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Title: 2011 Olympia - Experts Disagree on Mr. O Predictions
Post by: TK on September 10, 2011, 05:14:34 PM
From Lonnie Teper's blog

http://www.ironmanmagazine.com/blogs/lonnie/?p=3121

(http://www.ironmanmagazine.com/blogs/lonnie/wp-content/uploads/879rb6026.jpg)

The moment you’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived. The “Experts” have put their Mr. Olympia predictions on the line. And, as usual, it’s not a party line vote. The most acclaimed “Expert”, the Swami, is again going with Jay Cutler to make it five Sandows this coming weekend at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Hardbody Hinds is, per usual, shouting that nobody will touch Phil Heath this year, and says The Gift should have been unwrapped in 2010. Yogi Avidan insists Kai Greene, coming off his easy win at the New York Pro in May, will be mean and lean en route to his first Olympia crown. All three had Branch Warren in the top five; Branch will sit this one out after tearing a quad on August 20 at a guest posing appearance.

Drum roll, please:

SWAMI

1. Jay Cutler
2. Phil Heath
3. Kai Greene
4. Dennis Wolf
5. Dexter Jackson
6. Victor Martinez
 
HARDBODY HINDS

1. Phil Heath
2. Jay Cutler
3. Kai Greene
4. Dennis Wolf
5. Dexter Jackson
6. Victor Martinez
 
YOGI AVIDAN

1. Kai Greene
2. Jay Cutler
3. Phil Heath
4. Dexter Jackson
5. Dennis Wolf
6. Ronny Rockel
 
Although the “Experts” agree to disagree on the Mr. O, all three are going with Kevin English to make it three wins in the 202 and Under Challenge.

We’re out.
Title: Re: Experts Disagree on Mr. O Predictions
Post by: Wiggs on September 10, 2011, 05:18:30 PM
Well I be damned, Ron finally came around,   ;D
Title: Re: Experts Disagree on Mr. O Predictions
Post by: 240 is Back on September 10, 2011, 05:19:36 PM
bold move.  what does ron know?
Title: Re: Experts Disagree on Mr. O Predictions
Post by: tendonitis on September 10, 2011, 05:21:12 PM
that word "expert" sure gets thrown around loosely these days   :D
Title: Re: Experts Disagree on Mr. O Predictions
Post by: SF1900 on September 10, 2011, 05:23:02 PM
Please tell me if I am correct on this statement:

Bodybuilding, in my opinion, is a very esoteric sport and is not followed by the mainstream of people. Thus, most people that follow bodybuilding also lift weights themselves. I believe you can follow baseball, football, basketball, or hockey, etc, without necessarily playing the sport itself. However, it appears that bodybuilding is one of those "sports" where you would only follow it if you actually engage in it on a daily basis. So, why would someone like Ron Avidan or Lonnie Tepper choose to follow bodybuilding?  ??? ??? They don't even lift. Why not follow baseball or football? This is weird and disturbing and scares me. Please speak on this.
Title: Re: Experts Disagree on Mr. O Predictions
Post by: 240_Iz_Nutz on September 10, 2011, 05:26:29 PM
To me it just looks like they rigged it where they all picked someone different. Lame shit.
Title: Re: Experts Disagree on Mr. O Predictions
Post by: WillGrant on September 10, 2011, 05:30:48 PM
Congrats to Ron for losing another chin
Title: Re: Experts Disagree on Mr. O Predictions
Post by: 240_Iz_Nutz on September 10, 2011, 05:33:01 PM
Does Hinds "peel" for Lonnie.....Get Bigger's wanna know.....
Title: Re: Experts Disagree on Mr. O Predictions
Post by: Parker on September 10, 2011, 05:36:04 PM
Please tell me if I am correct on this statement:

Bodybuilding, in my opinion, is a very esoteric sport and is not followed by the mainstream of people. Thus, most people that follow bodybuilding also lift weights themselves. I believe you can follow baseball, football, basketball, or hockey, etc, without necessarily playing the sport itself. However, it appears that bodybuilding is one of those "sports" where you would only follow it if you actually engage in it on a daily basis. So, why would someone like Ron Avidan or Lonnie Tepper choose to follow bodybuilding?  ??? ??? They don't even lift. Why not follow baseball or football? This is weird and disturbing and scares me. Please speak on this.
Many athletes from other sports follow bbing, like Shannon Sharpe, and some even go to the contests, Halle Berry used to go to bbing contests like the AC and Olympia.

