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July-August -2007 In the News
8/31/07-Tiny Tim Keeps in shape Tiny Tim Rauscheder has just contacted AICE and informed us that he has been active since his awesome 2nd place finish at the National Pierogie Eating Championship. Since then, "Tiny" has earned victories in Ice Cream and Chicken Wings. Tiny reported that his Ice Cream victory was a tough one because his teeth hurt for five days afterwards. Tiny's Chicken Wing victory occurred on the popular Cleveland program "Big Chuck & Little John" show. Also, the Cleveland Pierogie Eating Champion faced a stiff challenge in defending his crown when he went up against Jeff Asbury at the Slavic Village Pierogie Eating Contest and both Food Warriors went bite for bite with both Eaters finishing in a dead tie with 19 Jankas (super huge Pierogies) which weighed out to 3 lb. 12.8 Ounces in only 3 minutes! Check out the photo and the story from the Cleveland Plain Dealer: Eat, eat, eat at the Slavic Village Fest by Laura Johnston Tiny is looking forward to his next AICE contest and hopes to be on the scene in the near future. 8/29/07- Gentleman Joe begins new Singing Career just as Eating career blossoms Apparently Gentleman Joe Menchetti has lost a ton of weight and has begun a Musical Career as a white Reggae Musician. Go to the new Gentleman on video as he performs. According to Menchetti, "I have kept my musical career a secret because of my natural modesty..However, since I cannot keep my successful singing career a secret no longer I have no choice but to admit it..." Apparently Menchetti has promised not to retaliate against an amateurish rap artist who mad a sorry attempt to criticize the Association of Independent Competitive Eaters.
8/28/07-The Southern States Chicken Wing Eating Championship scheduled for 9/15/07 has been canceled. AICE regrets any inconvinience this may have created for those who made arrangements to compete or attend. AICE will work hard at either restoring the Southern States Chicken Wing Eating Championshipthis contest in the near future or locating another sponsor for another Championship level Eating contest
Anyway, The Article which previewed the Jackson Mississippi, Back Yard Burger Qualifier has a good interview with local eater "The Mississippi Muncher" and touches on other good points of interest, including a list of Champion AICE Eaters who will be competing for the title of National Backyard Burger Eating Champion on September 8th at the Delta Fair & Music Festival in Memphis TN. Also, there is a brief article regaqrding the contest at: Flowood eating contest winner downs nearly 6 burgers in 7 minutes
Alex "The Texas Tornado" Thomas swept through the Backyard Burger Deep South qualifier in Flowood Mississippi to capture the final spot for the National Back Yard Burger Eating Championship to take place in Memphis Tennessee on September 8th, 2007. In doing so, the father of five and National Guardsman who was raised in Texas but makes his home in Roanoke Virginia, tied for the most eaten by downing 5.75 Monster Hamburgers in only 7 minutes. In second place was Brandon Mississippi native Billy "Pops" Harbour who consumed a respectable 4.50 monster burgers and earned $250 and the right to attend as the Deep South Back Yard Burger Champion at the Nationals on September 8th at the Delta Fair and Music Festival in Memphis if the "Texas Tornado" is unable to attend. However, nobody is taking bets that Thomas won't be able to make it given the fact he drove 12 hours from Virginia to Mississippi to qualify for this prestigious event. Third place went to Morris "The Mississippi Muncher" Mermelstein from Jackson, MS gave a valiant effort in his bid to represent the deep south but could not maintain the record setting pace set by the determined Thomas to Finish with 3.75 Burgers. Kudos to Ben "Gilamonster" Goza, Rick "Pipes" Roberts, Anthony "Bubba Dale" Dale, Mario English, Charles "The Prince of Pallet" Prince, Jeremiah "Frog" Sanders, Mathew "Mouse" Minor, Brandon "The Basher" Falcon, Jon "Big Daddy" Swain, Sgt. "Sarge" Matthew Sargent, William Beasley, Billy Harbour, Jr., Kyle "The Cow" Michael for showing great courage in taking-on America's most significant, juiciest and best tasting Hamburger. In the preliminary contest which featured American Heroes from the Flowood and Jackson, MS Departments as well as well as two representatives from the Air Force, serious bragging rights were at stake as the Flowood fire Department's Jeffery "Wallup" Welborn gobbled down a stellar 3.50 monster Hamburgers to win the respect and recognition of cohorts as the Backyard Burger Hamburger Hero for 2007. **Special thanks to all the contestants who donated money to the Jackson Children's Hospital and to Radio 98.7 who did a fantastic job of covering the event. Field is set: South West Regional Champ: Brett "Hamburger-Hercules" Hurst, Bold Knobb AR South East Regional Champ: Rich "Big-Rig" Brookings Charlotte NC Mid West Regional Champ: Steven "Cue-Ball" Cue, Tulsa Oklahoma Deep South Regional Champ: Alex "Texas Tornado" Thomas Roanoke VA Coney Island Hamburger Champ: Gentleman Joe Menchetti, Wallingford CT Mark Lyle "The Human Vacuum, Columbus Ohio Ian "The Invader" Hickman, Sterling VA Dale "The Mouth of the South" Boone, Atlanta GA Prize Money for top five finishers at the Nationals: (1s)$1,000, (2nd)$500, (3rd) $250, (4th) $100, (5th) $50
All Eaters should check-in by 1:15 PM. Store location: 101 Promenade Blvd, Flowood, MS 39232; store phone number: 601-919-3339
As predicted by Chairman Chowhound Chapman, Gentleman Joe Menchetti and Elizabeth "Rubber-Gut" Cassidy defeated the great Shirota and Miyake in decisive fashion at the Wallace Pumpkin Farm in Rhode Island. It seems that Gentleman Joe Menchetti who cannot be beaten by man or beast in the pumpkin disciplines and the unknown "Queen Guttress" (stay tuned America, you will be finding out more about this amazing female Eater in the near future) put down the proverbial hammer as they won four of the five contests. Although AICE is awaiting the official results, preliminary reports have it that Cassidy and Menchetti easily conquered the Japanese duo in all events except the fourth event which was a pumpkin rice dish (losing by only 15 seconds). The other Pumpkin disciplines were as follows: Pumpkin Pizza, Pumpkin dumpling, Pumpkin Meatloaf and Pumpkin Pudding. AICE Chairman Chapman, hopes that this event will lead to other events with Japanese Eaters. However, after Yesterdays' event, the Japanese may not be so enthusiastic about challenging America's number one competitive eating organization (AICE). **We will be posting updates regarding this event as soon as more details come in. Also, WHO IS "RUBBER GUT CASSIDY?" WHERE DOES SHE COME FROM, COULD THIS BE THE NEXT SONYA THOMAS?
