Let the Big Ten (11) begin

MICH is hosting the Indiana Hoosiers this weekend for the start of their B10 conference matchups.  What a better way to celebrate by having 11 tailgating essentials related to all 11 Big Ten teams! 

 

Illinois: ICE --- The fighting Illini bring literally nothing to the conference this year.  I’m not even sure they won a game yet.  For that, they can be ICE.  It keeps your beverage cold and when you run out of napkins, you clean the shit off your hands with it.

Indiana: Cheese Puffs: --- Sure their 3-0 rolling into A2 this weekend, but when the pressure is on, they crack and crumble into a worthless powder.  Regardless of that, we still enjoy them even though they give you orange finger tips.  How does that relate?  Don’t ask.

Iowa: CORN: --- Grilled corn is always good.  It’s cheap and easy to execute.  Iowa, as we all know, is in the middle of a giant corn field.  They sell Cola and Corn Cob Combos at Kinnick Stadium, so why not load up on their cheap produce and butter it up for some Crosschips.

Michigan: The Grill: --- It may have been low on propane last year, but in 2009 we loaded up at the Home Depot down south.  It takes any Crosschips product or opponent and cooks the shit out of them with burning speed.  The #1 essential item to a quality Crosschips tailgate.

Michigan State: CHIPS: --- Everyone likes chips and we all sure as hell like that M$U lost to the CHIPS (Central MICH) this year.  We all stand around the tailgate, saying CHIPS and LOL’ing at their expense.  Oh poor Sparty. HA.

Minnesota: Donuts: --- Our fat gophers to the north have long winters and to keep warm they pack on the pounds with these delectable breakfast treats.  Let’s join them as we crack a beer at 7am.

Northwestern: Designated Driver: --- These Wildcats are smart.  So smart in fact that it’s a good idea to befriend a few to tailgate with.  They will not drink and then drive you home in your drunken state.  The key is to pound a few earlier so they are obligated to be the DD.  Love those smart kids.

Ohio State: BEER: --- As much as we hate these $UCKEYE$, they sure as hell can drink beer.  For the past few years, they have been the guy no body can out-drink in the conference.  Beer is obviously key to the tailgate and you better bring a lot of them to drown out your sorrows of the always possible loss to some cupcake of a program.

Penn State: Burgers & Dogs: --- Always good, but sometimes one may be a little under or over cooked, leaving a bad taste in your mouth.  It’s always best when you cook them at home, because MICH has won the last 5 games at home since 1997.

Purdue: Whisky: --- Nothing starts off a tailgate like a good Boilermaker and Purdue has been known to “BOILER UP!” as the Boilermakers.  When Purdue comes to town, it’s always a good time.  MICH hasn’t lost to Purdon’t at home since 1965.

Wisconsin: Cheese & Crackers: ---  We all know the state of Wisconsin is making cheese hand over fist, no idea what that means, but they have shit tons of cheese up there.  Cheese may be “elegant” or “fancy” as some MICH tailgating jokes go, but you can’t go wrong with this finger food.  Just don’t eat it while you drink a glass of White Zin, we arn’t at a Stanford tailgate Crosschippers.

So enjoy your Saturday Crosschippers!!!!!!!!!!  LET’S GO BLUE!!!

don’t forget to post-tailgate!!!!

CROSSCHIPS TAILGATE

Wow, 2nd picture on google images under "Tailgate".

Anyway, it's football season again and I couldn't be more excited to get over to Ann Arbor this Saturday and watch some MIIIIICH football!

Western Michigan +13 (56) @ MICHIGAN

This weekend Michigan is bringing in the MAC powerhouse?, Western Michigan for a 3:30 kick off. The Western Michigan Broncos are a +13 point dog in this game and are lead behind the likes of the possible future MAC QB of the year, Timothy Jonathan Hiller. This could spell trouble for the Michigan secondary who is now coached by the most gorgeous hair in College football, Gerg Robinson. I swear I've never seen this guy wear a hat and he damn well better not. Ever.

On the flip side, MICH finally has some compitant QB's, yes, QB's. They are starting only 3 on Saturday. But the young ginger Tate Jonathan Forcier has been given the nod to take the first snap. This kid, unlike Nicholas Jonathan Sheridan has some quickness and knows how to throw the ball TO A RECIEVER. The 3rd QB, who got to MICH this summer is the fastest kid that's ever lived. Denard "Nard Dogg" Jonathan Robinson. This kid can run like the wind with his shoes untied. E-FACT. He also has a decent passing ability, probably better than Sheridan but I'm sure most people are. MICH also has some dominating veteran running backs, Carlos Brown will probably start over Brandon Minor who has a boo boo on his ankle or something. But these two are fast and powerful and will most likely be getting the majority of the workload due to 2 freshman QB's and Nick Sheridan.

I can see this one going well in Michigan's favor. It's the first game of the year, WMU will be feeling the intimidation of the Big House and Michigan has much more talent overall. I can see MICH winning, but not covering the spread as their defense will be tested all day. BOOM MICH'D: 35 - 24

Now, the matter at hand, Crosschips Tailgating: We all tailgate like true Amuricans! Tons of beer, BBQ and plenty of CHIPS! and DIP!

There are some given rules when it comes to Crosschips tailgating.
1. Always drink 10% of your weight in units of beers. 150 lbs, drink 15 and so forth.
2. 1 full plate full of BBQ good, NOT GOOD ENOUGH. Eat 1 full plate for ever hour you are there before kickoff.
3. Every 1st, 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, etc.. beer must either be shotgunned or bonged. No QUESTION.
4. Park near a bathroom.

Now, this weekend we will be having the following at our tailgate (4-8 people):
-200 beers minimum
-75 hot dogs
-"The Bacon Explosion"
-8 bags of CHIPS
-8 things of DIP
-Hand Sanitizer (crucial for portajonathans)
-Toilet Paper

GO MICH!!!

COLLEGE FOOTBALL IS COMING BACK

Look out Crosschippers, college football is returning this week and we couldn't be more excited! Tailgating has always been a beloved pastime of our Crosschips brigade because it tests you abilities in an outside element, which is then followed up by a cool down period spent at a college football game.

Crosschips tailgating includes the eating of several finger foods and snacks with the enjoyment of multiple libations. 75% of the time the tailgate includes some sort of grilling; burgers, hotdogs, chicken, whole pig roasts and even giant vats of chili.
A crucial factor to a Crosschips tailgate is to bring a minimum of 5 servings of food per person and 12-15 servings in drinks.

The founder/CEO of Crosschips happens to do his tailgating at Michigan games and will be presenting to you photos, video and Crosschips game plans based around the University of MICH! Football games.

Only a few more days people!!!!!!!!!!