But, then again, my first statement just proved yours correct---Shannon Sharpe and some other guys, "lift weights religiously.
Title: Re: Experts Disagree on Mr. O Predictions
Post by: SF1900 on September 10, 2011, 05:44:24 PM
Many athletes from other sports follow bbing, like Shannon Sharpe, and some even go to the contests, Halle Berry used to go to bbing contests like the AC and Olympia.

But, then again, my first statement just proved yours correct---Shannon Sharpe and some other guys, "lift weights religiously.

Yes, Shannon Sharpe is in really good shape, and fuck, Halle Berry is in amazing shape! both lift regularly! Look at Ron and Lonnie  :-\ :-\
Title: Re: Experts Disagree on Mr. O Predictions
Post by: Reeves on September 10, 2011, 06:59:17 PM
Hoping for Cutler in first with Wolf in second.   If it were reversed, so much the better but Dennis would have to be dramatically improved to unseat the current champion.

The rest of the competitors I do not much care for.  In all honesty, I think Wolf would be good for the Olympia and bodybuilding in general.  Far more aesthetically pleasing (if that is possible given the size of all of the competitors) due in part to his height and structure.  An association of sorts could be made with the Oak, but that would be a stretch albeit one that could be made on behalf of turning the game around.

Heath is a sugared piglet, Kai a perverse niglet and Branch is Gimli, Son of Gloin and lost in Mordor for now.  Jay is more articulate than Dennis but that may well be a language advantage and not one of intellect.

Bodybuilding needs something not only to rally around but to broaden its appeal outside Schmodom.  A Nubret or Zane would be preferable, as would a Paris but to be honest there can only be one Arnold and that's not going to happen again for some time.  Wolf might do.

I wish him luck. 
Title: Re: Experts Disagree on Mr. O Predictions
Post by: Papper on September 11, 2011, 12:52:05 AM
that word "expert" sure gets thrown around loosely these days   :D

well it is in quotations marks everywhere it's used, which is nice to see
Title: Re: Experts Disagree on Mr. O Predictions
Post by: cephissus on September 11, 2011, 02:28:11 AM
Hoping for Cutler in first with Wolf in second.   If it were reversed, so much the better but Dennis would have to be dramatically improved to unseat the current champion.

The rest of the competitors I do not much care for.  In all honesty, I think Wolf would be good for the Olympia and bodybuilding in general.  Far more aesthetically pleasing (if that is possible given the size of all of the competitors) due in part to his height and structure.  An association of sorts could be made with the Oak, but that would be a stretch albeit one that could be made on behalf of turning the game around.

Heath is a sugared piglet, Kai a perverse niglet and Branch is Gimli, Son of Gloin and lost in Mordor for now.  Jay is more articulate than Dennis but that may well be a language advantage and not one of intellect.

Bodybuilding needs something not only to rally around but to broaden its appeal outside Schmodom.  A Nubret or Zane would be preferable, as would a Paris but to be honest there can only be one Arnold and that's not going to happen again for some time.  Wolf might do.

I wish him luck. 

LMAO
Title: Re: Experts Disagree on Mr. O Predictions
Post by: deceiver on September 11, 2011, 02:49:48 AM
Lionel Beyeke Mr. O 2011
Title: Re: Experts Disagree on Mr. O Predictions
Post by: littleguns on September 11, 2011, 04:54:33 AM
What does Chick predict?
Title: Re: Experts Disagree on Mr. O Predictions
Post by: mass243 on September 11, 2011, 04:58:18 AM
I don't get it.

They all seriously put Dex in top 6  ??? LOL

Well, maybe now that Branch is out, Dex can place at 6th but that's it. At max. Probably lower. Kid is finished. Get over it. Let him rest already.
Title: Re: Experts Disagree on Mr. O Predictions
Post by: lastrep on September 11, 2011, 05:00:16 AM
LOL.. "expert predictions"

Nobody has a clue because it's 100% guessing game.. but I guess it's in Vegas so why not?
Title: Re: Experts Disagree on Mr. O Predictions
Post by: Dr Dutch on September 11, 2011, 05:16:56 AM
I don't get it.

