TO ALL IFBB PROS

[tu_holmes]

Guess were not on par with the Superbowl or the World Series, huh?

That's not what the question is about... It's not a comparison to THOSE sports Bob.

Are you seriously not understanding the question I'm asking?

I thought you were a bright guy. Can't you just answer the question with what you think?

What does it say about the "sport" of bodybuilding when fans of that "sport" don't even show up for the singular most important event for that "sport" every year.

The comparison was how NO one misses the world series or the superbowl if they have a ticket.

What does it say about this "sport" when people just don't care enough to show up, even when they purchased a ticket?

What you're basically saying so far, is that these people think it's such a waste of time, that even though they spent money on it... It's just not worth it.

Is that an accurate statement?

[James Blunt]

Bob help give the fans what they want and put Lee on stage again   

THE PEOPLE WANT PRIEST 

[Chick]

That's not what the question is about... It's not a comparison to THOSE sports Bob.

Are you seriously not understanding the question I'm asking?

I thought you were a bright guy. Can't you just answer the question with what you think?

What does it say about the "sport" of bodybuilding when fans of that "sport" don't even show up for the singular most important event for that "sport" every year.

The comparison was how NO one misses the world series or the superbowl if they have a ticket.

What does it say about this "sport" when people just don't care enough to show up, even when they purchased a ticket?

What you're basically saying so far, is that these people think it's such a waste of time, that even though they spent money on it... It's just not worth it.

Is that an accurate statement?

First off, I'm sure someone misses the World Series/ Superbowl...

The reasons can range anything from "missed a flight" to got drunk, to was sick, who knows?

How many people do you believe were talking about here? There are pics out there showing a packed house....

Don't put words in my mouth....I say what I write..I dont need your expert analysis to interperet it for everyone...

[chaos]

First off, I'm sure someone misses the World Series/ Superbowl...

The reasons can range anything from "missed a flight" to got drunk, to was sick, who knows?

How many people do you believe were talking about here? There are pics out there showing a packed house....

Don't put words in my mouth....I say what I write..I dont need your expert analysis to interperet it for everyone...

The face of the IFBB has spoken, dammit!!!

[Chick]

Bob help give the fans what they want and put Lee on stage again   

THE PEOPLE WANT PRIEST 

Its Lee you should be pissed at...he WAS on the stage.

[benz]

Its Lee you should be pissed at...he WAS on the stage.

Hey chick, do you consider yourself a sellout?

[Chick]

Hey chick, do you consider yourself a sellout?

sellout of what?

[timfogarty]

there should only be two requirements for entering a pro contest:

1) do you have a pro level physique

2) are you free of any pending felony criminal charges


by these standards Lee and Sami should be allowed to compete.  Hide, Arntz and Pelletier should not.


For invitationals, the promoter should be able to invite who ever he sees fit.

[benz]

sellout of what?

everything? aint you ashamed?

[Chick]

everything? aint you ashamed?

Are you drunk?

[benz]

Are you drunk?

No, im not an ifbb pro (alcoholic pro).

[timfogarty]

Its Lee you should be pissed at...he WAS on the stage.

you're kidding right?  you think any fan thinks the IFBB wasn't acting petty in banning Lee in the first place?  That they didn't act like thugs by changing the suspension into a ban?

you think any hard core bodybuilding fan in Europe skipped the PDI events solely because it wasn't the IFBB?

[Chick]

you're kidding right?  you think any fan thinks the IFBB wasn't acting petty in banning Lee in the first place?  That they didn't act like thugs by changing the suspension into a ban?

you think any hard core bodybuilding fan in Europe skipped the PDI events solely because it wasn't the IFBB?

Whoa....hold on there cowboy...was Lee a IFBB pro, competing, making money, contracts, et....or was he not?

No one forced him out, he wasn't suspended....he just decided to quit the IFBB all on his own..

You must be kidding.......

