MICHIGAN OLYMPIANS WE’RE PROUD TO ROOT FOR!
After a yearlong hiatus, the Summer Olympics are set to begin in Tokyo this July. We’re proudly supporting Team USA here at Cronin Law Firm, with special attention paid to our Michigan born and raised athletes. Below are just a few of our all-time favorite Michigan Olympians who ran and skated into our hearts.
and another three championships during their climb to the Winter Olympics stage. He and Chock competed in the 2014 and 2018 Winter Olympics, while Bates competed with another partner, Emily Samuelson, at the 2010 Olympics. Bates also stayed local during his childhood and for his higher education, attending the University of Michigan for college.
ALANWEBB — TRACK AND FIELD
MEGAN KELLER —WOMEN’S HOCKEY
Born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Webb competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics, earning the title of America’s fastest mile runner with a time of 3 minutes and 46.91 seconds. (Talk about fast!) Webb continued to dominate the Track and Field competition, competing in world championships and for Nike until 2013. Today, Webb serves his alma mater, the University of Arkansas Little Rock, as its assistant cross country and track and field coach.
Megan Keller has had a lustrous career on the ice — and she’s still going! Born and raised in Farmington, Michigan, Keller and Team USA have gone on to win multiple championships and a gold medal in the 2018 Winter Olympics. Keller plays defense and formerly played for Boston College’s hockey team. Off the ice, she’s been honored for her play and dedication. She was named Hockey East Player of the year for the 2018–2019 season during her junior year of college and was named to First-Team Hockey East honors at Boston College.
EVAN BATES — FIGURE SKATING
Another Ann Arbor baby, Evan Bates, dazzled crowds at the 2014 and 2018 Olympics with his skating partner Madison Chock. The duo won six medals
Good luck to all our Michigan athletes this year in Tokyo!
TRAIN YOUR BRAIN!
THE BEST TEXAS-STYLE SMOKED BRISKET
INGREDIENTS •
Wood chips
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1/4 cup paprika
Inspired by AllRecipes.com
1/4 cup white sugar 1/4 cup ground cumin 1/4 cup cayenne pepper 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup chili powder 1/4 cup garlic powder
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1/4 cup onion powder
1/4 cup salt
1/4 cup pepper 10 lbs brisket
DIRECTIONS 1. In a bowl, soak wood chips in water overnight. 2. In a large bowl, mix paprika, white sugar, cumin, cayenne pepper, brown sugar, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. 3. Rub spice mixture on the brisket and refrigerate for 24 hours. 4. Preheat smoker to 230 F. Drain wood chips and place them in the smoker. 5. Smoke brisket until it has an internal temperature of 165 F. 6. Remove brisket and wrap it in aluminum foil. 7. Smoke brisket further until it reaches an internal temperature of 185 F.
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