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Post by Willie Reagan on Aug 25, 2008 8:39:07 GMT -5
Why is the list so small? Where are all of the National Champions? Worlds are in Canada and there are only a few competitors who have responded to Bill Collins! Come on lets take the best we have and show the world what Team USA has!!
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Post by Shane Vasquez on Aug 25, 2008 8:55:08 GMT -5
I was talking about this last year,How often do the national champions actually go to worlds?
I think unifieds should be for the pullers who are serious about going to worlds!JMO
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Post by enginterzi on Aug 25, 2008 8:58:42 GMT -5
i know that one of the legends of our sport (from USA) will be there  |
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Post by Shane Vasquez on Aug 25, 2008 9:09:27 GMT -5
Fisher,Bongard?
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Post by simon on Aug 25, 2008 9:47:13 GMT -5
Guys I don't think this year is much different than any year prior, it is not easy to field this team.
Unless you have spent your own money to travel to this event, (not cheap) taken a week away from your family late in the year, (potential holiday season, Team USA was in South Africa over Thanksgiving that year) and subsequently committed months in advance to doing the above, maybe you just don't have the perspective to judge.
I know Willie has been down this path so he can attest that this is not as easy to commit to as some might think.
The USAF National Champion is just that, an event to determine who is the US National Champion, the fact that the top two placings qualify for the right to attend the worlds is completely separate, the USAF should never be seen as purely a trial to determine and create the USAF National Team for the WAF event, that kind of thinking only holds the event back and discredits the efforts of the pullers that compete there.
Should people go to the Worlds if they can?..... Absolutely... it is incredible to be in the presence of the largest event in the sport, with people from all over the world that love armwrestling as dearly as you do, if you think this may be your only chance, then do it.
There are 4 events still going that I don't think any puller should miss in their career.
Arnold's
Nationals
Zloty
Worlds
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Post by Leonard Harkless on Aug 25, 2008 10:41:26 GMT -5
The numbers will rise. Bill has been swamped with calls of "I am going" but he will not list them until he gets registration papers. For instance I was standing there when Lenny called Bill from our Nevada State.
Putting together the team is a huge job and we are all lucky that Collins is doing it.
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Post by Willie Reagan on Aug 25, 2008 10:47:20 GMT -5
Well said, Simon!
Leonard, you are exactly right. Bill is doing a great job and we are thankful to have him!
We also need to thank Bob and Tracy Brown!
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Post by Todd Smiley on Aug 25, 2008 11:01:01 GMT -5
I know for a fact there are two more guys coming from here in Omaha,, they have sent in their money but it hasnt been recieved yet..
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Post by enginterzi on Aug 25, 2008 11:01:30 GMT -5
i hope to see Tim Bresnan in Canada.i am sure that he will get a medal that can be any colour! he has proved himself to whole World with his performances.
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Post by enginterzi on Aug 25, 2008 11:03:30 GMT -5
I know for a fact there are two more guys coming from here in Omaha,, they have sent in their money but it hasnt been recieved yet.. one should be Scott Lohman. |
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Post by Chris Gangi on Aug 25, 2008 11:09:49 GMT -5
i hope to see Tim Bresnan in Canada.i am sure that he will get a medal that can be any colour! he has proved himself to whole World with his performances. I don't think he will be there..... |
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Post by Willie Reagan on Aug 25, 2008 11:10:58 GMT -5
Scott Lohman and Dwayne Hanel!
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Post by Todd Smiley on Aug 25, 2008 11:31:26 GMT -5
Scott Lohman and Dwayne Hanel! winner,, winner,, yea they are both pretty excited to be going. |
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Post by Bill Collins on Aug 25, 2008 11:59:06 GMT -5
Thanks for the confident of me assisting TEAM USA, you can only make so may calls in a day before you get collie flower ear...
I have received several calls as Leonard mentioned and until I have deposit (WAF entry fee) and registration in hand talk is talk...
My emails are: billco1@pacbell.net or armsports@gmail.com
If you went to the Unified and I don't care where you placed send me an email if your serious about going..and as I work down the list you may be in line sooner than you think.....
thanks
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Post by Jim Wagner on Aug 25, 2008 12:57:14 GMT -5
after seeing Masters Left 220 results I should have gone! Just wasnt in shape at the time, missed my one shot at it!
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