[chaos]

Whoa....hold on there cowboy...was Lee a IFBB pro, competing, making money, contracts, et....or was he not?

No one forced him out, he wasn't suspended....he just decided to quit the IFBB all on his own..

You must be kidding.......

Does it have to be explained to you again??

[Chick]

Does it have to be explained to you again??

Why? So far you havent explained anything, just been schooled over and over...

[timfogarty]

No one forced him out, he wasn't suspended....he just decided to quit the IFBB all on his own..

http://blog.bodybuilding.com/OlympiaBlog/category/olympia/live-coverage/contests/photos/

"The one thing I did find interesting were the questions that were inevitable and asked by the fans about the new PDI federation and the suspension of Lee Priest. For those of you who have not followed this drama, Lee was qualified for the Olympia but joined the PDI and did a PDI sanctioned competition. This was in violation of IFBB rules and he was suspended."


http://www.muscletime.com/news/latest/lee-priest-denied-reinstatement-to-ifbb/

"The IFBB Professional League has denied the reinstatement of Pro Bodybuilder Lee Priest to IFBB competition. The IFBB reviewed events pertinent to his case on October 2, 2007 before denying reinstatement. Lee was suspended from IFBB competition for violation of Article 1.7 of the IFBB Professional League Rules prohibiting IFBB athletes from competing in non-sanctioned or non-approved "competition events" which:

"Includes, but is not limited to, competing, guest posing, giving a seminar, judging, officiating, endorsing or otherwise taking part in any capacity whatsoever in a non-approved or non-sanctioned competition or event. "

The initial suspension was the result of Lee's competition on September 16, 2006 in Wayne Demilia's PDI Night of the Champions.

 Lee Priest was initially offered a 6-month suspension which he rejected due to pre-existing commitments he had made with PDI. Instead, he accepted a 12-month suspension.

 Lee publicly announced his plans to compete in the 2008 Arnold Classic as it was widely assumed by Lee and most others that he would be re-admitted to IFBB competition after serving his 12-month suspension. "

[Go 4 It]

I just don't get how it would hurt the IFBB by letting Lee compete again?? It would just mean more $$$ for them, Lee has alot of fans, more fans attending shows = more $$$ for the IFBB, plus more magazine sales extc....

[chaos]

Why? So far you havent explained anything, just been schooled over and over...

You give the saying "typical meathead" plenty of merit.

[Chick]

http://blog.bodybuilding.com/OlympiaBlog/category/olympia/live-coverage/contests/photos/

"The one thing I did find interesting were the questions that were inevitable and asked by the fans about the new PDI federation and the suspension of Lee Priest. For those of you who have not followed this drama, Lee was qualified for the Olympia but joined the PDI and did a PDI sanctioned competition. This was in violation of IFBB rules and he was suspended."


http://www.muscletime.com/news/latest/lee-priest-denied-reinstatement-to-ifbb/

"The IFBB Professional League has denied the reinstatement of Pro Bodybuilder Lee Priest to IFBB competition. The IFBB reviewed events pertinent to his case on October 2, 2007 before denying reinstatement. Lee was suspended from IFBB competition for violation of Article 1.7 of the IFBB Professional League Rules prohibiting IFBB athletes from competing in non-sanctioned or non-approved "competition events" which:

"Includes, but is not limited to, competing, guest posing, giving a seminar, judging, officiating, endorsing or otherwise taking part in any capacity whatsoever in a non-approved or non-sanctioned competition or event. "

The initial suspension was the result of Lee's competition on September 16, 2006 in Wayne Demilia's PDI Night of the Champions.

 Lee Priest was initially offered a 6-month suspension which he rejected due to pre-existing commitments he had made with PDI. Instead, he accepted a 12-month suspension.

 Lee publicly announced his plans to compete in the 2008 Arnold Classic as it was widely assumed by Lee and most others that he would be re-admitted to IFBB competition after serving his 12-month suspension. "

Great, thanks for the trip down memory lane...now try answering the ONE quwestion you were asked...

