Blooming right

Count Coach Sam Pittman as a fan of at least one nationally known dish served by Outback Steakhouse.

Pittman finished his brief opening remarks on a video chat on Sunday by saying, “Can’t wait to get down there to the sunshine of Tampa, Fla., and eat a couple of Bloomin’ Onions.”

The hearty appetizer was still on his mind at the close of the 23-minute Zoom, as he closed by saying, “Go Hogs! Bloomin’ Onions baby!”