Georgia Marathon.......
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ryanvergel
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When a state is absolutely and utterly swept by out-of-state players, I believe there to be no native competition. How is this a poor assessment of Georgia, who hasn't seen a Georgia resident win, much less final a masters state event in so many years? Why do Georgia residents have the smallest number of players in the top cut?
I don't think I'm being ignorant. Until I see a Georgia player win ANY state, let alone their OWN state, I won't believe there to be any real competition. I really think Florida is going to take, and I mean TAKE, completely, the finals for at least the 26th-1st. You might find one or two non-Florida residents in there, but we're coming up in decent numbers this year, with some of our best.
Maybe next time your fellow Georgia player shouldn't assert that we're only playing in your state because we're afraid of our own, and you wouldn't get called out on lacking any real competition.
I don't think I'm being ignorant. Until I see a Georgia player win ANY state, let alone their OWN state, I won't believe there to be any real competition. I really think Florida is going to take, and I mean TAKE, completely, the finals for at least the 26th-1st. You might find one or two non-Florida residents in there, but we're coming up in decent numbers this year, with some of our best.
Maybe next time your fellow Georgia player shouldn't assert that we're only playing in your state because we're afraid of our own, and you wouldn't get called out on lacking any real competition.
~`Flygon`~
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So you assess how good a state is by them winning their own State tournament??? That is silly in my opinion. Eric Criag wins regionals there constantly,so I guess I have the right to say he has no competition there for him??right??
North Carolina didnt win their regionals last year in 07,but does that mean that Eric Nance isnt good or any other competition is there??NO. You havent played me, but Im sure I can beat you,consistently.
No competition here in Georgia???? How can that be if Im here???:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
Prof Clay
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Perhaps the Floridians will turn tail and run when i come rolling into the state....of course it won't be me winning...but I will do my best....
I am STILL going to get my rematch against Steve S from La States a few years back....yeah let the sweat start pouring..:thumb:
See you guys soon
I am STILL going to get my rematch against Steve S from La States a few years back....yeah let the sweat start pouring..:thumb:
See you guys soon
Wow, when I first saw this all I could think was I hope John does not see this!! Then I thought.....I can't wait for him to see this...LOL. Hey, some good smack talk makes some good times......Lets all just keep it in perspective guys.
We like to travel up to Ga because we love the game and can't get enough down here. We have no tournaments during the break between Christmas and New Years so it is a natural to head that way. What Gary came up with is genius and he is always such a good host. Funny how people are compaining about driving a few more hours to Nats but people will be coming from all over to play in these events. If I was from Ga I think Fl would be the least of my worries( but still a big one...LOL) but as word spreads of this event I think top players from all over will be heading down to not only take what points they can from you but from all the top ranked Fl players there. Too many points to be had in such a short period of time.
In the past we were only risking our points when we came up there with not too much to gain as we usually beat up on each other.....this year Paarth has a well deserved target it seems. Can't wait to get up there for a part of the Marathon. I would think that us coming up the past few years has helped to raise the level of play.......we will see.
And by the way......I like Victor. Spent some good time with him in Hawaii and I think he has quite a future ahead of him. If I was a GA player I would be looking for his help instead of cutting him down.
Pokemon Trainer Mikko
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Guys, no offense, but this is very poor spirit of the game. I don't care where you come from, because last I checked we were all supposed to be unified by having common interests (ie: this game, and Pokemon in general). Can we please be mature about this, not bringing regionalist/state egos into it?
I wish I was playing in Georgia so I could get to meet some of you guys. Though, with the sheer egos you've brought up into this thread, I don't think i'd like to meet you guys in a competitive environment at all; I certainly hope you are better people outside of the arena. The south is supposed to be about being gentlemanly and having southern pride. Instead all I see is a bunch of smack talking and speaking down upon others. We really don't need those kind of egos being brought into the game, it certainly wouldn't make a good impression upon younger players.
I doubt wonderful gentlemen like the PTO/TO/Professors that are holding these events really are seeking such divisionism. They hold these events to bring people together, so that we can have fun, and they wish for the beset players to win irregardless of where you originate.
Once you forget about what the game is really about, only focusing on winning. Once you start isolating yourself from your fellow players based on being in "teams" and states then you've kind of lost your way in my opinion.
