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Post by Willie Reagan on Sept 7, 2005 17:47:10 GMT -5
Alot of talk about the hook, but who is the best 154 period.
I would have to say Rick Soliwada or Bryon Thomas.
Both are from Pa.
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Post by Kevin Harris on Sept 7, 2005 17:55:26 GMT -5
At 154 I would have to say Roger Nowatzke , Rick Soliwada, and then Ray H. Bryon , and Simon
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Post by Bill Collins on Sept 7, 2005 17:56:00 GMT -5
As mentioned before throw in these four guys and let the war begin, pending who pulls who first, I think it can go any direction
Simon B
Devin B
Rick S
Bryon T
throwing in Ray H would sure stir the pot.
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Post by Christ Russakis on Sept 7, 2005 18:21:34 GMT -5
rick soliwada!!! by a long shot!! and when he gets Roman, he will be best in the world!!!
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Post by Jeremy Plaster on Sept 7, 2005 19:08:54 GMT -5
Rick has nothing by a long shot, with or without Bryon Thomas. if Bryon is at this weight then he or Simon is at the top of this list right now. IMO if Not..then its between Rick and Simon. Ray has really come on lately, but I just dont think he has enough power in him for Simon right now. Maybe i am wrong. JMO. Roger the Train needs to pull more than pull okay at one event a year to make this list. So till he wins something or has strong showings in a few events, I dont consider him here either. Devin belongs on this list for sure.
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Post by Tim Elliott on Sept 7, 2005 21:26:00 GMT -5
This is not the U.S. but what about Engin Terzi? He is the best in the world at 154 but jmo.
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Post by Jeremy Plaster on Sept 7, 2005 22:27:34 GMT -5
I agree with your opinion. overall I believe Engin to be the best 154-under armwrestler in the world.
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Post by Matl'e McDaniel on Sept 8, 2005 2:10:19 GMT -5
Why are we even talking about all this crap constantly? Lets just go pull!!!!! I swear it only gets me more fired up to see everyone "predicting" who the best is. Yes I know we don't get any attention in this class, but we will. And yes I know none of you know who I am, but alot of people have made that mistake, and none of them like to talk about it. I'm angry and pissed, so lets just hurry up and friggin pull. You will know me by the trail of the dead.
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Post by Jeremy Plaster on Sept 8, 2005 10:34:23 GMT -5
Matl'e, have we pulled before? I havent been too active in a couple years and just now really coming back. I have searched my memory banks and cannot figure out if we have met before or no??
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Post by simon on Sept 8, 2005 10:40:28 GMT -5
Matl'e when we cannot pull we talk about pulling, that's what happens when you are obsessed with the sport. All you have to do is show up where we are and prove it, that is all up to you. Engin no question in my book you are the best 154 and under in the world, you have substantiated it time and time again, anyone that knows this sport knows that one match or one event means very little in the grand scheme of things. My personal picks World Engin EAF Engin NA Vern US Rick S Clovis California Simon  |
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Post by Denise Wattles on Sept 8, 2005 11:12:34 GMT -5
If Wayne Burns would come out of retirement he would definitely be in the running. In Finland he and Dave Hicks had some great battles with Wayne winning the right, Dave the left.
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Post by Jeremy Plaster on Sept 8, 2005 12:02:22 GMT -5
I am all too familiar with Wayne "my back hurts" Burns. Right you are! Wayne is a freaking phenom! and an absolute genetic freak!
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Post by Christ Russakis on Sept 8, 2005 12:19:50 GMT -5
hi Engin, sorry for leaving you out , no doubt that you are one of the best in the world!! i thought this thread was for the best in the USA . i believe rick s. to be the best!! i believe simone to be the best in a cup! (power pulling) and i said roman because he won vegas and south africa!! but, i highly respect you, and was going by what i have seen lately!! christ
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Post by Matl'e McDaniel on Sept 8, 2005 13:07:35 GMT -5
Oh I'll be there to pull for sure. This class is to good not to actually go and pull against the best. I'm not mad at anyone or anything. I just want us all to pull to see who the best is. And yes you are right simon, because all I talk about is this anyways also. Jay we have never pulled. I just came back after not pulling for 5 years, so I am just as out of it as you. When I broke my left arm 5 years ago, I thought that I would never pull again since I'm left handed, but now my right is smokin, and my left has come back. So I feel good enough to pull against the best. I will have to prove it for sure, no doubt. Its just surviving with out going nuts until then that kills me. We as 154's are bigger stronger and quicker than we have ever been before. Lets make the tv networks wish they would have taken notice earlier!!
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Post by jamesretarides on Sept 8, 2005 13:49:24 GMT -5
I think there are a few 154s from days past that might take umbrage with this remark, perhaps, Dave Patton, Ray Patton (a strap master at 150 pounds) Gabe Accardi, Norm Devio, Michael Shalhoub, Craig Tullier, R.J. Molinere, Jerry Avants, Wayne Burns, Brian Shea and many others would disagree.
And that's just off the top of my head, I am sure others would have more to add.
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