In this day and age of Competitive Eating where the younger eater has strongly positioned himself/herself on top of the Food chain, David Coondog O'Karma sends a message; "not so quick, youngster.." For the 2nd year in a row, the 51 year old Eating Legend battled and defeated a strong contingent of corn-bred, Minnesotans& South Dakotans, for the National Corn on the Cob Eating Title. As mentioned in previous posts, The charismatic O'Karma has practically become a household name in Ortonville Minnesota and Big Stone Lake County, where he has engaged in friendly "on-the-radio" banter during the weeks leading up to this highly anticipated chow down. Despite O'Karma's many "Corn Billy's" references he still received a great deal of requests for autographs and applause from the enthusiastic crowd who knew they were the presence of a Competitive Eating legend. Both O'Karma and Emcee "Chowhound" Chapman were given the Privilege of riding in the Ortonville Parade after the contest and received a large dose of "love' from the many towns folk. According to Chapman, "The Ortonville 69th Annual Cornfest is a cherished event and AICE is thrilled to celebrate this tradition with this great American town." Also, adds Chapman, "The Ortonville Corn Festival has a long history involving Corn Eating Contests and for us to be selected as the organization to bring back the contest is true an honor."Although, the National Corn-On-the-Cobb Eating Championship is a ten minute event and the earlier contests were marathon eating events, many of the Ortonville elders who had been a part of the previous contests in the 1940's and 1950's expressed their excitement and joy that this great tradition has been restored." In second place was Mike "Corn-Bin" Anderson who defeated last years' Minnesota State Champion, Matt "Goggles" Goodhart (Adult Corn Star) to earn 2nd place and the title of Minnesota State Corn on the Cob Eating Champion. Goodhart, who Arnie Chapman has dubbed "The funniest Man in Competitive" fell short of his goal of winning the national title but kept the crowd roaring with laughter and his family embarrassed. Coondog O'Karma who wanted to set a new standard in this event fell below his world record mark of 4.86 lbs achieved in 2006. Many of the Eaters commented that the corn was somewhat "starchier" than last year, thus making the removal of Kernels from the cob a much more difficult and challenging terrain than it was in 2006. Top-5 finishers 1. Coondog O'Karma, Cuyahoga Falls Ohio 4.11l bs National Champion 8/17/07-New Frontier for Eating Legend Dale Boone Dale "Mouth of the South" Boone has recently contacted AICE regarding his desire to participate in the Back Yard Burger National Hamburger Eating Championship in Memphis TN as well as the Wing Stop Southern States Chicken Wing Eating Championship in Pine Bluff Arkansas during the annual Smoke on the Water BBQ Festival. Subsequently, the Veteran Food Warrior received notification from All Pro Eating Promotions that he would have a spot at both major eating events. Boone, whose resume includes five appearances in Coney Island, the World Russian Dumpling Eating title and World speed eating record for Beans is also known for being a great entertainer who competes in overalls and a coonskin hat and trademark cow bell. Boone is also known for his ability to "stir the pot" and bring a great deal of excitement any where he goes. According to AICE Chairman Arnie Chapman, "We are very happy to have someone with the experience, eating ability and entertainment Quotient as the great Dale Boone." Also, Chapman adds, Dale's movement to the independent sector represents the spirit of his Great Grandfather, the legendary Daniel Boone who placed a great deal of value on freedom, respect and loyalty.
The most competitive Corn on the Cob Eating contest in America, bar none. resumes on Sunday August 19th, 2007. The championship contest is scheduled to begin at 11:30 but Food Warriors must check-in NLT 11:00 AM. This years contest will allow for 20 participants because the contest will occur on a somewhat bigger stage than it did on 2006. For more information regarding festival events please go to Big Stone Lake World Record Holder Dave Coondog O'Karma has been busy stirring up trouble over the past week on the Airwaves on KDIO Radio and other local stations challenging any and all "Corn-Billy" to try and take his Corn on the Cob crown. Look for Coondog to set a record pace because unconfirmed rumors have been circulating that the 51 yo old O'Karma might make this contest his last and he will announce his retirement from competition before the end of the summer. On-line Registration 8/16/07-
Menchetti & “Rubber-Gut” Cassidy vs. Nobuyuki “The Giant” Shirota and Miyake 6/07-"The Cannon" Crowned Brooklyn Knish Champion Congratulations to Joel ‘the Cannon’ Podelsky for his recent victory at the Brooklyn Cyclones Knish Eating Contest. For Joel, who is a crowd favorite and the friend of many eaters this victory is especially sweet
8/12/07-Frog Leg eating competition videos- "The Masticator" prepares for his amazing victory and World Frog Leg Eating Championship event
In record setting pace, the 24 year old Virginian established a New Picnic Style World Record by devouring 14 7/8th quarter pound hot dogs (5.5 oz hot dog and bun). Hickman who took a close second last year in this event to the Great King George Van Laar brought focus, determination and the hope of redemption to Belmar, NJ. In second place, Gjoe who got off to a quick lead, but then struggled to keep up with a surging Hickman. In third place was University of Maryland sophomore and NJ resident Brain ‘Eatin’ Keaton who battled a slew of eaters to finish in the money. The battle for 4th place ended in a three-way tie with Steve ‘The Real Savage’ Oddo, Pete ‘The Destroyer’ Chester, and Ron ‘Archemisis’ Nemes eating 8 monstrous dogs. Elvis ‘the Legend’ Van Gorden who has competed in all of the 9 Windmill Events since 1998, ate 5 1/8 hot dogs in honor of his idol and alter ego Elvis Presley. It was a fitting tribute as this was the 30th Year Anniversary of The King’s passing. Special thanks to the AICE Support staff Patti and Kathy. And a big thanks to the Windmill pit crew and WRAT. 1st: Ian The Invader Hickman 14 7/8th Windmill Quarter pound hot dogs 2nd: Gentleman Joe Menchetti 11.5 3rd: Brain Eatin Keaton 9 4th: Steve ‘The Real Savage’ Oddo, Pete Chester, Ron ‘Archemisis’ Nemes 8 5th: Chris ‘the American’ Schlesinger 7 7/8 6th: Carey PowerHouse Poehlmann 7 5/6 7th: Tom ‘The Destroyer’ Oleszkiewicz 6.25 8th: Tony Case 5.5 9th: Elvis ‘The Legend’ Van Gorden 5 1/8 10th: Crazy Ed Petrosky 5 8/11/07- Article from the Captial Times by Mary Bergin- Top contest prize for eating frog legs is $500 ; Frog leg pigout at Duck Pond 8/11/07-The Savage wins Atlantic City Hot Dog Eating title Congratulations to Elliot "The Savage" Cowley for his recent victory in the Stewart's Hot Dog Eating Contest in Atlantic City. Elliot, who faced very little challenge from the otherr Eaters, easily and comfortably downed 7 Hot Dogs in five minutes (A mere snack for the Savage)
Alex Thomas from Virginia who finished witth a respectable 4.5 monster Hamburgers at the Charlotte NC qualifier will be traveling to Flowood Mississipi qualifier on August 25th, 2007 in an attempt to qualify for the "Big Show" in Memphis TN on September 8th, 2007. As a reminder, Eaters competing in the National Back Yard Hamburger Eating contests always eat real Hamburgers containing 100% Angus Beef. These traditional Back Yard Burgers will not fit in the palm of your hand unless you are Shaq O'niel. 8/11/07-Kenobi grabs County Fair Hot Dog Eating title Tim "Obi-Wing-Kenobi" Cain beat all comers at the North Fayette Township Community Days fair in Western Pa. to capture his first ever eating title. Tim who is a three time Pittsburgh Wing Bowl finalist gobbled 10.5 Hot Dogs in five minutes. Tim hopes that this victory will be the first of many first place finishes in his budding competitive eating career.