I wish I was playing in Georgia so I could get to meet some of you guys. Though, with the sheer egos you've brought up into this thread, I don't think i'd like to meet you guys in a competitive environment at all; I certainly hope you are better people outside of the arena. The south is supposed to be about being gentlemanly and having southern pride. Instead all I see is a bunch of smack talking and speaking down upon others. We really don't need those kind of egos being brought into the game, it certainly wouldn't make a good impression upon younger players.
I doubt wonderful gentlemen like the PTO/TO/Professors that are holding these events really are seeking such divisionism. They hold these events to bring people together, so that we can have fun, and they wish for the beset players to win irregardless of where you originate.
Once you forget about what the game is really about, only focusing on winning. Once you start isolating yourself from your fellow players based on being in "teams" and states then you've kind of lost your way in my opinion.
the_sniper
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I love you Jim Roll :thumb:
As for Victor...... Well even the best of friends don't agree on everything Jim.
You need to look at post #8. Granddaddy/Gary calls out the TN and FL players. He is the one that brought up the fact 1st that GA was shut out last year and that GA was gearing up to do better this time around. I like Gary, but he stirred that pot 1st.
As for the "egos", it is friendly banter online. You cannot blame the FL players for throwing the FACT that FL HAS swept the GA States for a couple of years now. The facts are what the facts are. Until a GA player steps up in MAs and WINS at least a CC, if not a State when FL players are present, then GA players have no reason to complain IMO. Dont get mad at the facts.
Likewise, I know all these folks from FL. They really are good folks. They are just doing some smack talk.
Keith
GrandDaddy
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Thanks for Clearing that up Keith....:biggrin:You are Exactly Right....I Got it Started
INTENTIONALLY.....And it is Going Great......LOL.......The FLORIDA PLAYERS Are
Very Good People and are GREAT POKEMON PLAYERS, They are FUN to Have at
Your Events and Will Do What Ever it Takes to Go to WhereEver to Play this WonderFul Game,
Not to Mention the Points That can be picked up in a Short Period of Time, Keep Up
the Smack Talk Guys. Bring as Many Players from Every Where that you can for these
Great Events during the Holiday Season:thumb:
BRING IT ON.....POKEMON PLAYERS.....See You Soon.....!!!!
GrandDaddy
INTENTIONALLY.....And it is Going Great......LOL.......The FLORIDA PLAYERS Are
Very Good People and are GREAT POKEMON PLAYERS, They are FUN to Have at
Your Events and Will Do What Ever it Takes to Go to WhereEver to Play this WonderFul Game,
Not to Mention the Points That can be picked up in a Short Period of Time, Keep Up
the Smack Talk Guys. Bring as Many Players from Every Where that you can for these
Great Events during the Holiday Season:thumb:
BRING IT ON.....POKEMON PLAYERS.....See You Soon.....!!!!
GrandDaddy
~`Flygon`~
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GA has won a cities when FL was present,it was 06 in Douglasville GA,Nick Frag won it and several FL players were present. I wasnt even playing pokemon then.
GA has players that can contend,and its not like we dont contend. ask TN,how some of them come here for Battle Roads and cant even top against us in a BR!!!
Jim,we cut him down becuz he cuts hiself down, hes a decent player, but we beat him constantly and he puts it on himself. I love when John and Steve make him look oh so dumb just from his smack talking.
Honestly Im not worried about what happened a few years ago,if anything, Me and Paarth will be the answer and show you that GA has competition.
ryanvergel
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I can't even understand what you're saying, let alone who you're trying to insult.
English please?
Prof Clay
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Oh No HE DI'NT... Now its on like Donkey Kong...We can't have our East Tennessee brothers called out like that. :nonono:
Here comes West & Middle TN to set things straight...1st -3rd places TN & FL , the rest GA :thumb:
Seriously, I hope to have a great fun few days in Ga, see my friends from Ga, Fl and East TN. these are going to be fun events...maybe I'll even win a few games.
PokemansForGeeks
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I can't wait for the FL players to come up here.
Make sure you guys go to Lilburn and Lawrenceville CC's.
Make sure you guys go to Lilburn and Lawrenceville CC's.
