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Title: 2008 IFBB Houston Pro Competitors
Post by: TK on June 30, 2008, 12:39:59 PM
Mens

Fouad Abiad - Canada
Ray Arde - USA
Eric Castagnet - France
Gianluca Catapano - Italy
Darrem Charles - USA
Aiman Faour - Lebanon
Leo Ingram - USA
Pavol Jablonicky - Czech
Ken Jones - USA
Jeffrey Long - USA
Evgeny Mishin - Russia
Craig Richardson - USA
Silvio Samuel - Spain
Armin Scholtz - Germany
Daniele Seccarecci - Italy
Heinz Senior - Venezuela
Bill Wilmore - USA
Nathan Wonsley - USA


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Elisha Archibold - USA
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Susanne Bock - Germany
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Krissy Chin - USA
Andrea Dumon - USA
Heather Mae French - USA
Bernadette Galvan - USA
Nancy Georges - USA
Celeste Gonzalez - Spain
Candice John - Trinidad
Carol King - Barbados
Patricia Mello - Brazil
Petra Mertl - USA
Karen Mullarkey-Barringer - USA
Melissa Pearo - USA
Amy Peters - USA
Felicia Romero - USA
Liane Seiwald - USA
Jessica Steffens - USA

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Leslie Rae Newton - USA
Traci Redding - USA
Erin Riley - USA
Jessica Rohm - USA
Kristina Rojas - USA
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Trish Warren - USA
Stacy Wig - USA
Title: Re: 2008 Houston Pro Competitors
Post by: 240 is Back on June 30, 2008, 12:48:22 PM
This show has an under-202 class, correct?

MENS
Fouad Abiad - Canada
Ray Arde - USA
Eric Castagnet - France
Gianluca Catapano - Italy
Darrem Charles - USA
Aiman Faour - Lebanon
Leo Ingram - USA
Pavol Jablonicky - Spain
Ken Jones - USA
Jeffrey Long - USA
Evgeny Mishin - Russia
Craig Richardson - USA
Silvio Samuel - Spain
Armin Scholtz - Germany
Daniele Seccarecci - Italy
Heinz Senior - Venezuela
Bill Wilmore - USA
Nathan Wonsley - USA
Title: Re: 2008 Houston Pro Competitors
Post by: kyomu on June 30, 2008, 12:53:34 PM
Paco told me that he talked with organizer and he has a copy of e-mail or something.
So he will be in.
Title: Re: 2008 Houston Pro Competitors
Post by: Ex Coelis on June 30, 2008, 12:56:20 PM
1. Silvio Samuel - Spain
2. Fouad Abiad - Canada
3. Darrem Charles - USA
4. Bill Wilmore - USA
5. Craig Richardson -USA
6. Armin Scholtz - Germany
7. Pavol Jablonicky - Czech  ;)
8. Leo Ingram - USA
9. Evgeny Mishin - Russia
10. Jeff "Box" Long

DNP Ken Jones - USA

A Fouad-Armin 1-2 would be awesome
Title: Re: 2008 Houston Pro Competitors
Post by: Ron on June 30, 2008, 01:02:37 PM

While not the strongest of the show for the men's side, 25+ competitors in each women's contest with very good competitors is going to make it a good contest.  For the guys, Silvio should win this, then move to compete in the 2008 Mr. Olympia as a top 6 competitor. 

But we always underestimate Darrem Charles. He just may go in there, and upstage Silvio. Now that would be interesting.

Title: Re: 2008 IFBB Houston Pro Competitors
Post by: slayer on June 30, 2008, 01:29:30 PM
Will this big pre olympia show be live on bodybuilding.com?
Title: Re: 2008 IFBB Houston Pro Competitors
Post by: kyomu on June 30, 2008, 01:34:47 PM
If Silvio can be in Top6 of O, totaly i wont give a shit to the O judge anymore.

NO DOUBLE BI AND TOO SMALL.
Title: Re: 2008 IFBB Houston Pro Competitors
Post by: Ron on June 30, 2008, 01:38:13 PM
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Will this big pre olympia show be live on bodybuilding.com?

They are not webcasting the Houston Pro, but look for a Road to the Olympia Series Episode with Silvio Samuel after the show sometime... 
Title: Re: 2008 IFBB Houston Pro Competitors
Post by: 240 is Back on June 30, 2008, 01:39:54 PM
I'm betting 2-3 surprise guys enter.