6'2' 300lb Steven Cue made a big statement in Tulsa Oklahoma on August 4th by capturing the Mid-West Regional of the National Back Yard Burger Eating Qualifier. "Cue-Ball" got off to a terrific start by downing three mammoth Hamburgers in the first two minutes and held on to finish with 5.5 Hamburgers. Beside positioning himself as the top qualifier, "Cue-Ball" the father of two (and one on the way) earned $500 and the right to represent the Mid-West at the National Back Yard Burger Eating Championship on September 8th in Memphis Tennessee during the Delta Fair & Music Festival. Congratulations to Mark "The Masher" Montenez who gobbled 4.95 Burgers and earned $250 and First Alternate spot Should Cue-Ball be unable to attend. Congratulations to Derek "Wing-Tut" Payne and Chris "The American" Schlesinger for doing a fantastic job running and emceeing the event. Please check out the article Feats of Furry: Cue-Ball pockets burger title, by Jaclyn Cosgrove
Dr. Matt Allen who is a Chemistry Professor at Wayne State University in Detroit Michigan but was raised in Wisconsin has just unleashed his devastating alter ego "The Mad City Masticator", on a group of unsuspecting top-shelf Professional Eaters. The shoeless Ph.D. brought a large contingent of friends to cheer him on and celebrate his awesome victory. This incredible upset of two top ranked eaters was remarkable considering that Dr. Allen only has a couple of Restaurant challenges under his belt and the World Frog Leg Eating Championship was his first attempt at speed eating. According to AICE Chairman Arnie "Chowhound" Chapman, "Dr. Allen" proves the long held belief that it takes a lot of food to feed a busy brain." Also, adds Chapman, AICE's venture into Wisconsin confirms our belief that there are many potentially great Food Warriors who reside in the state known for great food and big eaters. In second place, was pre-race favorite Mark Lyle- 'The Human Vacuum' followed by Chicago native and first time competitor Aaron "Hot Legs" Mitchell. Ian "The Invader" Hickman who seemed to never get a handle on the slippery and elusive frog meat finished fourth. After the contest, Eaters characterized the baked Frog Legs as a light and somewhat "puffy" meat requiring a great deal of eating in order to consume significant quantities. 1. Matt "The Mad City Masticator" Detroit MI 1 LB 10.8 OZ $500
1. Gentleman Joe Menchetti 60 Women: Dewey Beach Suicide Wing Eating Contest AICE would like to apologize for the delay in reporting the Starboard Cafe, Dewey Beach Suicide Wing Eating Contest occurring this past July, 2007. Ian "The Invader" Hickman defeated all comers and ate an amazing 137 wings in 25 minutes. (without the aid of liquids). It's safe to assume that Hickman established a new standard because the old record of 141 held by "Gentleman" Joe Menchetti occurred in 30 minutes instead of the 26 minutes allotted to Hickman. Why this years contest was shortened and the prize money reduced still remains a mystery.
World Frog Leg Eating Championship, registration on Monday August 6th, 2007 will occur at the front gate of the "Duck Pond" Stadium, the Home of the Madison Mallards. Please check-in at the front gate at 5:30 PM. There are a limited number of spots so don't be late! Some of the Food Warriors who will be battling for the title of World Frog Leg Eating Champion will be Matthew "The Mad Masticator" Allen, "Jumping" Justin James, Steve "The Mad Town Maverick" Schwartzer , Erik "Pudge" Hucke. These brave souls will have to go against "Gentleman" Joe Menchetti, Ian "The Invader" Hickman and Mark Lyle "The Human Vacuum" if they wish to be the first ever World Frog Leg Eating Champion.
"Ian "the Invader" Hickman chomped custard for charity Saturday at BR Fudge in Woodbridge, VA by eating a 6+pound sundae in just 6 minutes, 47 seconds. The Invader competed against teams of four to raise money for St. Jude's Children Hospital with a percentage of the day's total sales going to the charity. Although Hickman set the restaurant record by over 17 minutes (previous record was 24 minutes), he lost to a group of guys that wanted a rematch from last year's Ben&Jerry's Vermonster Challenge. The winning team won the contest by eating their OutrageouSplit in 6 minutes, 30 seconds. Each OutrageouSpilt contained nine scoops of Vanilla with toppings Kit Kats, Oreos, Reese's Pieces, peanuts, marshmellow, peaches, raspberries, sprinkles and finished off with three bananas, cherries and whipped cream. All Pro Eaters and AICE donated shirts and cups for the good cause. The event did so well BR Fudge and Stuff is already planning a second 'Custard Charity Chowdown' for next Spring."
The Back Yard Burger Southwestern Hamburger Eating Regional will be at the store location at 6916 S. Mingo Rd.. Eaters must check –in No later than 1:00pm. The road to Memphis will be a tough one as many eaters have registered for this contest. Several Eaters have guaranteed a 6 Burger performance. ChowHound Chapman has been heard barking that a “Super” Eater will emerge from this contest who will eat Upwards of seven monster Hamburgers. Peri ‘the Flash’ Vogue, Eduardo ‘the Burgerator’ Vasquez, Danny ‘Average Dan’ Suarez, Tony ‘the Tiger’ Barnes, Jonathan ‘Lion Heart Warrior’ Kline, Rally Patterson, Zane ‘Grandmaster Z’ Whitlow will be some of the many entrants who will be seeking to win $750 in prize money an the title of South West Burger Eating Champion
Rich 'Big Rig' Brookings may only be 18 years old and wear a Boy Scout Hat, but he showed the eating skills of a seasoned Food Warrior as he decisively won the South Eastern Regional of the 1st Annual Back Yard Burger Eating Championship. The Charlotte NC native set a new standard in this event of 5.25 monster Hamburger and Buns. In addition to winning $500 he has won a spot at the National Championship in Memphis Tennessee on September 8th, 2007. 1. Rich 'Big Rig' Brooking Charlotte NC 5.25 Stay tuned for more complete story and pics!
