Cue Bob the rain cloud ;D
he aint paid his dues that would send the wrong message to everybody
What would the wrong message be?might be dont pay dues and get a gift...oh yeah...that's the way they operate, my bad. give him the card
And how does that message compare to the message sent by giving Mr. Cutler another Olympia title this year?
he aint paid his dues that would send the wrong messege to everybody
What would the wrong message be?
And how does that message compare to the message sent by giving Mr. Cutler another Olympia title this year?
You gave it to Lee Priest decades ago when he petitioned after winning Mr Australia. You gave a card to Milos for taking 5th at some Yugo show. You guys do it all the time.
Sami is better than most IFBB pros.
He wants to be in the IFBB. He's won his national championship for his nation what, 8 times now?
he's polite and well-mannered and would be an asset to the sport.
His physique is incredible - he rivals Silvio, easily.
He never "left" the IFBB - he did PDi cause it was there and IFBB wouldn't accept him.
So come on, IFBB officials reading getbig. Make it happen. We'd all love to see Sami competing and would follow his placings greatly. He's a top physique - please give him a pro card via his national win.
The Bahrain bb federation has to request a pro card for Sami,
No, the IFBB can and has given pro cards to anyone they want. Recent examples include Sergei Ogorodnikov (http://musclememory.com/show.php?a=Ogorodnikov,+Sergei) and Marcos Chacón (http://musclememory.com/show.php?a=Chac%F3n,+Marcos).
The Bahrain bb federation has to request a pro card for Sami...
You're not completely wrong, but Tim is completely right here.
Although it might help to have his local federation's endorsement, it is not required.
Anyone - even Vince Goodrum - may petition the IFBB directly for pro status.
Many recognize him as the pre-eminent bodybuilding historian in the industry.
i think steve namat was also given a pro card.
No, the IFBB can and has given pro cards to anyone they want. Recent examples include Sergei Ogorodnikov (http://musclememory.com/show.php?a=Ogorodnikov,+Sergei) and Marcos Chacón (http://musclememory.com/show.php?a=Chac%F3n,+Marcos).
Is not just for anyone the person has to be a national champion for a country.
This is not true.
"Please give Sami a pro card"
haha I hope so--------then he can stop his self aggrandizing, post whoring about himself ;D------
he doesnt contribute anything else to the board :-\
biceps, I appreciate your input.
But I defer to Tim Fogarty here. Many recognize him as the pre-eminent bodybuilding historian in the industry. I'm sure he could list ten other guys who were given pro cards without earning them the usual way.
To compet in any international bb competition you need to represant a country.
Than have Tim Fogarty PM me so I can give him extra info on the IFBB Pro cards.
I'm right here. I have given many examples. Let's look at one:
Sergei Ogorodnikov (http://musclememory.com/show.php?a=Ogorodnikov,+Sergei). NABBA competitor from 1994 to 2006, Winner of the amateur NABBA Mr Universe in 2000. Competed in the NABBA Pro Universe 2001-2005, winner of the NABBA Pro Universe 2005. After five years of competing as a pro in another league, he competed in the IFBB Santa Susanna Pro in 2006 and 2007.
You gave it to Lee Priest decades ago when he petitioned after winning Mr Australia. You gave a card to Milos for taking 5th at some Yugo show. You guys do it all the time.
Sami is better than most IFBB pros.
He wants to be in the IFBB. He's won his national championship for his nation what, 8 times now?
he's polite and well-mannered and would be an asset to the sport.
His physique is incredible - he rivals Silvio, easily.
He never "left" the IFBB - he did PDi cause it was there and IFBB wouldn't accept him.
So come on, IFBB officials reading getbig. Make it happen. We'd all love to see Sami competing and would follow his placings greatly. He's a top physique - please give him a pro card via his national win.
THANK you very much for the THREAD bro... and i have the anttention so be back with IFBB if things can be worked up...I love the idea Sami but after competing in the PDI (and winning!) there is no way I think the IFBB will let you in.
I love the idea Sami but after competing in the PDI (and winning!) there is no way I think the IFBB will let you in.
Especially after the great Lee Priest wasn't let back in.
You gave it to Lee Priest decades ago when he petitioned after winning Mr Australia. You gave a card to Milos for taking 5th at some Yugo show. You guys do it all the time.
Sami is better than most IFBB pros.
He wants to be in the IFBB. He's won his national championship for his nation what, 8 times now?
he's polite and well-mannered and would be an asset to the sport.
His physique is incredible - he rivals Silvio, easily.
He never "left" the IFBB - he did PDi cause it was there and IFBB wouldn't accept him.
So come on, IFBB officials reading getbig. Make it happen. We'd all love to see Sami competing and would follow his placings greatly. He's a top physique - please give him a pro card via his national win.
