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Post by Johnny Edwards on Jul 20, 2010 0:56:28 GMT -5
An I know that was run on with no punctuation but im tired an going to bed now
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Post by Bill Maenza on Jul 20, 2010 5:34:31 GMT -5
Aaron, Nice job on those rankings - I bet a lot of thought went into them. Rankings are really tough to do - my hat is off to those who even try. I really believe that the 176 class is the most talented and stacked that it has been in years. ... ****JUST FOR FUN....HERE IS WHAT I'M LOOKING AT****... MID ATLANTIC 3 states represented VA, NC, WV 1. Simon Berriochoa (VA) everyone knows why.... 2. Bill Maenza (VA) Dave Patton's #1 in the bullpen,T. Bagent called him a Legend 3. Aaron Blevins (VA) it ain't a game 4. Junior Andrews (NC) Former WORLD/National Champion...nasty toproll 5. Tommy Russell (NC) Crazy strong...becoming a household name 6. Junior Hostler (WV) Old school puller pulling again, the Real Deal 7. Paul Story (NC) BIG Strong hand. 2009 AAA Nat Champ lefty...right is getting there 8. Jeremy Kessler (VA) kid is a STUD....pull him and find out 9. Gary Kessler (VA) slick puller...CAN find a way to beat you 10. Jaime Fortenberry (NC) Nasty hit and Toproll DEEP SOUTH 3 states represented SC, LA, FL 1. Matt Harris (SC) I don't have to even tell you 2. Ryan Comardelle (LA) "sliprolled" Klemba at AAA, might even have some for Matt inside 3. Danial Worley (FL) DON'T sleep on his right hand, VERY strong 4. Ray Hennerichs (LA) looks strong at 76...CRAFTY-est puller in Southeast 5. Rusty Brown (SC) you just don't see this guy lose...and... you just don't see this guy 6. John Toups (LA) easily COULD be higher, needs to get past his boy Ryan C and beat Ray 7. Jason Trumbower (FL) Don't know if he's officially moved up from 76s...looks about 220 8. Lawton Strong (FL) TK's Beast at 76...needs to get out, he's capable 9. ? 10. ? ... As I have been out a while and do not know everyone on the list - I believe that we are all chasing Simon and Matt. From what I have read, they seem to be the two big dogs in the class. Hopefully one day we can get an East Coast Championship going with all of the NE and SE pullers committed to challenge matches. Maybe Mr Pete Milano or Mr James Retarides would be interested in helping to get that going. Those two run incredible events. Couple of notes on the guys I pull with: Gary is a Wily old Fox who is very technical. Jeremy is going to be a household name. Michael may have as much raw talent and tools as anyone I have met. Brian is insanely strong. When he is able to get more tournaments under his belt he will be scary. Hopefully he will move up to 98's. JP - thanks Bro! Glad to be back. Except for that Old Fart Gary - I think I am the oldest guy in the room!
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Post by Gary Kessler on Jul 20, 2010 7:57:15 GMT -5
Sorry Bill but Junior Hostler has us both crushed at age 56........
I challenge everyone above me........ Pizza eating contest any place any time........
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Post by Johnny Edwards on Jul 20, 2010 11:57:23 GMT -5
^Gary ima take you up on that offer an lets throw some widow maker wings in that mix
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Post by user123 on Jul 20, 2010 14:19:58 GMT -5
I'm too sexy at this weight to move back to 198's!
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Post by Bill Maenza on Jul 20, 2010 14:28:53 GMT -5
I'm too sexy at this weight to move back to 198's! <gag> I think I just threw up in my mouth a little...
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Post by user123 on Jul 20, 2010 16:22:41 GMT -5
Shouldn't you be resting your old broken down joints and wrist Bill?
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Post by Johnny Edwards on Jul 21, 2010 23:34:58 GMT -5
Right hand updated guys tell me what you think. Looks good to me based off of some of the research I have done an memory searching. I say we roll with that. Left handed doesn't look too bad to me right now.
