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Title: WHO WILL PLACE HIGHER @ THE ARNOLD ? BRANCH OR TONY
Post by: FLEX N FREAK on February 15, 2007, 11:13:16 AM
i think this is a good question, obviously we are dealing with apples and oranges physique wise.

what do you freaks think ? ;D
Title: Re: WHO WILL PLACE HIGHER @ THE ARNOLD ? BRANCH OR TONY
Post by: AVBG on February 15, 2007, 11:18:08 AM
Toney will place higher than Branch.. Dexter will place higher than Toney ;)
Title: Re: WHO WILL PLACE HIGHER @ THE ARNOLD ? BRANCH OR TONY
Post by: Blockhead on February 15, 2007, 11:22:32 AM

 Well...anybody who has the Blessings and sponsorship of The Almighty SQUAD will place HIGHEST.

 Everybody knows that Freeman is 100% SQUAD APPROVED so that speaks for itself.
Title: Re: WHO WILL PLACE HIGHER @ THE ARNOLD ? BRANCH OR TONY
Post by: Palpatine Q on February 15, 2007, 11:41:24 AM
i think this is a good question, obviously we are dealing with apples and oranges physique wise.

what do you freaks think ? ;D

Your right completely different but basically the same caliber of BB.

I prefer Toney and I think he's in stlye right now, so he'll do better.
Title: Re: WHO WILL PLACE HIGHER @ THE ARNOLD ? BRANCH OR TONY
Post by: HalloweenMan on February 15, 2007, 11:42:47 AM
freeman but only because branch warrens head is going to explode on stage
Title: Re: WHO WILL PLACE HIGHER @ THE ARNOLD ? BRANCH OR TONY
Post by: Lift Studios on February 15, 2007, 11:44:23 AM
Toney if he can hold it together for his third show in as many weeks. He is more complete.

Toney places ahead of Branch, no question.
Title: Re: WHO WILL PLACE HIGHER @ THE ARNOLD ? BRANCH OR TONY
Post by: ChristopherA on February 15, 2007, 04:17:05 PM
freeman but only because branch warrens head is going to explode on stage
No dought! Hes gotta be the most unhealthy lookin guy goin right now. Tony's a little soft but struturally blows Branch away.
Title: Re: WHO WILL PLACE HIGHER @ THE ARNOLD ? BRANCH OR TONY
Post by: MisterMagoo on February 15, 2007, 04:30:46 PM
if there is any justice in the world, toney.
Title: Re: WHO WILL PLACE HIGHER @ THE ARNOLD ? BRANCH OR TONY
Post by: delta9mda on February 15, 2007, 05:11:34 PM
Well...anybody who has the Blessings and sponsorship of The Almighty SQUAD will place HIGHEST.

 Everybody knows that Freeman is 100% SQUAD APPROVED so that speaks for itself.
the squad sucks moose cock, freeman doesnt need them. he will kill branch.
Title: Re: WHO WILL PLACE HIGHER @ THE ARNOLD ? BRANCH OR TONY
Post by: Darth Muscle on February 15, 2007, 05:43:35 PM
Freeman hands down.  Superior structure.  If he's peeled, top 3.
Title: Re: WHO WILL PLACE HIGHER @ THE ARNOLD ? BRANCH OR TONY
Post by: Pollux on February 15, 2007, 07:32:26 PM
I'll say Branch, but it wouldn't surprise me if Tony did.
Title: Re: WHO WILL PLACE HIGHER @ THE ARNOLD ? BRANCH OR TONY
Post by: bigdumbbell on February 15, 2007, 09:57:07 PM
toney time!
Title: Re: WHO WILL PLACE HIGHER @ THE ARNOLD ? BRANCH OR TONY
Post by: Below Me on February 16, 2007, 05:44:10 AM
Branch, 3 shows in a row will get to XMAN
Title: Re: WHO WILL PLACE HIGHER @ THE ARNOLD ? BRANCH OR TONY
Post by: 240 is Back on February 16, 2007, 06:08:42 AM
Branch got married last year and honeymooned in Australia, if I recall correctly.

He took 5th at the aussie pro after he *shoulda* won the SafFran and did great at the ASC.

Then he honeymooned, etc.  And didn't do so hot at the Olympia.

My guess is that branchy is now married and no longer willing to do what he used to do, to attain that suicidal level of conditioning that had him winning the Europa.  If so, good for him.  Priorities.
Title: Re: WHO WILL PLACE HIGHER @ THE ARNOLD ? BRANCH OR TONY
Post by: Canuck on February 16, 2007, 06:14:55 AM
Where did all the conpiracy theorists at Getbig go?

