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Some notes about the Wing Bowl 19 competitors listed at 10-1 or better odds
Jon “Super” Squbb (2-1) facebook | eatfeats results | eatfeats category
Two time defending Wing champion
Has lost contests to Pete Czerwinski, Joe Menchetti and David Brunelli
Bill “El Wingador” Simmons (3-1) facebook | eatfeats results | eatfeats category
Five time Wing Bowl champion
Wing Bowl 19 will be his first contest in 3 years & his second in six years
“Swallow Your Pride”, a documentary about the 2005 Wing Bowl, Simmons’ last victory, can be viewed online
“Furious” Pete Czerwinski (3-1) facebook | youtube | eatfeats results | eatfeats category
Has only lost three contests in his competitive eating career (but two of his last four)
Star of documentary The Story of Furious Pete (trailer)
Brad “The Lunatic” Sciullo (4-1) eatfeats results | eatfeats category
Was in second place in the 2008 Wing Bowl when disqualified for “snotting a wing”
A short history of Brad Sciullo’s competitive eating career
Finished 20 pound burger and appeared on The Colbert Report (Part 1 | Part 2)
Also appeared on ESPN E:60 segment about competitive eating in 2008
Video of Brad disparaging “Furious” Pete Czerwinski in 2008 when being interviewed by “Beautiful” Brian Seiken. This will be their first meeting since the video was made.
“Gentleman” Joe Menchetti (4-1) eatfeats results | eatfeats category
Third place in 2003 Wing Bowl, prevented from competing in subsequent Wing Bowls due to various prohibitions
Has won at least $34,000 in competitive eating since 2002
Richard “Not Rich” Razzi (6-1) eatfeats results
Runner-up in 2009 and 2010 Wing Bowls
Hank “The Tank” Goldey (6-1) eatfeats results
Has competed in at least 8 Wing Bowls
Runner up in 2000 Wing Bowl
Joel “The Cannon” Podelsky (7-1) eatfeats results | eatfeats category
Competed in 52 eating contests in 2010.
“Damaging” Doug Canavin (8-1) eatfeats results
Has competed in at least 10 Wing Bowls, runner-up in 2001 Wing Bowl
“Iceman” (8-1)
David “Tiger Wings & Things” Brunelli (9-1) eatfeats results
Was in second place after the first round of the 2010 Wing Bowl, but was disqualified in the second round
Has won at least 8 contests since the start of 2010, most recently a pastrami sandwich contest at Delicatessen
Dave “US Male” Goldstein (10-1) eatfeats results | eatfeats category
Winner of IFOCE 2009 crawfish contest & 2010 cannoli contest
Will reportedly be ejected from the IFOCE after the Wing Bowl for competing in an unsanctioned contest
JerseyMan magazine has an article about New Jersey competitive eaters (page 38) featuring Jon Squibb, Bill “El Wingador” Simmons and Dave “US Male” Goldstein.
The weigh-in for the Wing Bowl 19 competitors will take place at Chickie's and Pete's in Philadelphia starting at 5pm.
Wing Bowl 19 odds posted
Al Morganti has added his odds to the Wing Bowl 19 roster. A list of the competitors at 10-1 or better follows:
Jon Squibb 2-1
Bill “El Wingador” Simmons 3-1
“Furious” Pete Czerwinski 3-1
Brad “The Lunatic” Sciullo 4-1
“Gentleman” Joe Menchetti 4-1
Richard “Not Rich†Razzi 6-1
Hank “The Tank” Goldey 6-1
Joel “The Cannon” Podelsky 7-1
“Damaging” Doug Canavin 8-1
Iceman 8-1
David “Tiger Wings & Things” Brunelli 9-1
Dave “US Male” Goldstein 10-1
Wooshop Films produced a video about the Maccabee sandwich eating contest held at Delicatessen in Philadelphia won by David Brunelli.
Barnaby's of Ridley, PA will hold a wing eating contest Thursday night awarding $250 to the winner.
The Abbaye in Philadelphia will host a vegan Wing Bowl on February 5.
A podcast of Takeru Kobayashi's appearance on 610 WIP this morning is available. Kobayashi talked about appearing (but not competing in) Wing Bowl 19 and oversaw the in-studio Wing Off won by Jason "The Shocker" Hall.