They all seriously put Dex in top 6  ??? LOL

They fancy dwarfs, maybe they are LOTR fans....
Title: Re: Experts Disagree on Mr. O Predictions
Post by: Tom on September 11, 2011, 07:11:36 AM
these so called "experts" and um, why are they experts again in a subjective contest? anyway, by now, we all know it's all about who they are friends with, who they hate and can't stand, who they can be "buddies with and use" to increase their own value and attention and what not in this world etcetera, etcetera....
Title: Re: Experts Disagree on Mr. O Predictions
Post by: musclecenter on September 11, 2011, 07:22:49 AM
but Victor Martinez & Kai Greene both finally not in top 6 last year.
Title: Re: Experts Disagree on Mr. O Predictions
Post by: mantronik on September 11, 2011, 07:51:36 AM
If judging is on point then Rockell should end up higher then Martinez and Jackson.
Yes he has weaker back poses then both of them, but overpowers them in the rest of the poses
Title: Re: Experts Disagree on Mr. O Predictions
Post by: Tito24 on September 11, 2011, 07:53:06 AM
LONNIE PEEL
Title: Re: Experts Disagree on Mr. O Predictions
Post by: Figo on September 11, 2011, 07:55:26 AM
very well said ;D


Hoping for Cutler in first with Wolf in second.   If it were reversed, so much the better but Dennis would have to be dramatically improved to unseat the current champion.

The rest of the competitors I do not much care for.  In all honesty, I think Wolf would be good for the Olympia and bodybuilding in general.  Far more aesthetically pleasing (if that is possible given the size of all of the competitors) due in part to his height and structure.  An association of sorts could be made with the Oak, but that would be a stretch albeit one that could be made on behalf of turning the game around.

Heath is a sugared piglet, Kai a perverse niglet and Branch is Gimli, Son of Gloin and lost in Mordor for now.  Jay is more articulate than Dennis but that may well be a language advantage and not one of intellect.

Bodybuilding needs something not only to rally around but to broaden its appeal outside Schmodom.  A Nubret or Zane would be preferable, as would a Paris but to be honest there can only be one Arnold and that's not going to happen again for some time.  Wolf might do.

I wish him luck. 
Title: Re: Experts Disagree on Mr. O Predictions
Post by: Figo on September 11, 2011, 07:57:24 AM
has lonnie teper ever trained?

as another poster said, this is not a sport you can support if youve never had a personal interest in it
Title: Re: Experts Disagree on Mr. O Predictions
Post by: Tyr on September 11, 2011, 09:28:15 AM
Many athletes from other sports follow bbing, like Shannon Sharpe, and some even go to the contests, Halle Berry used to go to bbing contests like the AC and Olympia.

But, then again, my first statement just proved yours correct---Shannon Sharpe and some other guys, "lift weights religiously.

Didn't Sharpe use to be a spokesman for EAS during the Bill Phillips years?
Title: Re: Experts Disagree on Mr. O Predictions
Post by: quadzilla456 on September 11, 2011, 09:33:57 AM
has lonnie teper ever trained?

as another poster said, this is not a sport you can support if youve never had a personal interest in it
^^^
this
Title: Re: 2011 Olympia - Experts Disagree on Mr. O Predictions
Post by: Ron on September 11, 2011, 09:52:54 AM
Quote
that word "expert" sure gets thrown around loosely these days

We tried to use the 'The Three Stooges' but got a letter of warning from the Howard family.  
We tried to use 'Manny, Moe and Jack', but got a letter of warning from the Pep Boys.

So yes, 'experts' are in quotations because it is meant as a pun on who is an expert these days.
 While the three of us combined have been in the around for over 40+ years, we can have fun on it.

As we all should -
Title: Re: Experts Disagree on Mr. O Predictions
Post by: SF1900 on September 11, 2011, 10:10:32 AM
has lonnie teper ever trained?

as another poster said, this is not a sport you can support if youve never had a personal interest in it

Lonnie Teper wants you to PEEL!!!

(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=248135.0;attach=288490;image)
Title: Re: 2011 Olympia - Experts Disagree on Mr. O Predictions
Post by: Meso_z on September 11, 2011, 10:48:18 AM
hmm why does Ron have Kai 1st?

