Battle of the Bone - only at The Native New Yorker

Native New Yorker and THE FAN AM 1060 are excited to bring back the wings in 2009!  Last minute updates are currently being constructed at www.battleofthebone2009.com. 

Please go to www.battleofthebone2009.com next week for further details as well as tune in to either Kevin McCabe 10am-12pm or Roc and Manuch 3pm-6pm on THE FAN AM 1060. Details will be posted at www.rocandmanuch.com.

Tentative plans are to have the 2009 launch Wednesday, February 25th at valley Native New Yorker.  Additional details to follow.

Congratulations is in order for the winner of the first Native New Yorker Battle of the Bone Wing Eating Contest - Colin Gardiner from Surprise.  Gardiner beat 23 other qualifers by eating 3.1.7 ounces of delicious medium Native New Yorker wings. 

The finale was a total success!  Estimated 400 plus fans witness history as Gardiner won Arizona’s first-ever Native New Yorker wing eating contest.

Gardiner elected to take the cash -$7,500 instead of the Right Honda Element two year lease. 

Thanks to Native New Yorker, Right Honda, Bud Light and THE FAN AM 1060 for all their incredible support.  Stay tune to THE FAN for details of 2nd Annual Battle of the Bone Wing Eating Contest beginning in February 2009.

Here are the finalists:

1. Surprise: Colin Gardiner 3lbs 1.7oz
2. Ahwatukee: Gary Delin 2lbs 14.3oz
3. Chandler Heights and Alma School: Jonny Fiderio 2lbs 5.5oz
4. 101 and Cave Creek: Chillin Peng 2lbs 8.3oz
5. Goodyear: Jacob Bell 2lbs 6.8oz    
6. Signal Butte: Jason Johnston  2lbs 6.75
7. Dobson: Daniel Amin 2lbs 5.7oz
8. 95^th Ave and Glendale: Isaiah Navarro 2lbs 5oz
9. Prescott Valley: David Cohen 2lbs 3oz
10. Marana: Elijah Gomez 2lbs 3oz
11. Scottsdale: Andrew Mudd 2lbs 1.7oz
12. Bell Road: Malachi Ortiz 2lbs 14.3oz
13. Gilbert & US 60: Gary McWillams 2lbs 1oz
14. Show Low: Mark Hansen 2lbs .8oz
15. Mesa: James Ferguson 1lb 15.3oz
16. Tempe: Adam Gilliom 1lb 1.8oz
17. Maricopa: Casey Kupisch 1lb 13.2oz
18. Josh Bell 1lb 13oz
19. Anthem: Steve Monahan 1lb 11.8oz  
20. Avondale: Robert Harper 1lb 11.8oz
21. Queen Creek: Matt Maraniak 1lb 11oz
22. Gilbert: Destry Farley 1lb 10.3oz
23. John Stanley 1lb 7.5oz  
24. Malachi Ortiz 1lb 7.25oz
25. Laveen: Pedro Camargo 1b 7oz

Thanks again to all of our competitors!!!

The following names are the numbers for the qualifers entering the finale September 6: 

1. Surprise Week 14: Colin Gardiner 3lbs 1.3oz
2. Ahwatukee Week 21: Gary Delin 3lbs 01.oz 
3. Signal Butte Week 8: Jason Johnston  2lbs 15.5oz
4. Bell Road I-17 Week 22: Malachi Ortiz 2lbs 14.3oz 
5. Avondale Week 18: Robert Harper 2lbs 13.7oz
6. Mesa Week 23: James Ferguson 2lbs 13.1oz
7. Marana Week 24: Elijah Gomez 2lbs 9.3oz
8. 101 and Cave Creek Week 7: Chillin Peng 2lbs 9oz
9. Prescott Valley Week 20: David Cohen 2lbs 8.3oz
10. Chandler Heights and Alma School Week 15: Jonny Fiderio 2lbs 5.5oz
11. Laveen Week 11: Pedro Camargo 2lbs 5.3oz
12. Tempe Week 1: Adam Gilliom 2lbs  4.5oz
13. Show Low Week 17: Mark Hansen 2lbs 4.3oz
14. Queen Creek Week 2: Matt Maraniak 2lbs 4.25oz -tie
15. Goodyear Week 16: Jacob Bell 2lbs 4.25oz -tie
16. Anthem Week 12: Steve Monahan 2lbs 4oz
17. Gilbert & US 60 Week 3: Gary McWillams 2lbs 3.3oz
18. Scottsdale Week 10: Andrew Mudd 2lbs 3.1oz
19. 95^th Ave and Glendale Week 5: Isaiah Navarro 2lbs 3oz
20. Dobson Week 9: Daniel Amin 2lbs 2.2oz
21. Gilbert Week 19: Destry Farley 2lbs 0.3oz
22. Maricopa Week 14: Casey Kupisch 1lb 15.1oz
23. MetroCenter Week 4: Ralph Montoya 1lb 10oz
24. 83^rd Ave and Bell Week 6: Andrew Burcham 1lb 8oz

