March (Or, Um, Meat) Madness
The West wasn’t won on salads.
It was won on beef. Some say it’s why man invented fire, others claim it’s why space aliens steal our cows. For me, it’s what I do (plus, I like the texture). As excitement builds in advance of the NCAA Championship, let’s not forget why we’re here. Although ESPN is a leader in basketball coverage, they’re even better reporting on Meat.
According to ESPN’s Paul Lukas, “[wh]en it comes to food, meat's the treat to eat that can't be beat.” So, let’s set aside, for a moment, that big tangerine ball. Behind the scenes, an even larger battle is brewing.
What is, we ask, the best meat in the world? Welcome to Meat Madness (Click here for the Brackets).
As No. 1 seeded Porterhouse squares off against No. 16 Steak-ums in the Beef Region, Bacon and Hog Jowl are going head-to-head in Pork.
At the table in the Sausage Region are Pepperoni (4) – reportedly a little thin following recent injuries – and the Bangers (13) who, as we all know, are absolutely “on fire.” Personally, I'm expecting an upset. The Bangers, in my opinion, stand a good chance of cleaning Pepperoni's plate.
In the Miscellaneous Region, however, things are still the air. With Duck (5) hosting Cornish Hen (12), most predict a dog fight. We, at the very least, would anticipate a high-scoring, um, "game."
So, my plans for the weekend?
Waiting to see who makes the "Sizzling Sixteen." Salivating, actually. We'll be sitting down tomorrow with some beef jerky (not in the tournament) and turning on the cable. If you’re interested in the hunt, feel free to stop by. Otherwise, check out the predictions and Meat Brackets for yourself.
We’re all watching this one closely.
