Oh my goodness, it has been forever since January, I was not sure I would survive.  But college football finally returns in full force this weekend.  Some of you may argue with me, but of course the premiere game is Saturday night -- Alabama (No. 1) vs. FSU (No. 3)

Yes, I know this is not exactly pellet pit or bbq related, but a lot of folks eat bbq while watching the games right?    I think I will save Larry's Friday Night Burgers for this special Saturday night game.

Anyone else have a favorite team that they will watch come in no. 2, 3 or more below the Tide?

No team in particular, but it may give me a reason to have people over to watch games and eat some BBQ this season.

I liked to think that the University of Michigan vs University of Florida game is the one to watch...  Michigan being the team I will root for...   Although , perhaps the people of Texas have bigger things on their minds, but maybe a bit of football can get their minds off those bigger issues.

Got the avatar changed, ready to roll.

I did not know The Blue was playing The Gators, man that is 2 big games right out of the block.  And I think I saw UCLA vs Texas A&M too?

I'll be traveling to Lincoln, NE Saturday for 2:00 volleyball.  The football game a few blocks away is at 7:00 so I'll curse the football-generated traffic jams.  We won't stay for the football game because we no longer have football season tickets.

EDIT:  Edited my comments.

What did you Ohio St fans think of the national anthem tonight?

I was at a meeting, did players take a knee?

I was at a meeting, did players take a knee?

No, the Blackhawks national anthem singer sang for Indiana.

What did you Ohio St fans think of the national anthem tonight?

What works in an enclosed 18,000 seat stadium filled w screaming fans doesn't work in an open air stadium.  I thought it sounded terrible

Indiana was hanging with them the first half and I didn't think Ohio State looked that sharp, but the second half was a different story.  I am looking forward to some of the match ups in the Big 10 for the first time in years.  That conference has really improved in the last few years.

Indiana was hanging with them the first half and I didn't think Ohio State looked that sharp, but the second half was a different story.  I am looking forward to some of the match ups in the Big 10 for the first time in years.  That conference has really improved in the last few years.

Still probably too slow to beat SEC teams.

Indiana was hanging with them the first half and I didn't think Ohio State looked that sharp, but the second half was a different story.  I am looking forward to some of the match ups in the Big 10 for the first time in years.  That conference has really improved in the last few years.

If Indiana can keep up that pace they should win at least 8 games and put a good scare into some teams (like they did in the 1st half last night). 

Still probably too slow to beat SEC teams.

I have never really bought into the "who is the better/stronger/faster/better looking cheerleader conference" thing.  Just want to see good match ups. 

Faster usually makes a difference...I never remember if it was 2007 or 2008 Gator team, that was the fastest defense I had ever seen!