Bryan Beard

Nickname: Big Sexy Years Pro: 3 Favorite Competition Food: Chicken Wings Favorite Food Outside of Competitions: Seafood Most Memorable Contest: My first Nathan's contest. Not knowing what to expect, I ended up placing second behind Erik Denmark in the Tempe qualifier in 2009. 2012 MLE Goals: Make the final table at Nathan's and achieve a Top-20 ranking. Career Goals: Be one of the next most recognizable Competitive Eaters in the world. Most Memorable Career Moments: Qualifying for Nathan's in 2010 and traveling to all the great places on the Major League Eating circuit.