Was Lee not a member of the IFBB in good standing, competing, etc ?

He CHOSE to leave, get suspended, etc.....

[Matt C]

I just don't get how it would hurt the IFBB by letting Lee compete again?? It would just mean more $$$ for them, Lee has alot of fans, more fans attending shows = more $$$ for the IFBB, plus more magazine sales extc....

Organizations need rules.  Lee should just try to find some emotional stability in his life.

[timfogarty]

Was Lee not a member of the IFBB in good standing, competing, etc ?
He CHOSE to leave, get suspended, etc.....

he chose to compete in a contest.   the ifbb chose to enforce an unjust rule, while they overlook more serious behavior (pornography, prostitution, felony convictions) by others.

[Chick]

http://blog.bodybuilding.com/OlympiaBlog/category/olympia/live-coverage/contests/photos/

"The one thing I did find interesting were the questions that were inevitable and asked by the fans about the new PDI federation and the suspension of Lee Priest. For those of you who have not followed this drama, Lee was qualified for the Olympia but joined the PDI and did a PDI sanctioned competition. This was in violation of IFBB rules and he was suspended."


http://www.muscletime.com/news/latest/lee-priest-denied-reinstatement-to-ifbb/

"The IFBB Professional League has denied the reinstatement of Pro Bodybuilder Lee Priest to IFBB competition. The IFBB reviewed events pertinent to his case on October 2, 2007 before denying reinstatement. Lee was suspended from IFBB competition for violation of Article 1.7 of the IFBB Professional League Rules prohibiting IFBB athletes from competing in non-sanctioned or non-approved "competition events" which:

"Includes, but is not limited to, competing, guest posing, giving a seminar, judging, officiating, endorsing or otherwise taking part in any capacity whatsoever in a non-approved or non-sanctioned competition or event. "

The initial suspension was the result of Lee's competition on September 16, 2006 in Wayne Demilia's PDI Night of the Champions.

Lee Priest was initially offered a 6-month suspension which he rejected due to pre-existing commitments he had made with PDI. Instead, he accepted a 12-month suspension.
 Lee publicly announced his plans to compete in the 2008 Arnold Classic as it was widely assumed by Lee and most others that he would be re-admitted to IFBB competition after serving his 12-month suspension. "

BTW, try at least getting the facts straight...

Lee wasn't "initially" offered anything.

He was offered a reduced suspension of 9 months, not 6

The offer came as a result of LEE requesting reinstatement, not the IFBB

He rejected it because he wanted to reject it...it ha nothing to do with the seminars he had scheduled as they were set up at gyms, not anything to do with the PDI. He could have done his seminars AND come back...it was never an issue

[Go 4 It]

Organizations need rules.  Lee should just try to find some emotional stability in his life.

It's obvious that the IFBB doesn't enfore all of their rules, or else there wouldn't be any competitors on stage......I mean other professional athletes get caught breaking various rules of their organizations, but they usually get fined, or suspended for a few games, what have you, but what Lee did, doesn't deserve a ban from the IFBB for life...

[Chick]

he chose to compete in a contest.   the ifbb chose to enforce an unjust rule, while they overlook more serious behavior (pornography, prostitutions, felony convictions) by others.

I see you're having a tough time just answering the question...do you need it rephrased?

[chaos]

BTW, try at least getting the facts straight...

Lee wasn't "initially" offered anything.

He was offered a reduced suspension of 9 months, not 6

The offer came as a result of LEE requesting reinstatement, not the IFBB

He rejected it because he wanted to reject it...it ha nothing to do with the seminars he had scheduled as they were set up at gyms, not anything to do with the PDI. He could have done his seminars AND come back...it was never an issue

Genius, that is a copy/paste, if you're going to whine about it, whine to the muscletime staff, they wrote the article.