First there was the Ice Bucket Challenge. A viral trend where people would videotape themselves getting doused with a bucket full of ice water, then challenge others to do the same and donate to ALS research.
The challenge has shifted from cold water to spicy peppers with the new #ALSPepperChallenge.
The pepper challenge was started by NBA writer Tom Haberstroh, whose mother was diagnosed with ALS, and has caught traction with celebrities such as Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal and Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra taking part.
On Tuesday, the challenge made its way to Tempe after ASU coach Bobby Hurley received the challenge from his brother Dan, who is the head coach at Rhode Island.