In 1935, the very first Heisman Trophy was awarded to Jay Berwanger from the University of Chicago. Down through the years, the "Heisman" has come to be regarded as the most prestigious trophy in all of football.
The SECOND most prestigious award, however, is not awarded until early January. It's the "Stone Crab Trophy" awarded between Mark and me for the winner of the Michigan/Ohio State game. Mark and I have had a standing bet for many years for the "big game"...the loser has to buy the winner a Stone Crab dinner. For twelve years or so, I had the upper hand during the "Cooper" years at OSU...Mark, however, is on a six-year "roll" of late. It doesn't really matter...it's why I love this bet...because, win or lose, you still get to eat Stone Crabs.
So...early afternoon, Mark and I head to a place called "Lobster Monster" where I procure three pounds of medium and two pounds of large Stone Crab claws. Faith makes her famous mustard sauce, plus we've got great potato salad from Publix...along with a bottle of Laurent-Perrier Brut and a bottle of Kim Crawford Unoaked" Chardonnay. It is, to say the least, a feast without equal. After two or three hours of eating, we can hardly move to our respective chairs. I barely have room for a large piece of Red Velvet Cake and a glass of milk.
But...before all of that...it's time to award the venerable "trophy". Mark and I have had "the bet" for years but, last year, we added the trophy...a crab.
Tonight...we all thee sleep the sleep the sleep of the happy...the contented...the stuffed.
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