Crucial Sports Weekend

Two of Crosschips favorite sporting squadrons have some crucial games ahead of them this weekend.  The Detroit Tigers are a couple of wins away from getting back to the playoffs and the Michigan Wolverines are in East Lansing to take on their rival, M$U.  If the Tigers get the job done as well as MICH, I will need to change my jorts but let’s not get hasty.

Michigan is 4-0 right now, something that no rational MICH fan really expected. M$U was predicted to finish in the top 3 of the Big Ten this year and are currently 1-3. The fact that the tables have turned back to what we are all used to so quickly is a “W” in itself. A Michigan win this weekend would be icing on the cake and a loss, as much as it would suck, isn’t that big of a deal. It’s Michigan’s 1^st road game, their starting QB is probably still injured and the Defense is very unstable.

Is a win possible for MICH? Hell yeah it is. MICH has won 30 of the last 40 games against M$U and haven’t lost 2 straight since 1967. MICH is only a 3.5 point dog in this and there is a 60% chance of rain tomorrow afternoon. Why is rain good? Because M$U is a passing team, averaging 320 ypg. If it’s raining, they are limited in their pass attack and will have to rely on their rushing game which averages only 117 ypg. If it does rain, MICH averages 243 ypg on the ground already so expect that to give them a strong advantage.

Now, because both teams have terrible defense, giving up over 350 yards of offense each, you would expect this to be a barn burner, but the weather will keep the score Under the predicted 56 point total. The fact that Michigan is a far more explosive running team will give them the edge.

MICH 35 – M$U 17

BET$ FOR THE WEEKEND:

Central MICH -8 @ Buffalo: CHIPS -8

MICH +3.5 @ M$U: MICH +3.5

Nortwestern @ Purdue: OVER 57

Penn State -7 @ Illinois: Penn State -7

Wyoming @ FL Atl -3.5: FL Atlantic -3.5

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The Detroit Tigers are 2 wins up on the Minnesota Twins.  A Tigers win and a twins lost tonight would seal the deal for them to play the YANKS in the 1st round of the ALDS.  LET’S GET IT DONE TIGERS!!!!!!  DOOOOOOOIN’ IT!!!

 
CROSSCHIPS FOR THE DAY: Eat 1 food item for every score that Any Team puts up that you happen to be watching this Saturday.  1 TD = 1 burger, 1 field goal = a bowl of cereal.  A GRAND SLAM by Miggy = 4 Beers (4 runs) etc…

9 & 9 in 9

After a long and needed vacation Crosschips is BACK!!! I hope you all didn't succumb to the evil ways of exercise and diet as I was off not exercising or dieting up north. I trust you all did your duty to complete your own Crosschips tasks, I know I sure did.

Now to keep us all motivated in our Crosschips and to increase fan support for the Detroit Tigers, I bring to you the 9 & 9 in 9. That's 9 hot dogs & 9 beers, in 9 innings.

Unless you make serious bankroll, I suggest you do this exercise at home and not at the ball park. Notice the price difference below…

 

At Comerica			Qty				Total
Hot Dogs			9		$3.50		$31.50
23 oz Beers			9		$8.25		$74.25
					Grand Total:		$105.75
At Home			Qty				Total
Hot Dogs (8)			2		$3.99		$7.98
8 Hot Dog Buns			2		$1.29		$2.58
12pk of Beers			1		$10.19		$10.19
					Grand Total:		$20.75
					Savings:		$85.00

 

If you complete this one at home you even get some leftovers if you're still hungry after the game!!!

Now, if the game goes into extra innings, feel free to keep on working it but the minimum amount is only 9 innings. Either way, enjoy the Crosschips & the game!

 

CrosschipBT's take:
"This is test that include knowledge of not only PACE but also ENDURANCE. Be sure to do HIP SWIVEL & GUT ROTATION stretch before e-vent, in my e-pinion."

Detroit Tigers Tuesday

Because Crosschips is based out of the Detroit area, we gladly support our professional and college sporting squadrons and try to incorporate their teams, one way or another, into our daily Crosschips work outs. Previous posts included our Detroit Red Wings, Making fun of LeBron Jonathan James (Because we are Pistons fans) and the previous days post even took a little stab at the Lions.

