Week 8 - Matthew Rearden

You are the winner of tonight’s Bud Light Bolo Toss game. How does it feel to be a champion?Words cannot express how it feels to be tonight's champion. I am honored and blessed.

You are the winner of tonight’s Bud Light Bolo Toss game. How does it feel to be a champion?
Words cannot express how it feels to be tonight's champion. I am honored and blessed.

Now that you are in the spotlight, you are a role model. Any words of wisdom for all those aspiring Bud Light Bolo Football quarterbacks that look up to you?
Take your vitamins everyday. Be true to yourself and follow your dreams.

You had some tough competition tonight. What one Bengals fan experience did you harness in your quest for victory?
The time I had to cheer for the Bengals while engulfed in a sea of terrible towels. I had to defend our honor despite the adversity.

You seemed to strive for excellence tonight. What Bengals player served as your inspiration?
Icky Woods

Chad Johnson changed his name to Ocho Cinco. Now that you are a recognized athlete, what will you change your name to?
Matt Cinco De Mayo

How would you describe your style of “Bengals Fandome”?
Hard-core
How much training was involved to pull off a win like this?
It is honestly my first time but it is just how I always dreamed it would be.

You’ve now realized a childhood dream armed with little more than balls and the desire to win, what do you have left to live for?
I would say it just took balls and desire because there was also a string involved.

As a Bengals fan, can you tell me what you do when preparing for a game?
Listening to Bootsy Collins on my I-Pod.

Is there anybody you would like to thank who helped you on the road to victory?
No one. If any person tries to take credit for this win they are lying. It was all me!

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