Giants star Cam Skattebo reveals the odd pregame meal that caused to him to puke mid-game
The New York Giants star running back puked between the first and second quarters of the team's 24-21 loss to the Washington Commanders on Thursday because of an unorthodox pregame meal.
Key points
- The Giants' nutritionists probably won’t be thrilled to hear that Skattebo’s pregame meal was a pretzel-wrapped hot dog.
- The Giants' (5-3-1) next game is at home against the Jacksonville Jaguars (6-2), and maybe Skattebo will decide to run back the pretzel-wrapped hot dog.
- Skattebo had 18 carries for 78 yards and two touchdowns, along with three catches for 44 yards in the Giants’ loss.
CAITLIN CLARK PUKING HER BRAINS OUT AT HALFTIME APPEARS TO BE KEY TO INDIANA FEVER VICTORIES While he may have puked mid-game, given how the 24-year-old played, he may want to continue eating the pregame hot dog.
Additional details
- The former Arizona State star is also not the only athlete who has puked during a game and thrived.
- It is unknown where Skattebo got the hot dog, but there is a Wetzel’s Pretzels in the American Dream mall, which is located next to MetLife Stadium.
- On two occasions, once in June and again in September, Caitlin Clark puked during a game, and the Indiana Fever won both contests.
- Felt good after," Skattebo told reporters after the game.
- Before kickoff, NFL players will generally try to eat healthy to get them through the rigors of the game.
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