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NewYork.CBSLocal.com has an entry form for candidates for the New York City area representative to Wing Bowl 21. The rules say the winner (who must be from NY/NJ/CT/PA) "will be selected based on their ability to promote the city of New York on-air during a phone call with CBS New York and CBS Philadelphia station employees.

January 19, 2013 at 5:58 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:New York City, Wing Bowl 21 | Permalink * Comments (4)

NJ.com has an article about Bill "El Wingador" Simmons and his lack of involvement in Wing Bowl 21. Simmons says he has yet to be indicted on his drug trafficking charge and still plans to continue with his "America's Biggest Eater" television project.

January 18, 2013 at 5:28 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Bill "El Wingador" Simmons, Television, Wing Bowl 21 | Permalink * Comments (3)

Philly.com reports that Takeru Kobayashi will partner with Chief Inspector Dennis Wilson when he compete the Philadelphia Police and Firefighters Wing Bowl January 25. PhillyBurbs also has an article about Wing Bowl 21 qualifier Andrew "King Disco" Cordisco.

January 17, 2013 at 8:52 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Kobayashi (小林尊), Philadelphia, Wing Bowl 21 | Permalink * Comments (13)

Philly.com reports that 5-time champion Bill "El Wingador" Simmons will not attend or be involved with Wing Bowl 21 after his arrest for cocaine distribution in June (he is currently awaiting trial). Despite his legal issues, Simmons believes he would make the overall American top 3 after training.

January 16, 2013 at 9:38 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Bill "El Wingador" Simmons, Philadelphia, Wing Bowl 21 | Permalink * Comments (5)

"Sloth" will be inducted into the Wing Bowl Hall of Fame for his torrential "reversal of fortune" in Wing Bowl 9.

January 15, 2013 at 7:49 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Wing Bowl | Permalink * Comments (7)

The Dallas representative for Wing Bowl 21 will be selected on trash-talking about Philadelphia teams instead of competitive eating ability. Four competitors (Dallas / Fort Worth area residents only) will be selected this week for a "trash talk off" on January 18 that will determine the overall winner.

January 14, 2013 at 2:55 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Dallas, Wing Bowl 21 | Permalink * Comments (20)

Wing Bowl 21 “World” slots

January 14, 2013 at 9:30 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Wing Bowl 21

With Wing Bowl 21 less than three weeks away, here is how the five spots for competitors from outside Philadelphia have been allocated:

  • Boston (WBZ) Jamie McDonald
  • Chicago (WSCR) Applicants are currently being accepted
  • Dallas (KRLD) ?
  • New York City (WFAN) ?
  • Washington, DC (WJFK) “Large” Todd King, 2012 DC Wing Bowl winner

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Joey Chestnut hopes he will be allowed to compete in Wing Bowl 21.

January 11, 2013 at 9:11 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Joey Chestnut, Wing Bowl 21 | Permalink * Comments (21)

Johnnie Excel qualified for Wing Bowl 21 by eating 20 grilled cheese sandwiches in under 12 minutes. In other Wing Bowl 21 news, Rick "The Manager" Russo has a new video for his anthem and the mini-profiles of the competitors have been updated. (The DC representative "Large" Todd King, won the 2012 Washington Wing Bowl.) update Philly.com has an article

January 10, 2013 at 8:28 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Johnnie Excel, Music, Philadelphia, Wing Bowl 21 | Permalink * Comments (18)

Chicago.CBSlocal.com is taking entries from people who hope to represent the Midwest in Wing Bowl 21. The rules restrict entry to residents of Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin and Michigan. There does not appear to be any contest or stunt attempt associated with the slot; the entrant will be solely chosen on a sub 500 word essay.

January 9, 2013 at 2:08 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Chicago, Wing Bowl 21 | Permalink * Comments (4)

Former Pennsylvania governor has a column for Philly.com praising Wing Bowl 17-19 champion Jon Squibb which calls him the "last best hope" of Philadelphia sports. (via email)

December 18, 2012 at 10:23 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Philadelphia, Wing Bowl 21 | Permalink * Comments (15)

WIP announces that all tickets available for Wing Bowl 21 have been sold.

December 13, 2012 at 9:51 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Philadelphia, Wing Bowl 21 | Permalink * Comments (4)

Wing Bowl 21 tickets are now on sale and can be purchased using the following link.

December 11, 2012 at 9:12 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Philadelphia, Wing Bowl 21 | Permalink * Comments

Wing Bowl 21 tickets will go on sale for $10 on ComcastTix.com on Tuesday, December 11 at 9 am Eastern. (direct link for purchase)

December 6, 2012 at 10:40 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Philadelphia, Wing Bowl 21 | Permalink * Comments

"Snack" Jack Diamond qualified for Wing Bowl 21 today by eating 16 bunless hot dogs in 2 minutes. Stacy "Eatorama" McCarthy and "Iceman" qualified on Thursday. Alexis failed her stunt of eating 100 tater tots in 3 minutes this morning, but received an invitation to the in-studio Wing Off.