The facebook for Delicatessen in Philadelphia reports that David Brunelli won yesterday's "Maccabee" pastrami sandwich eating contest with a time of 5:42.
The Phoenixville News has an article about Rick "the Manager" Russo qualifying for the Wing Bowl. Bob Shoudt will be a member of Russo's entourage and "Gentleman" Jerry Coughlan (top 5 in 2007 & 2008 Wing Bowl, listed as a three time champion) will help with the float.
"Damaging Doug" Canavin won yesterday's Wing Off at Paddy Whack's by eating 53 wings in 10 minutes. Wing Bowl 19 will be at least the tenth Wing Bowl Doug Canavin has competed in. update AgentsSweetBreads has uploaded a video of the contest alleging cheating by Canavin.
The Wing Bowl 19 entrants list appears to be up to date and announces that "Quazy" won last Thursday's Wing Off at Downington, PA to gain a berth. (via "Snack Jack" email) Rick "the Manager" Russo also qualified by eating cakes off of four women representing the Philadelphia pro sports teams.
The Feast reports that Delicatessen in Philadelphia is holding a 48 ounce "Maccabee" sandwich eating contest on January 20. Qualify by eating a 24 ounce "Big Macher" in under 15 minutes before that date.
The Philadelphia City Paper has a report on Monday's Wing Off at the Sugar House Casino.
Culinary Neophyte has a blog entry about Outrageous Food recording at Jake's Sandwich Board in Philadelphia last week.
The Wing Bowl website reports that "Gentleman" Joe Menchetti qualified for Wing Bowl 19 by winning last night's Wing Off at the SugarHouse Casino with a total of 35 wings in 10 minutes. (gallery | videos)
Bones Grille in Lansdale, PA (Philadelphia area) will hold a rib eating contest on January 20 awarding $250 to the winner.
The Wing Bowl website reports that Wingette Kristen Young qualified for Wing Bowl 19 by eating 6 donuts in under 3 minutes. (gallery)
Outrageous Food Jan 7, 2010 (“Nuclear Wings”) episode links
Food Network episode guide
Restaurants
- Lumpy’s Diner (Antioch, CA) challenge – “Intimidator” 6+ pound breakfast combo & Kitchen Sink 12 egg omelet
Home Page | Facebook | Yelp
Gallery of filming session
Videos of Jessica’s attempts at Lumpy’s challenges: “Intimidator” | Dog Pounder Burger
Blog entries by Stephanie Wu about Lumpy’s challenges: Kitchen Sink omelet | Dog Pounder Burger - The Flying Monkey (Philadelphia) meal – “Pumpple” Pie (apple & pumpkin pie baked in a chocolate cake)
Home Page | Facebook | Yelp
Appearance of the Pumpple Cake on the Rachael Ray show - CK’s Wing-N-Things (Johnstown, PA) meal – “Nuclear Hell” wings (6 million Scoville units)
Home Page | Facebook | Yelp
Gallery of Nuclear Hell record holder
Tribune-Democrat article about filming at CK’s
List of Oakland / East Bay eating challenges & contests in the eatfeats database
List of Philadelphia eating challenges & contests in the eatfeats database
List of Pittsburgh eating challenges & contests in the eatfeats database
The facebook for Rock Botton in King of Prussia, PA reports that Rich "Cheesecake Beefcake", third place in last year's Wing Bowl, won last night's Wing Off. (gallery)
Outrageous Food will be recording footage tomorrow at Jake's Sandwich Board in Philadelphia for a segment about the Philly Challenge defeated by Dave "US Male" Goldstein. [City Paper Meal Ticket]
If you are looking for a last minute Christmas gift, upper level tickets to Wing Bowl 19 appear to still be available on ComcastTIX.com.
More information about the Wing Bowl 19 Wing-Off qualifers has been listed on WingBowl19.com The first Wing-Off will take place at Sketters Pub in Blenheim, NJ on January 4.
Wing Bowl 19 tickets are now available online. (Direct link on ComcastTix.com)
A press release announces that tickets for Wing Bowl 19 will go on sale at 9 am December 14 at ComcastTIX.com and the Wells Fargo Center box office.
Takeru Kobayashi has a blog entry about his desire to attend the 2011 Wing Bowl.
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