The current Olympians are spineless wonders. That is now official.

[Vince B]

I wasn't impressed that the so-called press conference was a packaged presentation by Bob and Dan from the radio show. It seemed to me most of the guys were uncomfortable about answering questions. At least Melvin Anthony had a sense of humour when he commented about another not knowing what he was saying when answering one of Bob's questions. However, when it came to answering a question from the floor about the whereabouts of Lee Priest who qualified for the Olympia Melvin said Lee got spanked for doing the wrong thing. Not one other bodybuilder said a word and that proved that they are all scared stiff of saying anything to upset anyone in the IFBB and therefore place lower than they might in the Olympia. What a bunch of gutless wonders. Not one man on stage supported that Lee should be entitled to make a choice as a professional to compete where he wants. It was as if the subject was taboo. The IFBB executive completely understand and control the sheep that compete in their contests. I understand why they don't rock the boat but I am not impressed.

[alexxx]

Yup what role models bbers make!

[Yorkie T]

Big guys with small hearts (not literally of course, there hearts are probably humongous), isnt it ironic that one of the smallest bodybuilders is the one with the most heart and courage. Lee Priest towers above the rest of them in that sense.

[The True Adonis]

Now I wouldn`t exactly refer to them as being "Gutless". Cowardly, boring,unintelligent and uncharismatic, YeS!

[Yorkie T]

Now I wouldn`t exactly refer to them as being "Gutless". Cowardly, boring,unintelligent and uncharismatic, YeS!

haha yes how could i have missed that, if the current olympians have got one thing then its a big gut, you should probably change the title to spineless wonders vince 

[Playboy]

I wasn't impressed that the so-called press conference was a packaged presentation by Bob and Dan from the radio show. It seemed to me most of the guys were uncomfortable about answering questions. At least Melvin Anthony had a sense of humour when he commented about another not knowing what he was saying when answering one of Bob's questions. However, when it came to answering a question from the floor about the whereabouts of Lee Priest who qualified for the Olympia Melvin said Lee got spanked for doing the wrong thing. Not one other bodybuilder said a word and that proved that they are all scared stiff of saying anything to upset anyone in the IFBB and therefore place lower than they might in the Olympia. What a bunch of gutless wonders. Not one man on stage supported that Lee should be entitled to make a choice as a professional to compete where he wants. It was as if the subject was taboo. The IFBB executive completely understand and control the sheep that compete in their contests. I understand why they don't rock the boat but I am not impressed.

Very good point.

[youandme]

I agree

"Why cumplan" Ronnie Coleman

[buffbodz]

I wasn't impressed that the so-called press conference was a packaged presentation by Bob and Dan from the radio show. It seemed to me most of the guys were uncomfortable about answering questions. At least Melvin Anthony had a sense of humour when he commented about another not knowing what he was saying when answering one of Bob's questions. However, when it came to answering a question from the floor about the whereabouts of Lee Priest who qualified for the Olympia Melvin said Lee got spanked for doing the wrong thing. Not one other bodybuilder said a word and that proved that they are all scared stiff of saying anything to upset anyone in the IFBB and therefore place lower than they might in the Olympia. What a bunch of gutless wonders. Not one man on stage supported that Lee should be entitled to make a choice as a professional to compete where he wants. It was as if the subject was taboo. The IFBB executive completely understand and control the sheep that compete in their contests. I understand why they don't rock the boat but I am not impressed.

What i don't get is the guy's who will never make or have never made dime 1 from doing an IFBB show.  Yea they might have pulled in a few bucks doing a guest pose at a small local show, but why not go with an organization that will put a dollar in their pocket?  Take boxer Ricky Hatton for example.  He fought and won the welterweight tittle, but found that mixing it up, with is the only style he knows, with bigger, more muscular and stronger welters isn't in His best interest.  Dudes like.....Nevermind, they know who they are, and the earning time span is only a few years, why not go where you have a chance?  The Olympia is a very exclusive club and few are called and they usually have a lock on it for years.  These guys need business managers who will look out for them in the long run.  Even Derek sees that.

