Author Topic: NPC Nationals: Nov 16-17, Dallas, TX - Who will win it! (Read 16109 times)

stuntmovie · « **on:** November 06, 2007, 06:24:10 PM »

As most of you know, GetBig's own, ALex A, will be competing for the NPC National Title with the hope of turning Pro by winning his wt class. (Each wt class winner gets an IFBB "invite" in this event unlike the USA in which only the top two get invited.")

As usual the NPC Nationals will be a tough one for all the competitors, so here are a few photos of those competitors who I know personally who should have a good chance of getting that much sought after IFBB invite.

I'll start of here with a photo of Alex and a far from accurate comment because this comment is solely based on the photo as submitte to GetBig by none other than Alex himself.

I personally wish ALex all the best and hope that he takes his class because, to me, it looks like he trained and dieted to the ultimate.

Here are my Pro and Con remarks regarding Alex A based on this photo taken around Nov 4 (two weeks before the contest) ......

Con .... Did he pass his ideal condition? I think he did but I can't answer that with any accuracy because I've never met nor seen him in person, so only time will tell.

Pro .... Looks to be ripped to the ultimate and in the condition that I personally believe every winner (amateur or pro) should possess at contest time.

Haphazard and non-professional suggestion to win his class ..... Carb up a bit just prior to the contest in order to "thicken up" and maintain a maximum pump during the prejudging. And have a 4 to 8 ounce glass of red wine 12 minutes before hitting the prejudging dias to increase his vasculrity.

This will only seem valid if Alex places less than 1st in his class, which I hope does not happen. I'd rather be wrong than to see him take less than first.

Good luck once again, Alex!

stuntmovie · « **Reply #1 on:** November 06, 2007, 06:33:03 PM »

Here's one of the NPC "favored sons" , Peter Putnam, who will have a good chance to win his class and the overall based on his "time in grade", recent placings, and All-American look that should be favorable for the NPC and "sport of bodybuilding". In addition, his wife is a well respected NPC/IFBB contender as well.

Pro - He is well liked within the NPC rank and file and has followed the normal path to knock on the doors of the IFBB even though his USA placing this year was somewhat controversial with many of the fans.

Con - Will he maintain his size and still be ripped in Texas? He's gotta look a bit better than his appearance in the Las Vegas to impress the judges and earn that IFBB invite in Tx.

stuntmovie · « **Reply #2 on:** November 06, 2007, 06:37:04 PM »

Here's my pick for the overall - Brandon Curry.

Pro - Great symmetry and great muscle without the "bulk".

Con - Too new in the game and has yet to pay his dues.

Regardless - I think the overall will be his.

stuntmovie · « **Reply #3 on:** November 06, 2007, 06:38:53 PM »

Sharper photo of Brandon Curry .....

stuntmovie · « **Reply #4 on:** November 06, 2007, 06:41:29 PM »

I'm overlooking a good number of worthy contenders, so please feel free to add additional photos and comments about the top guys entering this toughest BB event of the year within the USA.

Good luck to eveyone entering this NPC event.

Alex A · « **Reply #5 on:** November 06, 2007, 08:18:30 PM »

I really appreciate this! Thanks !
Nationals is such a huge show and things have been a bit quiet on the boards. But when its all said and done, there should be plenty of top notch competitors, some we know, some we have never heard of, some front runners and some sleepers.
Posting these pictures on my thread has motivated me down the stretch to bring the best I can.To not let anyone down, to prove i deserve it to do it again! I plan on bringing the best I can.
This show will not let down. Mark my words there will plenty of kick ass competitors in Dallas.

chaos · « **Reply #6 on:** November 06, 2007, 08:21:27 PM »

Can't wait for Texasbubba to chime in on this one!

Good luck to all the guys competing that post here.

Pete Nice · « **Reply #7 on:** November 06, 2007, 09:08:01 PM »

umm.....Evan Centopani has to be considered

stuntmovie · « **Reply #8 on:** November 06, 2007, 09:29:21 PM »

Yep, Centopani. I forgot that he was entering,

And here's another possible serious contender ... AD Cherry.

stuntmovie · « **Reply #9 on:** November 06, 2007, 09:37:05 PM »

It may be interesting to note the vast difference between Brandon Curry and Alex in the above photos. Both are entirely different bodybuilders but great in their own respects. Many judges would have difficulty in deciding who would win over the other. What would be more persuasive? Thickness or shear "ripness"?

Good to see that each will be a different weight class (and each get the IFBB Pro invite), but they could both possibly face each other in the overall posedown. Who would you give it to?

Ron · « **Reply #10 on:** November 06, 2007, 10:30:18 PM »

The Nationals should be a great show. Many are going to Dallas to check it out, including myself now. See you there!

Lift Studios · « **Reply #11 on:** November 06, 2007, 11:06:37 PM »

Two new wallpapers with Curry and Putnam at:
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/wallpaperoftheweek.htm

Other contenders to watch this weekend:
Charles Dixon
Shaun Crump
Darrell Terrell
Evan Centopani

I'll be there photographing the show for FLEX magazine. Check out flexonline.com throughout the weekend for updates and photos.

BigAnt · « **Reply #12 on:** November 07, 2007, 08:22:03 AM »

Sure the "names" will be on stage, but don't forget some guys flying under the radar, a dark horse(S) who might surprise some people!

Wishing all the best in TX!

Blockhead · « **Reply #13 on:** November 07, 2007, 10:26:09 AM »

Watch for whatever EAST COAST BB who does well enough or wins this show to get a 'Q&A' for MD Magazine.

