Jason's Untimely Thoughts

Happy New Year, Tiger fans!

On Saturday, the beloved boys in black and gold (and hopefully GOLDPANTS #GOLDPANTS!!!) begin the 2018 campaign against the SkyHawks from UT-Martin.  Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. Saturday, the Tigers are scheduled to go 15-0 this year.  Get on the bandwagon early and watch the steel rise in the south end zone all season long.

The tailgate will be in the same spot as the last many years, so see you in Lot D.  I expect some interloper chaos this year because of changes to some other lots, so is possible that we’ll be shuffled around to a different spot within the lot.  Not likely, but possible.  As always, look for an old silver F150 and our flags flying if in doubt on where we are.

Jim Yankee is bringing pulled chicken and taco fixings for SkyHawk tacos.  I know a few sides and some watermelon are on the way as well.  As always, sides and desserts are good bringing options.  Call Flat Branch for all your mortgage needs.  Buy mattresses and adjustable bases from Mattress By Appointment for all your bedroom needs.  Well, some of your bedroom needs.

As for the football game, I know 4 things about UT-Martin.  They’re from Tennessee. They’re probably from Martin, Tennessee.  Their nickname is the SkyHawks.  They should’ve gone with the UT-Martin Martins.  Not only is the Martin the largest North American swallow, which really, let’s just there.  It’s hard to top being the largest North American swallow.

I also know SkyHawk is a stupid nickname.  There’s a reason we’re not the Missouri Land Tigers.  Hawks fly in the sky, Tigers are on land, we get it.  The only hawk that’s dumber is one that wears shoes and posts a picture of itself in a trash can.  On that direct note, screw ku.

Go Tigers, 15-0.  FOOTBALLLLALALLALALL!!!!