[gordiano]

What i don't get is the guy's who will never make or have never made dime 1 from doing an IFBB show.  Yea they might have pulled in a few bucks doing a guest pose at a small local show, but why not go with an organization that will put a dollar in their pocket?  Take boxer Ricky Hatton for example.  He fought and won the welterweight tittle, but found that mixing it up, with is the only style he knows, with bigger, more muscular and stronger welters isn't in His best interest.  Dudes like.....Nevermind, they know who they are, and the earning time span is only a few years, why not go where you have a chance?  The Olympia is a very exclusive club and few are called and they usually have a lock on it for years.  These guys need business managers who will look out for them in the long run.  Even Derek sees that.

Hey now, stop making sense...........

[tommywishbone]

Did they charge Yates & Haney admission to the conference?

[alexxx]

Did they charge Yates & Haney admission to the conference?

They wouldn't dare do that to the two most leading champions of our sport!

[Vince B]

It was a staged, processed affair. Everyone had their places on stage and knew what to say and what not to say. What a waste of everyone's time.

[buffbodz]

Hey now, stop making sense...........

Sorry

[Rome]

After months of training, dieting , being carb depleted  and dehydrated before the show, do you really think these guys have the energy to get into an IFBB debate? I doubt they're really in the mood for all of the chatter.
Also consider that Ronnie is probably the only one who wouldn't be penalized for anything he said. Would you risk all that prep time just to blow it defending another competitor? None of these guys are buds, they're competing for $$$ and not very much at that. I'm no fan of the IFBB but Lee knew the rules. Why should anyone be vocal about letting him compete?

[VGalanti]

I wasn't impressed that the so-called press conference was a packaged presentation by Bob and Dan from the radio show. It seemed to me most of the guys were uncomfortable about answering questions. At least Melvin Anthony had a sense of humour when he commented about another not knowing what he was saying when answering one of Bob's questions. However, when it came to answering a question from the floor about the whereabouts of Lee Priest who qualified for the Olympia Melvin said Lee got spanked for doing the wrong thing. Not one other bodybuilder said a word and that proved that they are all scared stiff of saying anything to upset anyone in the IFBB and therefore place lower than they might in the Olympia. What a bunch of gutless wonders. Not one man on stage supported that Lee should be entitled to make a choice as a professional to compete where he wants. It was as if the subject was taboo. The IFBB executive completely understand and control the sheep that compete in their contests. I understand why they don't rock the boat but I am not impressed.

Maybe, just MAYBE these guys dont care what Lee is doing....maybe they are not talking up because they dont believe in Lee's FIGHT.

[tommywishbone]

Maybe, just MAYBE these guys dont care what Lee is doing....maybe they are not talking up because they dont believe in Lee's FIGHT.

I agree, they don't care... but they should. A few of them will leave Vegas and go back to their homes & Hummers. Most of them will leave Vegas and go back to their one-bedroom apartments & Golden-Goose monthly bus pass.

[Yorkie T]

Maybe, just MAYBE these guys dont care what Lee is doing....maybe they are not talking up because they dont believe in Lee's FIGHT.

Bodybuilders have been complaining for years and when they finally have a chance to do something about it they are too scared. Are you saying the reason you didnt do the pdi show was because you didnt believe in what hes fighting for?

[VGalanti]

Bodybuilders have been complaining for years and when they finally have a chance to do something about it they are too scared. Are you saying the reason you didnt do the pdi show was because you didnt believe in what hes fighting for?

I left because I plain and simple wanted to continue to compete in the NPC.
being given a procard would have been an empty feeling for me, after winning my class in 3 national shows...in the end i'd rather just walk away, or start a new venture....i'll be in the masters nationals next year.

if manion came up to me tomorrow and said....vinny, here is an ifbb pro card for what you have done in the npc...i'd turn it down.

lee's fight was never my fight, and i never experienced any of the stuff he descibes how he looks at the ifbb.
i respect his decision, and i hope the pdi works out for him and everyone in it.