Charlotte, which is the largest city in the Carolina's earned the nick name as the "Hornets Nest" during the Revolutionairy War when British Commander General Cornwallis wrote that the city was a "Hornets Nest of Rebellion" . Cornwallis and the British were driven out shortly after and the city soon earned a reputation for it's fierce oppisition to British rule.. Such will be the back drop for the Charlotte North Carolina Back Yard Burger Regional Qualifier on July 28th, 2007 as a slew of future Food Warriors prepare to do battle for the honor of representing the South East United States on September 8th, 2007 during the National Back Yard Burger Eating Championship in Memphis on September 8th, 2007. Some of the "Gut Gladiators" who will do battle will be Shawn "the Jack Hammer" Cobb, Ash "Big Dozen" Minorg along with Dany "D" Wilks and Charlotte native Brian "1-2 Punch" Punch to name a few.
1st - Tom "Goose" Gillbert - 4.84 New World Record! 2nd - Ian "The Invader" Hickman - 4.38 3rd - Nate "The Nibbler" Gayman - 2.78 4th - Jared Kaiser "Roll" - 2.39 10th - "bBig" David Gore - 1.17lbs
Although many people were ‘digging” on the blues at the Marshall Blues Festival in down town Marshal Michigan on July 21st, 2007, Gentleman Joe Menchetti was not one of them. Besides, Joe prefers Rock & Roll and had a 8:00 PM flight. Menchetti who is arguably America's most decorated Food Warrior got out to an early lead which he never relinquished. Battle Creek Resident Jake “The Butcher” Casey who represented the Dark Horse Brewing Company, surprised the large crowd of spectators by finishing 2nd in his second ever speed eating competition. The 6’2” 300 LB Casey finished with 4.6 Monster Ruben's in 8 minutes. Jake is currently attending college and studying to be a Teacher. In third place was crowd favorite, Chris “The American” Schlesinger who some believe could successfully run for the Mayor of Marshal Michigan, Chris finished with 4.5 sandwiches and did a great job co-emceeing with “Chowhound” Chapman. Mark Lyle “The Human Vacuum” finished fourth a d two bites behind “The Butcher” and one bite behind Schlesinger. Lyle, last years Champ and avid Ohio State fan may have been taken out of his game by the heavy Michigan and Michigan State fan base that watched the eating extravaganza. However, “The Butcher” who is a life long Michigan Wolverine supporter and “The Vacuum” proved that all things are possible as the two Food Warriors congratulated each other on a great battle. On a final note, the winner in the amateur event Dale “Just Dale” Greer did a fantastic job by consuming 3.3 Reubens in only five minutes to win the amateur title. Congratulations to Pastrami Joe’s and the many folks who supported the 2nd Annual Reuben Eating Championship with their generous donations to the Fountain Clinic. The Eaters and towns folks raised nearly $8,000! The Fountain Clinic provides financial assistance to individuals and families for medical bills. With so many “working poor” and noninsured individuals and families the Fountain Clinic provides a very important and much needed service. 7/24/07: PRESS RELEASE: Saturday, July 28 will mark BR Frozen Custard’s first ever Charity Chowdown. Starting at noon, professional eating champion Ian “The INVADER” Hickman will be competing against teams of four to see who can devour BR’s signature sundae the fastest. Conquering BR’s sundae, the OutrageouSplit, is no small feat. The 6+ pound split holds nine scoops of frozen custard, three bananas, choice of nine toppings, whipped cream, and cherries. BR will be donating a percentage of Saturday’s sales to St. Jude’s Children Hospital and ALL PRO EATING Promotions (APEP) will be awarding t-shirts and other gifts to the winners. Please contact BR Frozen Custard’s Woodbridge, VA store at (703) 590-2122 to register your team by 9 PM Thursday, July 26, for this charitable cause. BR Frozen Custard is a family owned business specializing in fudge, candies, and frozen custard. After receiving overwhelmingly positive responses from friends and family, Rory and Barb Frank began selling their goodies at the Dale City Farmer’s Market in April 2005. The increasing popularity of BR’s fudge, brittle, and chocolates encouraged them to expand to frozen custard and open their first store in Woodbridge, VA. APEP seeks to establish mutually beneficial relationships with eaters, sponsors, friends, and families. APEP is the flagship company of Association of Independent Competitive Eaters (AICE) whose aim is to increase public awareness and acceptance of competitive eating as a sport and form of entertainment. This rising popularity has opened doors and developed new opportunities for both individual eaters and business/nonprofit sectors. Ian “The INVADER” Hickman has been competing on the professional competitive eating circuit since 2005. The Sterling, VA resident holds records in items such as pierogies (51, 5 mins.), the Ben & Jerry’s Vermonster (7lbs, 9mins 22 secs.), and famous Denny’s Beer Barrel Pub hamburger (5lbs 1oz, 14mins 54 secs.). Ian was featured on MTV’s “True Life - I’m a Competitive Eater” and has appeared in articles for the Washington Post.
The World Frog Leg Eating Championship will be five minutes long. Also, the Frog Legs will be slightly breaded and grilled because there are a limited number of spots (5) AICE urges all interested Food Warriors to register ASAP. AICE and the Mallards will cap off on-line registration when these spots are filled. However, anybody wishing to earn a spot can do so by qualifying before the baseball game in a mini, speed eating qualifier (probably one minute long) The World Frog Leg Eating Championship will be featured after the game. However, the contest will be 'pumped" between innings, where Pro-Eaters will take a bow for the great fans of Madison. 1st Place: $500 title of World Frog Leg Eating Champion (*a title your friends will envy!)
This will be an action packed, picnic style eating contest with $750 and sponsorship to the National Back Yard Burger Eating Championship in Memphis Tennessee on September 8th, 2007 Also, there will some fun stuff for Kids and a great time for all! A few Eaters have asked about format for the National Back Yard Burger Eating Championship. After some discussion, it was decided that the format for the final contest will remain "Seven & Seven" (First one to eat seven Burgers or seven minutes times up, whatever comes first). It was agreed that the seven of Back Yard Burgers 1/3 lb 100% Angus Beef Burgers was a significant enough challenge and the "Ten & Ten" format would be discarded. On-line Registration for Qualifiers Stay tuned for more details and the names of some food warriors who will be competing!
