Every year the media makes a hub-bub about Student-Athletes. Big frickin' deal. After all, I've never added anything to my food that sounds even remotely like 'Tebow'. In my book, it's the Condiment-Athletes who are our nation's true role models.
So please help SoSG select 2008's Condiment-Athlete of the Year among the following candidates who have set an admirable example in gracefully balancing the demands of both a professional sports career and a flavor-enhancing table spice name:
Player |
Player Highlights |
Condiment Highlights |
OJ Mayo
Former Trojan and current Grizzlies guard |
Taken 3rd overall in 2008 NBA draft; Currently averaging 19.9 pts in rookie NBA season. |
In northern Europe, mayonnaise is often served with deep-fried potatoes, especially in the Netherlands and Belgium. |
Jarrod Saltalamacchia
Texas Rangers catcher |
BA dropped from 0.284 to 0.251 after 2007 mid-season trade from Braves to Rangers; Longest name in MLB history. |
The 'Dietary Guidelines for Americans' suggest that US citizens should consume less than 5.8 g of sodium daily, whereas the UK recommends 1.6 g daily. |
Julius Peppers
Carolina Panthers defensive end |
He and Donovan McNabb are only players in history to reach both the NCAA Final Four and the Super Bowl. |
Peppercorns are, by monetary value, the most widely traded spice in the world. |
Dijon Thompson
Former UCLA Bruin and Phoenix Sun |
Chosen in 2nd round of 2005 NBA draft; Has played in only 16 NBA games; Currently playing in Europe. |
Dijon Mustard refers to a region in central France; Grey Poupon was originally owned by the Heublein Company but is now owned by Kraft Foods. |
Have a Happy New Year!
1 comments:
As of 12:50p on 12/31, OJ is solidly in the lead.
But Hold the Mayo! What about Dodger middle reliever Cori(ander) Wade?
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