[sgt. d]

I left because I plain and simple wanted to continue to compete in the NPC.
being given a procard would have been an empty feeling for me, after winning my class in 3 national shows...in the end i'd rather just walk away, or start a new venture....i'll be in the masters nationals next year.

if manion came up to me tomorrow and said....vinny, here is an ifbb pro card for what you have done in the npc...i'd turn it down.

lee's fight was never my fight, and i never experienced any of the stuff he descibes how he looks at the ifbb.
i respect his decision, and i hope the pdi works out for him and everyone in it.

You are a good man

[MisterGX]

I wasn't impressed that the so-called press conference was a packaged presentation by Bob and Dan from the radio show. It seemed to me most of the guys were uncomfortable about answering questions. At least Melvin Anthony had a sense of humour when he commented about another not knowing what he was saying when answering one of Bob's questions. However, when it came to answering a question from the floor about the whereabouts of Lee Priest who qualified for the Olympia Melvin said Lee got spanked for doing the wrong thing. Not one other bodybuilder said a word and that proved that they are all scared stiff of saying anything to upset anyone in the IFBB and therefore place lower than they might in the Olympia. What a bunch of gutless wonders. Not one man on stage supported that Lee should be entitled to make a choice as a professional to compete where he wants. It was as if the subject was taboo. The IFBB executive completely understand and control the sheep that compete in their contests. I understand why they don't rock the boat but I am not impressed.

It's not that they don't have any guts--they just don't give a shit about Lee Priest.  He chose to compete in a non-sanctioned event instead of against equal peers.  He isn't their problem, so why comment--for what??

[JKDMan]

It was a staged, processed affair. Everyone had their places on stage and knew what to say and what not to say. What a waste of everyone's time.

It's that way every year. The press conference is boring because no one is willing to step out and say anything controversial.

[Miss Karen]

So I guess you don't have Rules in ya gym Basile,so if Lee walks in and takes a shot between sets you wouldn't kick him out???Rules are Rules don't tell me you don't have any old man.Oh and if the young guys said it was fine him shootin up in the gym then that makes it OK.Hmmmm.

[Vince B]

I have witnessed what the IFBB has done to bodybuilders over the decades. They have a history of recruiting less than noble people to work with them. They use intimidation to control bodybuilders. Who is going to complain that Lee isn't there? The guys who know they would have beaten Lee could care less that he is not there. Those who are close to Lee will be happy he is not there because everyone moves up a place. That is the mentality of the competitors. The silence of the bodybuilders spoke volumes. They were introduced and came out and sat down in a predetermined seat and kept their mouths shut. This was puppetry to an absurd extreme. It appeared that just about everyone knew where they were going to place. Ronnie wore glasses and for a Christian was cocky as could be. Others were more modest. Bob is a fair presenter but what is the official athlete's rep doing in that role? It is just a bit too convenient. The whole show seems insidious. We can only imagine that the judges, too, are like sheep and will vote accordingly.

At least now we know that Ronnie has a destiny because Jesus has chosen him to be Mr Olympia. He is now thanking God before the contest!

[alexxx]

I have witnessed what the IFBB has done to bodybuilders over the decades. They have a history of recruiting less than noble people to work with them. They use intimidation to control bodybuilders. Who is going to complain that Lee isn't there? The guys who know they would have beaten Lee could care less that he is not there. Those who are close to Lee will be happy he is not there because everyone moves up a place. That is the mentality of the competitors. The silence of the bodybuilders spoke volumes. They were introduced and came out and sat down in a predetermined seat and kept their mouths shut. This was puppetry to an absurd extreme. It appeared that just about everyone knew where they were going to place. Ronnie wore glasses and for a Christian was cocky as could be. Others were more modest. Bob is a fair presenter but what is the official athlete's rep doing in that role? It is just a bit too convenient. The whole show seems insidious. We can only imagine that the judges, too, are like sheep and will vote accordingly.

At least now we know that Ronnie has a destiny because Jesus has chosen him to be Mr Olympia. He is now thanking God before the contest!

Great insight for those who weren't in attendence Vince. Keep them coming.

[Vince B]

Go to Milos' site for the latest information. There was a link to the video of the press conference which is now on UTube.

http://milossarcev.com/board/index.php?topic=6260.15