Bowl season often brings unique traditions and entertaining storylines beyond just the matchups themselves. This year’s DIRECTV Holiday Bowl, featuring No. 21 Syracuse and Washington State on Dec. 27, has one such quirky twist: the winning coach will receive the second-ever “eggnog dump.”
Last year, USC head coach Lincoln Riley received the inaugural eggnog bath after the Trojans’ 42-28 victory over Louisville. But if Syracuse manages to secure their 10th win of the season, don’t expect head coach Fran Brown to partake in the eggnog tradition.
“I’m allergic to eggs,” Brown revealed to reporters on Thursday. “So Dan Villari has taken an NIL deal… I think Meyers Creek already said they would love for him to be the guy to do it. I’m allergic to eggs, but I’d definitely love to pour the eggnog on Dan if I could.”
Villari, a tight end for Syracuse, quickly responded on X: “Gotchu covered coach.”
It’s unclear if Brown’s comments were entirely serious or if he simply wants to dodge the sticky mess of a holiday-themed celebration. Either way, avoiding an eggnog bath is an understandable wish.
Whoever does receive the eggnog, it will be given by competitive eater Joey Chestnut, who was officially named, “Chief Eggnog Official.”
This season has been a remarkable one for Syracuse under Brown’s leadership. The Orange have a chance to notch 10 wins, finish the year ranked, and claim their first bowl victory since 2018. Whether Brown ends up dodging eggnog or watching Villari take the plunge, a win would cap an impressive campaign for Syracuse.
Syracuse coach Fran Brown gives surprising excuse why he will dodge Holiday Bowl ‘eggnog dump’ tradition
In a shocking turn of events, Syracuse coach Fran Brown has announced that he will be skipping the Holiday Bowl’s infamous “eggnog dump” tradition this year. The tradition, which involves players and coaches getting drenched in eggnog after a victory, has become a staple of the Holiday Bowl festivities. However, Coach Brown has cited a surprising reason for his decision to opt out.
In a statement released by the university, Coach Brown explained that he has a severe dairy allergy and cannot risk being exposed to eggnog. “While I understand the importance of tradition and camaraderie, my health must come first,” Brown said. “I have had a history of severe reactions to dairy products and cannot take the risk of being drenched in eggnog.”
The announcement has sparked mixed reactions among fans and players, with some expressing disappointment that Coach Brown will not be participating in the tradition. However, many have praised him for prioritizing his health and setting a positive example for others with food allergies.
Despite his decision to skip the eggnog dump, Coach Brown has assured fans that he will be cheering on his team from the sidelines and fully supporting them in their quest for victory. It remains to be seen how the team will fare without their coach taking part in the post-game celebration, but one thing is for certain – Coach Brown’s health and well-being are his top priorities.
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