I’ve played softball my entire life. I played
volleyball for years. I played basketball in middle school (I never scored once
in the two years I played, but I did win a half-time 3-pointer contest once). I
was a cheerleader and dated the quarterback (I went to the smallest high school
on Earth, so that probably doesn’t mean what it does at big schools, but feel
free to picture a Friday Night Lights/ Tim Riggins scenario…Texas forever).
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You would think I’d be a sports-minded individual. But,
regardless of how much time I spent on the field or the court, I’m the girl
that yells touch-down at a soccer game, doesn’t know what 1st down
means (is that even a thing?), and pulls muscles warming up for recreational
kick-ball. What I lack in ability or knowledge, I make up for in
competitiveness and spirit.
In high school, I always won the spirit award. That
pretty much means that I’m the most committed and determined player out there,
even though I can’t score a point to save my life. I’m the same way with
watching sports. I want my teams to win… I want them to win so badly that I
scream until I’m hoarse and I literally feel sick if we lose. But if my teams
aren’t playing, then I could care less.
The Seahawks lost a few weeks ago, and then I stopped following
football. I don’t even know who’s playing in the Super Bowl. I don’t even know
if I’ll watch it. I do know that I’ll make some delicious snacks, wear sweatpants,
and drink beer. I think the grown-up version of the spirit award goes to
whoever makes the best chicken wings.
If you want to get in on some of that spirit, here’s an award winning line-up. Clear eyes, full hearts, can’t lose.
- Sticky Blackberry Honey Hot Wings (If you like ‘em sweet, hot, and helluva lot!)
- Mini Cheeseburger Chimichangas (Like a cheeseburger in a perfect little package!)
- Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches (Try ‘em slider-style!)
- Coca-Cola Chicken Wings from For the Love of the South (Ain’t no thing like a Coca-Cola wing!)
- Aperitivo de Frijol (Cheesy, gooey bean dip goodness!)
- Queso y Papa Empanadas (Hand held yummies!)
- Kimchi Fried Rice Balls from Spoon Fork Bacon (Ricey and spicy, these look insane!)
- Spicy Sweet Meatballs (Tasty little bites with an Asian kick!)
- Bitchin’ Bowl from The Faux Martha (A vegetarian super burrito bowl!)
- Rootbeer Pulled Pork (Slow cooked to perfection!)