I will say Branch will place higher then Toney.  Will he deserve it will be the question.
Branch is the new "it" guy and he will get rewarded for being so.
Title: Re: WHO WILL PLACE HIGHER @ THE ARNOLD ? BRANCH OR TONY
Post by: RJB on February 16, 2007, 06:18:28 AM
Where did all the conpiracy theorists at Getbig go?

I will say Branch will place higher then Toney.  Will he deserve it will be the question.
Branch is the new "it" guy and he will get rewarded for being so.

I think you have it twisted. Toney is definitely the new "it" guy. He's more marketable, so they'll throw it to him.
Title: Re: WHO WILL PLACE HIGHER @ THE ARNOLD ? BRANCH OR TONY
Post by: BigBack on February 16, 2007, 07:39:44 AM
Branch tweaked his sodium at the "O" and spilled over.  Won't happen again.  He will be MASSIVE and DRY!!!  Expect superior conditioning.  He will be as dry as he was last year, or...at least, he is on pace to be.  His legs are sic, as always, his chest hangs off his body.  His back and arms are improved, and he is hellbent on making up for his Olympia placing. 
Everyone keeps talking about Vic, Dexter, and Phil (with a littel talk about toney and Gustavo)...but, they need to remember that Branch should have wone this show last year, and will be as good, if not better this year.
Toney is awesome, but that pec tear will always hold him back a little (in my book), and holding it down for three straight shows, going coast to coast, will be tough.
Title: Re: WHO WILL PLACE HIGHER @ THE ARNOLD ? BRANCH OR TONY
Post by: CT_Muscle on February 16, 2007, 07:41:46 AM
TONY!
Title: Re: WHO WILL PLACE HIGHER @ THE ARNOLD ? BRANCH OR TONY
Post by: natural al on February 16, 2007, 07:43:15 AM
Toney..I would hope.
Title: Re: WHO WILL PLACE HIGHER @ THE ARNOLD ? BRANCH OR TONY
Post by: The Squadfather on February 16, 2007, 07:44:47 AM
if they are both in great condition it will be Branch, i like Toney's physique but Branch seems to be more like what the judges look for, extreme mass, short guy.
Title: Re: WHO WILL PLACE HIGHER @ THE ARNOLD ? BRANCH OR TONY
Post by: SteelePegasus on February 16, 2007, 07:48:38 AM
if tehy are both in great condition it will be Branch, i like Toney's physique but Branch seems to be more like what the judges look for, extreme mass, short guy.

Branch looks like he has reached his physical potential and hasn't gotten much success, I look for him to be on the decline.

I am totally on the Tony bandwagon yet. Why can't JJ win the big one?
Title: Re: WHO WILL PLACE HIGHER @ THE ARNOLD ? BRANCH OR TONY
Post by: The Squadfather on February 16, 2007, 07:49:44 AM
Branch looks like he has reached his physical potential and hasn't gotten much success, I look for him to be on the decline.

I am totally on the Tony bandwagon yet. Why can't JJ win the big one?
JJ can't win because his legs are far too small for the level he's at, if you judged him by upper body alone then he'd be Mr. Olympia.
Title: Re: WHO WILL PLACE HIGHER @ THE ARNOLD ? BRANCH OR TONY
Post by: SteelePegasus on February 16, 2007, 07:53:28 AM
JJ can't win because his legs are far too small for the level he's at, if you judged him by upper body alone then he'd be Mr. Olympia.

oddly enough he deadlifts a ton, I am not sure about his squat but I would expect it to be heavy also.  I can't understand his development being so lacking

but you are right, upper bodywise, he is a monster
Title: Re: WHO WILL PLACE HIGHER @ THE ARNOLD ? BRANCH OR TONY
Post by: HUGEPECS on February 16, 2007, 08:17:25 AM
Branch will have to settle for 7th place at the most. it's a tough line up this year
Title: Re: WHO WILL PLACE HIGHER @ THE ARNOLD ? BRANCH OR TONY
Post by: benjamin pearson on February 16, 2007, 08:24:14 AM
I peronally like tony's physique better..... however I feel branch will beat him if he shows up in good condition and with a bit more back detail
Title: Re: WHO WILL PLACE HIGHER @ THE ARNOLD ? BRANCH OR TONY
Post by: swilkins1984 on February 16, 2007, 08:29:45 AM
Whoever is more ripped will place ahead. Judging from what I have seen Branch barring the Olympia is always ripped to shreds while Toney is getting there with each showing. Plus Branch was runner-up last year so he may have that advantage going into the Arnold.
Title: Re: WHO WILL PLACE HIGHER @ THE ARNOLD ? BRANCH OR TONY
Post by: The Squadfather on February 16, 2007, 08:32:38 AM
from watching BFTO '06 i will say that while Toney is impressive i was not impressed with him as much as i though i would be, he's not very thick or dense at all and his arms and back looked really small on that video, Branch looked wayyyy more impressive.