Chick's Olympia Thread

[karu]

Robin Chang would smack bobby across the face for helping out an MD guy.
So no, bob wouldn't do that.

Bob, how close are you with Wolf?  As the athletes rep have you thought about contacting him and seeing if there's anything you can help him with or is that something where you'd wait for him to contact you?  He seriously needs to reevaluate his gameplan.  Staying over in Germany and using Chad's vodoo for his contest prep hasn't worked for 2 years now.  It would be shame for him to waste all that potential he has.  It would be good for the sport to see him competing at this best.  Wolf and Heath both at their best would be a great thing for the sport as whole.  Heath has had Jay to sort of mentor him and it's clearly worked.  Maybe Dennis needs someone like that to guide him.   Have you thought about talking to him or maybe just offering him some of your veteran's advice?

[gib]

Just the opposite...the crowd was loud, especially when Jay came out.

The crowd isnt boom mic'ed, so if you're watching at home, you can barely hear them...if it was...it would sound like a football game.

Might be good to have the crowd miked for next year. It would add to the atmosphere for those watching at home.

[Chick]

But for most bb'ers who already arent the wealthiest dudes on the planet and even do some pretty outlandish things for ca$h ( i.e fuck grapefruits ), whats the positive of competing in a show were even if u win the prize money doesnt cover expenses.

I understand competition, but its such an expensive competition.

Bob anyways u can get these guys some more money for next years 202 mr.olympia???

Money is always a priority, but it doesnt just appear from nowhere...it has to be accounted for and justified.  No question it will continue to increase.

As for what they are competing for...no BB EVER got into BB for the money...ever. They are there to see how they stack up against the best in the world, first and foremost

[musclecenter]

Chick,You do a great job at Olympia 09.
Who is the best poser?
And who is the most improved competitor?
Thanks

[tendonitis]

Robin Chang would smack bobby across the face for helping out an MD guy.
So no, bob wouldn't do that.

So you're saying Bob isn't the Atheletes Rep, he's really the AMI Athletes Rep?
You aren't the first person to say that.

[Chick]

Chick,You do a great job at Olympia 09.
Who is the best poser?
And who is the most improved competitor?
Thanks

Best poser is purely subjective...certainly Melvin and Kai and Darrem for entertainment...

Most improved, I would go with RR

[gib]

Bob, what's your opinion on the whole Stan Efferding/Johnnie Jackson/Ben White lift-off?
You were onstage with the mic when Stan jumped up there, and looked to stop Stan from just jumping on the bench and making a fool out of the other two guys.
Why was Stan barred from competing, when there was plenty enough time to have him added to the event? Was it "politics" or in order to create hype for next year?

I think Stan is smart enough to not just get pressureed into jumping onto a bench cold, and try and push put  a max rep bench. That is a good way to get injured. I think it was a deliberate at a bit of hype for next year...

[Chick]

Who are the judges?
How are they selected?
Who select em?

bump for these questions

The judges are selected by Jim Manion and the Pro League

They are all acredited judges who judge the IFBB shows throughout the year

[Albert Schmidt]

Who are the Pro League and where are the Judges names.How many judges from outside America???

[Chick]

You'll have to look it up, boys....I cant see everyone as the lights are in my eyes for the most part...I seen Jim Rockell (head Judge) Sandy Williamson (head Judge) Steve Weinberger, Lee Thompson, John Tuman, John Hnatychak....

[Albert Schmidt]

Wow John Hnatychak 2nd under 80kgs Mr Universe 1980 he has come along way.Pro Judge.Koooool.

[Oldschool Flip]

Joe is looking really frail as of late. Did he look well to you?

[Chick]

Joe is looking really frail as of late. Did he look well to you?

He's 90...what were you expecting?

[dr.chimps]

He's 90...what were you expecting?

Joe: liking the Mr. O results. 

//sorry, stan...we'll talk later...

[flexingtonsteele]

Money is always a priority, but it doesnt just appear from nowhere...it has to be accounted for and justified.  No question it will continue to increase.

As for what they are competing for...no BB EVER got into BB for the money...ever. They are there to see how they stack up against the best in the world, first and foremost

But bob why would someone compete in anything as a professional if making $$$ wasnt a goal.

[dyslexic]

He did say "money is always a priority..."


