Texas and OU have expressed interest in joining SEC

[Diehardblues]

I’ve always been a SWC and now Big 12 Homer. I’d root for all of our teams as long as it didn’t conflict with my Alma Mater Baylor.

I also have some allegiances to TCU as several of my closet family members are alumni.

And my wife and much of her family are Whorns. So , when it doesn’t conflict either of them I’ll root them on.

But now as I told my wife. That all changes if we are left out in the cold. Hopefully we can recover merging in another conference and or extend the Big 12. Regardless we are loosing one of our biggest rivals. A game my wife and I every year enjoyed either attending or watching together. And not just in football but baseball and hoops.

 

[CouchCoach]

Yea, we went thru Memphis couple years ago. Spent one night. But Beale street wasn’t as glamorous as before. And honestly Memphis seemed deteriorating as well. It’s been about 25 years since I’d been there.

No comparison to Dallas anymore.

Not even in the same conversation as Dallas or even Nashville. They still have better BBQ than Texas but I am a Porker, donchyaknow?

 

[CouchCoach]

First of all gods speed on your upcoming procedure and a speedy recovery my friend .

But I can see why you’re so embracing of the move to SEC. You get to rekindle old rivalries.

Unfortunately for many of us left out in the cold we are very bitter losing our century old rivalry games we’ve had for generations.

And there’s going to be some economic repercussions in our communities as a result.

Thank you.

Agree completely, I am only seeing this through CC's eyes and I do recall how AR was treated when they announced they were leaving so I still don't like some of the old SWC schools.

I agree, there will be some economic repercussions but that's the normal state of things. One year, Detroit lost more population than Austin, Dallas and Houston gained combined. It is the reality of the country we've built and the decisions we make based on our capitalistic roots.

I think it is good to revisit our roots ever so often as to how and why this country was founded. It had very little to do with religious freedoms and everything to do with keeping our money. I think the Pilgrims had cash management seminars on the boats coming over.

 

[DFWJC]

Not even in the same conversation as Dallas or even Nashville. They still have better BBQ than Texas but I am a Porker, donchyaknow?

Just got back from North Carolina. They do a heckuva pork BBQ there as well. Mouthwatering

 

[Diehardblues]

Thank you.

Agree completely, I am only seeing this through CC's eyes and I do recall how AR was treated when they announced they were leaving so I still don't like some of the old SWC schools.

I agree, there will be some economic repercussions but that's the normal state of things. One year, Detroit lost more population than Austin, Dallas and Houston gained combined. It is the reality of the country we've built and the decisions we make based on our capitalistic roots.

I think it is good to revisit our roots ever so often as to how and why this country was founded. It had very little to do with religious freedoms and everything to do with keeping our money. I think the Pilgrims had cash management seminars on the boats coming over.

It was part of both. My ancestors escaped relig persecution along with having their land stolen from them. They were searching for freedom to pursue prosperity and their faiths.

I had had no issue with Arkansas leaving as there was much uncertainty there. I think they probably had some second thoughts once the merger was made with old Big 8 and SEC into the Big 12 . But at the time it was a sound move . I never had any animosity with them.

We used to go to the SWC tourneys in Dallas at Reunion . It was awesome with Razorback fans there . I was a big fan of those hoop teams . I visited Fayetteville and If I had obtained a full music scholarship might have attended. That was another reason l liked them is I played trumpet and their band director also played trumpet and would lead their William Tell fight song up and down the isles at Hoop games. Loved it!!

Anyway, I still root for the Hogs when I can but I don’t feel the same about Faggies nor will I forTx or OU now. It’s a completely different scenario than when Hogs left.

That’s ok . I enjoy having something to root against. I’m just sad for these remaining schools who so valiantly held their own as dormant competition on the most part for these top dogs.

 

[CouchCoach]

Just got back from North Carolina. They do a heckuva pork BBQ there as well. Mouthwatering

South Carolina as well. Everybody has to debate the sauces but I like the SC and both NC sauces. Love that SC mustard BBQ sauce.

I know I am in the minority but if I am going the beef route, brisket is at the bottom. If I am going an unhealthy cut of beef, that is going to be bone-in ribeye. 2.5-3" thick and at least 2 lbs. I can hear my heart murmuring "oh no, he's doing that again". Brisket ain't worth a heart attack.

 

[CouchCoach]

I would imagine the fans of both schools leaned in this direction because they feel they've bigger than the Big 12 and they are. None of the other schools approach their money and status and I can tell you from living in OK, there is definitely a ranking there.