Who gets O invite?  Top 3, or top 5?
Title: Re: 2008 Houston Pro Competitors
Post by: timfogarty on June 30, 2008, 02:31:54 PM
While not the strongest of the show for the men's side,

we've been saying that a lot recently.  perhaps having 5 spots qualify for the Olympia is really not good for the sport.  think how many top tier athletes would enter these contests if only the winner qualified for the Olympia.
Title: Re: 2008 IFBB Houston Pro Competitors
Post by: Ron on June 30, 2008, 02:37:58 PM
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Who gets O invite?  Top 3, or top 5?

Top Three Qualify for the O in the contests.

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This show has an under-202 class, correct?

Correct




Information

July 4th & 5th, 2008

IFBB Men's Pro Body Building
Prize Money: $20,000.00

IFBB Men's Pro Body Building 202 LB & Under
Prize Money: $3,000.00

IFBB Houston Women's Pro Figure
Prize Money: $6,000.00

IFBB Houston Women's Pro Fitness
Prize Money: $6,000.00

John Sherman NPC Body Building and Women's Fitness and Figure
Still going...celebrating its 15th year of competition. All NPC Athletes are welcome.


The event schedule will be as follows
   
Friday, July 4th
   
IFBB Pro Athlete's Meeting (at Hotel) - 12:00 PM 
John Sherman  NPC Weigh in (at Hotel) -  2:30 PM 
IFBB Women's Pro Figure Pre-judging - 5:30 PM
IFBB Pro Body Building Pre-judging - 5:30 PM 
   
Saturday, July 5th
   
John Sherman NPC Pre-judging - 8:00 AM 
IFBB Women's Pro Fitness Pre-judging - 8:00 AM
IFBB Women and Mens Finals - 4:00 PM 
NPC Finals - 7:00 PM 
 


Official site

http://www.houstonproshow.com/

Title: Re: 2008 IFBB Houston Pro Competitors
Post by: Ex Coelis on June 30, 2008, 06:42:47 PM
If Silvio can be in Top6 of O, totaly i wont give a shit to the O judge anymore.

NO DOUBLE BI AND TOO SMALL.

LOL  ;D ;D ;D

I thought the same thing, Kyomu! Silvio is short, has a weak back, large stomach, and small narrow shoulders.

Maybe the judges are looking at something else . . .

(http://musclegallery.com/silvio_samuel/p2.jpg)
Title: Re: 2008 IFBB Houston Pro Competitors
Post by: lift 456 on June 30, 2008, 07:28:24 PM
silvio... wtf?
Title: Re: 2008 IFBB Houston Pro Competitors
Post by: Ex Coelis on June 30, 2008, 07:31:01 PM
silvio... wtf?

don't worry - he thought it was "for the ladies"  ::)

http://musclegallery.com/silvio_samuel/index.htm
Title: Re: 2008 IFBB Houston Pro Competitors
Post by: lift 456 on June 30, 2008, 07:37:09 PM
don't worry - he thought it was "for the ladies"  ::)

http://musclegallery.com/silvio_samuel/index.htm

that excuse is not acceptable here.
Title: Re: 2008 IFBB Houston Pro Competitors
Post by: Lift Studios on June 30, 2008, 08:16:21 PM
My Predictions:

1. Darrem Charles - USA
2. Silvio Samuel - Spain
3. Fouad Abiad - Canada
4. Craig Richardson - USA
5. Bill Wilmore - USA
6. Armin Scholtz - Germany
7. Evgeny Mishin - Russia
8. Leo Ingram - USA
9. Pavol Jablonicky - Spain
10. Ray Arde - USA






Title: Re: 2008 IFBB Houston Pro Competitors
Post by: genrommel74 on June 30, 2008, 08:52:14 PM
1. darrem charles
2. silvio samuel
3. bill wilmore
4. craig richardson
Title: Re: 2008 IFBB Houston Pro Competitors
Post by: Ron on June 30, 2008, 10:31:52 PM
Predictions..

1. Silvio Samuel - Spain
2. Darrem Charles - USA
3. Bill Wilmore - USA
4. Fouad Abiad - Canada
5. Craig Richardson - USA
6. Armin Scholtz - Germany
7. Pavol Jablonicky - Czech
8. Ray Arde - USA
9. Leo Ingram - USA
10. Evgeny Mishin - Russia
Title: Re: 2008 IFBB Houston Pro Competitors
Post by: kyomu on July 01, 2008, 09:19:56 AM
LOL  ;D ;D ;D

I thought the same thing, Kyomu! Silvio is short, has a weak back, large stomach, and small narrow shoulders.

Maybe the judges are looking at something else . . .

