The Preseason Top 25, Hold The Complaints

It’s no secret that we like college football around here.  And this week is one of the best, as collective fan bases reach a fever pitch anticipating the coming weekend of kickoffs. Yesterday Brandt sent Reid a picture of the Gamecocks’ new helmet with the Carolina script logo, but made to look like the Chick-fil-A logo. See for yourself:

It was pretty funny (even though the actual unaltered helmet is solid), but it got us thinking - what teams match up best with what fast food restaurants?  Yes we are aware others have done similar things before, but like a chicken finger everyone has their own take on it.  (And ours is the best).

Arby’s - Turning initials into a word at a place focused on beef.  TAMU.

Aunt Annie’s - Their specialty is pretty good, but that one thing doesn’t always get the job done.  Navy.

Blimpies - Does the same thing that many others do, just not as well.  Kentucky.

Bojangle’s - When it is good it is awesome, when it is bad it is infuriating; either way always leaves you wanting more.  Their fans never understand why they just don’t always plan to serve fries in the morning.  South Carolina.

Boston Market - Their relevance was brief and ended years ago.  Wake Forest.

Burger King - Had a great run years ago, not really sure where it went wrong but it did.  Nebraska.

Captain D’s - Your decision to patronize is indefensible to anyone paying attention.  Louisville.

Carl’s Jr. - Nobody around here has an opinion because they are more western than southern.  Missouri.

Chick-fil-A - Doing it their own way with results that are making others take notice, and Christianity is a major part of the leadership.  Clemson.

Chipotle - An endless cycle of gorge and regret with occasional salmonella fears.  Texas.

Church’s - Some swear by it, many do not.  Virginia Tech.

Cookout - Seems like it should dominate, but never quite hits the spot.  UGA.

Dairy Queen - Left heaving in the dust as others zoomed past.  NC State.

Del Taco - Hard to find in the South.  Arizona.

Domino’s - If you have to spend more than 30 minutes waiting, your degree is free.  UNC.

Dunkin Donuts - A favorite of people from the North who now live in the South.  Duke.

Firehouse Subs - Consistently very good, occasionally fantastic.  Oklahoma State.

Five Guys - The king.  Alabama.

Fuddruckers - You forget about it, but it punches above its weight class.  Troy.

Golden Chick - Should be better than it is.  Virginia.

Hardee’s - Has tried to reinvent itself, and still in shambles.  Maryland.

Hooter’s - You know what you came to see right?  Jorts.  Florida.

Hunt Brothers Pizza - Only found in boondocks convenience stores next to this team’s apparel.  Tennessee.

In-N-Out Burger - Has its regional worshippers, but they are blind to the facts that others have pulled ahead.  Oregon.

Jack in the Box - Potential at any point to cut you off at the knees.  Georgia Tech.

Jersey Mike’s - For those who appreciate paying more for better quality.  SMU.

Jimmy John’s - Never anyone’s first choice, but sometimes this is what you are left with.  Michigan State.

Johnny Rockets - Not just stuck in the past, but focused on it.  Arkansas.

KFC - They are everywhere but nobody really likes them.  Notre Dame.

Krispy Kreme - When the Hot Now sign is on they are tough to beat, otherwise keep driving.  Southern Cal.

Little Caesar’s - A self-proclaimed national title and $5 will get you a Hot N Ready pizza.  UCF.

Long John Silver’s - You don’t know anyone who has ever been there, and yet they are still hanging around.  Boise State.

Manchu Wok - This is a decision devoid of self preservation.  Baylor.

McDonald’s - Been around nationally since the beginning, and will be around nationally after you are gone; both the subject of unflattering documentaries.  Oklahoma.

Miami Subs - Has been really bad for a long time.  Kansas.

Moe’s - Most of their team is a Joey Bag of Donuts, but every now and then they pay extra for the guacamole.  Susceptible to The Homewrecker.  Ole Miss.

Panda Express - Only found at the mall, often in the form of something free being given out.  Florida State.

Panera Bread - The smarter, healthier choice that is unreasonably expensive.  Stanford.

Papa John’s - Will always be known for inexplicable behavior by the person at the top.  Ohio State.

Papa Murphy’s - They say it’s fast food, but it feels like work.  Boston College.

Pita Pit - Not even sure why they are open during the day.  Hawaii.

Pizza Hut - Should have retired years ago.  Kansas State.

Popeyes - Always a fun decision.  LSU.

Qdoba - CHEESE ON EVERYTHING.  Wisconsin.

Quizno’s - Briefly peaked and on the wane.  Houston.

Taco Bell - Only acceptable after 10 p.m., but then it becomes a real option.  Washington.

Sbarro - Both are hard to spell and full of grease.  Mississippi State.

Sonic - Qualifies as a date night for some.  West Virginia.

Smoothie King - Target demographic is 19 year old girls.  FAU.

Starbucks - A mainstay for rich kids and you won’t find anything approaching a football game on at either.  Vanderbilt.

Steak n Shake - Honestly, do you know anyone who likes this?  Utah.

Subway - Forever linked with child sexual abuse.  Penn State.

Wendy’s - A force in the 80s, slacked off for awhile, now resurgent.  Miami.

Whataburger - Supposed to be pretty good but nobody cares outside of Texas.  TCU.

White Castle - A “big house” owned by a group out of Columbus, Ohio (true story).  Michigan.

Zaxby’s - A regional favorite that can be the best on any given day, but one extra bite is too much.  Auburn.

Enjoy your weekend!

​Filed/RS and BG