With the Baltimore Ravens selecting Michigan guard Ben Bredeson with the 143rd pick in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft, they added a highly competitive player. So competitive in fact that Bredeson’s mother competes in dog shows and doesn’t take losing very kindly.
According to ESPN’s television coverage, Bredeson may have picked up his competitive nature and spirit from none other than his own mother. And when she got a ribbon for a non-first finish, it didn’t stick around long.
It’s a safe bet there weren’t any “participation trophies” on the mantle in the Bredeson household.
Apparently, Bredeson’s mom, Deb, was highly competitive in the national dog show circuit, treating second place ribbons with the same regard as used fast-food wrappers. If Ben Bredeson brings the same competitive edge to the Baltimore Ravens, settling for anything less than a Super Bowl victory would be a disgrace, nay, tragedy.
I fully support your mentality here, Ben (if that truly is your outlook), and hope your most competitive dreams come true. And if that indeed comes to pass, please give my thanks to your dear mother.
