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Let’s eat! Every 2020 B1G team as a Thanksgiving Day food dish
By Paul Harvey
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Illinois – Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie has been a part of Thanksgiving for as long as any of us can remember. It’s also an odd shade of orange. Unfortunately, it has long been replaced by bigger and better dessert options around the dinner table, though every now and then we’ll grab a slice for old times sake.
Indiana – Sweet Potato Casserole
It’s never the first food you run and grab, but it’s a nice addition to a holiday meal. This year’s version has an extra added punch that will get you hyped up for the annual backyard football game.
Iowa – Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
A good mashed potato takes a couple of tries to get right. The first few test runs either have lumps or are missing an ingredient or two, but by the time the key portion of the meal arrives, the potatoes are perfect! Almost like a certain team that needs a mulligan or two to start the season before hitting stride.
Maryland – Green Bean Casserole
Green bean casserole. A vital part of Thanksgiving, you know it’s going to be there. And it’s not bad, really. It serves a purpose and counts as a serving of vegetables… but did you really want green beans, and would you really go back for more?
Michigan – Apple Cider (Spiked)
Spiked cider proves two purposes: it helps the adults forget what might be an awkward family situation around dinner while also helping them remember golden days gone by. Almost like a certain football program that is likely reminiscing about previous titles and wins over rivals.
Michigan State – Cranberry Sauce
Some people may enjoy cranberry sauce with their meal. Even those people admit that you could do without it and even a small taste of cranberry sauce can leave you with an odd and sour after taste.
Minnesota – Cheese Ball
The cheese ball is a great appetizer that is hard to get right. Some years, it is incredible and you gorge on it, mindless to the rest of the meal still to come. Other years, it is merely a distraction leading up to what you are really looking forward to. We’ll let you guess what that means for the 2020 version of the “cheese ball”…
Nebraska – Corn on the cob
No explanation needed, really. But if we were to explain it, we would simply say that corn on the cob is one of those side dishes that is always there, but is traditionally underwhelming and rarely leaves you feeling satisfied. One might say it consistently fails to meet expectations.
Northwestern – Stuffing/Dressing
Regardless of what you call it, stuffing/dressing is usually a dish that doesn’t get a lot of love and is often overlooked. But after you give it a try, you realize it was always one of the elite dishes and completely necessary to go with the meal. Stuffing/dressing is great and usually is better than anticipated!
Ohio State – The Turkey
Let’s just cut to the chase: there’s no Thanksgiving dinner without the turkey, almost like there’s currently not much to the B1G without Ohio State.
Penn State – Jello
Jello. It’s brightly colored and draws your attention. Its wiggly nature is cool to look at and makes you think it might finally produce results as an elite dessert. Unfortunately, it just can’t take the heat.
Purdue – Roasted Brussel Sprouts
For those who hate them, Brussel sprouts are a no-go. For those that love them, sprouts are a must-have and produce their best results after they’ve been tossed in the fire, er oven, that is (or have their backs against a wall, if that’s possible for a food). Just don’t let anyone in stripes handle this dish. We hear they have a way of screwing up the finishing touches to this side dish.
Rutgers – Giblet Gravy
Giblet gravy. Sure, there are a select few people that enjoy it, but imagine Thanksgiving dinner without it. Did you miss it? Did you even think about it? That’s all you need to know.
Wisconsin – Rolls
Hear me out: rolls are essential. They serve a purpose and are a nice piece of the meal. But there are no surprises with rolls. They always taste the same, and no matter how many you eat, they just leave you wanting something more…
Paul is a lifelong fan and student of all things college football. He has been covering college football since 2017 and the B1G since 2018.