Does he knows or "seen" anything we dont?
Title: Re: 2011 Olympia - Experts Disagree on Mr. O Predictions
Post by: Reeves on September 11, 2011, 11:17:02 AM
We tried to use the 'The Three Stooges' but got a letter of warning from the Howard family.  
We tried to use 'Manny, Moe and Jack', but got a letter of warning from the Pep Boys.

So yes, 'experts' are in quotations because it is meant as a pun on who is an expert these days.
 While the three of us combined have been in the around for over 40+ years, we can have fun on it.

As we all should -

Excellent reply, being well laced with both humor and humility! ;D
Title: Re: Experts Disagree on Mr. O Predictions
Post by: mesmorph78 on September 11, 2011, 11:42:37 AM
Lionel Beyeke Mr. O 2011
wont happen but he has the best physique in pro bbing
Title: Official OLYMPIA Chat Room Thread.
Post by: Swede! on September 11, 2011, 12:19:33 PM
will bump dis thread later with link. no need to respond now
Title: Re: Official OLYMPIA Chat Room Thread.
Post by: Meso_z on September 11, 2011, 01:35:49 PM
Fuck you.  ;D
Title: Re: Official OLYMPIA Chat Room Thread.
Post by: JimmyJam1974 on September 11, 2011, 01:41:28 PM
Swede - You still have a link to the site where you're just randomly in a chat room with someone? That shit was teh funny.
Title: Re: Official OLYMPIA Chat Room Thread.
Post by: The Wizard of Truth on September 11, 2011, 01:50:06 PM
It's called omegle, google it and it'll come straight up
Title: Re: Official OLYMPIA Chat Room Thread.
Post by: Swede! on September 11, 2011, 01:52:50 PM
edit* you responded to above post
Title: Re: Official OLYMPIA Chat Room Thread.
Post by: Meso_z on September 11, 2011, 01:58:19 PM
Swede - You still have a link to the site where you're just randomly in a chat room with someone? That shit was teh funny.
lololol  ;D
Title: Re: Official OLYMPIA Chat Room Thread.
Post by: io856 on September 11, 2011, 01:58:47 PM
wow jay really has come in great condition!

kai is dominating from the side for sure


looks like jay is gonna take it again
Title: Re: Experts Disagree on Mr. O Predictions
Post by: MCWAY on September 11, 2011, 05:45:31 PM
I don't get it.

They all seriously put Dex in top 6  ??? LOL

Well, maybe now that Branch is out, Dex can place at 6th but that's it. At max. Probably lower. Kid is finished. Get over it. Let him rest already.

Yep, All Dex has done is placed top 5 at the Olympia the last five years, including WINNING THE TITLE in 2008. Why on Earth would he be in the top 6?  ::)
Title: Re: 2011 Olympia - Experts Disagree on Mr. O Predictions
Post by: mantronik on September 11, 2011, 05:55:04 PM
So you're saying based on his name and history alone he should be in the top 6, never mind what he looks like or if there are better guys in there this year? You could be on to something since this is the IFBB...
Title: Re: 2011 Olympia - Experts Disagree on Mr. O Predictions
Post by: MCWAY on September 11, 2011, 05:59:54 PM
So you're saying based on his name and history alone he should be in the top 6, never mind what he looks like or if there are better guys in there this year?
You could be on to something since this is the IFBB...

Nope. I'm saying that Dexter Jackson has been a consistent player at the Olympia, who manages to stay in the mix. Nobody thought he'd win the O. But, he did it. Granted, the only way he could do it is if Jay was off (which he was in 2008).

If Dex gets his old form back, and some others miss their mark, he could wiggle his way back to the title.
Title: Re: 2011 Olympia - Experts Disagree on Mr. O Predictions
Post by: abijahmaniaco on September 11, 2011, 06:04:24 PM
dex won bc judges knew they gave the title to the wrong man THE YEAR BEFORE. that's why these predictions are so important. like nasser said most judges have in their mind who will win before the show, before the prejudging.
Title: Re: 2011 Olympia - Experts Disagree on Mr. O Predictions
Post by: mantronik on September 11, 2011, 06:09:15 PM
Dexter IS consistent indeed. Always in the top just like Shawn (only with a Sandow, unlike Shawn), but I think there are guys out there that are improving (winning ground on Dex) every year unlike Dex who stays consistent and therefore should fade out of the mix if you do the (non IFBB) math.
Don't get me wrong, I was happy for him when he won in 2008, but I also stay objective and find that he should be fading out if the field keeps winning ground on him without him really making the necessary improvements.
You said it right:
Quote
If Dex gets his old form back, and some others miss their mark
So you too are saying that his placing is depending on others shape whereas "the others" are battling for top spots in their best shape.

