Filed under: Kobayashi vs. Nathan's Hot Dogs: Fourth of July Drama - Full Nelson By Seth C Jul 4, 2012, 10:00am CDT Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter Share All sharing options Share All sharing options for: Kobayashi vs. Nathan's Hot Dogs: Fourth of July Drama - Full Nelson Reddit Pocket Flipboard Email As we gear up for the annual ritual that is Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, Kobayashi talks with SB Nation's Amy Nelson about why he hasn't competed the past two years: More From Viva The Matadors It is Brooks Time in West Texas Viva’s Round Table Texas Tech Football 2023 Primer BREAKING: The Buffalo comes home Cotton Club Crew Interview Special: Justin Hiles of Viva La Cats Cotton Club Crew Interview Special: Jake Hatch from Locked on BYU Cotton Club Crew Interview Special: Adam from Sons of UCF