7/22/07-It was a historic weekend for ALL ProEating Promotions with 3 majors on the same weekend----
Gjoe eats 5 monstrous Pastrami Joe’s sandwiches in 8 minutes, newcomer Jake ‘The Butcher’ Casey (last year’s amateur winner) takes second with 4.6 sandwiches and third place goes to Chris ‘The American’ Schlesinger with 4.5. In 4th place was Mark Lyle ‘the Human Vacuum’, 5th places goes to Chuck ‘The Chomper’ Davidson In the Amateur Division (5 minute competition) with 3 1/3 sandwiches Dale ‘Just Dale’ Greer wins 1st place
2-Goose Gilbert captures World Italian Sausage Eating Championship Tom ‘Goose’ Gilbert smashes world record with 4.9 pounds of Italian sausage in 10 minutes. In second place Ian The Invader Hickman, who also broke the record with 4.3 pounds of sausage eaten during 3rd Annual Italian Sausage Eating Championship in East Boston, MA.
ALL- PRO'S Coondog O'Karma picnic-styled his way through 14 Big Boy quarter-pounders in 8 minutes to win the 2nd National Hamburger Festival's U.S. Hamburger Eating Championships in Akron, Ohio. New Jersey hamburger lover, Joel "the Cannon" Podelsky blasted his way through 8 Big Boy's for the 2nd place trophy. The surprise for 3rd place was Donald Dorko Jr., "the Food Nerd," who with the help of a slide rule and calculator, scientifically enabled himself to eat a very respectable 7 quarter-pounders in his first eating event. W. Virginia's Rob "the Burger 'Billy" Jones caused a stir when he broke picnic-style rules and dipped his Big Boy in his water cup and was disqualified at the 4 minute mark. Jones is the first eater of the 2007 eating season to be disqualified for breaking ALL-PRO's most cardinal rule.
7/21/07- Akron hamburger festival launched with mayor's eating contest Article by Laura Johnston, Plain Dealer Reporter on Cleveland.com
7/21/07-Team Red Cross won the the Maintreet Muffin Contest with a total of 53 muffins consumed in 6 minutes. The event was a 20th Anniversary celebration for a great company and raised funds for the Akron United Way.
7/20/07 Marshall Michigan goes all out for the 2nd Annual, Pastrami Joe's World Rueben Eating Championship Event Flyer
7/16/07- Fox 16 News@9:00PM. Video Clip and Article with Justin Earley
7/16/07-"Big Al... the Polish Guy," out ate the predominately Italian field of contestants in the First Pizza Eating Championship at the 60th Annual Italian-American Council Festival in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. The event was MC'd by hometown hero and ALL PRO's Regional Coordinator, Coondog O'Karma.
Back Yard Burger Crowns Arkansas Burger Eating Champ Brent “Hamburger Hercules” Hurst from Bold Knobb, Arkansas. In addition to winning $500 and recognition as the Arkansas Burger Eating Champ he will also receive sponsorship to the National Back Yard Burger Championship on Sept 8th in Memphis, TN, which will be held at the Delta Fair and Music Festival. Hurst gobbled down 5 extra large 100% Black Angus hamburgers in 7 minutes, utilizing picnic style rules. In second place was the feisty Miguel “Mikey” Cruz who finished with 4.66 burgers and earned $250 and will be the 1st alternate to attend the National Championship in case “Hamburger Hercules” is unable to attend.
View photos of competition: The Eat Is On Final Standings after 3 heats for the 1st Back Yard Burger Qualifier: 1st: Brent "Hamburger Hercules" Hurst from Bold Knobb AR won $500 by downing 5 burgers 2nd: Miguel "Mikey" Cruz from Banton, AR won $250 4.66 burgers 3rd: Clint "Big Sexy" Pulkerson from Banton, AR 4.55 burgers 4th: Darren "Big Burger" Baugh from Bryant, AR 4.0 burgers 5th: TIE-Misael "Missle" Ruiz, Vincent "Big Shoes" Crews 3.75 burgers 6th: TIE- James "Stubby" Barton, Mike "The Burger Barron" Butler 3.5 burgers 7th: TIE-Seth "Flintstone" Flynt, Marcus "Mealtime" Schenck, Cyndi "Burger Queen" Robinson 3 burgers 8th: TIE-Kevin "Git Er Done" Danielsen, Chris Outlaw, Robert "Food Viper" Vaugh 2 3/4 burgers 9th: Joe "Hawk" Crippen 2.5 10th: Eddie "Jolly Green" Davis 2 1/3 Honorable Mention: Rollie "Razorback" Mullins Jr, Doug Jones, Michael Perkins, Clint Burt
7/15/07- Pure, not piggish. The fight over competitive eating by Michael K. McIntyre, Cleveland.com latest from the Plain Dealer
The BYB National Hamburger Eating Champinship will feature several guest Emcees who are current Food Warriors. There will be no nasally-voiced, ivy league , empty-suits attempting to act as as competitive eating spokespersons. Instead, real eaters who understand the value of a real Hamburger will be leading the charge as they honor the American Icon knowns as the Back Yard Burger. July 14th Little Rock, Arkansas: "Chowhound " Chapman, AICE Manager Debbie Hampson July 28th Charlotte NC: Chowhound & Coondog August 4th, 2007 Tulsa, Oklahoma Chris "The American" & Derek "Wing-Tut" Payne August 28th, 2007 Flowood, Mississippi: "Chowhound" & "The American" **Championship, September 8th, Memphis TN: Chowhound & Coondog
The event will be held at the BackYard Burger location in Bryant, Arkansas (Just outside of Little Rock). Registration is from Noon - 1:15. Contest starts at 2:00pm. Winner of qualifier receives $500 plus sponsorship (travel and lodging) to the finals of the National BackYard Burger Championship in Memphis, TN on Sept 8th. 2nd place winner receives $250 7/8/07-BackYard Burger has selected Charlotte, North Carolina as the site for the 2nd Qualifier for the National BackYard Burger Hamburger Eating Championship on July 28th Online registration
It's a wonder that Joe Menchetti isn't running for president of a caribbean country (perhaps Jamaica) given the history of his dominating performances when it comes to Beef Patty's and Bun & Cheese. Gentleman Joe had to endure the relentless tirade of Chairman Arnie "Chowhound" Chapman who described the Great Tom "Goose" Gilbert as a sure thing to capture Menchetti's Caribbean Food Delights Beef Patty crown and to end his era of domination in the Caribbean food discipline. . The five minute format that is typically used for this contest was adjusted because there were only 14 Patties per contestant. "Chowhound" was heard saying, "Fourteen patty's per contestant will bring us to the five minute mark...there is no need to worry." Unfortunately, Chapman did not count on Menchetti breaking his world record by three patties in 3:35 seconds. How this new measure of time will impact on the format of future contests is unclear but what is crystal clear is that Gentleman Joe Menchetti is the worlds greatest speed Eater when it comes to Caribbean cuisine, bar none!