Not relevant: I hope he at least changes his posing routine and his 'irritated' look on his face as he's doing his routine to jack up the crowd.
Title: Re: 2011 Olympia - Experts Disagree on Mr. O Predictions
Post by: MCWAY on September 11, 2011, 06:10:06 PM
dex won bc judges knew they gave the title to the wrong man THE YEAR BEFORE. that's why these predictions are so important. like nasser said most judges have in their mind who will win before the show, before the prejudging.

No. Dex won because he was ON and Jay was OFF (even moreso than he was in 2007). Had Jay been on the money (as he was in 2009), it would have been a different story.
Title: Re: 2011 Olympia - Experts Disagree on Mr. O Predictions
Post by: MCWAY on September 11, 2011, 06:13:14 PM
Dexter IS consistent indeed. Always in the top just like Shawn (only with a Sandow, unlike Shawn), but I think there are guys out there that are improving (winning ground on Dex) every year unlike Dex who stays consistent and therefore should fade out of the mix if you do the (non IFBB) math.
Don't get me wrong, I was happy for him when he won in 2008, but I also stay objective and find that he should be fading out if the field keeps winning ground on him without him really making the necessary improvements.
You said it right: So you too are saying that his placing is depending on others shape whereas "the others" are battling for top spots in their best shape.

Not relevant: I hope he at least changes his posing routine and his 'irritated' look on his face as he's doing his routine to jack up the crowd.

Dex said himself, the only way he wins the Olympia is if he nails his conditions AND Jay Cutler is off. As luck would have it, such was the case in 2008.

Dex doesn't need to make a lot of improvements, in terms of development. It's about his condition. When he's in top form, he can beat (and has beaten) the best up there, including Cutler.
Title: Re: 2011 Olympia - Experts Disagree on Mr. O Predictions
Post by: mantronik on September 11, 2011, 06:14:17 PM
Dex doesn't need to make a lot of improvements, in terms of development. It's about his condition. When he's in top form, he can beat (and has beaten) the best up there, including Cutler.
...if they are off...
Title: Re: 2011 Olympia - Experts Disagree on Mr. O Predictions
Post by: GroinkTropin on September 11, 2011, 06:16:58 PM
Ron why do you have Kai in first? I am very impressed with the man, but Jay is TOUGH to beat. What do you see or what have you seen verrrrry recently that has drawn you to this conclusion?
Title: Re: 2011 Olympia - Experts Disagree on Mr. O Predictions
Post by: io856 on September 18, 2011, 12:50:59 AM
From Lonnie Teper's blog

http://www.ironmanmagazine.com/blogs/lonnie/?p=3121

(http://www.ironmanmagazine.com/blogs/lonnie/wp-content/uploads/879rb6026.jpg)

The moment you’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived. The “Experts” have put their Mr. Olympia predictions on the line. And, as usual, it’s not a party line vote. The most acclaimed “Expert”, the Swami, is again going with Jay Cutler to make it five Sandows this coming weekend at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Hardbody Hinds is, per usual, shouting that nobody will touch Phil Heath this year, and says The Gift should have been unwrapped in 2010. Yogi Avidan insists Kai Greene, coming off his easy win at the New York Pro in May, will be mean and lean en route to his first Olympia crown. All three had Branch Warren in the top five; Branch will sit this one out after tearing a quad on August 20 at a guest posing appearance.

Drum roll, please:

SWAMI

1. Jay Cutler
2. Phil Heath
3. Kai Greene
4. Dennis Wolf
5. Dexter Jackson
6. Victor Martinez
 
HARDBODY HINDS

1. Phil Heath
2. Jay Cutler
3. Kai Greene
4. Dennis Wolf
5. Dexter Jackson
6. Victor Martinez

 
YOGI AVIDAN

1. Kai Greene
2. Jay Cutler
3. Phil Heath
4. Dexter Jackson
5. Dennis Wolf
6. Ronny Rockel
 
Although the “Experts” agree to disagree on the Mr. O, all three are going with Kevin English to make it three wins in the 202 and Under Challenge.

We’re out.
nice