In my subdivision in Dallas on gamedays, the flags would fly and the dominate one was OU, by far, and seldom would an OSU one be seen flying. There was this "redneck" image attached to OSU and I guess it was only fair that was the birthplace of Red Dirt Country at the Wormy Dog in Stillwater.

If there was a Baylor flag, I threw beer cans and empty wine bottles in their yard.

 

[Diehardblues]

I would imagine the fans of both schools leaned in this direction because they feel they've bigger than the Big 12 and they are. None of the other schools approach their money and status and I can tell you from living in OK, there is definitely a ranking there.

In my subdivision in Dallas on gamedays, the flags would fly and the dominate one was OU, by far, and seldom would an OSU one be seen flying. There was this "redneck" image attached to OSU and I guess it was only fair that was the birthplace of Red Dirt Country at the Wormy Dog in Stillwater.

If there was a Baylor flag, I threw beer cans and empty wine bottles in their yard.

Awwww… that was always the great thing about being a Baylor fan. Most felt sorry for us being a dormant school on the most part. We had very few Haters. And very few fans. Lol

 

[Diehardblues]

We’ll see how TX and OU fare going up again these big state schools every week on the most part in conference instead of steam rolling thru Big 12. It’s a grueling schedule.

I see the Sooners better equipped to survive than Tx who too often struggled in Big 12.

I hope they get their frikin butts handed to them and their fans are seen sittin on their hands . Roll Tide!! Geaux Tigers!! Lol

 

[jterrell]

We’ll see how TX and OU fare going up again these big state schools every week on the most part in conference instead of steam rolling thru Big 12. It’s a grueling schedule.

I see the Sooners better equipped to survive than Tx who too often struggled in Big 12.

I hope they get their frikin butts handed to them and their fans are seen sittin on their hands . Roll Tide!! Geaux Tigers!! Lol

OU has a lot more to lose.
They are better right now but all the best teams going to the SEC means fighting for Texas HS talent gets evened out.
Will be interesting to see what schools Texas HS kids choose going forward and if OU/UT can steal any kids out of Georgia/Florida now.

 

[jterrell]

South Carolina as well. Everybody has to debate the sauces but I like the SC and both NC sauces. Love that SC mustard BBQ sauce.

I know I am in the minority but if I am going the beef route, brisket is at the bottom. If I am going an unhealthy cut of beef, that is going to be bone-in ribeye. 2.5-3" thick and at least 2 lbs. I can hear my heart murmuring "oh no, he's doing that again". Brisket ain't worth a heart attack.

Sir this is just terrible, like banned from the state bad.

If one needs a sauce for the barbecue one needs to learn to master a pit/grill/smoker.
Pig is a FAR inferior meat to Beef. Not even close.
Rib-eyes are delicious but that is a steak not a barbecue. I eat at least 50 rib-eyes a year and own pellet smoker, propane griddle, charcoal grill.
That's not really barbecue but can be delicious made outdoors.

I make quite tasty pork ribs. Dry rubbed. Sauce on side for the heathens.
But the Dino-ribs are better. This is rib-eye on a bone.
Tomahawks are probably my favorite single item to make after elk back straps.
Slow and low for 90 minutes then reverse seared over direct flame.

Brisket is a lesser cut of meat but the cooking of it has been elevated to an art form and thus it is tremendous when smoked 12+ hours and tender to fallng apart.

Bacon burnt ends are the best use of pork and places in Texas like Heim barbecue do that very very well.
But it still doesn't beat Franklin's brisket or Dino-ribs.

 

[Diehardblues]

Sir this is just terrible, like banned from the state bad.

If one needs a sauce for the barbecue one needs to learn to master a pit/grill/smoker.
Pig is a FAR inferior meat to Beef. Not even close.
Rib-eyes are delicious but that is a steak not a barbecue. I eat at least 50 rib-eyes a year and own pellet smoker, propane griddle, charcoal grill.
That's not really barbecue but can be delicious made outdoors.

I make quite tasty pork ribs. Dry rubbed. Sauce on side for the heathens.
But the Dino-ribs are better. This is rib-eye on a bone.
Tomahawks are probably my favorite single item to make after elk back straps.
Slow and low for 90 minutes then reverse seared over direct flame.

Brisket is a lesser cut of meat but the cooking of it has been elevated to an art form and thus it is tremendous when smoked 12+ hours and tender to fallng apart.

