High 44 degrees

Low 33 degrees

 

Gametime temperature: 44 degrees with winds out of the west a 4 mph

This weekend's main course is Chili and Soup!

Here is a list of items that are needed for this week's tailgate:

1) Chili

2) Soup

3) Bowls and spoons

4) Grated Cheese Cheese

5) Vegetable Plate

6) Chips

7) Dessert

8) Chopped Onions and or anything else you like on chili or soup

9) BEER!!!!!!!!!!! Contact Tim at 549 - 1293 or http://www.wordens.com/ for information about the a keg.

10) Bread or Crackers for dunking

 

Post a comment below this post or email me (mtmotorstables@gmail.com) and we'll update this list.


Thank you and Go Griz!!!!
Doug

Spice Rubbed Beer Can Chicken

Ingredients

Spice Rub:

• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 lemon, zested
• 1 (3 1/2 to 4-pound) chicken
• 1 (12-ounce) can beer

Directions

Heat a gas or charcoal grill with a lid big enough to accommodate the bird. Put a drip pan below the grates.

Mix the ingredients for the Spice Rub until they are well blended. (This will keep, covered, in the refrigerator for 1 week.) Rub it all over the chicken, inside and out.

Open the beer and take a big swig or just pour out a couple of ounces. Sit the chicken on the beer can so the legs are at the bottom and the wings are at the top. Stand the beer can on the grates over the drip pan. Put the cover on and cook over indirect heat until the juices run clear, about 1 hour. (If using charcoal, push the coals to 1 side so the chicken is not over direct heat.)

Note: This chicken can also be cooked in a 350 degrees F oven. Just stand the beer can in a shallow roasting pan and cook about 1 hour or until juices run clear.

Roasted Asian Chicken Wings

Ingredients

• 5 pounds chicken wings, separated at the joints, wing tips reserved for another use
• 1 tablespoon Emeril's Asian Essence
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 2 cups fresh orange juice
• 1 cup canned pineapple juice
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup mirin
• 2 tablespoons orange zest
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
• 2 tablespoons minced green onions
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons diagonally sliced green onions, for garnish

Directions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and line a baking sheet with 1-inch sides with aluminum foil.

In a large bowl, season the chicken wings with the Essence, salt and pepper, tossing to coat well. Spread the seasoned wings in the prepared roasting pan evenly and bake until browned, about 35 minutes.
While the wings are baking, in a large skillet, combine the remaining ingredients set over medium-high heat, except the sesame seeds and green onions. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved and the liquid has reduced to a syrup, 7 to 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and cover to keep warm until ready to use.
Remove the wings from the oven and reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
Place the wings in a large, heat-proof bowl. Drizzle half the prepared sauce over the wings, reserving the other half, tossing to coat well. Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the wings and toss again. Place a wire cooling rack inside a large baking sheet lined with aluminum foil and arrange the coated wings on top of the rack. Return the pan to the oven and bake an additional 20 to 25 minutes, or until cooked through and crispy.
Arrange the wings on a large serving platter and top with sliced green onions. Serve immediately with the remaining sauce passed on the side for dipping.

Dirty P's Garlic-Ginger Chicken Thighs

Ingredients

• 2 pounds skin-on, boneless chicken thighs
• 1 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons minced peeled ginger
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup fresh tangerine or orange juice
• Freshly ground pepper
• Vegetable oil, for the grill

Directions

Combine the chicken, onion, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, juice and 1 teaspoon pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. Seal and shake to coat the chicken with the marinade. Refrigerate 1 hour or overnight.

Preheat a grill to medium high and oil the grate. Grill the chicken skin-side down until marked, 5 to 6 minutes. Flip and continue to grill until cooked through, about 5 more minutes. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Lime Chicken Tequila Tailgate

Ingredients

• 2 ounces olive oil
• 1 cup julienned red onion
• 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno
• 1/2 cup roasted and julienned red bell pepper
• 1 roasted chicken, boned, skin discarded and shredded
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves, plus more for garnish
• 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish
• 5 ounces mozzarella, grated
• 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 3 ounces tequila
• 1/4 cup diced Roma tomatoes, for garnish
• 4 sourdough rolls, warmed

Directions

Layer 2 (15-inch) sheets of heavy aluminum foil together and fold 1/4-inch of the edges together to create 1 sheet. Repeat with another 2 pieces of foil, to create 2 double foiled sheets. Bend the edges of 1 of the sheets up 2 inches, to help keep the liquid in the foil.

On a double sheet of foil, layer (in this order), the oil, onions, jalapeno, red bell peppers, chicken, salt and pepper, garlic, cilantro, cheeses, lemon juice and tequila.
Put the second, double layered foil sheet on top of layered ingredients. Fold both double layered sheets of foil together in 1/4-inch folds, 4 times. When all the sides are folded together, make sure that the pouch is not leaking. Refrigerate until ready to cook.
To cook preheat the oven or grill to 250 degrees F. Remove the foil pouch from the refrigerator and put on the grill, being careful not to snag the foil pouch and tear it open. Grill for 10 minutes, then flip and cook for another 10 minutes.
Remove the pouch from the grill and slice the bag open. Garnish with the tomatoes, cilantro, and Parmesan and serve on warmed rolls.

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