The only ones that have a true chance of winning the whole shebang are:
Jay, Kai, Phil, Dex or Vic
My pics...
1. Kai - Looks much better come contest time than most give him credit for.
He looks a little funky from the front but everywhere else he shines. Just check comparison vids from the 2009 or 2010 Arnold.
2. Jay - The only reason I have him in 2nd is I don't think he'll duplicate last years conditioning.
I think he'll be around his 2006 form which is very good but not good enough to beat an on Kai.
3. Phil - I like his look the best, the WOW factor he has with those arms and conditioning
but Jay and Kai will out muscle him.
4. Dex - The best symmetry and proportion out of the bunch but out muscled.
5,6 and 7 could flip according to what the judges value
5. Branch - I prefer Vic's physique but I think the judges will reward Branch's graininess
I think it will be nearly impossible for him to duplicate last years striated hamstrings condition.
6. Vic - Potential, Potential, Potential! He has NEVER been in truly super ripped shape.
For him to win he needs to have his face look something like Troy Alves did this year.
I think he relies too much on getting rid of water in the last few days instead of being very close to
ready a week or two out. I remember a video of him a couple of days before the 2007 Olympia
and you would never imagine from that vid he would look like he did come contest day.
7. Roelly - Like I said 5-7 could switch but this guy is on his way to the upper tier.
We'll just have to wait and see what he brings. He is the biggest question mark in my mind
as the one who could make a surprise jump beyond the top 5 but 7th for my prediction.
After 7th I really don't care too much. These are the top guys right now and until Cedric, Evan ect. have more time.
We have possibly the most exciting Olympia in Many, Many years.
