| Phil Phister's Americas strongest man; July 4th-6th | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Mar 17 2008, 08:52 PM (490 Views) | |
| MaxPower | Mar 17 2008, 08:52 PM Post #1 |
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Follower of Branigann's Law
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Winner qualifier for World strongest man
Events look like events that have been in resent WSM, a good idea. Drug test is a dumb idea. |
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| David Ostlund | Mar 17 2008, 10:04 PM Post #2 |
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Minnesota Wrecking Crew
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It looks like a good mix of events and a good purse. I haven't trained Conan's in awhile so I'll have to knock the rust off if I'm gonna compete well. |
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| Tom Jones | Mar 17 2008, 10:15 PM Post #3 |
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Administrator and don't you bastards forget it
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That comp as a lot to offer. Good purse, good tv exposure open to all and a path to wsm for the winner. Phils done well pulling all that together |
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| Dennis Ruygrok | Mar 17 2008, 11:07 PM Post #4 |
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It's only gay if you smile during the reach-around.
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To me, I've never cared if an event is drug tested or not, I'll pass either way, however I think Phil (correct me if I'm wrong) but I think Phil is attempting to prove a point to certain top guys. And that point is, if there is a drug test and guys compete against him naturally, he believes he'll beat them. Just a guess as to what he's thinking....who knows....I could be miles off. |
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| BIGMOL | Mar 18 2008, 10:11 AM Post #5 |
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will all other comps follow suit abd have drug testing. My bet is thats what they are aiming for the the WSM this year. Bet you it will be held in USA again |
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| Welshdragon | Mar 18 2008, 11:01 AM Post #6 |
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ARMAGEDDON
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I wonder how many pro`s will turn up?? |
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| Garrick Daft | Mar 18 2008, 12:48 PM Post #7 |
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Phil's trying to get WSM in West Virginia, USA for 2009. 2008 will not be in USA. West Virginia's state motto used to be "Almost Heaven"... now it is "Open for Business". The state is very willing to give nice tax breaks and other incentives in order to get good business into the depressed state. The governor probably sees WSM as a great way to showcase his state on national TV and to get more tourism. I'm sure Phil is having an easy time getting funding for whatever he wants. He is a celebrity in WV. |
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| Biggmatt | Mar 19 2008, 02:32 AM Post #8 |
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It looks like a fun show. |
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| Stefan Solvi | Mar 24 2008, 10:52 PM Post #9 |
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Iceland's Strongest Viking
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http://www.ironmind.com/ironcms/morenewsv6.php?id=2381#2381 |
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| GrantB | Mar 25 2008, 01:54 AM Post #10 |
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Grant is a magnificent bastard
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You know...I just skimmed over the rules, but I didn't see anything that stated you had to be American to compete. Lots of other stuff, but nothing about residency. Maybe some of the better Canadians should pony up $250 and make the trip... |
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| MaxPower | Mar 25 2008, 06:50 PM Post #11 |
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Follower of Branigann's Law
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Interesting tidbit on the entry form
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| jwdeff | Mar 25 2008, 07:42 PM Post #12 |
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Based on that, you can't tell your wife and kids whether or not you won until it's on ESPN. But, they couldn't possibly make the fans all sign waivers, so WTF? I was going to contact them for clarification, but the only contact info on the site is the address to send the entry in. Is this just some template agreement, or do they really mean it? It's great that it's going to be on ESPN, but so far it doesn't look very athlete-friendly. |
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| Luke | Mar 25 2008, 09:10 PM Post #13 |
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Has pfister retired and just concentrating on putting on contests now? |
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| David Ostlund | Mar 26 2008, 12:54 AM Post #14 |
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Minnesota Wrecking Crew
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This is very similar to the TWI WSM contract. I think this contract is a scaled down/modified version of it. I'm sure the results will still be on Ironmind and other various websites. I think they're more concerned with giving away results to the general media. |
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