1. GENTLE "MON" JOE MENCHETTI 14- 5 oz. Beef Patties wins $500 2.Tom "Goose" Gilbert 12.9 Beef Patties wins $250 3. Ian "The Invader" Hickman 9.5 Beef Patties wins $100 Amateurs Division *First to finish 6 Patty's 1. Andrew "Patty Masha" Robertson (3 Min 45 seconds) $200 2. Andre Wanless digital Camera 3. Lee Reilly DVD Player
Gentleman Joe Menchetti made it four straight as he gobbled his way to a new record of 6.5 1/2 LB monster Hamburgers in only six minutes. In second place was Mike "The Real Skinny Hoffman" who ate a stellar 4.5 Hamburgers and Chris "The American" Schlesinger with 4.0 Burgers. Honorable mention to Joel "the Cannon" Podelsky who ate 3.5 Burgers followed by Haruyuki "Harry Burger" Fujiwara from Japan who ate 3 monster burgers. Kudos to Mike Adler, Fernando "Frankie Love" Weffro, Nick "Cowbell Man" Cunningham, Peter Chou Jr., Rob "The Heck with Donuts, I love Hamburgers" Duncan, Ron "Horrs Hotdogs" Aniska, Randy "Randal McDaniel" Rosen, Bob "T-bomb" Tetenbaum, Tom "Sparky" Antoniellio. As always, contestants were required to eat their hamburgers observing picnic style rules. 7/6/07- Chris "The American" Schlesinger and Derek "Wing Tut" Payne will be emceeing the BackYard Burger qualifier in Tulsa Oklahoma. The combination of these two great personalities should make for a fantastic, highly spirited event. 7/6/07-Check out Carey 'PowerHouse' Poehlmann and Ian "The Invader" Hickman in the Connection Newspaper titled: Ian Hickman: A Bottomless Pit Hickman takes 1st in pie eating contest on the 4th-Fredrick News Post: Let them eat pie — contestants vie for fastest finish of cherry-filled dessert. Originally published July 05, 2007,By Gina Gallucci News-Post Staff
AICE gives one word of advice to the Competitive Eating Community: Whatever you do, “IT'S GOTTA BE FUN!”
Brent Hurst from "Bald Knob" Arkansas will bring his appetite, love of picnic style rules and desire to become the regional champ from the razorback state and compete in the National BackYard Burger Eating Championship in Memphis Tennessee on September 8, 2007. Brent has advised AICE that he will be doing a 4lb burger challenge in the near future to prepare for his journey to burger glory! Brent, a life time Arkansas resident (born & raised) has sampled many delicious Back Yard Burgers and believes he will have an advantage on July 14th, which is the date of the very first BYB qualifier in Bryant Arkansas. As far as winning the national title, nobody should doubt the southern spirit and the possibility of a regional champion winning the hearts, minds and stomachs of Dixie Land. Chris "The American" to co-emcee Back Yard Burger qualifier/regional championship in Jackson Mississippi. Chris "The American" Schlesinger, whose part time employment consists of working with super private government agencies (we cannot say who they are) where he conducts covert (sometimes overt) missions will be dispatched to the Mississippi Back Yard Burger qualifier on August 25th, 2007 in order to purge the un-American influence of mini-burgerisms that have been detected by intelligence operatives in small Mississippi enclaves. It is "The Americans" duty and mission to provide "reorientation" to those unfortunate Mississippians who have been duped into the belief that "mini-burgerism" is OK. According to AICE Chairman Arnie "Chowhound" Chapman, "Mississippians, for the most part, have been loyal and devoted believers in the idea that a hamburger should be, juicy, delicious, satisfying and substantial. However, there are a few pockets of unbelievers where the "The American" will attempt to eradicate this potentially harmful ideology.
All Pro Eating Promotions Chairman Arnie "Chowhound" Chapman has reported that none of the prospective contestants at the Coney Island Hamburger Eating Championship have arthritic jaws. Also, there will be no publicity stunts, gimmicks or college boy pranks to promote the 4th annual Coney Island Hamburger Eating Championship. Instead, contestants will be eating their Hamburger "picnic style" which gives honor to the American Icon known as the Hamburger. What you will see at 3:00 PM at Peggy O'Neill's is some great eaters eating their Burgers the old fashioned way and paying tribute to America's on this cherished holiday. Don't let the vile mockery of American values that will be vividly on display "around the corner" get you down. Instead, you may wish to cleanse your soul and celebrate the true spirit of America at the 4th Annual Independence Day Hamburger Eating Championship.
6/28/07-UPDATE: 6th Annual National Beef Patty Eating Championship on 7/8/07 in Lake Quassy in Middlebury, Connecticut. If you are interestd in participating, please contact ChowHound ASAP regarding tickets to the festival. It is not too late to enter competition on-line registration
6/27/07-Catch Ian "the Invader" Hickman, Virginia's most entertaining Competitive Eater (and arguably the best competitive eater) on the Jack & Jen Morning Radio Show, Mix 103.7 This station is based in Richmond VA. Interview will be conducted tomorrow, June 28th, airing at 8:35am. You can catch it on stream at: mix1037
6/27/07- UPDATE: The first place prize for the regional winners of BYB Hamburger competition has been increased to $500 plus sponsorship (travel and lodging) to the finals in Memphis Tenn. The 2nd place finishers at the qualifiers will receive $250. The 1st Qualifier on July 14th will be in Bryant Arkansas which is located five minutes outside of Little Rock, Arkansas. The purse for the final championship is $1,000, 2nd $500, 3rd $250, 4th $100, 5th $50. On-line Qualifier Registration
6/25/07- 4th Annual Independence Day Hamburger Eating Contest taking place in Coney Island on July 4th, 2007 On-Line Registration
AICE announces automatic bye and sponsorship to the National Championship in Memphis Tennessee for the winner of the 4th Annual Independence Day Hamburger Eating Contest taking place in Coney Island on July 4th, 2007!
July 14th Little Rock, Arkansas July 28th to be determined August 4th, 2007 Tulsa, Oklahoma August 28th, 2007 Jackson, Mississippi Amateur contestants will be given Seven 1/3 LB Hamburgers or 10 minutes (depending on which comes first) to qualify for the National Backyard Burger Hamburger Eating Championship in Memphis, TN on September 8th, 2007. Also, the four Regional Champions will receive a trophy, sponsorship (lodging and travel) to Memphis along with a $500, 2nd place winner receives $250 dollars. Only the 1st place winner moves to the finals. The Nat'l BYB Eating Championship will not only pit regional champions against each other it will also feature at least three heavy hitters from ALL PRO EATING Promotions, also known as the Association of Independent Competitive Eaters (AICE) who will be seeking the National "real" burger (also known as a Backyard Burger) Eating Championship. The winner of the July 4th, 2007 Coney Island Hamburger Eating Championship will get an automatic bye into the National Championship on Sept 8th, 2007. Also, AICE Chairman Arnie "Chowhound" Chapman will be accompanied at every qualifier with a Food Warrior who will help with registration and emcee duties.
