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Done with my project early this morning. That’s the first cut and slice. It rested in the oven at 150 for 14 hrs. [emoji15][emoji15] Never done it this way but it seemed to work.

Also. Just throw Arch out there. He can run and throw. Why not? Quinn ain’t it.

What a horrible first half for the offense. Defense is fine. I like Baxter, but why wasn’t Brooks starting? He obv is a playmaker. Has been since he’s been here. Also, Shadeur > Quinn.

The "Naughty Santa" off the secret menu. Grilled shrimp, Chorizo, Pickled onions, jack cheese, Avocado, Cilantro & Poblano sauce. It is tasty.

I'm doing one this weekend copying a method I saw on TikTok. 😳 We shall see what happens. I am using a Pit Boss pellet grill, here is the method I saw: 1. I used Worcestershire sauce as the binder. Seasoned with salt, pepper, and Meat Church Gospel. Usually don't add this but I did. (tiktok used some kind of Asian seasoning sauce, salt, pepper, Franklin All Purpose Rub and something else...guess I am not following this EXACTLY how it was) 2. Put the brisket in the fridge for 24 hours (where I am now) 3. Put brisket on the pellet grill, fat side up, water pan underneath at 200 degrees. 4. When it reaches 165 degrees, spritz it, put foil over ends if needed to prevent drying out, turn up the grill to 275. 5. Pull the brisket when it reaches 190 internal. 6. Wrap with tallow/clarified butter in butcher paper. Then wrap with foil. (Wasn't sure why they did this, but I guess I'll try it) 7. Put it in the oven at 150 degrees to rest. This can go anywhere from 12-18 hours, depending on when you want to slice/eat it. 8. Take it out and slice. I have NEVER tried this before but wanted to try a method that uses the oven. I am hoping it turns out ok. My usual method is similar until I put it on the grill. I usually do at 225 and just let it go until I decide to wrap it. Then take it off internal of 202 or so. I've had good and bad...:)

Man. Watching that was definitely a Quinn Ewers season in one game. Great numbers, but A LOT of the throws are short or swung out to backs. Even then some of the passes were off the mark, receivers had to contort to make a catch. Some throws were just bleh. Some were great downfield and dropped. All over the place really. I can't wait to see what happens when his great throws are combined with great effort and great play calling. Also, what is Casey Cain's 40 time? 4.99? Geez, he looks slow as hell in that video. IS IT SATURDAY YET?!?!?!

Well, Tyler Legacy got their asses kicked by Lufkin, who does have a couple of high-level recruits but it shouldn't have been 31-7. Legacy still has a young team with some OL/QB problems. I think I heard they moved up a freshman OL to help with depth. Legacy had a kid transfer from Grace Community (private Christian school), Simeon Garner (JR) who was on the Dave Campbell's TAPPS Preseason All State team. Unfortunately, after playing really well, he sustained a lower leg injury and is out for the year. Hopefully he will come back strong next year. Legacy also lost their kicker/punter to a torn ACL. Pretty rough start to the year. Next up, John Tyler in the Rose City Rivalry. I am looking forward to the game, the Lions have some major talent. Derick McFall of course, but their QB is a sophomore named Caden Granberry who is listed at 5-6, 140 lbs. No joke. Dude is an ATHLETE though. They also have one of the top 2027 players in the nation, Cadarius McMiller. He prob won't play much, but his 8th grade highlight reel is fun: Also, random stat from East Texas that I thought was a typo: #2 Chapel Hill beat Gilmer 71-53 last week. Their QB Demetrius Brisbon had 321 yards RUSHING, their RB Rickey Stewart totaled 278. Both are juniors.