Rain_Dancer
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GA is still trying to get better players like competing FL and TN. We don't have a lot of players and for the last 2 years we have lost the dollars and the ableys don't get to play a lot and also a few others. Pokemon is fun but not when all this drama and BS comes up. The people from FL are really good and that we can't deny and I have the up most respect for them. GA masters players haven't had all the experience that FL has gotten, they've been playing longer and have a way bigger playbase then anywhere in GA. You out of state players can smack talk all you want it doesn't really effect any of us in GA because our lives don't revolve around pokemon. I play so I can maybe have a shot at getting some scholarship money and I love hanging with my friends from athens and meeting new people. If I win then thats cool, if I lose then its whatever. Just because we don't win any of our tourney's doesn't mean we suck. So good luck to all who are attending the GA cities.
Gary, I'm sorry to say but your plan to advertise your tournaments is not a great one. Its only going to cause a lot of drama when the FL players come up. This isn't a thread to advertise your city championships, its nothing more the a garbage talking thread and when your cities come around someone's feelings are going to get hurt.
Victor, we don't hate you. Sometimes you just make yourself look dumb and its kind of annoying and it gives a bad name to GA players. So sometimes we take it upoon ourselves to make fun of you so then you stop. you're a good player, but just don't run your mouth so much.
Peter G., stop wasting your time on this dumb thread. Please it's really not worth it. We're better then this and we'll just have to show everyone that we have gotten better when they come to GA.
Gary, I'm sorry to say but your plan to advertise your tournaments is not a great one. Its only going to cause a lot of drama when the FL players come up. This isn't a thread to advertise your city championships, its nothing more the a garbage talking thread and when your cities come around someone's feelings are going to get hurt.
Victor, we don't hate you. Sometimes you just make yourself look dumb and its kind of annoying and it gives a bad name to GA players. So sometimes we take it upoon ourselves to make fun of you so then you stop. you're a good player, but just don't run your mouth so much.
Peter G., stop wasting your time on this dumb thread. Please it's really not worth it. We're better then this and we'll just have to show everyone that we have gotten better when they come to GA.
Good attitude and well said. Still I don't blame Gary for stirring the pot some and if everyone keeps it in good nature then I think all is good. As long as this stays within the Master's age group. No need for the younger players to be brought into this.
I do expect it to be a tougher road up there this year and will be disappointed if it is not. I know our family travels up there for the fun and enjoyment of the game. I could find lots more things closer to home to do if it was about anything else.
I would like to take the opportunity though to say that I look forward to talking to more of you in person when up there about Pokemon, life, the holidays....whatever. Often when we show up for a tournament I get this feeling of "Oh great.....here are the Fl players" and it seems to foster the us against them attitude. I am very excited when we get players from around the country coming all the way down to Orlando to play in our events and let them know that. Makes for a good day of fun with new players to compete against. So, if you feel like talking find me and my sons and we look forward to meeting you....and the battles.
~`Flygon`~
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Insult,I was insulting noone,why would I insult someone over what state is better??
Its not like its rocket science, Ill dumb it down for you.
1. I was responding to Keiths(Lawman) post.
2. I was explaining why we downplay Viktor Pruett
3.And I was saying that me and Paarth can hold down our state,its not like we havent toped when florida was here,we have.
I was not insulting anyone,not even TN,when I said they cant top against us, I was stating becuz that is FACT,it was no arrogant motive behind it or anything,its just true.
Insulting is something I wasnt doing, so please dont try to turn this into a insult war over how FL is better than GA< we know you have better players and have numerous accomplishments, nobody is even denying that, but you make seem as if we are doing that which we arent.
Jim, I promise, you will see a improvement in players we have, so you wont be dissapointed and Prof Clay, it wasnt a shot at TN, but I was just stating the true.
To what u said that when FL comes its like" Oh FL is here.... to me its more of this will be a good tournament with skillful players and I rather have that then a tournament with no diffuculty.
So please,you may not understand,but what I wrote IS English,so please,either read the post of ahead of it to understand what I responding to,or dont respond at all.
kristi
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OK, dont talk about TN! Go talk all you want about FL, but dont talk about TN until you get a few shiny things to back your statements up. TN has a reputation, and I'm not gonna let people diminish it easily.
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