Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest And Boston College Football: Who Would Win?

by A.J Black on Jul 4, 2011 1:00 PM EDT in Boston College Football

The Fourth of July is a great time in American culture for many reasons -- fireworks, BBQ, beers, great times with friends and of course binge eating. Nothing exemplifies America's excesses and glutinous behavior more than the annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest held each year at Coney Island.

Every year we all watch in horror and amazement as dozens of competitors woof down piles of hot dogs, and gasp when the winner almost always is the smallest competitor. Nathan's is the crown jewel of competitive eating, but could a BC football player or alumni enter the mix? If so which player do you think has the best chances of winning it?

1. Luke Kuechly -- Not necessarily the biggest guy on the team, he has the heart and determination to do things guys his size shouldn't be able to do, like eating 50 hot dogs in 5 minutes. You go ahead and tell him that he doesn't have a chance of winning the belt. I dare you.

2. Dave Shinskie -- Baseball didn't seem to be his cup of tea, and football might not be the best choice for him either. Could he find his calling in competitive eating? Maybe. He does bear a striking resemblance to Joey Chestnut too.

3. BJ Raji -- After having a spectacular post season, and gaining the nickname "Fridge" Raji looks like he would be a slam dunk at gorging on hot dogs. Plus the dude has the space to put those dogs, look at that stomache. Plus training for the competition would give him something to do during the lockout.

4. Dan Koppen -- A grizzled champion, Koppen has the pedigree to win this. Plus, like BJ Raji he has the space to put all that food. Koppen also has the looks of a guy that could go to Eagle's Deli and destroy the Godzilla Burger Challenge without blinking an eye.

5. Frank Spaziani -- Coach Spaz has all the appearances of a guy that had to clean his plate as a kid. Italian, he most likely grew up in a strict household where no food went to waste. Best guess is if you threw 50 hot dogs in front of him he'd be part of the clean plate club.

Any other BC players past or present that you think would give Kobayashi a run for his money? Well enough of this silliness. Happy Fourth of July from Brian, Jeff, Conrad and myself.

Go Eagles!

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Steve DeOssie

Guy has always been so full of sh@t, I think he could eat numerous dogs

by waterwater on Jul 4, 2011 1:12 PM EDT reply actions

Joke

DeOssie and Smerlas’ names should be removed from all BC records and rosters. Those two have done nothing but mock college football and BC for the past 15 years on the Big Show on WEEI. College football is always playing catch up in Boston, and may never get the media’s attention, but it doesnt help when two alumni cohost the cities biggest sports show and constantly bad mouth our program. I have nothing but contempt for those two overweight buffoons.

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by A.J Black on Jul 4, 2011 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions

oyez!

by waterwater on Jul 5, 2011 10:09 AM EDT up reply actions

We need to get BJ Raji back here for this…

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by Gethin Coolbaugh on Jul 4, 2011 4:58 PM EDT reply actions

Don't count out the incoming class

Totally agree with Keuchly and Raji here but don’t count out incoming freshmen Max Ricci and Liam Porter coming in at a svelte 345 and 310lbs respectively.

by DCash on Jul 4, 2011 5:51 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Happy Fourth of July!

Mark Herzlich should be on this list … the kid can do anything.

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by Brian Favat on Jul 4, 2011 6:06 PM EDT reply actions

True but...

After watching that Gatorade video and seeing his nutritional regiment, it’s pretty clear that Herzlich wouldn’t touch a hotdog.

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by A.J Black on Jul 4, 2011 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Shinskie

I would say that David Shinskie was there when he was needed. He tried and failed. That is the key point. He gave his all and there is no reason to take him out and “stand him next to the wall”. There is glory in giving your best and that is the glory of BC. David Gordon is the Jewish kid who rocked ND. Doug Flutie was the magician who succeeded. Maybe, God has other things in mind for D.S. and for that matter Mark H. It doesn’t matter whether you won or lost but how you played the game. Semper Fi.

by JBQ on Jul 4, 2011 10:28 PM EDT reply actions