Man Vs. Food Invades ESPN's First Take

BRISTOL, CT. -- You might remember ESPN's 2004 reality series "Dream Job," in which contestants competed for the right to become a "SportsCenter" anchor.

Adam Richman was never a contestant on that show, but in some ways he has every food lover's  "dream job."

As host of The Travel Channel's "Man Vs. Food," Richman is America's chowhound. He visits restaurants, street vendors and every food outlet in between to sample the most decadent cuisine. At the end of every 30-minute episode, Richman tackles the most daunting food challenge in that particular city, whether that means digesting a 5-pound chili dog (with fries and fixins) in an hour or 50 oysters in 20 minutes.

As a guest on  ESPN's "First Take," Richman did not have to swallow a 10-pound steak against the clock. But the Brooklyn-born former restauranteur did have to compete with the appetites of show host Jay Crawford and NFL analysts Lomas Brown (pictured in chef's hat with Richman, left) and Kordell Stewart as they sampled an ideal Thanksgiving Day buffet.