Elijah Gomez earned the last qualifying spot for the finale on Septembeer 6th at the Tempe Native New Yorker.  Eli destroyed the competition by almost a pound (2lbs 9.3 oz) as he captured Marana.Native New Yorker, Right Honda, Bud Light and Roc and Manuch want to thank everyone from the Tucson area who came out to cheer on their wing eaters.  Again, the finale is set for Saturday, September 6th at 2pm at the Native New Yorker in Tempe at Dorsey and Broadway.  

Week 24 Results- Marana

1. Elijah Gomez 2lbs 9.3oz
2. Cory Mattson 1lb 13.8oz
3. Andrew Asman 1lb 13.75oz
4. Johnny Garcia 1lb 13.5oz
5. Eric Perry 1lb 11.3oz
6. Val Romero 1lb 9oz
7. Michael Lagerman 1lb 8.5oz
8. Angel Baggini 1lb 7.5oz
9. Bryan Wright 1lb 7.25oz
10. Ben Mueller 1lb 1.75oz
11. Steve Lambe 15.6oz
12. Brent Everson 10.75oz
13. Chapin Herman 9oz

We had an extremely rowdy crowd of contestants and fans for Week 23, our last week in the Phoenix area.  Next week in Tucson is the final week to compete in the finale on September 6.   James Ferguson beat out Gus Beisel by about eight ounces.  Now, Ferguson will have a shot at the Right Honda Element. 

Native New Yorker, Right Honda, Bud Light and Roc and Manuch want to thank another record size crowd!  Again, the finale is set for Saturday, September 6th at 2pm at the Native New Yorker in Tempe at Dorsey and Broadway.  

Week 23 Results- Mesa Drive and Brown

1. James Ferguson 2lbs 13.1oz
2. Gus Beisel 2lbs 5.5oz
3. Massimo Mancini 2lbs 4.6oz
4. Murvin Gordon 1lb 15.7oz
5. Darrel Templeton 1lb 15oz
6. Aaron French 1lb 14.5oz
7. Mathew Mendez 1lb 11.75oz
8. Jason Vidaurri 1lb 10.8oz
9. Andre Cerna 1lb 7.75oz
10. Joe Fazio 1lb 7.7oz
11. Daniel Ramirez 1lb 6.75oz
12. Ben Ramirez 1lb 6.7oz
13. Alejandro Castaneda 1lb 6.6oz
14. Scott Howells 1lb 6.5oz
15. Robert Cooper 1lb 6.1oz
16. Matt Liszaik 1lb 6oz
17. Keith Kennedy 1lb 6oz
18. Eric Garcia 1lb 5.8oz
19. Anthony Yslas 1lb 5.5oz
20. Josh Vanderkamp 1lb 4.8oz
21. Todd Furnish 1lb 7.8oz
22. Robert Stuart 1lb 3.3oz
23. Adam Grzecka 1lb 3oz
24. Matthew Nelssen 1lb 2oz
25. Jimmy Myers 1lb 1.1oz
26. Rodney Messmer 1lb 0.5oz
27. Stephen Mariscal 15oz

Last shot - Tucson!

With just three qualifying weeks to go, Bell Road and I-17 location saw the biggest crowd of contestants thus far -29!  And they did not disappoint the standing room only fans.  Malachi Ortiz led the way finishing with 2lbs 14.3 ounces, edging runner up Ian Haines by just a couple ounces (2lb 12.75).   Week 22 had 11 contestants consume over 2 pounds - a Battle of the Bone record. 

Native New Yorker, Right Honda, Bud Light and Roc and Manuch want to thank the record size crowd!  The finale is set for Saturday, September 6th at 2pm at the Native New Yorker in Tempe at Dorsey and Broadway.   Just two more weeks of qualifying.