(http://musclegallery.com/silvio_samuel/p2.jpg)
Hahahaha. That something else is a huge matter...
I heard from very relieble sourse that there is a huge party for that "something else". :-[
Title: Re: 2008 IFBB Houston Pro Competitors
Post by: OTHstrong on July 01, 2008, 09:30:13 AM
Fouad- first
Silvio- second
Darrem-Third :)
Title: Re: 2008 IFBB Houston Pro Competitors
Post by: ibfasport on July 01, 2008, 05:19:22 PM
DANIELE SECCARECCI WILL WIN

(http://www.ibfasport.com/2008/seccarecci2.jpg)

Title: Re: 2008 IFBB Houston Pro Competitors
Post by: OTHstrong on July 01, 2008, 06:11:38 PM
DANIELE SECCARECCI WILL WIN

(http://www.ibfasport.com/2008/seccarecci2.jpg)


Great bodyparts but not so great shoulder to waist ratio, hence symetry needs a tad improvement, hope he makes top 6.
Title: Re: 2008 IFBB Houston Pro Competitors
Post by: ibfasport on July 02, 2008, 05:10:20 AM
he will be the biggest taller and most complete cometititor, hope the judges will rtemember the name of this sport is bodybuilding
Title: Re: 2008 IFBB Houston Pro Competitors
Post by: kyomu on July 02, 2008, 07:40:55 AM
Great bodyparts but not so great shoulder to waist ratio, hence symetry needs a tad improvement, hope he makes top 6.
No you are wrong. Trust me. I saw him on stage directly twice.
His waist ratio is excelent. Just his biceps is horrible. No peak at all.
But other things are all good. He has a good structure to be a O someday.
Title: Re: 2008 IFBB Houston Pro Competitors
Post by: OTHstrong on July 02, 2008, 05:37:39 PM
No you are wrong. Trust me. I saw him on stage directly twice.
His waist ratio is excelent. Just his biceps is horrible. No peak at all.
But other things are all good. He has a good structure to be a O someday.
Maybe I am wrong, but based on that pic anyone will say he has a wide blocky waist and a poor shoulder to waist ratio. Maybe its just the pic, gives us something else to work with and maybe I'll take it back (my comment) :)
Title: Re: 2008 IFBB Houston Pro Competitors
Post by: willie mosconi on July 02, 2008, 08:44:23 PM
Jablonicky must be at least 50 by now  ::)
Title: Re: 2008 IFBB Houston Pro Competitors
Post by: kyomu on July 03, 2008, 12:24:42 PM
Maybe I am wrong, but based on that pic anyone will say he has a wide blocky waist and a poor shoulder to waist ratio. Maybe its just the pic, gives us something else to work with and maybe I'll take it back (my comment) :)
Then look.
(http://www.musculardevelopment.com/photos/transferred/QW5Q8257.jpg)
Title: Re: 2008 IFBB Houston Pro Competitors
Post by: bigbiceps on July 03, 2008, 02:06:14 PM
They are not webcasting the Houston Pro, but look for a Road to the Olympia Series Episode with Silvio Samuel after the show sometime... 

 ::) That will sure be fun to watch following around a short mumbling wannabe spaniard who has nothing interesting to say. 
Title: Re: 2008 IFBB Houston Pro Competitors
Post by: OTHstrong on July 03, 2008, 03:10:13 PM
Then look.
(http://www.musculardevelopment.com/photos/transferred/QW5Q8257.jpg)
Wow, I stand corrected 8)
Title: Re: 2008 Houston Pro Competitors
Post by: CT_Muscle on July 04, 2008, 07:26:11 PM
While not the strongest of the show for the men's side, 25+ competitors in each women's contest with very good competitors is going to make it a good contest.  For the guys, Silvio should win this, then move to compete in the 2008 Mr. Olympia as a top 6 competitor. 

But we always underestimate Darrem Charles. He just may go in there, and upstage Silvio. Now that would be interesting.



That statement right there shows you know very little about bodybuilding  ::)
Title: Re: 2008 IFBB Houston Pro Competitors
Post by: Ex Coelis on July 04, 2008, 08:47:27 PM
actually its true. With Ronnie and Vic out of the Olympia, the top 6 is wide open.

The realistic contenders being:

Jay, Wolf, Dex, Phil, Branch, Kai, and Melvin

Silvio might be terribly overrated, but he's beaten half of those people before
Title: Re: 2008 IFBB Houston Pro Competitors
Post by: CT_Muscle on July 05, 2008, 12:05:02 PM
actually its true. With Ronnie and Vic out of the Olympia, the top 6 is wide open.

The realistic contenders being:

Jay, Wolf, Dex, Phil, Branch, Kai, and Melvin

Silvio might be terribly overrated, but he's beaten half of those people before

When has Silvio EVER beaten Jay Dex or Phil  ::)  I'll tell you when....NEVER

nevermind that Kai is on a HUGH upswing as is Wolf