December 3, 2012 at 9:54 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Philadelphia, Wing Bowl 21 | Permalink * Comments (8)

Rick "The Manager" Russo has produced an anthem and music video for Wing Bowl 21. (via Craig Reed)

November 30, 2012 at 11:37 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Music, Videos, Wing Bowl 21 | Permalink * Comments (1)

Dave Brunelli & Dave Goldstein tie in first Wing Bowl 21 Wing Off

November 28, 2012 at 9:52 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Camden, Dave Brunelli, Dave Goldstein, Philadelphia, Wing Bowl 21

Philly.com reports that Dave “Tiger Wings & Things” Brunelli and Dave “US Male” Goldstein tied in this morning Wing Off held at PJ Whelihan’s in Cherry Hill, NJ and will both receive a spot in Wing Bowl 21 on February 1. Tickets will go on sale on December 11 for $10.

Wing Bowl 21 will have a two tier system. In the first tier, three time champion Jon Squibb will face off against winners of five qualifiers to be held around the country. Other Philadelphia area residents will compete in the second tier to win a Nissan Pathfinder. The person with the overall highest total will win $20,000.

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The WIP Morning Show announces that Takeru Kobayashi will not defend his Wing Bowl title in 2013.

November 27, 2012 at 7:40 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Kobayashi (小林尊), Wing Bowl 21 | Permalink * Comments (25)

Stacy "Eatorama" McCarthy has produced a song called "Hungry Man" about his 2013 Wing Bowl quest.

November 25, 2012 at 6:12 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Music, Wing Bowl 21 | Permalink * Comments

Wing Bowl 21 rules released – first Wing Off Wednesday

November 24, 2012 at 8:41 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Camden, Philadelphia, Wing Bowl 21

The official announcement for Wing Bowl 21 will take place Monday, but contest rules have already been posted containing information on how to qualify for the finals in Philadelphia on Feburary 1, 2013:

  • The majority of finalists will qualify by successfully completing an in-studio stunt. (Stunt submission form)
  • Five first round Wing Offs will be held at Philadelphia area PJ Whelihan’s. The first Wing Off will take place November 28 in Cherry Hill, NJ. The winners of the first round Wing Offs will then compete in a second round Wing Off to win a spot in the finals. An in-studio Wing-Off will also be held between two people who almost finished their stunt.
  • CBS Radio stations in Washington, DC “The Fan”, New York City (WFAN 660), Boston “The Sports Hub”, Chicago “The Score” and Dallas “The Fan” will hold qualifiers sending the winner to the finals. The regional winners will receive $200 and travel expenses.
  • Former champions Takeru Kobayashi, Jon Squibb, Joey Chestnut, Bill “El Wingador” Simmons will receive byes and not have to qualify. (It is likely that 100% of those invitations will not be accepted.)
  • There are no restrictions on “professionals” or non-locals.
  • The overall winner will receive $20000 and a Wing Bowl Champion Ring and gold medal. The top competitor fro the Philadelphia area will win a Chevy Camaro.

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The twitter for the WIP Morning show announces that information about Wing Bowl 21 will be revealed on Monday, November 26.

November 16, 2012 at 12:24 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Philadelphia, Wing Bowl 21 | Permalink * Comments (5)

The Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia will announce its biggest ticket giveaway at 2 pm today. This might be the official announcement for the 2013 Wing Bowl. update The 2013 WIP Wing Bowl was not announced, but a Wing Bowl will take place tomorrow at Kildare's in West Chester, PA

November 13, 2012 at 9:26 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Philadelphia, Wing Bowl 21 | Permalink * Comments

A package including four floor passes to Wing Bowl 21 on February 1, 2013 sold yesterday on the Eagles RadioThon charity auction, apparently for $750.

September 6, 2012 at 3:05 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Charity Events, Philadelphia, Wing Bowl 21 | Permalink * Comments (2)

Philadelphia.CBSLocal.com announces that four floor passes to Wing Bowl 21 on February 1, 2013 will be offered in the Eagles Radiothon on September 5 and 6.

August 24, 2012 at 3:23 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Philadelphia, Wing Bowl 21 | Permalink * Comments (7)

Philadelphia.CBSLocal.com has a video of a torrential reversal of fortune by "Sloth" in Wing Bowl 9, which Angelo Cataldi calls his favorite Wing Bowl momemt.

August 15, 2012 at 5:10 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Philadelphia, Wing Bowl | Permalink * Comments

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