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Post by Bill Maenza on Jul 22, 2010 14:25:12 GMT -5
How many on this list plan on going to the event below? It looks like it could be a great event with a lot of questions answered. “Quest With Arms 3" Saturday – September 11, 2010 Levels sports Bar & Restaurant 400 E Colonial Ave, Elizabeth City, NC 27909; (252) 338-5288 Armtv will be in attendance for this event Pulling Begins @ 12:30 pm SUPER MATCHES Best Of Five Between Tommy Russell and Anthony Snook RH @ 12:30 Anthony Snook And Paul Story LH to follow left novice Weight Classes: Men’s open left & right arm-154,176,198, 220, 220+ Men’s masters right arm- 198, 198+ Women’s Open class right arm Men’s Novice left & right arm- 176, 198, 198+ Kids & teens up to 17 years old - (Kids & teens classes will be determined by age, weight and experience) Awards: 1st thru 3rd receives awards; All kids & teens receive awards Entry Fees: Open and Novice $25.00 ; Kids & Teens $10.00 Weigh-Ins: Friday night, September 10, 2010 @ 6pm– 9pm @ Levels Saturday, September 11, 2010 @ 9am – 11:30am @ Levels Contacts: Keith Dowdy-252-564-2823 (Email-armwrestling1966@yahoo.com); Ray Berry-252-256-2476 ; Giles Russell-252-599-7130 Sanctioned by the American Armports Association www.eastcarolinaarmsports.com/
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Post by Aaron Blevins on Jul 22, 2010 16:45:38 GMT -5
Right hand updated guys tell me what you think. Looks good to me based off of some of the research I have done an memory searching. I say we roll with that. Left handed doesn't look too bad to me right now. yep....I think for what we got and the fact that we can't prove any different..... the matches between us up here and the down south boys, I think its about as accurate as it can be. looks good. ....and Tommy being ahead of Junior Andrews I think is correct. I had them swapped in mine with Junior getting a win over Tommy at AAA....but, come to find out it was actually Tommy's 3rd loss in the tournament and shouldn't really count for much of anything...I didn't even know people pulled for 5th & 6th and had the ability to take a 3rd loss at a tournament. anyways, looks good Johnny
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Post by Bill Maenza on Jul 22, 2010 17:15:40 GMT -5
Does anyone know if any of these guys are going: 176 right 1. Simon B.(VA) 2. Matt Harris(SC) 3. Ryan Comardelle(LA) 4. Danial Worley(FL) 5. John Toups(LA) 6. Ray Hennerichs(LA) 7. Rusty Brown(SC) Thanks, Bill
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Post by John Toups on Jul 23, 2010 12:42:17 GMT -5
Does anyone know if any of these guys are going: 176 right 1. Simon B.(VA) 2. Matt Harris(SC) 3. Ryan Comardelle(LA) 4. Danial Worley(FL) 5. John Toups(LA) 6. Ray Hennerichs(LA) 7. Rusty Brown(SC) Thanks, Bill No John, no Ryan, no Ray....
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Post by Johnny Edwards on Jul 23, 2010 13:10:06 GMT -5
Awesome. We'll roll with it for now then an update some more when any of the guys on there pull again an if anything changes.
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Post by Bill Maenza on Jul 23, 2010 13:59:33 GMT -5
Thanks John - I appreciate the heads up.
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Post by Giles Russell on Jul 23, 2010 14:58:32 GMT -5
Here's the problem I see with ranking guys against each other that are 20hrs away Other than Simon and Matt at the top, I don't think you can accurately rank Worley (no rh pulling in a year), Ryan C., Hennrichs or Toups ahead of R. Brown, Maenza, Tommy or Aaron because they haven't pulled each other in years and probably never will. On the flip side, Ryan C., Hennrichs or Toups might not ever get a shot at Matt or Simon at least not in the for-seeable future due to logistics. It's just crazy to rank them all together, that's all.
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