gut him, insert into the cavity a little smashed garlic, some ground onions, fresh butter, salt , and pepper. Built a fire on the bank, wrap him in tin foil, throw him in the coals for a few minutes.
I don't know if it's eevolootion or whut, but I've seen several possum road-kills around here lately where the possum appeared to be wearing football pads and such. Since no possum I ever knew was noted for team sports, I assume they are trying to develop some sort of defense against being runned over.