Good luck to female BB in the lightweight class...local ChiTown girl Kirsten Hyratak.

stuntmovie · « **Reply #14 on:** November 07, 2007, 10:30:02 AM »

Ant, name a couple of "Dark Horses" who have come out of nowhere and won a major contest. There must be a few but at present I can't think of any.

Curry was definitely a dark horse (to me at least) at this past USA, but I'm having a difficult time recalling any others who managed to win the overall title, but Curry did come close.

Thanks

stuntmovie · « **Reply #15 on:** November 07, 2007, 10:45:19 AM »

Found a couple great pics of E Centopani which I have to run through Photoshop to make them fit on here. Also there are good rumors going around about Jeff Long who, they say, could give Evan and others a run for their money at the Nationals.

I'm heading off to work so it will take me a while to post these photos so if someone can beat me to it, please GO FOR IT...... Photos of Evan and Jeff Long are appreciated if they can be posted here.

Lift, can you post photos of the guys you mentioned .......
Charles Dixon
Shaun Crump
Darrell Terrell
and how ab out Centopani and Jeff Long while you're at it.

Thanks, all. Thanks, Lift! S

BigAnt · « **Reply #16 on:** November 07, 2007, 11:01:24 AM »

Quote from: stuntmovie on November 07, 2007, 10:30:02 AM

Ant, name a couple of "Dark Horses" who have come out of nowhere and won a major contest. There must be a few but at present I can't think of any.

Curry was definitely a dark horse (to me at least) at this past USA, but I'm having a difficult time recalling any others who managed to win the overall title, but Curry did come close.

Thanks

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Last year...Desmond Miller...

I know it will be a "name game" for a while, I like to see, after the "names" get called out, call out the
grainy-hard-symmetrical guy(s) and put him-them next to the "names" for some poses...

Hey this is Nationals..the best of the best will be on stage!

Lightheavy is the class people are talking about!

Who is Putnam? LOL

stuntmovie · « **Reply #17 on:** November 07, 2007, 11:16:53 AM »

OK on Desmond. I still don't know who he is. Thanks, Ant. Any others?

Here's the Centopani pic......

Here's my personal feeling on his Dis-advantage.

"Too young and not enough time in grade." Looks to be a deserving winner if he takes it though and seems to have a good number of fans who would appreciate that outcome.

I tend to agree with you on the "call outs", but due to the time factor the judges will more than likely only call out those contestants who are giving them a difficult decision making time,

That's pretty easy to do if your rank your top five and then your bottom five and they your next top five and your next bottom five and only do the comparative call outs when you are having trouble deciding between those guys who are pretty damn close condition-wise.

Judging an amateur event is relatively easy compared to judging the pros. And I learned in an earlier life to never judge a contest by the photos. It just don't work.

MadCroc29 · « **Reply #18 on:** November 07, 2007, 11:20:40 AM »

I think conditioning should be awarded at this show, the best physique should win not the biggest name.

Striated glutes and a sucked in face will show who worked the hardest for this show.

stuntmovie · « **Reply #19 on:** November 07, 2007, 11:28:46 AM »

I somewhat agree with ya, Mad, but the biggest name usually has the best physique. That's the reason he has the biggest name.

And the outcome never has been based on whom has worked the hardest, unless you have to use that criteria while judging two almost identical physiques.

It ain't all black and white by any means.

MadCroc29 · « **Reply #20 on:** November 07, 2007, 11:33:21 AM »

I think some Animal is going to show up and shock some ppl.....Evan will most likely take his class but im talking about the light heavies...If putnam comes in looking like he did at the last show hes gunna have some serious problems...some dark horse with a crazy back and striated glutes will take him out from behind and its lights out baby for him

BigAnt · « **Reply #21 on:** November 07, 2007, 11:36:33 AM »

Quote from: stuntmovie on November 07, 2007, 11:16:53 AM

OK on Desmond. I still don't know who he is. Thanks, Ant. Any others?

Here's the Centopani pic......

Here's my personal feeling on his Dis-advantage.

"Too young and not enough time in grade." Looks to be a deserving winner if he takes it though and seems to have a good number of fans who would appreciate that outcome.

I tend to agree with you on the "call outs", but due to the time factor the judges will more than likely only call out those contestants who are giving them a difficult decision making time,

That's pretty easy to do if your rank your top five and then your bottom five and they your next top five and your next bottom five and only do the comparative call outs when you are having trouble deciding between those guys who are pretty damn close condition-wise.

Judging an amateur event is relatively easy compared to judging the pros. And I learned in an earlier life to never judge a contest by the photos. It just don't work.

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I saw Evan about 4 weeks ago, his legs came up a lot! And was very hard and still has great size! He is a great guy and trains hard....

swilkins1984 · « **Reply #22 on:** November 07, 2007, 11:42:24 AM »

Evan Centopani for the overall. Brandon Curry for the HW. Charles Dixon for LHW (I think he is LHW?)

BigAnt · « **Reply #23 on:** November 07, 2007, 12:04:11 PM »

Lightheavy a lot of good guys, Putnam, Dixon, Auguste, Perry, Johnson and Mabry...class is stacked with quality!

stuntmovie · « **Reply #24 on:** November 07, 2007, 06:13:49 PM »

Ant, I kind of foresee major boo'ing and complaints from the audiance when the lightheavYy results are announced - NO MATTER WHO WINS IT.