I haven't discussed this with Otis or G-Rob, but that's okay. They're just going to have to deal with my bravado whether they like it or not.
Up For Poker is issuing a challenge to any other threesome in a last-longer for the WPBT Winter Classic. Here's how I figure it will work:
1) Final results of the three entrants will be added together, lowest total wins.
2) Each member of each team will throw in $5 and the winning team will split the last-longer prize pool. (All teams are playing against all teams and the winning team will win the total prize pool.)
So find your team, and leave it in the comments. I'll bring a list to Vegas and you all can hand over your money. After all, you think anyone can beat the combination of Otis' skill, G-Rob's agression and my luck?
You're going to have to give some odds here, dude!
Posted by: John Veltheer at December 1, 2005 4:46 PMScrew you all!!! I'm in. Who's w/me???
Posted by: BadBlood at December 1, 2005 4:49 PMBadBlood, come on you have only won one tourny in 9 months. lol
great ideal cj. I propose that Teamscottsmith, myself and Scott from Pathetic poker are in if they agree.
Posted by: shep at December 1, 2005 7:10 PMcount me in with badblood. even tho i'm a coin flip for even showing up. :)
Posted by: iggy at December 1, 2005 8:03 PMMe, Chilly, and Dr. Jeff.
I'll cover the other 2 if they balk.
Sign us up.
Posted by: marty at December 1, 2005 8:22 PMCount me in with Iggy and Blood, tho I'm less than a coin flip for showing up sober :).
Posted by: jhsquint at December 1, 2005 8:35 PMthat's me (jhsquint = falstaff) in the above link - still got my old nick on the comments on this computer.
Posted by: Falstaff at December 1, 2005 8:38 PMGuess I'm in with Chilly and Marty. Kinda weird going against my own blood, but I gotta be true to my school. Go big MO.
Posted by: Dr. Jeff at December 1, 2005 9:23 PMThat's good Shep, but I don't think Gamecock signed up in time to play. And now you fucked up and alienated Badblood. The Mark playing? I don't think he is. HEY what about Daddy?? You in with us Daddy??
Posted by: teamscottsmith at December 1, 2005 10:54 PMOK, I'll take..hey wait a...wtf!!
I'm on CJ's team.
Hell yeah...good luck beating our 93!
Posted by: G-Rob at December 2, 2005 12:08 AMCount me in with the Brothers Smith.
Team Stooge.
I'll be Moe.
Posted by: Daddy at December 2, 2005 8:26 AMIt would be great to have The Mark on our team but you know how he and BadBood are!! one tight and one aggressive if you know what I mean.
we should be able to find someone tonight.
Remember Bradoween, we had 4 Smiths at the final table, so whoever it is will have good odds!!
I also suck at poker, ask anyone.
Posted by: shep at December 2, 2005 8:34 AMCool Daddy!! If we are the stooges, I guess ill be Shimp or Curly that leaves Moe and Larry for you and Scott
Posted by: shep at December 2, 2005 8:37 AMEasycure wants in and needs teammates. Can I get Max Pescatori and Clonie in my corner?
Posted by: Easycure at December 2, 2005 9:23 AMGonna throw my hat in the ring for Team NYC (me, Pauly, Joaquin) subject to their confirmation.
Posted by: F-Train at December 2, 2005 9:47 AMI'm in. STL Poker RULES!
Posted by: Chilly at December 2, 2005 9:50 AMALLRIGHT!! Now we have a donkey fucker, a sheep fucker, and a pig fucker!! We're set to beat DownForPoker!!
Becuase, ironically, they are a sheep, a pig, and a donkey!
Posted by: Team ScottSmith at December 2, 2005 11:24 AMGive me JoeSpeaker and Derek McGrupp, and you've got yourself a deal. (pending confirmation on their parts)
Posted by: Jason at December 2, 2005 12:47 PMI'm in if I can actually get into the tournament.
Posted by: Gamecock at December 2, 2005 7:52 PMTeam Las Vegas : To be chosen between PokerProf, Grubby, sloshr and myself (subject to their confirmation).
I'm prepared to accept side bets (subject to proper odds) that the sum of the final results of any combination of the above three will be an integer n, where n is less than 30. Furthermore, we will beat any team by at least 50 points.
Posted by: Mr Subliminal at December 3, 2005 1:22 AMMe and Chad need a third since Professional Poker Player Mr. Halverson is deciding to stay at home this go round.
Any takers?
Posted by: Drizztdj at December 4, 2005 9:27 AMTeam Austin will be represented by Kat, Gus, and myself. This was determined last night before mass quanities of alcohol had been consumed, so I'm thinking we're cool on this arrangement.
Posted by: April at December 4, 2005 3:42 PMI'm in with Drizz and Chad.
Posted by: on_thg at December 4, 2005 9:50 PMIf I happen to get in the game I will take blood if still open, If not I will take myself for all three.......b/c IM A DONKEY
Posted by: Thee Mark at December 4, 2005 10:18 PMPhear TEAM OMATARDS!
Our game should confuse everyone because we're still looking for the dealer to deal us two more cards.
Posted by: Drizztdj at December 5, 2005 8:19 AMOh I am SOOOOO in for the last longer, and have compiled my ideal team of All-Stars:
Gracie, Maudie, and I are ready to kick some ass!
Posted by: Joanne at December 5, 2005 11:40 AMI'm in, if someone's looking to pick up a third.
Man, if I had a dollar for every time I'd said that...
Posted by: performify at December 5, 2005 2:31 PMperformify, Easycure and StB if he's available. There's a (rag tag) team for you.....
Posted by: Easycure at December 6, 2005 8:53 AMI'm entering myself into the challenge with two of my gang. Landow and Steve.
Good luck.
Posted by: AlCantHang at December 6, 2005 3:23 PMperformify, Easycure and StB - CONFIRMED!
Posted by: Easycure at December 6, 2005 6:16 PMJDUB, Lewey, and I will be throwing our hats in the ring too.
Posted by: BigMike at December 7, 2005 8:47 AM