SF 49ers vs. Arizona Cardinals 9/10/07

WHAT A FREAKIN' GAME THAT WAS!!!!!! I knew this season would start off with a bang. The weather was pretty good for football...maybe a little too windy but we are used to that at Monster Park. The newly renamed (very appropriately) Bill Walsh field was buzzing. I enjoy football better in cold weather. The highlights (besides hot men in tights) were awesome. The Cardinals ended their winning streak against the 49ers...finally!!! About time! The game got off to a great start with a touchdown in the first few minutes. Matt Leinart's first pass of the game went straight into the hands of Frank Gore for a beautiful pick-off. Poor Matt (he is still sexy)! The game went back and forth during the middle, and the Niner defense really began to step up towards the end. In the last 22 seconds of the game Alex Smith redeemed himself for the last few years of rookie quarterbacking, and threw in a TD pass to Arnaz Battle who ran it in from the one yard line. The ball went back over to the Cardinals after that, and Leinart ended the game, as he had begun it, with an intercepted pass caught by Shawntae Spencer in the last 8 seconds. Unfortunately we did see both quarterbacks throwing turnovers, and one of each led to touchdowns. In the end, both teams played hard, but the Niners prevail. Final score: 49ers- 20, Cardinals-17.

Halftime was great. A big tribute to the late great Bill Walsh with fireworks included. Fabulous.

Although we took a charter bus, I'll include a popular meal when we tailgate. Kabobs!!! You need to bring your own grill, and don't forget utensils, paper plates, paper towels, cups, etc.!

BBQ Sauce:

Saute...
1 tbl butter
2 finely chopped green peppers
1 finely chopped onion

Then Add...
1/2 tsp pepper
2 tbl dry mustard
2 tbl sugar
2 tbl worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
3 tbl vinegar

Simmer all for about 1/2 hour...and there you go!!!!

Kabob Ingredients:
1 lb chicken tenders cut into one inch pieces
1 green bell pepper cut into one inch pieces
1 red bell pepper cut into one inch pieces
1 yellow bell pepper cut into one inch pieces
1 orange bell pepper cut into one inch pieces
1 large yellow onion cut into one inch pieces
1 can chunked pineapple

Soak skewers for at least 1 hour prior to use
Alternate kabob parts (ex. chicken, y pepper, onion, r pepper, chicken, pineapple...or however you want!!)

Drench all kabobs in BBQ sauce and let stand in refrigerator for an hour.
Bring to game and BBQ!!! Easy and yummy finger food...