Nationals: Peter Putman turns pro!

[Mazda323]

That German guy is astounding. I'd like to see the prejudging comparison pics if anyone has them.

He is Greek, not German. He just compete in Germany.

http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=248602.0

Here is a topic i've made for him with pics and video from his competition.

[Mobil]

seems as though these "foreigners" are owning these americans in the pro card race...

[marcus]

From flexonline interview:

"The new pro says he will take some time and confer with Bob Cicherillo and decide whether to stay [at this weight] and do the 202's or add more size and be competitive in the open lineup."

I'd love to see this guy with a slin gut.

[JOCKTHEGLIDE]

[GoneAway]

He is Greek, not German. He just compete in Germany.

http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=248602.0

Here is a topic i've made for him with pics and video from his competition.

My mistake. He should make a good pro. Fantastic most muscular!

[TheLoner]

I'd love to see this guy with a slin gut.

Give it time...you will.

[coltrane]

Met Putnam and his wife a few times in Dayton ohio...

nicest guy, works his ass off, and his wife is super cool too. 

Starter of this thread is jealous.

[lastrep]

Oh god.. this can't really be true. He'll get a wake-up call if he attempts to step on a Pro stage.

[The Coach]

Met Putnam and his wife a few times in Dayton ohio...

nicest guy, works his ass off, and his wife is super cool too. 

Starter of this thread is jealous.

jealous of what? The dude wasn't in shape and didn't deserve to win. It was a win hyped by Flex.

[local hero]

after watching that training vid..... average gym body at best

[shootfighter1]

He looks smaller than other pics I've seen, did he miss his peak or is that typical for him?
Actually, from the few pics posted so far, he may have legitimately won his class.  Kind of a weak class this year, no?

[Mr. Zimbabwe]

Met Putnam and his wife a few times in Dayton ohio...

nicest guy, works his ass off, and his wife is super cool too. 

Starter of this thread is jealous.

That's an ignorant statement.  The starter of this thread (Jim) has proved his worth as a top nutrionist with some of the Pro's?  Why would he be jealous?

Just because we give a objective view on Putnum's win does not mean we are "jealous" or "haters".  Get real.... it's not about "how nice he is" or how "hot his wife is".  It's about the physique he brings to the stage.  Period.

[coltrane]

That's an ignorant statement.  The starter of this thread (Jim) has proved his worth as a top nutrionist with some of the Pro's?  Why would he be jealous?

Just because we give a objective view on Putnum's win does not mean we are "jealous" or "haters".  Get real.... it's not about "how nice he is" or how "hot his wife is".  It's about the physique he brings to the stage.  Period.

I was taking Jim's statement as sarcasm dude. 

And just what are you an expert in Grant?

[Hubert Cumberdale]

He sounds like a hydraulic press when he goes through his poses. Hey there little guy calm down now.

[TommyBoy]

And just what are you an expert in Grant?

He is an expert in "living the dream".

He's my hero.

[Mr. Zimbabwe]

I was taking Jim's statement as sarcasm dude. 

And just what are you an expert in Grant?

I don't recall claiming to be an expert in anything?  But I did write my IFBB student judge certificate and passed it.... and scan it it for you to see if you wish?  I did it so I could understand what judges were looking for when I was still competing.

I can also post my physique pics to show my back development at 24 years of age?  Just say the word.....

[nycbull]

He sounds like a hydraulic press when he goes through his poses. Hey there little guy calm down now.

I know, I thought there was a gas leak somewhere

[coltrane]

I don't recall claiming to be an expert in anything?  But I did write my IFBB student judge certificate and passed it.... and scan it it for you to see if you wish?  I did it so I could understand what judges were looking for when I was still competing.

I can also post my physique pics to show my back development at 24 years of age?  Just say the word.....

Your back development at age 24?  What is that, your claim to fame?  If you did it naturally, i'd say impressive... but your not, so I wouldn't brag because it came a lot easier for you.  Not what i'd call impressive.

And your status says "expert". 

[akers1021]

Your back development at age 24?  What is that, your claim to fame?  If you did it naturally, i'd say impressive... but your not, so I wouldn't brag because it came a lot easier for you.  Not what i'd call impressive.

And your status says "expert". 

NO TOP Am. Bodybuilder is natural WHATS YOUR POINT dumb ass...?  You really need to stay off topics you know NOTHING about man seriously...

[coltrane]

NO TOP Am. Bodybuilder is natural WHATS YOUR POINT dumb ass...?  You really need to stay off topics you know NOTHING about man seriously...

take your own advice.

this isn't about Top Am...

[Disgusted]

Just for the record I am not bashing Peter as a person (since I don't know him) or as a bber, but I am saying that I do not think he should have gotten first place which is my opinion. I would have been able to accept him turning pro last year actually more than this year. I feel that the judges just figured they needed to let him have his pro card.

The problem when judges do this is that most people start to bash Peter and not the judges and for this I feel bad. It's not Peters fault, but there is noting wrong with criticizing his physique. Someone mentioned that I am jealous of Peter and my honest answer to that is no, of course not. Like I said I am not bashing him just voicing my opinion about the judging.

[coltrane]

i thought you were being sarcastic...  my bad

[akers1021]

The point is Grant was talking about from a judging standpoint he does not understand how he won.  YES HE WAS THE BEST on this given night...I would take grants and disgusted opinions over a LOT of people.  They have been in the game a while.

Have you ever competed?
Have you EVER stepped onstage to be judged?

NO...you prolly have not.

[coltrane]

The point is Grant was talking about from a judging standpoint he does not understand how he won.  YES HE WAS THE BEST on this given night...I would take grants and disgusted opinions over a LOT of people.  They have been in the game a while.

Have you ever competed?
Have you EVER stepped onstage to be judged?

NO...you prolly have not.

never been on stage.  that's not the point akers.  I thought digusted was bashing putnam thru sarcasm... 
i was only replying to Grant's statements about being ignorant.  Go reread the thread

[akers1021]

I did...

Unless you have competed you really have no idea how the NPC judging is all screwed up. NO consistency whats so ever.

Peter has busted his butt for the last 4 years trying to turn pro, I am happy he finally got his card. I do wish however he would have actually HAD competition in his class, I am sure he does too.  It would have been a better show at nats for sure.  The LHW class is usually one of the best.