I would assume when it comes right down to it, if a Pro BB had to make a choice of either:

1) Being the Best in the World

or-

2) Being the highest paid in the world


He would probably choose the first

[Go 4 It]

Money is always a priority, but it doesnt just appear from nowhere...it has to be accounted for and justified.  No question it will continue to increase.

As for what they are competing for...no BB EVER got into BB for the money...ever. They are there to see how they stack up against the best in the world, first and foremost

I gotta disagree with you here man, watching all the old BFTO's you got Shawn Ray cruising to the gym in a Lamborgini Diablo, Dillet-Wheeler in Benzes, Dexter with various pimped out rides, Ronnie with 5 cars in his drive way, Jay with his crib/cars people see this and definitely think these guys are making some serious cash I know I did, there has to be tons of guys who got into BB thinking theres tons of money to be made..

[Peaking at 45 !!!]

Chickster, Very nice job commentating ! Its good to see someone up there who knows what hes doing and does a nice job at it.

 Just one thing (a little thing), its kind of a sensitive thing to ask one of your guests who they think is the winner just before the placings are about to be given... it may make some of the contestants uneasy as they are anxiously awaiting the decision...just food for thought for the future...

Speaking of the future...hope you contine to do the Olympia because you do an excellent job at it. Keep up the good work !!! Outstanding job once again !!!

[Aaron Singerman]

One of my favorite moments from the weekend was when Kai said he loved fruit, and then Bob's reaction... Classic...

Nice talking to you at the Olympia Superstar Seminar Bob!

[TRIX]

Every bodybuilder should walk away with 10k regardless of placing

[hairyB07]

Biggest change will be to the posing round, which will no longer be scored as such...and that the judging will be much harder on saturday night and count more in the final tally, as the points system will be changed to accomodate giving guys a chance to catch up.

Absolutely ridiculous!
So if a competitor 'brings it' on pre judging day, but doesnt look as hard on the saturday, he may have scored well at the PJ but continued to be scored on the day after, saturday?
And vice versa? - where a competitor hasn't brought it to the PJ because he has mis-timed certain things but gets it fixed for saturday, there is still a chance that he may place very high?
How un fair is that to those that got it right for PJ!!?
Bring it ON THE DAY!
You screw up, too bad! They're PROFESSIONALS after all right?
Bring it on show day (PJ) or too bad!

[littleguns]

BOb..you mentioned being 270-273.....seems like alot of weight, you competing next year?

Do you think a BBer can Max out his frame? I:e Where a Pro shouldn't put on any more weight without ruining aesthetics etc?

Darrem Charles tried to play the bigger game and lost, Toney Freeman said he feels Phil cannot put on any more muscle as his frame is big enough, IMO Dex's physique may have been maxed out.... Your thoughts?

Thx as always

[Chick]

I gotta disagree with you here man, watching all the old BFTO's you got Shawn Ray cruising to the gym in a Lamborgini Diablo, Dillet-Wheeler in Benzes, Dexter with various pimped out rides, Ronnie with 5 cars in his drive way, Jay with his crib/cars people see this and definitely think these guys are making some serious cash I know I did, there has to be tons of guys who got into BB thinking theres tons of money to be made..

you can disagree all yu want, but the fact is...all the things you entioned, were a RESULT of being succesful in BB....not the reason they started it. That said, comparatively speaking..there are many more things that have a better chance of making money than BB (or trying to be any pro in a sport)...BBers start BB and compete because they love BB...

[Chick]

One of my favorite moments from the weekend was when Kai said he loved fruit, and then Bob's reaction... Classic...

Nice talking to you at the Olympia Superstar Seminar Bob!

LOL..talk about throwing a softball!

Kai actually got a good laugh and said "Guess I set you up for that one bro..."

[Chick]

Chickster, Very nice job commentating ! Its good to see someone up there who knows what hes doing and does a nice job at it.

 Just one thing (a little thing), its kind of a sensitive thing to ask one of your guests who they think is the winner just before the placings are about to be given... it may make some of the contestants uneasy as they are anxiously awaiting the decision...just food for thought for the future...

Speaking of the future...hope you contine to do the Olympia because you do an excellent job at it. Keep up the good work !!! Outstanding job once again !!!

Thanks bro...

As for opinions, trust me, the only ones they are concerned about...are from the judging panel