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Post by David Owens on Feb 14, 2011 18:40:31 GMT -5
lol thats funny, cause they are hands down the two best in this class, NO CONTEST!!!
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Post by Matt "CHOP" Bertrand on Feb 14, 2011 18:54:33 GMT -5
lol thats funny, cause they are hands down the two best in this class, NO CONTEST!!! With all due respect for the two. No they are not and it will be proven in the near future. I helped vote on these rankings and most are opinion from different states, all done in good meaning. But they will see.  Of coarse they could come down and prove me wrong.  |
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Post by David Owens on Feb 14, 2011 19:03:38 GMT -5
lol thats funny, cause they are hands down the two best in this class, NO CONTEST!!! With all due respect for the two. No they are not and it will be proven in the near future. I helped vote on these rankings and most are opinion from different states, all done in good meaning. But they will see. Of coarse they could come down and prove me wrong. yes THEY COULD AND WOULD, but Like your hometown hero's not everyone can make every event, and James is on another level from everyone in that class. |
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Post by David Owens on Feb 14, 2011 19:07:28 GMT -5
oh and yes I helped vote on the rankings as well except I went by wins that I could see on arm tv or that I saw in person, the only time personal opinion should come in is when there is nothing to base them on,
btw all in good fun, I really could care less who is the best but truly believe James is untouchable as far as this list goes.
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Post by Matt "CHOP" Bertrand on Feb 14, 2011 19:08:11 GMT -5
With all due respect for the two. No they are not and it will be proven in the near future. I helped vote on these rankings and most are opinion from different states, all done in good meaning. But they will see. Of coarse they could come down and prove me wrong. yes THEY COULD AND WOULD, but Like your hometown hero's not everyone can make every event, and James is on another level from everyone in that class. In time we will find out the truth. |
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Post by Matt "CHOP" Bertrand on Feb 14, 2011 19:11:41 GMT -5
oh and yes I helped vote on the rankings as well except I went by wins that I could see on arm tv or that I saw in person, the only time personal opinion should come in is when there is nothing to base them on, btw all in good fun, I really could care less who is the best but truly believe James is untouchable as far as this list goes. i understand man, most of this board is all opinions and theres nothing wrong with that man. all in fun for the sport. But if not this year, id love to see james and the other one to come down to Contraband one year in the near future. Its a great tournament with an awesome venue. Every year theres tons on intense competition brought to the table. |
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Post by jamesretarides on Feb 14, 2011 19:12:58 GMT -5
Now I know why Chop wanted my number.  David, thanks for the kind words, but there are a few people on that list that could beat me on a good day. Jerry, Andrew and Mark for sure. I know there will be some good talent at Contraband Days and will see if (financially willing) I can make it down. |
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Post by TK on Feb 14, 2011 19:15:35 GMT -5
Alper (although his right is no where near as good as his left) and Alger are solid wins fo sho. That's all I was looking for to justify TK ranking you above guys like Andrew Casto (gotta who's who list of wins) and Charles Fisk who's been pulling actively for like 15 years and I'm pretty sure beat James Battles at natl's in 2008 in west palm in the straps. Not to mention he's beat a ton of other solid guys over the years all over the US. But yeah, those two dudes are solid. Good for you. I'm still making my name too. I got no love from TK (big surprise) and off the top of my head, here's just some of the good pullers I beat in the past year RH Dustin Morgan Guy Windover Charles Fisk Chris Heath Art Spindler Jr Andrews Daniel Story Randy Stanaway Ray Berry LH Darrnell Burris Noah Sanders Ray Darling Guy Windover Chad Lowder Ray Berry Mike Gianelli Anthony Edens Dean Sain have to mention in the overalls I beat C. Heath, Ken Smith and Jr Andrews also have past wins over Mike West and Colby Anderson Lefty Just sayin'.... Hopefully, I'll be adding more good names to my list in March (NAL) and May (possibly Contraband). That is an impressive list for sure, and Giles the votes came from 5 diff regions, I dont know you guys yet! But even Aaron can tell you I care and I will learn everyone and keep up with y'all!..... I can't wait till this year unfolds!..... Maybe the sleepers will come out from hiding knowing sitting at the house shining their National titles from 1999 will not be good enough!  TK |
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Post by David Owens on Feb 14, 2011 19:15:46 GMT -5
Now I know why Chop wanted my number. David, thanks for the kind words, but there are a few people on that list that could beat me on a good day. Jerry, Andrew and Mark for sure. I know there will be some good talent at Contraband Days and will see if (financially willing) I can make it down. James quit trying to burst my bubble and being modest, you are THE MAN in that class DEAL WITH IT! Chop personally I would love to bring a team down there as well but like TK's events its just a long haul for me, but hopefully we can coax all these guys into coming to the SEC Regional and answer some questions. |
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Post by TK on Feb 14, 2011 19:19:04 GMT -5
I'd like to see Avants, Taggart & James R battle it out !......
Maybe may 21 this could happen!.....
TK
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Post by David Owens on Feb 14, 2011 19:19:26 GMT -5
Now I know why Chop wanted my number. David, thanks for the kind words, but there are a few people on that list that could beat me on a good day. Jerry, Andrew and Mark for sure. I know there will be some good talent at Contraband Days and will see if (financially willing) I can make it down. thats cool, Anthony Edens has a awsome idea for the SEC Regionals t-shirts including having pics of all the number ones on it so I hope they ^^^^^^ all plan on showing up ;D |
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Post by jamesretarides on Feb 14, 2011 19:31:33 GMT -5
Ha! Yes, I plan on showing up at the SEC. Not sure if I can do both tournaments, I have been really busy with other things going on in my life and have had little time to devote to armwrestling since my tournament last month. Thanks again David.
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Post by David Owens on Feb 14, 2011 19:40:18 GMT -5
Ha! Yes, I plan on showing up at the SEC. Not sure if I can do both tournaments, I have been really busy with other things going on in my life and have had little time to devote to armwrestling since my tournament last month. Thanks again David. I hear you man, I was hoping to go to the NAL event but it didnt pan out so I'm gonna hit up 3 tournaments that are within a 4 hour drive from march to april, but I'll see you in may for sure then! |
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Post by jamesretarides on Feb 14, 2011 19:45:04 GMT -5
Yeah, May should be good. I was planning on the NAL too, but I have to present at a colloquium in New Orleans March, 11-13. Then it will be time to apply to PHD programs (i.e. even less time for armwrestling).  |
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Post by TK on Feb 14, 2011 20:08:39 GMT -5
Ha! Yes, I plan on showing up at the SEC. Not sure if I can do both tournaments, I have been really busy with other things going on in my life and have had little time to devote to armwrestling since my tournament last month. Thanks again David. Damn...then I'll finallyyyyy get to meet Mr James! TK |
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David, thanks for the kind words, but there are a few people on that list that could beat me on a good day. Jerry, Andrew and Mark for sure. I know there will be some good talent at Contraband Days and will see if (financially willing) I can make it down. 
