Paul Ryburn’s Journal

… who is sick and tired of the embarrassment that is the Tigers football team.

Read Air Traffic Mike’s rant here.

The Memphis Tigers absolutely proved yesterday why they should drop to FCS/Division I-AA in football. They were shut out by SMU 42-0. The only time they ever got near scoring, they managed to find a way to turn it over on downs on 4th and goal.

I got to the Saucer to watch the game about midway [...]

Chef Michael Patrick, who has previously cooked up delicious food at McEwen’s, EP Delta Kitchen, Mesquite Chop House and Itta Bena, has announced the opening of his own restaurant. Rizzo’s Diner will open on Friday, September 30 (September Trolley Night) in the space formerly occupied by Harry’s Detour on G.E. Patterson.

The cuisine will be Southern inspired [...]

BarCamp Jonesboro is happening today. Keep an eye on the #BCJonesboro hashtag from lots of good stuff from experts who live not far from here. I’m not going because I have stuff to do (football, beer) but am definitely going to keep an eye on that hashtag and hope I score some new tips for work, [...]

As usual, I started my Friday night at the Flying Saucer. I found many of the members of the Squeal Street BBQ team sitting in the window, and decided to join them from a few beers. They told me all about the Smokin’ Aces BBQ contest in Tunica last weekend, where they brought home several awards. [...]

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra will perform at the FedExForum Thursday, December 8. As of today, tickets are now on sale.

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra combines a wide range of influences – classical, orchestral, progressive, rock and heavy metal to produce a one-of-a-kind show. They have released several Christmas-themed rock operas, including The Last Christmas Eve, as well as non-Christmas, [...]

The lockout is getting serious. Today the NBA announced that pre-season training camps have been postponed indefinitely, and pre-season games the week of October 9-15 have been canceled. More information here. Tens of thousands of dollars in lost ticket sales, concessions, revenue for businesses near the FedExForum… not to mention lost income for all the people [...]

It’s the last day to enter to win the Bud Light mini-fridge at Bardog Tavern. Just order a Bud Light to enter. Only because he’s been hanging out at Slider Inn lately does my friend John D not have 100 entries in this contest.

In other beer news – yesterday I posted that Windell the Miller High [...]

If you watch sports on TV, you’ve probably seen the commercials featuring Windell Middlebrooks. He’s the High Life guy who is seen delivering beer to businesses, and removing it from those he does not think are worthy of carrying Miller High Life. Friday night at 8:30, you’ll have the chance to meet Windell in person. He’ll [...]