10-08-2021, 08:13 PM
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Weeks 5&6:
The flip side
Mrs. “Stacks” McHits Weekly Update
Mascots: Does Your Team Need One?
-Mrs. "Stacks" McHits
Dallas has an incredible passing offense right now, and when I am thinking about mascots for them, I am envisioning a giant rancher named Dallas. Can you think of anything better? Dallas tossing a ball down field to an actual birddog or dogs from local shelters that can be adopted, during a halftime show.
Inclusivity in the league has been one of my favorite things about playing in the league. I want to attempt to steer clear of gendered mascots like a cowboy or a cowgirl, and a rancher seems fitting for the local area interests. Additionally, I imagine fans from Dallas would have an extra flannel or two that they would wear to match their mascot, and would absolutely be willing to buy some for their families in the team store. I also picture little children running around with little white t-shirts that have the blue and yellow logo on the front, blue jeans, their boots, and a GIANT foam hat. That image is just hilarious to me.
Kansas City Coyotes could have a coyote. This is an easy mascot, and I can imagine a howl in the stadium for every scoring play. I could see that mascot attempting to throw a football on the field. I can see them taking pictures with families. The Coyote CubHouse is something I could see in the stadium, being a play area for parents to take their children before game time, during halftime, or when they are unable to sit through the entire game. Many puns could be made from this mascot. I also imagine the howl being a fan favorite.
What are your thoughts? Do you like the idea of mascots? Do you know someone who wouldn't want to create or recreate a player, but would love to be in or hype up a locker room? Could you see this as a drafted position, a paid position, a role? Do you have mascot ideas? Feedback is welcome, because I would personally love to make this happen for the league.
Pancake Count:
PROSPECT Bowl: 19
PRESEASON: 15
WEEK 1: 2
WEEK 2: 6
WEEK 3: 4
WEEK 4: 4
WEEK 5: 0
WEEK 6: 2
Recipe of the Week:
APPLE CIDER
ple and Cinnamon are the superior fall flavors, I will never be convinced otherwise. Save your arguments. I love to take the family out apple picking, and support a local family to make these cakes.
Do what ever works best for you. I like to make a little bit more apple mix than I need and use some for topping the pancakes. Also, you could use cinnamon syrup, or thin out some cream cheese frosting with a little bit of milk and add a bit of cinnamon to it to use for topping. Make it delicious and make it your own!
You'll need the following ingredients:
1 cup of Krusteaz Buttermilk Pancake Mix
2/3 cup of apple cider
1 Tablespoon of butter
1 Tablespoon cinnamon
1 Tablespoon sugar
1 or 2 sweet chopped apple
Directions:
HEAT pancake griddle to 375°F (medium heat). Lightly grease griddle.
COOK the chopped apple with a tablespoon of butter until the apples are tender. Mix the apples in the sugar and cinnamon.
MEASURE mix by lightly spooning it into measuring cup and leveling it off. WHISK pancake mix and water. Do not over-mix. Let batter stand 2 minutes. Add your cinnamon covered apples into the pancake batter, or feel free to add them when the cakes are on the griddle.
POUR slightly less than 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto griddle.
COOK 1-1 1/2 minutes per side. For light and fluffy pancakes, FLIP only once, when tops bubble and bottoms are golden brown.
STACK Cakes, drizzle with syrup or frosting. and cinnamon apple mix. Enjoy!
"Could you add more cinnamon?" -Mrs. "Stacks" McHits
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