This week…
It’s the real opening weekend in college football. We already have an upset; Colorado already needs a new quarterback;
The Opening Drive:
1st Down: BREAKING NEWS: A Louisiana judge rules former NFL players can return to college football, in particular Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris to the LSU Tigers.
2nd Down: Week 1 upsets? Who stands a chance of pulling off the next great UMass upset special this week?!
3rd Down: The Tailgators make their conference and national champion picks!
4th Down: Brian’s Bubble Game!
Watch Tailgators Setup Podcast on Substack:
John’s Game of the Week:
Clemson vs. No. 11 LSU, 7:30 p.m. on ABC.
The (#notsponsored) Hooters Pick’em Challenge:
Last Week & Season Totals:
Gary & Brian 6-2; John 5-3.
This Week’s Picks:
Listen to hear the Tailgators’ picks for Week 1, including some upset picks!
Gary’s Cocktail of the Week:
Duquesne University: The Duke
2 oz Gin
0.75 oz dry vermouth
0.25 oz orange liqueur
1 dash orange bitters
lemon or orange twist
Fill your mixing glass halfway with ice add the gin, vermouth, orange liqueur and bitters, stir gently for about 30 second, just until it’s good and cold. Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass.
Western Kentucky University: Big Red
2 oz Scotch Whisky
2 oz Light Beer
2 oz GingerBeer
Fill a collins glass with ice, then add scotch, light beer and ginger beer. Stir gently to combine.
The Heisman Watch:
The Tailgators pick their Heisman Trophy winners.
