@whatsupwoodland gets sponsor for #burgerbrawl vs. Yolo Supervisor @MattRexroad

It’s about 24 hours until game time.

As Bart Scott once said, “Can’t wait.”

In the meantime, I’ve got my mind on my burgers and my burgers on mind. Pictured above is my latest victim, a 428 Burger from Mojo’s Lounge and Bar & Kitchen428.

Fight on: I guarantee victory vs. Yolo Supervisor Matt Rexroad in burger brawl

These two Texas Double Cheeseburgers were consumed in fewer than 15 minutes. Photo credit: Matthew Kimel / Democrat

Friday night, shortly after conquering a Val Burger from Ludy’s, Sports Writer Tom Wright suggests I come up with a nickname, a moniker for my Superman-like ability to eat.
“That’s a great idea,” I reply.
Instantly, ideas run rampant through my head.
The Natural, The Great One, Sweetness, Wild Thing, The Real Deal, The Human Highlight Reel, The Great Bambino, The Wizard of Woodland. Oh, the possibilities are endless.
“How about The Bottomless Pit?” says Sports Editor Bruce Burton, coming through once again with one of his many moments of pure genius.

Practicing for burger showdown vs. Yolo County Supervisor Matt Rexroad

They say practice makes perfect.
So on Sunday, while out on assignment covering the Almond Festival, chief photographer Deo Ferrer suggested we should stop at Road Trip Bar & Grill in Capay so I could improve my burger-eating skills.
I was tempted to order the Tackett Cheese Steak ($10.95). But Deo, who has become somewhat of an eating coach for me, insisted I stick to a burger.
“You’re training,” he said.

Yolo County Supervisor Matt Rexroad, dailydemocrat.com editor agree to terms for burger-eating contest

Yolo County Supervisor Matt Rexroad and I have agreed to terms for a burger-eating contest.

Rexroad issued the challenge to me via Twitter on Monday afternoon after watching me finish a Super Giant burrito at Taqueria Guadalajara.

The challenge will take place Sunday, March 25 at 4 p.m. in downtown Woodland at The Burger Saloon, which opens on Monday.