Humble Bob Eyes Century Mark at Chatty Krystal Square Off Qualifier
We can confirm that “Humble” Bob Shoudt, the number-five ranked competitive eater in the world, will compete in the kick-off Krystal Square Off V qualifier this Saturday in Chattanooga.
And rumor is he’s planning to throw down the gauntlet with at least 100 Krystals in eight minutes.
Shoudt’s personal best is 95 Krystals in 8 minutes, which won him the bittersweet title of runner-up at last year’s World Hamburger Eating Championship after losing to Joey Chestnut’s world-record breaking 103 Krystals.
Shoudt is the clear favorite to win this first of seven regional qualifiers. He’ll go head-to-head against a total of 12 eaters, including SuperPaul Barlow (ranked 37th), Larry McNeil (ranked 38th) and five amateur hopefuls who will be selected on the spot.
While we know Shoudt is focused on winning Krystal Square Off V, which he recently proclaimed the “Super Bowl of competitive eating” and an event “bigger than the Olympics”, we’ll have to see if his eyes are bigger than his stomach when it comes to eating 100 Krystals or more.
We’re also a bit curious as to whether the ribs he devoured this past weekend in the Ash Creek Saloon contest to claim his first-ever victory over Chestnut will still be sticking to his bones, affecting his gurgitating greatness. Shoudt ate 6.8 lbs of ribs in 12 minutes to Chestnut’s 6.6 lbs.
Shoudt’s quest for the century mark and a coveted seat at the Krystal Square Off V World Hamburger Eating Championship final table will kick off at 3:00 p.m. on the Main Stage of the Southern Brewer’s Festival at the Chattanooga Riverfront.
We recommend arriving early to claim your ground in the front row if you want to witness this possible history in the making, or you can stay tuned here at krystalsquareoff.com, as we’ll post all the results.
Below is a complete list of eater’s set to compete in the Chattanooga Qualifier on Saturday:
“Humble” Bob Shoudt
Larry McNeil
Steve Spinosa
Rick Schumacher
Rick Petralia
SuperPaul Barlow
Mike Nafziger
Brian Smith
+ 5 amateurs chosen on the spot
August 20th, 2008 at 12:05 pm
[...] notable absence of Sonya “The Black Widow” Thomas from the list of competitors confirmed for this weekend’s qualifier in Chattanooga has had competitive eating fans wondering whether the number-one ranked female eater [...]
August 20th, 2008 at 1:35 pm
[...] The two most recent posts are about Sonya Thomas’ absence from the Chattanooga qualifier and Humble Bob’s hope to break the triple digit mark. The blog mentions a rumor that Sonya might compete in the Jacksonville qualifier Labor Day [...]
August 20th, 2008 at 4:22 pm
[...] He also let’s us know what we can expect from him Saturday (may not be the century mark, as we mentioned), whether he’s in it for the money or the sake of glory, and who he thinks will be joining [...]
August 21st, 2008 at 11:28 am
I hear that Brian Smith guy can put down a Krystal or two.
August 21st, 2008 at 1:59 pm
Woooo Hoooo can’t wait to see that weatherman wolf them down he could use a little meat on his bones but his a cuties I’ll be cheering for you Mr. Smith **wink wink**
August 21st, 2008 at 2:08 pm
Will this be the start of a career in competitive eating for the weather man??? GO BRIAN!!!!
August 21st, 2008 at 2:56 pm
whoo hoo!! lets go Brian!! We will have a bottle of ipecac waiting for you when you are done…
August 21st, 2008 at 3:36 pm
I talked to Brian earlier. He’s actually squaring off against Humble Bob on WDEF’s morning show Friday at 6:20am. Then, later Friday, some other guys from the tv station will be in a media square off downtown. I think Joe’s in that. I guess that’s the appetizer before Saturday
August 22nd, 2008 at 8:16 am
Rumor has it, Brian ate 15 in around 4 minutes for dinner last night. AFTER he had been eating normal all day. Not bad my friend for your first time. Will you be able to fit in your suite Monday?
August 22nd, 2008 at 11:43 am
Go Brian! Maybe I should’ve bought an extra large shirt!
August 23rd, 2008 at 1:49 pm
[...] Eating making introductory marks to kick things off. Shea then introduced competitive eating pro “Humble” Bob Shoudt, who tried on the World Championship belt for the audience (a jinx?) and then lit the ceremonial [...]