Unfortunately, Dave got compared against his old standard and wasn't quite up to par. Kevin English runs a gym for one of the most powerful judges in the IFBB? Does it count for something? Maybe, maybe not. Just an observation.
Whatever the case is, David would not have won the open division. His belly is starting to expand and his arms aren't looking as good as they used to. He was compared with his typical crazy package, of which he didn't completely bring to the NY Pro.
Both of the guys who won are Northeastern boys...just another observation. Being the hometown favorite does count for something.