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Post by kingklavetter on Aug 28, 2009 2:59:58 GMT -5
1. Derek (dangit) 2. Savickas 3. Pudz 4. Shaw 5. Murumets 6. Ortmayer 7. Hollands 8. Would pick Ostlund- but its soo heavy on the biceps/forearms i'm not sure he will be recovered. I like your picks. Davie boy smith told me at Waseca that he was training days after surgery. He says he's 100 percent.
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Post by Jared Enderton on Aug 28, 2009 13:10:15 GMT -5
yes- I love to believe that but it looks really really heavy on the forearms/grip- I dunno- its just too risky of a pick for me and if I were in Vegas that is wher eI would put him based on that. I like dave- tremendous guy and strongman, but, with it being that heavy on the arm in the finals---idk...
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Post by caalvarez2 on Aug 29, 2009 14:56:17 GMT -5
as long as nobody gets injured,i see it like this:
1.Savickas (my favorite strongman,and its his time) 2.Poundstone (another favorite of mine,this dude is unbelievable)3.Mariusz (hopefully,i like him but am tired of seeing him at the top of the podium)
it could go either way between Savickas and Poundstone,and i really hope one of them takes it.i think Poundstone beat Savickas last year at Fortissumus,so Derek definitely can do it.
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Post by cmathison on Aug 30, 2009 17:23:31 GMT -5
I like your opinions alvarez.. I share them
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Post by Jared Enderton on Sept 2, 2009 15:00:42 GMT -5
as much as I hate to be "that" guy... PUDZ TORE HIS BICEP. my gosh- if derek has tore his bicep 3,000 people would be saying "yeah, if he makes the finals it'll be great cause he tore his bicep this year." but since its pudz its just "if he doesnt show he's scared." no... how about he tore a bicep like 4 months ago? of course he's not coming in top form. these other guys were at fortissimus while mariusz was in a sling. what can you expect? I will always smile after 2008 WSM. that was awesome. Its not that I hate derek, its just the respect I have for Mariusz and his determination. If anyone has free time watch that plane pull of his and YOU tell ME who was hungrier for that title last year? Mariusz might still get top 5 with half a bicep
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Post by kingklavetter on Sept 2, 2009 16:40:11 GMT -5
I hear you Jared. It's just as Americans we like to see the underdog pull through. Even if it's not much of an underdog
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Post by Jared Enderton on Sept 13, 2009 19:25:27 GMT -5
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Post by kingklavetter on Sept 16, 2009 12:25:50 GMT -5
No. On one hand he is saying that he wants it just as bad as ever and on the other he is saying 5 was his dream and now he doesnt feel the pressure to perform. Fucking Mariusz.
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Post by cmathison on Sept 16, 2009 19:03:16 GMT -5
cant believe its so close.. gonna be the best one yet IMO
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Post by Jared Enderton on Sept 16, 2009 22:33:26 GMT -5
yeah that was the most confusing interview ever pry.
idk- I really hope he tears his bicep early in qualifiers to be honest... or wins. simply because all the idiots are going to talk about how he was in his prime when he lost and all this bs- whereas if derek or z had a bicep injury even a year ago they'd be bringing that up every second saying "its just a miracle you are even at wsm!"
makes me sick
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Post by vincedecker on Sept 17, 2009 19:33:45 GMT -5
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Post by Jared Enderton on Sept 18, 2009 10:11:47 GMT -5
really? who knows.. there is really no pressing events there- he may be able to pull it off if he paces himself in the qualifiers.
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Post by vincedecker on Sept 18, 2009 12:45:48 GMT -5
I said "hope wins". Still predicting LBstone. I think Travis got the easiest qualifier, strangely enough. You are so right about pacing through the qualifiers and having a lot of gas left in the tank for the finals. Hope he can do this, cause he seems to know only one speed ( all out) - which is cool but doesn't bode well for WSM. I think last year's experience will be invaluable in that respect though.
Love this time of year.
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Post by Jared Enderton on Sept 18, 2009 13:04:06 GMT -5
I know. I was shocked you want him to win since you are such a Z fan.
It is exciting stuff... the next few weeks will be awesome
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Post by cmathison on Sept 18, 2009 13:22:27 GMT -5
I would like to see either Shaw, Z, Ort or Mariusz win it. But thats different than a prediction.
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