Like it or not Sami has become the face of the PDI------winning shows and being on posters
he has become the representation of the IFBB's competition
does anyone really think that the IFBB wants teh face of the PDI in their organization????? Of course not!!!!! It makes them look bad.
PDI is not a recognized federation and has almost no rules and regulations and it looks like the PDI is finish, the IFBB is the bigest bb organization in the world with rules and regulations. And they will gladly take Sami in the IFBB, and in the near future Sami will be a IFBB member.No way. never.
what happened to Hank Wood?
Besides, the ifbb will never GIVE "Sami" a pro card because he competed in the pdi and continues to do so. If they do GIVE him one, it will only be after a long timeout during which he will not be allowed to compete in other federations
Why should the ifbb give a pro card to someone that is a member of an organization dedicated to the destruction of the US and our way of life? He is islamic, right? And for all those religious scholars about to chime in with Islam is peaceful, etc save it. Its one of the most intolerant ways of life on the planet. In public they claim to be open and peaceful but in private they are willing to die to kill even one US citizen.WTF,, u dont know what ur talkin about kid.......what does religion has to do with bbing...if som terrorists are using the name of islame or whatever religon to do ther thing that doesnt mean all of em are bad.
You simply can't talk about getting in the IFBB and have a show coming in 12 days with the PDI!!! Especially after ebign a champion of their shows!u might be right ,,,but we need to understand that Lee's case with the IFBB is not over yet its still looked after....he might soon be back on stage.
Lee said a bunch of shit blah blah oh well Lee does that. Sami is not valueable to the IFBB at all and they have no problem turning their back on him and mark my words they will.
Lee Priest is an attraction! And they don't want him for the fact he went PDI and they can live without him! Hew even gave it up and sat out of shows and still got shot down.
And you think the PDI champ Sami will get in? I like him but there's not a chance in hell.
IFBB has talent for miles and Sami is not valueable to them. Sorry just being real.
No way. never.
But the IFBB rules do not state he can't compete in a rival organization if he is not a member. Competing in the PDI should have NO bearing on his admittance into the IFBB. None at all. He is not a member so the rules do NOT apply to him. The should give him the pro card cause that is what they have done with many others in his situation.ur so right buddy..but one mor thing to add..is that the IFBB dont just give Pro Cards to any loser...u should be som kind of a champion in whichever country u r,and then they ll see what kind of potentials u hav and how good u ll be as a pro .apro card might be cosidered then
No way. never.BTW brutal avatar. lol. cant stop lookin at it. hahahaaa
BTW brutal avatar. lol. cant stop lookin at it. hahahaaais there a problem monster?
is there a problem monster?did i talk to u david?
But the IFBB rules do not state he can't compete in a rival organization if he is not a member. Competing in the PDI should have NO bearing on his admittance into the IFBB. None at all. He is not a member so the rules do NOT apply to him. The should give him the pro card cause that is what they have done with many others in his situation.
WTF,, u dont know what ur talkin about kid.......what does religion has to do with bbing...if som terrorists are using the name of islame or whatever religon to do ther thing that doesnt mean all of em are bad.
acctually terorrism been around in europe for ages ,,and its nothing new over here........if ur livin in the states u probably never heard about it till 2001...
Hahahahaha--I smell sand melting! So what sand dune do you live in? It's nothing new where you live because you live in a third world country that has no sense of order. Religion has everything to do with Sami's quest to become an ifbb member. The ifbb is first and foremost an AMERICAN organization created by AMERICANS. We are at war with these muslims. Why would any AMERICAN invite the enemy into our backyard?hahaaaaaaa,,,ur so called enemies been kickin ur as# since 2001.,and still kickin it in iraq,,lol
Hahahahaha--I smell sand melting! So what sand dune do you live in? It's nothing new where you live because you live in a third world country that has no sense of order. Religion has everything to do with Sami's quest to become an ifbb member. The ifbb is first and foremost an AMERICAN organization created by AMERICANS. We are at war with these muslims. Why would any AMERICAN invite the enemy into our backyard?
hahaaaaaaa,,,ur so called enemies been kickin ur as# since 2001.,and still kickin it in iraq,,lol
USA is still the greatest country in the world and always will be.yeah buddy,,and part of that greatness was also built and shared by the millions of muslims(ur enimies) who live out there ;)
The ifbb is first and foremost an AMERICAN organization created by AMERICANS.
Why should the ifbb give a pro card to someone that is a member of an organization dedicated to the destruction of the US and our way of life? He is islamic, right? And for all those religious scholars about to chime in with Islam is peaceful, etc save it. Its one of the most intolerant ways of life on the planet. In public they claim to be open and peaceful but in private they are willing to die to kill even one US citizen.