vin,other than ur great usa look as a middle,i feel your next best other than turning pro this yr, was 98-2000 lightheavy back to back 3rd place,how did u feel then placing and the look u achieved ,i know richardson was tough that one year.you seem to have no sour grapes or regrets,i thought one of those yrs u nailed it.imo....
believe it or not, i was holding on by a thread back then with my energy level to train for shows.
i was burned out real bad, and was listening to too many people...big mistake on my part.
i placed 4th in 97, 3rd in 99 and 2000.
all three i deserved those placings....
Craig and I have always had a good relationship, and im looking forward to geting back on stage against him one day...i think we brought out the best in both of us those couple of years.
when you compete at the top of the national level, you have to respect the guys up there or your just a real dickhead....lol