Week 22 Results- Bell Road and I-17

1. Malachi Ortiz 2lbs 14.3oz
2. Ian Haines 2lbs 12.75oz
3. Nick Johnson 2lbs 12.1oz
4. Ben Martinez 2lbs 11.3oz
5. Spencer Caroll 2lbs 11.2.5oz
6. Matt Campos 2lbs 8.25oz
7. Joel Staten 2lbs 3.3oz
8. Anthony Carrillo 2lbs 2.75oz
9. Seth Patterson 2lbs 1.5oz
10. Kevin Denz 2lbs 0.4oz
11. Chad Cole 2lbs 0.25oz
12. Jon Grey 1lb 15.4oz
13. Gabe Todd 1lb 13.4oz
14. Tomi Warhurst 1lb 13.1oz
15. Ken Partoza 1lb 12.6oz
16. Jim Martinek 1lb 12.5oz
17. Matt Glynn 1lb 11.25oz
18. Andrew Rankin 1lb 9.75oz
19. Joseph Dunham 1lb 8.7oz
20. England Pena 1lb 8oz
21. Christopher Armstrong 1lb 7.25oz
22. Danijel Lukenda 1lb 7.1oz
23. Gary Fisher 1lb 7oz
24. Matt Meyer 1lb 4.8oz
25. Derrick Begay 1lb 4.75oz
26. Brittish Pena 1lb 4oz
27. Andrew Titterington 1lb 7.25oz
28. Dustin King 1lb 2.75oz
29. Candice Harringer 1lb 0.7oz

JUST TWO MORE WEEKS TO QUALIFY - MESA DRIVE IS ON THE CLOCK!

Wow!  Folks in Ahwatukee/Phoenix can eat a lot of wings!  Week 21 had 20 contestants plus five members of the 2008 Arizona State Sun Devil Women’s Basketball team!  Gary Delin hurled down 3lbs 0.1 ounces beating out runner up Justin Perry, who was also impressive eating 2lb 7.25 ounces.  The Lady Devils were led by forward Sybil Dosty as she netted 1lb 6.3 ounces edging teammate forward Lauren Lacey’s 1lb 6 ounces.  Native New Yorker Ahwatukee, Right Honda, Bud Light and Roc and Manuch want to thank the huge crowd who came out to route on the 25 contestants!  The finale is set for Saturday, September 6th at 3pm at the Native New Yorker in Tempe at Dorsey and Broadway.  Details to follow.  Photos from today will follow as well…

Week 21 Results- Ray Road and I-10

1. Gary Delin 3lbs 0.1oz
2. Justin Perry 2lbs 7.25oz
3. Sam Taylor 2lbs 5oz
4. Ernie Hart 2lbs 4.1oz
5. Travis Krause 2lbs 1.3oz
6. Will Antone 1lb 15.7oz
7. Jason Lewis 1lb 15oz
8. Josh Skalniak 1lb 12oz
9. Erik Taylor 1lb 10.5oz  DQ (used the chuck bucket!)
10. Larry Bierman 1lb 9.3oz
11. Russ Burke 1lb 9.25oz
12. Matthew Harrison 1lb 7.6oz
13. Doug Trappe 1lb 6.3oz
14. David Noble 1lb 4.6oz
15. Shane Sebastian 1lb 3.3oz
16. Jeff Barnes 1lb 1.3oz
17. Boris Zaldana 1lb 0.1oz
18. Curtis Labat 1lb
19. Tonya Peterson 14.5oz
20. Walter Banham 14.3oz

Arizona State University Women’s Hoop Results:

1. Sybil Dosty 1lb 6.3oz
2. Lauren Lacey 1lb 6oz
3. Nicole Anders 1lb 4.3oz
4. Mia Fanaika 1lb
5. Dymond Simon 11oz

Great story from the Foothill News:

About 300 people packed into Ahwatukee’s Native New Yorker Wednesday night to watch contestants “Battle to the Bone” in the restaurant’s inaugural wing-eating contest.Each week, the contest, sponsored in part by The Fan AM 1060 radio station, tours Native New Yorkers in the Phoenix area. The contestant who eats the most wings in 10 minutes and 60 seconds (so, 11 minutes) is named the winner, and can move on to the grand prize round.“It was fun to see customers come in, regulars as well as people we haven’t seen in a while, to come in and show us their skills,” said Rod Ticknor, owner of Native New Yorker.To judge the amount eaten, the medium-flavored wings are pre-weighed before the contest, and the bones are weighed after the contest.According to Ticknor, about 3 pounds worth of meat is equal to nearly 100 wings.That’s just what Gary Delvin ate to win the contest Wednesday, weighing in a difference of 3 pounds, 0.1 ounces. He was followed closely by Justin Perry with 2 pounds, 7.25 ounces, who had a large cheering squad for encouragement.Among the Desert Vista students cheering Perry on were Lisa Blanco, Chelsea Fox and Kristen Cartwright.“Justin is our best friend,” Blanco said. “Every time we come to Native, he eats about 40 wings, so this is no surprise.”Delvin will go on to compete in the grand prize round Sept. 6 at the Native New Yorker in Tempe. The grand prize winner will receive a two-year lease on a 2008 Right Honda Element. For more information, visit www.battleofthebone2008.com.

