How Can YOU Help to Beat K.e.n.t, and Win the MAC?

[Captain Kangaroo]

I've been mulling over the Zips improbable road win against OU, searching for the key to how we pulled off an 80 point performance, shooting 60% from the field in a win against the MAC's best defensive team…a team with a 12-game home winning streak. I think I have found it.On the Zips journey south, they made a detour to the McKnight's house. There they all consumed Mrs. McKnight's famous lasagna.Note: Actress portrayal of Mrs. McKnight, in her kitchen, with a recently-baked lasagna.Carbing-out, the Zips team was able to withstand, and overcome what OU coach Tim O'Shea called the Bobcat's "best effort."Do you think it is coincidence that the Zips coaches luncheon is being held at The Spaghetti Warehouse? With lasagna featured at their Endless Pasta Bar? I THINK NOT!What is this mystical "Power of Pasta?" Hey, I flunked Calculus 1 twice, so don't ask me. All I know is the stuff is starch-laden dynamite. Would a spinach lasagna give the Zips the edge necessary to dominate K.e.n.t and sweep through the MAC tourney? I think…YES!I call on the entire ZipsNation to begin a lasagna binge prior to the Akron/K.e.n.t. game this Sunday! I got my ricotta, ground beef, noodles, onions, peppers and sauce last night. AND Mrs. McKnight's secret ingredient…pepperoni. If you aren't a cook, get some frozen stuff and 'nuke it. It's all good!Together we can eat our way to the MAC championship!! Who's with me?!

[zen]

good show Cap'n!I could go for some lasagna myself

[zipseuph]

dang it cap'n now I'm hungry

[Valpo Zip]

dang it cap'n now I'm hungry

Great thread Captain. All joking aside, isn't that the nicest thing that an athlete's family can do?Somebody said before that we may not have the top tier recruits in athleticism or talent but we certainly make up for it in other places.I hope Zeke Marshall knows about the environment and the brotherhood around this team.

[Z-P]

Man.............you have too much time on your hands. Do you have a full time gig or what?

[zen]

Man.............you have too much time on your hands. Do you have a full time gig or what?

if your one of life's born spectators, then you will never understand what motivates athletes, performers, and artists.

[The Hip Zip]

Great story, I've had the pleasure of chatting with Phil at a couple of games and it's very apparent that Chris and Bret have terrific and supportive parents. I was saddened to hear that Phil was ill in French's wrap up from OU. Here's hopes that he feels better soon.

[Captain Kangaroo]

Man.............you have too much time on your hands. Do you have a full time gig or what?

If the Zips lose to K.e.n.t., and you didn't eat any lasagna....well...I just hope you can live with yourself.Here you go, Z-P. No excuses! * 9 lasagna noodles * 1 tablespoon olive oil * 1 pound ground beef * 1 pound bulk Italian sausage * 1 (16 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained * 1 teaspoon garlic salt * 1 teaspoon dried oregano * 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme * 1/4 teaspoon dried basil * 4 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce * salt and pepper to taste * 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese * 3 eggs, beaten * 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese * 1 pound shredded mozzarella cheeseDIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). 2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the lasagna noodles and olive oil; cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain. 3. Cook the ground beef and sausage in a large pot over medium heat; drain. Stir in the mushrooms, garlic salt, oregano, thyme, basil, and tomato sauce. Season with salt and pepper; simmer 30 minutes. 4. Meanwhile, mix together the ricotta cheese, eggs, and Parmesan cheese in a bowl. 5. Ladle enough of the meat sauce into a 9x13 inch baking dish to cover the bottom in a thin layer. Form a layer atop the sauce with 3 of the lasagna noodles. Spread about 1/4 of the ricotta cheese mixture over the noodles. Sprinkle about 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese over the ricotta cheese mixture and then ladle about 1/3 of the meat sauce over the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layering twice more, topping with the remaining 1/4 pound of mozzarella cheese. 6. Bake in preheated oven 90 minutes. Allow to sit 10 to 15 minutes before serving.