Bacon burnt ends are the best use of pork and places in Texas like Heim barbecue do that very very well.
But it still doesn't beat Franklin's brisket or Dino-ribs.

I’ve got to do Franklins sometime but they are always lined out the door.

 

[jterrell]

I’ve got to do Franklins sometime but they are always lined out the door.

I got into the one finally right there by San Marcos.
45 bucks for a Dino Rib plate but man that friggin thing was heavily..
Also tasted the girlfriends brisket and it was divine.

 

[Diehardblues]

I got into the one finally right there by San Marcos.
45 bucks for a Dino Rib plate but man that friggin thing was heavily..
Also tasted the girlfriends brisket and it was divine.

I didn’t realize there was a location outside of Austin.
Thanks

 

[CouchCoach]

Sir this is just terrible, like banned from the state bad.

If one needs a sauce for the barbecue one needs to learn to master a pit/grill/smoker.
Pig is a FAR inferior meat to Beef. Not even close.
Rib-eyes are delicious but that is a steak not a barbecue. I eat at least 50 rib-eyes a year and own pellet smoker, propane griddle, charcoal grill.
That's not really barbecue but can be delicious made outdoors.

I make quite tasty pork ribs. Dry rubbed. Sauce on side for the heathens.
But the Dino-ribs are better. This is rib-eye on a bone.
Tomahawks are probably my favorite single item to make after elk back straps.
Slow and low for 90 minutes then reverse seared over direct flame.

Brisket is a lesser cut of meat but the cooking of it has been elevated to an art form and thus it is tremendous when smoked 12+ hours and tender to fallng apart.

Bacon burnt ends are the best use of pork and places in Texas like Heim barbecue do that very very well.
But it still doesn't beat Franklin's brisket or Dino-ribs.

Just a matter of opinion about pig v beef and brisket is dump meat to me and I've had Franklin's and I do consider that the best but still do not like the cut of meat except for the bark.

If I want beef, I want a burger, fajitas or steak, not brisket. I prefer to smoke a chuck roast to brisket, better flavor and texture.

 

[CouchCoach]

I’ve got to do Franklins sometime but they are always lined out the door.

It is the best brisket I've had and John Mueller's is also up there, he twisted his legendary grandfather's recipe and style up a bit to be like Franklin's, forget that 18 hour nonsense, these guys go hotter and faster than that and get the fat melt in 12 hours and better bark.

I am a pulled pork guy, got one going this weekend. Pork is the most versatile of all the meats and Carnitas done right is as good as meat gets to me.

If I want beef, a Cowboy rib eye or Tomahawk feeds that need but I've gotten down on some marinades for flap in the last couple of years and Korean BBQ is mighty fine.

 

[DFWJC]

KC likes their BBQ too.

Different strokes…

 

[jterrell]

This is a great source to up your bbq and outdoor cooking game.

https://www.meatchurch.com/?gclid=C...yhomL2-Lv_IxZixZM6a6zi4wlRzgVbBoaAp1jEALw_wcB

This is a great source of meat: locally delivered to your door in DFW

https://www.sixbrothersbeef.com/

The black angus dino rbs....

I wanna buy half a cow but man that's a lot of weight to maneuver and store.

 

[CouchCoach]

Here are a couple of good ones as well.

The Meatwave : Barbecue & Grilling Recipes, Tips, Tricks, and Reviews

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I've used Steve Raichlen's Barbecue Bible, Project Fire, Project Smoke and several others of his as well as Smoke and Spice.

I do not live in DFW, live in the Hill Country, and I use Chicago Steaks for my steaks. Tried Omaha, KC and Allen Brothers but Chicago has them beat on quality. I used to get my Cowboys at Central Market but the consistency was not there. The prime bone-in ribeyes could have the texture of a strip too often. And I am all about that loose texture of a good ribeye with a reverse sear on my cranked up Weber.

However, as far as brisket is concerned, I'll take mine corned or not at all.

 

[StylisticS]

You know, the SEC has got a little bit of Big 12 style scores in it these days:

Alabama 63, Ole Miss 48.
Mizzou 50, Arkansas 48.
LSU 53, Ole Miss 48.
Alabama 52, Florida 46 (SECCG)

The days of Alabama 24, Auburn 13 are long gone.

That started when the two big 12 teams came in and A&M and Mizzou shocked them with their offenses. Yeah the SEC East was down at the time but Mizzou went to the SEC championship game twice and A&M beat Bama the first year in the SEC. The SEC seems like they adjusted quick.