Mongo Marquez article in Rocky Mountain News
The Rocky Mountain News has an article about Englewood, CO resident Marco “Mongo” Marquez. Marquez will try to gain entrance to the Nathan’s finals at the Mall of America qualifier. Crazy Legs Conti is also expected to compete in that event. Andrew “Skinnyboy” Lane and Russell “the Mad Stork” Witzke are also mentioned.
Todd “the Butler” Yeates profile
The East Valley Tribune has an article about Mesa, AZ resident Todd “the Butler” Yeates, who will be competing in the Nathan’s qualifier in Tempe Saturday. Todd’s nickname is a reference to the poet William Butler Yeats.
Beautiful Brian defends Philly Guy
Beautiful Brian has posted a defense of Pete “Philly Guy” Miernicki on his website.
Jason Smith article
BellevueLeader.com has an article about Jason Smith, who will attempt to better his second place finish in the 2006 sweet corn contest on Sunday.
Ron Koch to face NFL opponents May 21
Brian Seiken reports that Ron Koch will face a field of pro football players at the New York, New York hotel in Las Vegas on May 21. This will be Koch’s first contest since the Reno ribs contest in August.
Jed Donahue in LA Times: Nathan’s to offer cash prizes
The Los Angeles Times has a column about Jed Donahue. If Jed makes the Nathan’s finals, he does not expect to repeat his one hot dog performance:
Donahue’s sampling, though limited, showed his fans that he’s going to change his strategy for the competition this July 4 at Coney Island, in which several thousand dollars in prizes will be offered. Last year, when the winning mark was 53 hot dogs, Donahue ate a total of … one.
In other Los Angeles news, sbsun.com has an article about the opening of the Dodgers all you can eat section.
Las Vegas episode of Beautiful Brian’s Corner
Brian Seiken has posted the latest episode of his television show, which features interviews with Las Vegas residents Ron “The Undertaker” Koch and El Toro. There is also a visit from Rabbi Abramawitz and a clip of sportsradio host Jim Rome (who has criticized Sonya Thomas, Joey Chestnut and Kate Stelnick) being attacked by former Rams quarterback Jim Everett.
In other updates, Brian Seiken has Crazy Legs Conti’s appreciation of Boston Celtic Dennis Johnson, a tribute to Super Paul Barlow Jr and a report that a new medication has resolved his acid reflux issues and should help him return to his previous level.
Leon Feingold is Deadspin’s favorite Israel baseball player
The athlete gossip blog Deadspin has an entry about the Israel Baseball League in which the author claims IFOCE member Leon Feingold is his favorite player in that organization. The entry links to Leon’s myspace page where Leon describes his ideal woman.
Ron Koch challenges #11-#20 eaters
Ron Koch has sent the following email (update this is the entire email):
The forgotten eater Ron Koch has issued a challange to eaters 11 to 20 eating icecream, hamburgers,pasta or nathans fries..If he cannot win or finish in top three he will shake there hands and retire…………………………….
Haaretz profile of Leon Feingold
The Israeli newspaper Haaretz has profiles of the first six players to sign a contract with the Israel Baseball League, including former competitive eater Leon Feingold:
Now that he has signed to play baseball in Israel next summer, Feingold will suspend his competitive eating career. “It’s more important for me right now to focus on getting my body in shape for baseball than to get my body into shape for eating,” he explains. However, he would agree to a between-inning falafel eating contest next summer − “as long as I’m not pitching that day.”
Justin Mih videos on youtube
The Natural in the Asbury Park Press
The Asbury Park Press has a profile of Arturo “The Natural” Rios Jr. in today’s issue.
Kobayashi praises El Toro’s hair
El Toro Jimenez continues to receive international publicity as the subject of a recent blog entry by Kobayashi. Kobayashi likes El Toro’s hairstyle.
The Citizen profiles Bubba & The Legend
thecitizen.com has an article profiling Loren “Bubba” Yarbrough and Larry “The Legend” McNeil
Leon “Justice” Feingold signs with Israel Baseball League
The Washington Jewish Week reports that Leon “Justice” Feingold has signed with the Israel Baseball League. Feingold has pitched in the Cleveland Indians organization and has been ranked as high as 12th by the IFOCE. The article claims his personal best is 152 hot dogs in 12 minutes, which should probably be 15 1/2 hot dogs.
Jason Smith profile in Bellevue Leader
The Bellevue Leader has an article about the 30th ranked IFOCE eater.
Andrew “Skinnyboy” Lane profile in Denver Post
The Denver Post has a long profile of Andrew “Skinnyboy” Lane which provides the origin of his nickname. Skinnyboy competed in yesterday’s kolache contest in Nebraska where he finished 4th.
Jed Donahue articles
The Los Angeles Times and Orange County Register both have articles about Jed Donahue and his 1 HDB performance at Nathan’s
Levi Oliver triathlon training update
The Austin Stateman has an update about Levi Oliver’s training for the Capital of Texas Triathlon at the end of May. “The Prophet” will also attempt to defend his tamale title. A documentary is being filmed about Oliver’s efforts to transform himself.
Joe LaRue prepares for Sunrise qualifier at Cheeburger
Supersizedmeals.com reports that Joe LaRue ate 3 burgers containing 20 ounces of precooked meat at Cheeburger Cheeburger. The total weight of all burgers was about five pounds and Joe finished them in about 40 minutes. Finishing one burger that size entitles the eater to put a picture of him/herself on the restaurant’s Wall of Fame. Joe LaRue will attempt to defend his home turf at the first Nathan’s qualifier in Sunrise Florida on Saturday.
Words of “the Prophet”
Levi “the Prophet” Oliver has a blog at http://levioliver.statesmanblogs.com/ The blog descibes both his training for a triathlon and his thoughts on competitive eating. Oliver does not say if he will be competiting in the Huevos Rancheros contest to be held on South Padre Island later this week.
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