I don't think that anyone is really debating weather or not Frank should have placed in the top 3, 5, or whatever. But to have him last callouts is not right..... just like alot of other missed calls at this show. Alot of people didn't get a fair placing or cllout at this show, and I believe everyone knows that. It was not just Frank.
But, her is something to ponder..... The IFBB has been preaching how many years now about the big guts, and how they will not be rewarded in competition...... they say a tight waist waist will be rewarded, but is it? No, thats very obvious.
It seems like a continuous cycle....
1. BODYBUILDERS NEED TO BE AS BIG AS NEXT GUY.... TAKES GH/SLIN..... GETS BIG MUSCLES AND BIG GUT.
OR
2. BODYBUILDER HAS TINY WAIST, GREAT TAPER, ALOT SMALLER WAIST WITH SLIGHTLY SMALLER MUSCLES.
What do the judges want?!...... for the most part (and I know I'm being very general here), the guy who is not abousing gh/slin/igf, is going to have smaller muscles. If the IFBB judges are saying to bring down the waists, that in turn is going to lead to smaller muscles overall, and smaller waists.
This, imo, is what McGrath is representing. He represents what the IFBB "SAYS" they want. That is why I believe that McGrath is talked about alot on the Internet and appears to have a strong following for a virtual unknown. Yes, he still needs to make improvements but he is still a young kid. I believe the success McGrath has depends on if the Judges live up to what they claim.
Here's a video of Frank Mcgrath at the Ironman. I believe he is todays modern Ironage bodybuilder. Check out the vid.
Peace Bros.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4nfm6pYrKc&mode=related&search=