sorry i did not post earlier in the week: 1st f-ball memory is the “immaculate reception” and the 2nd memory is the ’73 loss to cleveland in cleveland. i remember the IR because it was weirdly warm and the game was not on tv. yes, the steelers did not sell out in time to lift the local blackout. i remember being in someone’s driveway trying to figure out what the F was going on: we lost, but no, something happened and maybe we won…the cleveland memory is g pruitt scoring late in the game and breaking our hearts because we thought we would finally win in cleveland, but the steelers could never win in cleveland…this is beginning to sound like an episode of the x-files.

finally, ethel and i have just tested the sausages…john at weiland’s really helped me this year and they may be the best from link-to-link that i have ever made. how did john help? he made sure i was well stocked with beautiful, delicious FAT.

And I saw enough of West Virgina in the past few seasons to know that once Rod gets his guys in place, that’s going to be a scary freaking team.

Fun at the tailgate? Yes we will. Thanks for checking in.

Not much to say this year due to the 3-8 record.

Typically a rivalry game is tough to pick. The 2006 game was unbelievable and one of the most exciting games in the recent history of the series. I am sure it was very exciting for those of you who were in “The Shoe”.

The question is: Can OSU put it together for a full game to make it a “big win” or can Coach Rod and his boys keep it close? I would have to believe that OSU will win by 17 points. I would also have to believe that the tide is getting ready to turn and give the “Coach Up North” about 2-3 years and things will become very interesting.

Good Luck Nuts…….and have fun at the tailgate!