Pittsburgh Tribune Review: Watch video of competition Hickman hustles hard for National Pierogie title "Tiny Tim" Rauscheder is the kind of guy that can make a big splash in the pool; especially if it's a pool of Pierogie's! The 360 lb Cleveland Pierogie Eating Champion did just that as he nearly pulled off a huge upset and defeated a slew of America's top "Food Warriors" at the 1st Annual Clara's National Pierogie Eating Championship in Bethel Park Pennsylvania. "Tiny Tim" downed a total of 49 Potato stuffed Pierogie's in only five minutes to capture 2nd pace, $200 and the respect and recognition from first place finisher Ian "The Invader" Hickman, whose final tally of 51 Potato Pierogie's, required an incredible effort in the final two minutes in order to capture the title and defeat the determined Rausheder. Hickman, according to ALL PRO EATING Chairman Arnie "Chowhound" Chapman, is one of the most well credentialed eaters on the circuit with at least five National and World Eating titles to his name...for someone with only a couple contests (Rauscheder) under his belt to do so well, points to the strong possibility that we have a rising star in our midst. " In third place was Mark Lyle "The Human Vacuum," (current World Record holder in Chili) who finished with a stellar 48 Pierogie's (good for $100) and Pittsburgh Pierogie Eating Champion Bob Killer Kuhns finished fourth with 46. Other notable Food Warriors who competed were 2005 Pittsburgh Wing Bowl and Cheese Steak 'Eating Champion, Pete "Broken Wing" Maurizio and Corn-on-the-Cobb and glazed donut record holder Dave "Coondog" O'Karma. Honorable mention to James "Food Prowler" Fowler and Gene "the Pierogie Machine' Ross , who barley missed making it into the championship speed round. Kudos to Tim 'Obi-Wing-Kenobi' Cain and Paul 'Polish Power' Plecskowski and Mike 'Kube' Kubica for battling the mighty pierogie. 1. Ian "The Invader" Hickman, Sterling VA 51 $300 6. Pete "Broken Wing" Maurizio Mcfreesport PA 43
AICE believes that on the birthday of our great nation, respect, dignity and tradition should be the guiding principles. This picnic style true American eating contest will take place adjacent to Brooklyn Cyclone-KeySpan Stadium. Come down to Peggy's for a real American eating contest which will be guided by picnic style rules and a working class spirit. Also, per AICE policy, we will allow ALL PEOPLE who wish to compete to enter as long as there are enough burgers, chairs and tables. Now, that's America baby! Stay tuned for more details, registration, etc.
6/22/07- Happy Birthday to PuppyChow Chapman! 6/21/07- Catch Powerhouse Poehlmann as he decisively wins the Nanticoke Pierogie Eating Contest by downing 20 Pierogie's in only 1:54 seconds: Click here: YouTube 6/17/07-Pierogie Predictions! **If Coondog participates he will win with 34.0 6/17/07-Catch last year's Schnaack Dog Eating Contest which occured in Brooklyn (this year Long Island City) by going to: YouTube GELF Magazine Article -Hot Dogging It artilce by Keith Huang
Check out Carnegie Deli World Pickle Eating Championship-Go to : http://grouper.com then search World Pickle Eating Contest Watch Chowhound establish a new World Record in Sour Pickles by downing an amazing 2.94 lb. in on 3:43 at the May 2006 Carnegie Deli World Pickle Eating Championship destroying the previous record of 2.99 in 5:00 minutes (established in 2004) by eating legend Eddie "Cookie" Jarvis. Also, Mike "The Real Skinny" Hoffman" registered the second highest total ever by eating an amazing 2.6 lbs of Sour Pickles in 3:43. AICE, once again, shows its supremacy in competitive eating and why some preferred to "Cut & Run" instead of facing our courages Food Warriors on that glorious May 2006 day!.
Regarded as one of the best and most decorated Food Warriors to ever “belly-up” to the competitive eating table, Gentleman Joe Menchetti will make the journey from Wallingford Connecticut to Marshal Michigan in a bid to capture the World Rueben Eating Championship on July 21st, 2007. In addition to a slew of well-credentialed Eaters from across America, this event is will also feature an Armature contests pitting police departments, fire departments and, school principles. Against each other in the Amateur division. According to Mike Carron, the owner of Pastrami Joe's, this contest has garnered a great deal of interest since its inception in 2006 and has also spawned some friendly rivalries. In addition to the much anticipated eating contests, fun activities such as a kids obstacle course competition, appropriately titled the “Rueben-rely” will take place. Also, adds Carron, we are especially excited because this event will also feature two additional champion Food Warriors and the first place bounty has been increased to $750. According to AICE Chairman, Arnie “Chowhound” Chapman, “. I think last years record is in serious jeopardy. In addition to “Gentlemen Joe Menchetti,” two time Chicago Chicken Wing Eating Champ, Pat “Dr. Delicious” Bruss from Cincinnati Oho will also attempt to dethrone last years returning champ Mark Lyle “The Human Vacuum. Also, Chris “The American” Schlesinger from Bohemia New York who took a close second last year and several strong local competitors are all expected to return hungry and focused for 2007. 6/9/07-Dr. Delicious Completes Medical School Congratulations to Pat “Dr. Delicious” Bruss who just completed Medical school. Dr. Bruss, who just returned from the Amazon where he completed some medical work (I kid you not). Pat will start his residency at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Toledo Ohio. The “Delicious One” plans to attend the 2nd Annual World Rueben Eating Championship in Marshal Michigan on July 21st, 2007; Let’s hope he leaves his scalpel at home. Pat is an Eater who proves the hypothesis that there is a link between intelligence and competitive eating.
The rules are simple. If you are an Eater (We don't care about your organizational affiliation) and you wish to vote on the Nations Top 10 Independent (AICE) Food Warriors please submit your list of top 10. All votes (and voters names)will be kept confidential. PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE LISTING YOUR TOP 10. Please keep in mind that all eligible contestants must have had at least two AICE sanctioned contests in the last 14 months in order to be considered. Please make sure this is the case for anyone you selected so that you don't have to recast your important vote. Please be objective and do not vote on someone based on your friendship or lack thereof. You may include yourself in the voting Look at records of Food Warriors when competing against each other (Much of this info can be obtained by looking at the events posted in the "Events" or "In the News" Sections of the AICE website which have occurred over the past 14 months). If all things are even when considering two particular Food Warriors, but one eater has more events "under his/her belt" than the eater, The nod should be given to the eater who is more active. Also, some consideration can be given to "Shtick' but performance should be given primary consideration. OK guys, put the food down and start voting!
