RBC IV

A look at the Hedenquist Pod matchups

First up in Random Bracket Challenge IV will be the Hedenquist Motors Pod.

Voting starts Monday in Random Bracket Challenge IV.

Through Wednesday you’ll be able to vote on each of the first-round matchups in the Hedenquist Motors Pod.

The plan is to then start voting in the Park Vu Motel Pod at that point.

Voting takes place on X (formerly known as Twitter). Follow me @sportsdr44.

#1 Jardiance vs. #8 Dark Socks with Shorts

Jardiance is a brand-name prescription medication that's prescribed to: improve blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. Earlier this year it was decided to use a different actress to play the Jardiance Lady and sing in their commercials.

Dark socks with shorts is wearing dark socks with shorts.

#4 Pitbull (singer) vs. #5 Pit bull (dog)

Pitbull, whose real name is Armando Christian Pérez, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, businessman, and actor. "I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)" was his breakout into international success, peaking at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100

Pit bull is an umbrella term for several types of dog believed to have descended from bull and terriers.

#2 Jake from State Farm vs. #7 Minnesota Fillies

Jake from State Farm has been featured in commercials for the insurance company since 2011. The original Jake from State Farm was portrayed by Jake Stone, who was an actual employee of the company. Kevin Miles took over the role in 2020.

The Minnesota Fillies were an American women's professional basketball team based in Minnesota that competed in the Women's Professional Basketball League from 1978-1981. The Fillies were one of three teams to play in all three of the league's seasons. The team played home games at Met Center for its seasons before moving to the Minneapolis Auditorium.

#3 Fjords vs. #6 Duggar Family

A fjord is a long, deep, narrow body of water that reaches far inland. Fjords are often set in a U-shaped valley with steep walls of rock on either side. Fjords are found mainly in Norway, Chile, New Zealand, Canada, Greenland, and Alaska.

The Duggar family: parents Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar and their 19 children – nine daughters and ten sons – all of whose names begin with the letter "J" were the subjects of ‘19 Kids and Counting’ an American reality television series that aired on the cable channel TLC from 2008-2015.

Again, voting starts Monday. Follow me on X (formerly known as Twitter) @sportsdr44