J.J. Watt Has Excellent Food Takes: TRAINA THOUGHTS

From breakfast to churros to fruit salad, J.J. Watt knows food

1. Everyone knows that J.J. Watt is a great football player and future Hall of Famer. We also know his charitable work is legendary and admirable. I'm here to to heap praise on the Texans defensive star for something just as important: He has excellent food takes.

I was reminded of this Wednesday when Watt threw out this simple, yet strong observation. 

Churros should be more common.

— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) December 4, 2019

This was hardly the first time Watt hit the nail on the head when it came to food opinions. 

He has correctly summed up the problem with ordering fruit salad.

Melon, honeydew & cantaloupe are filler fruits in a fruit plate. You’re not fooling anyone.

— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) February 2, 2018

He knows his cereals, even though Golden Grahams should be higher on his list.

Ok, here’s my list. If you don’t like it, too bad for you make your own 😂😂😂

Crunch Berries
Cinn. Toast Crunch
Frosted Flakes
Lucky Charms
Honey Bunches of Oats
Fruit Loops/Fruity Pebbles
Apple Jacks
Count Chocula/Cocoa Pebbles
Reese’s Puffs
Golden Grahams
Smacks/Golden Crisps

— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) March 7, 2019

He is 100% accurate about breakfast.

Breakfast for any meal, any time of the day. Bacon & Eggs are good at any hour.

— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) February 17, 2016

He is also 100% accurate about brunch.

The passion Watt has for breakfast/brunch is even more impressive than his ability to rush the quarterback and is just another reason why he is an excellent role model.

I'm just gonna be honest, if you don't like french toast, waffles, bacon & eggs, pancakes, etc. We're gonna have a tough time being friends.

— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) February 17, 2016

Cheat Meal: breakfast for dinner. @SilverWhiskJake outdid himself.

Neuske’s Applewood Smoked Bacon
Homemade Chicken+Apple Sausage
Cheesy Scrambled Eggs
Buttermilk Pancakes w/
Bananas Foster Topping#ImGoingStraightToBedNow#FoodComa#ThatWasADessertDisguisedAsPancakes pic.twitter.com/khMFG38kMx

— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) March 15, 2019

2. A brand new SI Media Podcast dropped today and it features an interview with Pro Football Talk founder Mike Florio.

Florio talked about why he started the website, its growth over the years, why he won't redesign the site, the differences between him and other NFL insiders, why it's hard for him to cover broadcasters, the NFL's TV future and much more.

You can listen to the podcast below or download it on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher and Google Play.

3. Big GET OFF MY LAWN moment here. The Lakers destroyed the Jazz on Wednesday night, 121-96, which must have taken a toll on Utah's announcers because they got all salty with LeBron at the end of the game when he creeped onto the court without wearing his sneakers to celebrate an L.A. blocked shot.

LMAO LeBron's hyped on the sidelines and the Jazz announcers are SICK 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/bzqGlKHiXT

— House of Highlights (@HoHighlights) December 5, 2019

James explained via Instagram on Thursday that he wasn't wearing his sneakers because he had given them to a young fan.

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4. Even though ESPN's College GameDay had more viewers last Saturday than FOX's Big Noon Kickoff show, Urban Meyer decided to do some trash talking.

Just interviewed Urban Meyer. At one point talked about this year doing tv, he says "I had fun - turns out folks wanna talk about football, they don't want to see jumpin' in lakes or goin on rollercoasters"
...
...I feel I may know what he was alluding to.
The man is competitive.

— Mike Hall (@MikeHallHere) December 4, 2019

This was a shot at Pat McAfee, who isn't part of the regular GameDay crew, but has made appearances on the show. McAfee returned fire and landed a TKO on Meyer.

I know it can be hard to remember things but it was a river not a lake.

My mom as soon as it happened said “When you were in the air, I started having heart complications OUT OF NOWHERE”

She’s been completely fine ever since.. happy for her.

Anyways, thanks 4 watching Coach. https://t.co/7yjDJAlGIP

— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) December 4, 2019

5. As if Baker Mayfield's season wasn't already rough enough, now there is backlash to one of his commercials that scares dogs. There's even a petition to get the commercial off TV, which is a bit much considering it features a #BakerHatesDogs hashtag.

Progressive: STOP the PROGRESSIVE/Baker Mayfield smoke alarm commercial! It TERRORIZES dogs! - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/6iYa4dlJ3h via @Change

— janis millu (@ijanis51) December 4, 2019

6. RANDOM YOUTUBE VIDEO OF THE DAY: Since we started today's column with J.J. Watt and food, here is his best food moment ever.

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