What we have lined up today is a fun little thing known as "Detroit Tigers Tuesday". We did a little research on what our Detroit Tigers favorite meals are and have listed them below.

Today's Crosschips: Pick 5 of the below meals, eat each for time and rest in between.

58 Armando Galarraga: Dinner, LENGUA DE RES: Which is a Cow tongue served in a vinaigrette, and a side of ÑOQUIS: potato pasta, a popular dish from Italy which is prominent in Venezuela. Bottle of Red Wine.

36 Edwin Jackson: Dinner, One whole slab of Pork BBQ Ribs, side of steak fries & a 40oz of Old English.

37 Brandon Lyon: Eats shit.

31 Zach Miner: Breakfast: 4 large pancakes, lots of syrup & a side of bacon. Orange juice.

45 Ryan Perry: Lunch/Dinner: Burger King Whopper, large French Fries, w Large Coke

48 Rick Porcello: Dinner: McDonalds Kids meal w/ a Toy & Apple Juice.

29 Nate Robertson: Dinner: T-Bone Steak w/ a side of Mashed potatoes & Green beans. Drink: Budweiser.

56 Fernando Rodney: Dinner: Camarones guisados (Shrimp stew), side of Ensalada de aguacate (Avocado Salad), Drink: Mamajuana (Rum)

44 Bobby Seay: Dinner: Swordfish steak, calamari & Tequila shots

35 Justin Verlander: Starter: Crabcakes, Main course: Atlantic Salmon, side of vegetables & a side salad. Drink: Miller Lite & Jagger Bombs

21 Dontrelle Willis: Lunch: KFC Box lunch, Liter of Cola & a side of Wintergreen Skoal.

54 Joel Zumaya: Lunch of Dinner: Chicken or Beef Burrito w/ Mexican rice & black beans covered in hot sauce and melted cheese. Side of corn meal & refried beans. Drink: Margarita's then drop a box on your shoulder after you play guitar hero.

Catchers

8 Gerald Laird: Dinner: Meatlovers Pizza (Pizza Hut), breadsticks & Coors Light.

57 Dane Sardinha: Dinner: Ham w/ grilled pineapple, a fruit salad & celery sticks with peanut butter.

Infielders

24 Miguel Cabrera: Dinner: 16 oz Steak from Mortons, shrimp cocktail, crackers w/ caviar & Cristal champe, Be sure to pour out 4-5 bottles on your bitches…

4 Adam Everett: Lunch: Turkey sandwich & CHIPS! Drink a bottled water.

15 Brandon Inge Lunch/dinner: Cheeseburger w/ Fries. Drink any light beer (4 minimum).

14 Placido Polanco: Dinner: Starter: Croquetas de pollo (Chicken croquettes), Meal: Chivo picante (Spicy goat meat), side of: Moro de habichuelas (Rice and black beans). Drink: Kool-Aid.

39 Ramon Santiago: Breakfast: Ham & Cheese & Peppers omelet, side of pineapple pieces. Drink, non name brand orange juice.

Outfielders

13 Josh Anderson: Dinner: Homemade Chicken or Beef main course, prepared by himself at his farm. Side of corn on the cob & green beans (again from his farm) & a Glass of milk squeezed right from the teat of the cow.

28 Curtis Granderson: Dinner: Meaty Lasagna, garlic bread & Caesar salad & Miller lites

30 Magglio Ordonez: Dinner: Roasted chicken, three bean casserole & creatine for strength. Drink: Sangria.

25 Ryan Raburn: Lunch/Dinner: Hungry Man meal: Roasted Chicken w/ corn & brownie. Drink: Bud Light

33 Marcus Thames: Dinner: Some "Country Strong!" Fried Catfish, side of steamed vegetables & steak fries. Drink: Red Bull & Vodka.

34 Clete Thomas: Host a Pig Roast. Put Budweiser's on ice, in the bathtub & eat pigs in a blanket & other finger foods while you wait for the PIG! Yeeeeeehaaaww!