ESPN analysts on Kobayashi’s condition
On ESPN’s Sportcenter, several analysts in various sports provided commentary about Kobayashi’s jaw arthritis. Dave “MegaMunch” Shoffner provided a transcription for that segment which follows after the jump.
SPORTSCENTER ANCHOR:
He’s the top dog when it comes to eating hot dogs at
the competitive level, but Takeru Kobayashi may be
unable to defend his title now that the 6 time weiner
champion has a sore jaw and can’t open his mouth wide
enough to insert a hot dog. He compares it to a
pitcher with tore elbow ligaments. Our experts, with
frank analysis.
MARK SCHLERETH:
Kobayashi with arthritis of the jaw, well that would
be the equivalent of Joe Namath coming down with
tendonitis in his elbow before Super Bowl III after he
guaranteed victory over the Baltimore Colts. This is
the most devastating thing ever to hit the world of
competitive eating.
BARRY MELROSE (ESPN Hockey Analyst):
This is s a terrible blow for the hot dog eating
contest. Kobayashi is the Wayne Gretzky of hot dog
eating goes down with a serious injury. It’s like a
knee injury in hockey. I don’t know if the sport can
overcome this serious injury to its superstar.
JOHN KRUK (ESPN Baseball Analyst):
There’s nothing wrong with Kobayashi. He’s using this
as an excuse. He’s afraid of Joey Chestnut who
obliterated his record in the Southwest Finals. He’s
just scared of Joey Chestnut and I’ll tell you what,
he’s never ever going to beat the American upstart and
that’s the final thing – nothing wrong with him.
Kobayashi’s fine, he’s just scared.
DICK VITALE (ESPN College Basketball Analyst):
Whoa, what breaking news! Kobayashi might be out of
the hot dog eating contest?! I can’t believe it!
That’s unbelievable! That’s like the NBA without Koby
Bryant! That would be like Lance Armstrong out of the
Tour de France! I mean are you serious?! Kobayashi,
he’s only getting better! I know some hot dogs are
going to be happy he’s not there. And when you think
about it, I think Joe Chestnut is going to have chance
if he’s not going to be there. Oh Kobayashi, you’d
better be there baby! Because you’re awesome baby!
(something unintelligible) Hey, this is the biggest
hot dog of them all, Dickie V baby!
BACK TO SPORTSCENTER ANCHOR:
Continue our tongue in cheek, or should I say hot dog
in cheek coverage…(then compares Koby’s 6 straight
titles to other sports teams with long title runs).
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Rhonda Evans said
June 27, 2007 @ 9:41 am
I absolutely LOVE Dick Vitale’s comments. I also think Barry Melrose hit the proverbial nail on the head. “This is s a terrible blow for the hot dog eating contest. Kobayashi is the Wayne Gretzky of hot dog eating goes down with a serious injury. It’s like a knee injury in hockey. I don’t know if the sport can overcome this serious injury to its superstar.”
It’s like I always said, competition-wise, Joey is close to Koby’s level, but he has no where near the clout, charisma, and following of Kobayashi. Joey is becoming a great eater but watching him eat is like watching water evaporate.
Mega Munch said
June 27, 2007 @ 12:11 pm
Yeah, you can’t read Vitale’s comments without hearing his voice in your head. (“Because you’re awesome baby!”)
You really think Joey is boring to watch? I don’t think so. He does the Koby shake now and then and his signature “gut punch”. Plus he always looks like he’s about to spew all over the place or his head is going to explode…that makes for some good entertainment.
liz said
June 27, 2007 @ 2:15 pm
Koby makes it look easy, but Joey looks like he’s working for every bite he puts in his mouth. I tend to agree with MM–Joey is anything but boring to watch.
Rhonda Evans said
June 27, 2007 @ 2:33 pm
Overall I love Vitale’s enthusiasm and zest for sports. I laugh at him often. But when my favorite college B-Ball teams are losing he gets on my nerves to no end. It’s love-hate for him (his behaviour) with me.
Rhonda Evans said
June 27, 2007 @ 2:45 pm
MM that was a poor choice of words on my part. As you pointed out, if one attends to his eating antics only, Joey surely is NOT boring. What I meant is that without Koby’s presence, there is such a void that cannot be filled by any other eater on the 4th.
It’s like expecting to meet Tiger Woods and having to settle for Fred Funk.
carey poehlmann said
June 27, 2007 @ 5:32 pm
Another great simile, Rhonda. Maybe Phil Mikelson would be a better name to use? Joey is a little bit better than that. Besides, I would rather meet Chestnut over Kobayashi any day. What the hell are you going to talk about? How about this one instead. It is like going to a buffet, and finding out they aren’t serving the crab legs. I am still going to eat and enjoy it, but it could have been a little better.
Mega Munch said
June 27, 2007 @ 6:00 pm
I know exactly what you mean now. Joey without Koby on Coney Island is like the Yankees without the Red Sox or a hamburger without fries.
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