As a general rule, the only way to thank the Detroit Lions for the enjoyment they’ve provided these past few months is by cheering. But placekicker Jake Bates could also use a meat thermometer.
Specifically, he’d like a Meater Plus wireless smart model, $99.95, designed for perfect results every time with no stress and no mess. It’s on his wedding registry, between a Juliska Country Estate Winter Frolic Ruby Hostess Tray and an 8-foot fiberglass ladder.
Bates, 25, has taken several leaps of faith in the past year. Most notably, he gave up a promising job as a brick salesman to join the Michigan Panthers of the United Football League, a decision that ultimately led to his record-setting season with the Lions.
Come March 1, three weeks after the Super Bowl, he’ll take another plunge. In Hockley, Texas, a railroad hub northwest of Houston, he will wed Presley Folkerts, who he has known since she strolled into his homeroom class in fifth grade.
Pretty good though, for a 25 year old to be thinking ahead already like that and knowing smoking meats is a great thing to do. They say when you hit your 30’s you either get into history or smoking meat
Jake uses his personal meater to check the temperature of the field.
Yes, he is from Houston. He was in Houston working street corners selling bricks when he decided to go for his dream as a professional kicker. Slanging bricks always ends badly. Good for him getting out of that lifestyle.
