Sports And Spirits

Big weekend of college football on the way! Matt and Hank start off by breaking down the playoff rankings and scenarios. How do we see it sorting out?  Then at 20:00 we talk some NFL headlines, including Eli in New York and the NFC South's playoff chances.  At 29:00 we highlight some holiday cocktails from Smirnoff to get you ready for the season! See the recipes below.  Then we'll touch on the Tennessee coaching search at 33:00 and make our championship game picks at 39:00! Smirnoff Recipes:  Cardamom Pear Punch ( 12- 16 drinks)  ·         3 cups Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka ·         6 cups pear juice ( from a jar)  ·         1-2 teaspoons orange bitters ·         2 red pears, sliced thinly horizontally  Instructions: Cardamom Ginger Syrup 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup water 10 cardamon pods crushed ( or sub 1 teaspoon ground cardamon)  1/8 cup sliced ginger root, peels ok 1 tablespoon vanilla    Make the Syrup. Place honey, water,  cardamon, ginger and vanilla in a small pot and simmer gently for 5 minutes. Turn the hea