David Cohen ate over two and half pounds of medium delicious Native New Yorker wings to take Prescott Valley.  A great crowd of wingmen and women were on hand to rout on all the contestants.  Finale is set for Saturday, September 6th!!! CLICK HERE:  videodailycourier

Week 20 Results- Prescott Valley

1. David Cohen 2lbs 8.3oz
2. Jeff Brown 1lb 15oz
3. Daniel Rydwell 1lb 13.5oz
4. Brad Bebermeyer 1lb 10.5oz
5. Andrew Sturgeon 1lb 10oz
6. Don Fortney 1lb 8.1oz
7. Dave Neel 1lb 7.3oz
8. Jimmy Quinn 1lb 5.75oz
9. Scott Guyton 1lb 4.7oz
10. Matt Speirs 1lb 4.25oz
11. Jason Hook 1lb 2.7oz
12. Dennis Cassady 1lb 1.75

Destry Farley destroyed over 2 lbs of Native New Yorker wings to win spot at the finals on September 6th in Tempe.  Destry edged Warren Vincent, who finished 1 lb 13 ounces.  The Gilbert location set a record (well, kinda!) for the fastest disqualification -8:52!  John Alvarado used the chuck bucket within the first two plus minutes!  He ate a total of five wings!  He even hit the bucket again a couple minutes later!!!  Roc and Manuch and the Native New Yorker staff want to thank everyone who attended!  A fun night!  Pictures to follow…

Week 19 Results- Gilbert:

1. Destry Farley 2lbs 0.3oz
2. Warren Vincent 1lb 3oz
3. Randall Palacios 1lb 7.3oz
4. Michael Moody 1lb 6.7oz
5. David Oliveros 1lb 5.8oz
6. Andrew Montoya 1lb 5.75oz
7. Wyn Barrett 1lb 3.3oz
8. Chris Palacious 1lb 0.1oz
9. Lance Spurlock 14.8oz
10. Mark Williams 14.75oz
11. John Alvarado  - FIVE WINGS!!! DQ!!!

Wow, Avondale can consume wings!!!  However, our winner Robert Harper split prior to the awards ceremony, so pictured with Roc and Manuch as well as Nicole is our runner up Justin Lyon!   All but one contestant ate 2 or more ounces.  A first!!!  And we had another contestant use the “Chuck Bucket” which means an automatic DQ - Zach Walker, who is pictured with the mohawk.  Great crowd!  Native New Yorker, Bud Light and Right Honda thank everyone who came out!  Don’t forget the finale is set for Saturday afternoon September 6th at the Tempe location.

Week 18 Results- Avondale:

1. Robert Harper 2lbs 13.7oz
2. Justin Lyon 2lbs 6.7oz -PICTURED!
3. Steven Pearson 2lbs 6.1oz
4. Esteban Gaucin 2lbs 5.7oz
5. Etukeren Etukeren 2lbs 5.5oz
6. Zach Walker 2lbs 2oz ***DQ
7. Zack Thompson 2lbs 1.6oz
8. Gabe Hernandez 2lbs 1oz
9. Bryan Kurec 2lbs 0.5oz
10. Mathew Pinnick 1lb 3.5oz

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Week 17 took Roc and Manuch and the rest of the Native New Yorker Wing Eating team up to the cool pines of northeastern Arizona - Show Low!  The competition was played in 70 degree weather!  Lauren and Jamie, the owners of the Native New Yorker in Show Low had a packed house as 10 contestants went at it!  The wing eaters and the large loud crowd enjoyed a great night of competition and rowdiness!  The battle of was decided by less than 0.3 ounces.  Mark Hansen edged Eric Grant 2lbs 4.30z to 2lbs 4 oz.   It was also very entertaining that Jordan Sprung was disqualified for using the “Chuck Bucket”! 

Week 17 Results- Show Low:

1. Mark Hansen 2lbs 4.3oz
2. Eric Grant 2lbs 4oz
3. Trevor Lehr 1lb 11.1oz
4. Mark Terrill 1lb 1o.75oz
5. Matt Pierce 1lb 9.75oz
6. Jordan Sprung 1lb 7.7oz**DQ
7. Brad Dennisson 1lb 4.25oz
8. Wes Torbet 1lb 3.1oz
9. Kordell Saenz 1lb 1.5oz
10. Steve Valenzuela 10.25oz

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