Game day just got better! Whether you're tailgating at the stadium or watching the game at home, football and food are a winning combination. This collection brings together 150 favorite recipes from BYU players and coaches, past and present. Categories include: Pre-game Warm Ups (Appetizers) Rise and Shout (Tailgating Treats) First Downs (Salads) Cheers from the Sidelines (Side Dishes) Bowl Games (Soups and Stews) Touchdown! (Main Courses) The Point After (Desserts) Water Break (Beverages) Proceeds from this cookbook will benefit Thursday's Heroes through Bronco and Holly Mendenhall's Fully Invested Foundation, a nonprofit initiative to help children and families who are facing significant life challenges. Since 2006, more than ninety "Thursday's Heroes" have been honored by the BYU football team. WHO are Thursday's Heroes? Children and families who are inspiring examples of courage and strength in facing adversity. WHAT is the Thursday's Heroes program? Heroes receive gifts and autographed Cougar memorabilia and an invitation to watch the Thursday football practice, tour the Cougars' sports facilities, and meet the team. WHY the Cougar Football Cookbook? Favorite dishes of team players and coaches from 1964 to 2012 will delight your taste buds—with 100 percent of the author's proceeds going to benefit Thursday's Heroes. "Every one of these 'Heroes' has become a part of our BYU family. We are strengthened just by knowing them!" —Bronco and Holly Mendenhall