Texas 54 Rice 10 Ewers: 191 yards, 3 TDs (only first half) Brooks: 107 yards, 1 TD (only first half) Baxter: 94 yards, 1 TD Anthony Hill: 2 sacks

I've been saying this for a few months, I think we beat Bama by at least 13. Not sure why. I know their defense is going to be good again, but I also think we will be fine. I think the Bama players who played us last year would say we were their toughest game. It'll be the same this year. FIVE MORE DAYSSSSSSSSS

Just realized it has no LUM. I know it is a "Blackout" but.....that makes me think: why would you get a watch with no LUM?!?! I mean, maybe it isn't something that is a HUGE deal, but I do check the time on my watch when sleeping from time to time. I just feel like I would miss it if it wasn't there. Hmm, now I don't know about this one.

I know. Def caught my eye!

That is a damn fine watch. I was looking at some Seiko mods, saw a few shops on Etsy. Few caught my eye, but haven't pulled the trigger. Anything to look out for when buying a Seiko mod? What makes a mod a mod and not a knock off? Here is one I saw that I liked.

You boys ever go to Atwood's? They usually have a great selection of ammo including some "hard to find" ammo. For me that is 6.5 Grendel. Granted, the one I frequent doesn't have it every time I go in, but it has it often enough. And it is cheaper than Academy and other places. I recently got some Hornady Black in 6.5 Grendel at Academy for $29.99. Last time I got it at Atwood's it was $24.99. If you are ever near one, go check them out.

I know it was "just the Spring Game", but Hill seemed to be in the backfield every play that he was in. I can't wait to see him destroy humans.

I saw a Henry lever-action 30-30 for sale at Walmart in Tyler. $785. I have NEVER seen a Henry in a Walmart and almost pulled the trigger. Literally. Didn't, but I was tempted. I need a lever-action.

For the last 10 years or so I have been VERY cautious and more realistic. My son calls me a "bad fan". This year though...I am ready to be hurt badly because my hopes are high.

I'm a big fan of Benchmark Top Floor. I'll take that any day for $16 a bottle. My fancy/expensive bottle choice is the 10-year Russell's Reserve. Hahaha. Past that I feel like I am over-spending.

Very cool. We actually flew into Viracopos this trip. And to stay on the thread, haven’t bought the watch yet!

I’m looking forward to seeing Tyler Legacy this season with new HC Beau Trahan. I don’t think they’ll be GREAT, but improved over last year. Their problem is the offensive line. Last year, I believe they had two freshman starting. Hard to believe the lack of talent/depth they have on the OL. If they improve there they will be competitive at least against most teams in their district. QB is Luke Wolf, a senior who isn’t the best thrower, but man is he electric running the ball. I could easily see him moving to WR at the collegiate level. Think he is listed at 6-4 and had on of the fastest 40s on the team. The rest of the position players are talented, but will need to take pressure off of Wolf by making plays. Again, a lot rests on the OL making holes. The defense has a lot coming back including LB Brooks Gallagher. I think the dude had like 900 tackles last year. He isn’t impressive looking, maybe 5-9, 195, but he can play. Add TCU signee Travis Jackson and the D has some talented leadership. They have a lot coming back in the defensive backfield as well. Anyway, looking forward to see what Coach Beau can do.

We were in Campos do Jordão for four days then to wife’s hometown of Bauru. Total of 14 days, mostly in Bauru.

Haha. Well, I think he was suggesting that those games were big and we’d obviously win the others. Wait….or does he think we are going 3-9?!?! NOOOOOOOOOO

I’ve been in Brazil the last few days visiting wife’s family and have stopped to look at watches any chance I get. Obviously most of the “big name” stuff is expensive, but Orient watches are pretty popular here and I have seen plenty. Prices are about the same but the best part is the dates are in Portuguese. I MAY pull the trigger on one just for that unique feature.

When QE signed my sons Spring Game poster, he also put “W” on the Alabama, Tech and ou games. Sooooooo yeah, I’d say he is serious about the season. :)

After a few months of ongoing issues with my 2014 Ford, I decided it was time to move on. Decided on a 2021 Toyota Tundra. 4x4. Leather. Apple Carplay. Whatever else you might need. The only real knock is the gas mileage (actually not that far off from my Ford) but, we still own a 2009 Toyota Matrix (son is driving it now) and she runs fine. After hearing from other Tundra owners I decided that this was the one. I couldn't be happier.