Long Island City Queens New York Its spring time, gosh darn it and its time to party! If you are looking for a place to party you would be hard pressed to find a better location than Harry's at Water Taxi **Other important notes If you are interested in participating in this event please contact Chowhound. Event will begin with movie at 7:30 pm with the Eating contest starting at approximately 10:00. Eaters need to be registered by 9:30 pm. There is no admission fee to see the film, but if you want food during the viewing you must order it on the online ticketing system prior to the event: watertaxi. Of course, the bar will be open where drinks can be purchased Address of event: 2-03 Borden Ave., Long Island City, NY 11101
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8/27/07-Texas Tornado Annexes Mississippi Field for 2007 National Backyard Burger Championship is set!
8/23/07-Reminder regarding Saturday, August 25th Back Yard Burger Qualifier in Flowood MS:
8/22/07- Marvelous Menchetti and Queen Guttress soundly defeat Shirota and Miyake at RI Pumpkin Medley!!!!!!
8/22/07-Shawn "Jackhammer" Cobb has just notified AICE that he will take the table at Backyard Burgers final qualifier in Flowood-Jackson, Mississippi on Saturday, August 25th. "Jackhammer" who is a distant relative of baseball legend Ty Cobb, hopes to rebound from his disappointing performance in Charlotte, NC and capture the Deep South regional of the National Backyard Burger Eating Championship. "Jackhammer" has evaluated his earlier performance and has retooled his approach and strategy and believes he is capable of a 6 burger performance on Saturday, August 24th, 2007. According to ALL PRO EATING PROMOTIONS President Arnie "Chowhound" Chapman, "It looks like some non-Mississippians have targeted the Jackson qualifier as the weak-link among the qualifiers..I'm sure the fellers' from Mississippi will have something to say about that." 
8/20/07-Coondog O'Karma retains National Corn on the Cob Eating Championship
8/16/07-National Corn on the Cobb Eating Championship set for August 19th at the 69th Annual Ortonville MN Corn Fest
8/12/07-Check out the Interviews of the competitors on Off The Broiler web site, just prior to the beigniining of the contest. This is a fantastic website that contains great food
write-ups, delicious pictures and their recent coverage of the mighty 1/4 Windmill Hot Dog. The following link will bring you to the Eater interviews, story, slide show, video, etc.Thanks to Jason Perlow of 
8/11/07-BYB Update:
8/9/07-
Steven "Cue-Ball" Cue captures 3rd qualifier for the National Back Yard Burger Eating championship in Tulsa Oklahoma on
August 4th, 2007
8/9/07-The "Mad City Masticator" Shocks the World!
8/8/07-Annual Chef One Dumpling results
Eating contest at Corona-Flushing Meadows Park on Sunday, August 4th, 2007.
8/3/07-Frog Leg Update:
8/1/07- Brain Freeze??
8/1/07-Back Yard Burger 3rd Qualifier Update
7/29/07-18 year old local kid stuns the crowd at Back Yard Burger Regional Hamburger Eating Championship!
7/27/07-The Back Yard Burger, Charlotte North Carolina Qualifier is starting to buzz like a Hornets nest
7/27/07-3rd Annual Italian Sausage Eating Championship final standings:
7/25/07-Menchetti Adds Reubens to his resume
7/23/07-Update on World Frog Leg Eating Championship, August 6th, 2007
1-Gentleman Joe Menchetti crowned new Reuben’s King
3-National Hamburger Festival 
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Thanks to Fox16, Channel 17, The Buzz, 103.7 and KKPT The Point 94.1 FM and WKATV for covering the exciting event despite temperatures in the 90’s. After watching the nail-biting qualifiers, the media outlets decided to competed in a friendly 4 minute Burger Eating Contest which was won by The Points Mike Kennedy who gulped down 2.5 burgers in only four minutes. Although journalists, newscasters and technicians did not compete for prize money, serious ‘bragging’ rights were at stake. Channel 16’s Justin Early kept close pace and finished second with 2.1 burgers, while Channel 7 cameraman Jason Turner hung in there with 1.75 burgers downed. Matt Couch, from 103.7 The Buzz managed 1.66 burgers despite his early prediction of a victory.
7/11/07-Emcee schedule set for Back Yard Burger National Hamburger Eating Championship
7/10/07-The National Backyard Burger Hamburger Eating Championship 1st Qualifier is set for this Saturday, July 14, 2007
7/8/07 Gentle "mon" Joe "Menchetti" is still the Caribbean King 
7/6/07-
Gentleman Joe Menchetti captures 4th straight Independence Day Coney Island Hamburger Eating Champion, sets new standard
7/4/07- Brooklyn Cyclones announces eating contests for Tuesday, July 17th and Sunday, July 29, 2007. Although not entirely confirmed, General Manager Steve Cohen believes that the items of choice will be Sliders and Knishes. This is not an AICE sanctioned event but ALL PRO EATING PROMOTIONS has agreed to assist in any way possible. The Cyclones have generously offered to reserve four spots for AICE Eaters and will save the other spots for other Independent Eaters. Stay tune for registration info, prizes, etc.. 
7/3/07-THANKS TO ALL WHO HAVE SUPPORTED AICE. WE MADE THE 80,000 HIT MARK
7/1/07-First Arkansas qualifier steps up to "Real Burger" Challenge. 
6/25/07-Back Yard Burger announces dates and locations for National Eating Championship qualifiers. 
6/24/07-Virginian eats 51 pierogie's to clinch national title By Bobby Kerlik -
Pittsburgh Tribune Review on-line 
6/22/07-1st Annual NYC Food Film Festival Event 
6/13/07-Pickle Perfect Day in May!
6/11/07-2nd Annual, Pastrami Joe's World Rueben Eating Championship to Feature New England Eating Champion
6/9/07-Semi Annual Eaters Poll Returns!!
6/8/07-AICE TO SANCTION 3RD ANNUAL SCHNAACK DOG 30’ HOT DOG EATING CHAMPIONSHIP during NYC Food Film Festival in 
Beach in Long Island City New York. Whether you are seeking a romantic location to have a drink with that special person or you are looking to have a great time with friends, Harry's urban beach-front restaurant-bar is a great choice. On June 21st, Water Taxi Beach in Queens New York will be the site of the 3rd Annual Stahl-Meyer, 30’ Hot Dog Eating Contest where some top echelon Food Warriors will battle it out for the prestigious “Long-Dog” title. First place finisher will receive $150 while the 2nd place finisher will receive a free dinner for party of four. Two time champ and record holder Gentleman Joe Menchetti is expected to return to defend his title and record of 1 minute, 30 seconds flat! That's not all, their will be a viewing of competitive eating's most exciting movie, “Swallow Your Pride” by film makers Josh Camerote and Brian Dwyer. Both Dwyer, Camerote and featured eater Arnie “Chowhound” Chapman will be available for Q&A after the movie. Also, expect some other “surprise” guests who were featured in the movie.