Patrick Vandam interview in TwinCities.com

May 15, 2008 at 9:02 am by ojrifkin · More posts about: Other IFOCE members

Patrick Vandam, runner-up in the most recent Nathan’s qualifier, answers some questions on TwinCities.com. Vandam is planning to compete in Saturday’s Nathan’s qualifier in Chicago.

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  1. Ethan Duclos said (Registered April 17, 2008)

    May 15, 2008 @ 12:03 pm

    Looks like Gravy will have his work cut out for him in Chi-town.

  2. Rhonda Evans said

    May 15, 2008 @ 12:51 pm

    Let’s speculate. If Patrick ate 30 in his first contest, he’s bound to improve, but by how much is anyone’s guess.

  3. Anonymous said

    May 15, 2008 @ 1:16 pm

    Not by much, Rhonda. He practiced first. Duh!

  4. Ethan Duclos said (Registered April 17, 2008)

    May 15, 2008 @ 1:33 pm

    I say he decreases by 2. Beginner’s “luck”. I think Gravy will be watching him like a hawk. Nothing funny will happen in Chicago. Gravy is too smart for that.

    I think Gravy eats 29 and the other guy eats 28.

  5. Rhonda Evans said

    May 15, 2008 @ 2:14 pm

    Contests themselves are the best form of practice. The man will improve. As good as Gravy is, Patrick will be able to spot him at least two dogs and still claim victory.

    Patrick … now don’t make a fool out of me. Ya hear! :)

  6. Ethan Duclos said (Registered April 17, 2008)

    May 15, 2008 @ 2:30 pm

    Rhonda,
    You’re right. Patrick wins 28-26.

  7. Steakbellie said (Registered August 11, 2006)

    May 15, 2008 @ 2:33 pm

    I think Gravy has this one. He has more table experience under his belt and could easily have improved to the 30 Dog level. I dont know Patrick Vandam, but my guess is we may see him in Coney anyway. I’m deeply impressed.

  8. Anonymous said

    May 16, 2008 @ 1:53 pm

    What an uninformed fool that reporter is to say Patrick must have had a bad day to only do 30. Shows he knows nothing about competitive eating or its history. I think I would have answered that question quite differently if I had been him.

  9. Sir Snugglesworth said

    May 16, 2008 @ 6:46 pm

    My Tim is gonna win this one.

  10. SPBBBMB The Krystal Ball said

    May 16, 2008 @ 7:06 pm

    30 is a lot…Gravy is great, and seems to be able to eat whatever he has to (barely) to win. BUT, I’m picking the new dude - 30 in your first effort? wow! One quantifier on this qualifier: the “pressure” in a tight contest could make VanDam vanpuke..
    As a master at losing my concentration, I know hearing the guy next to you is one ahead, or even, or slaughtering you (my usual case) can make anyone forget technique, and cause major gaffes, gulps, or gagging. I hope not.

    However, I’m rooting for Tim, he’s a great guy, and I know he will be ready, and well-dressed!!

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