105 nats predictions

[jared spybrook]

whats everyone waiting for havent seen any predictions on what you guys think is going to happen i personally think the competition level this year is the best its ever been and it will come down to the last event i have pretty good idea on how each event will go except the truck pull this may be the event that ends up winning or losing it so lets hear what all you out there think i need something to fire me up before the comp

[Billy Wolt]

i predict that you will all drop out (like ben did) cause your afraid of barabas. ;)

[Kurt Hessenbruch]

As always, I've got to support the home state. My money is on Jared.

[jason sparks]

i agree i think it will come down to spy and porter, on the last event!!! porter coming out on top!!! i wish i could watch this in person!!!!!

[rickfreitag]

I agree Jared. The field is very level this year. There are four or five guys that could easily be on top and it wouldn't surprise me with any one of them, depending on how points get split up with finishes on each event. One thing is for sure - the winner can't make any mistakes. Too much talent in the field for a slip up. I agree the truck pull will be pivotal.

I'm not going to name my top three picks other than to say you're my first pick.

[Scott Markowitz]

I predict Ben Moore will show up and compete one-legged and Poundstone everyone that way.

[dronga]

i'm rooting for jamey niewojna...

[Brandon Clements "BC"]

It will be barabas all the way. The man is on fire.

[davebeers]

competitor list?? Event list?'

[Corey DuCharme]

All of you 105k pros are :F: s!!! It is going to be a great contest and very competitive.

As always, I've got to support the home state.

I'm with Kurt on this, kick some butt Jared.

Also, Scott Porter will make a big impression with his debut pro national performance.

[CharlesDMickey]

May not be complete...

Eric Todd
Beau Gertz
Scott Brengel
Jared Spybrook
William Barabas
Adam Keep
Jamey Niewonja
Kevin Nowack
Mike Johnston
Rick Freitag
Scott Porter
Matt Reynolds
Ben Moore
Ben Lambousis
Glenn Kaifas

[Scott Tully]

top 5

Porter, Spybrooke, Todd, Frietag, Gertz

ST

[barabas47]

top 5

Porter, Spybrooke, Todd, Frietag, Gertz

ST

Ouch!!! Someone's getting negtive reps from Barabas

i predict that you will all drop out (like ben did) cause your afraid of barabas. ;)

That's aweomse. Someone's getting positive reps from Barabas

It will be barabas all the way. The man is on fire.

You just keep moving up the BFSE. BTW, Tully is OUT!!!!!

[barabas47]

I see it this way. I only know about half the competitors, and it's going to be damn tough to repeat, Spy is still the fav. but he will be challenged.

Also, if Barabas is still in the mix going into the pull. I hope you all can break 9. Better eliminate him quick

Stones, does not matter. After most of us go. I hope we all slide into the stones on the dirt. Will make any stones tough to pick up after all your tacky is filled with crap.
Probably better to go early on this one.

[rickfreitag]

Ouch!!! Someone's getting negtive reps from Barabas



That's aweomse. Someone's getting positive reps from Barabas



You just keep moving up the BFSE. BTW, Tully is OUT!!!!!


Ahhh, Barabas. Now you're cryin' like a little baby....Come on brother, I thought you could handle things better than that.....So what if you're not everyone's favorite.....I'll go ahead and pick you to win it if it will make you feel any better. The last thing we need is a manic Barabas weighing-in in white laced up speedos, completely crazed because he's getting no respect and hasn't eaten in four days to make weight. Try to hold on brother.

[barabas47]

Rick, you're a good man.
ST still got negative reps. amongst other things.

Out of all the Pros I've seen this year, Gertz looked the most impressive.

[rickfreitag]

Rick, you're a good man.
ST still got negative reps. amongst other things.

Out of all the Pros I've seen this year, Gertz looked the most impressive.


Barabas, I got to agree there. He's small fella but packs a mighty punch. He could definitely shake things up if he's having a good day. He might even give you a run for your money....

[Chris Berry]

i think its going to be a heck of a show, wish i could be there watching. i think if jared is healed up hes going to be next to impossible to beat. rick should do great in this show theres no keg press so he'll be in the top. then theres Bj how could you not pick him all around hes one of the most consistant i've seen.Jamey should do awesome and many others i hope we get updates on the show as its going on. i'm sure hes worked on his stones so look out. good luck to everyone and be safe. rick dont eat too much cake and cookies after weigh in.

[Scott Tully]

BJ,

I had heard you hurt your knee, didnt think you were competing, I think youll be in the mix bro, but rememebring you wearing friggin boxers to do stones in makes me unable to pick you. I think that any one on that list can finish high.

ST

[Scott Porter]

i think its going to be a heck of a show, wish i could be there watching. i think if jared is healed up hes going to be next to impossible to beat. rick should do great in this show theres no keg press so he'll be in the top. then theres Bj how could you not pick him all around hes one of the most consistant i've seen.Jamey should do awesome and many others i hope we get updates on the show as its going on. i'm sure hes worked on his stones so look out. good luck to everyone and be safe. rick dont eat too much cake and cookies after weigh in.

healed up in what aspect? i just saw him a month ago in new mexico and he looked pretty injury free and strong as heck. the only thing he told me was his stones took a setback due to not training them as much because of a hurt bicep from kansas.

[Brandon Campbell]

Im going have to pick scott

Scott is stronger then ever and he will also win the best dressed award and that makes you 12.678% stronger.

[Zach Snyder]

Im going have to pick scott

Scott is stronger then ever and he will also win the best dressed award and that makes you 12.678% stronger.

camo shirt? :p

[Rob Haan]

How many qualify for worlds, if they are still doing 105 worlds?

Good luck to everyone

[davebeers]

camo shirt? :p
white camo!!!

[benjamin d. moore]

How many qualify for worlds, if they are still doing 105 worlds?

Good luck to everyone
1, possibly 2. They are planning to hold it in China this year.

[barabas47]

BJ,

I had heard you hurt your knee, didnt think you were competing, I think youll be in the mix bro, but rememebring you wearing friggin boxers to do stones in makes me unable to pick you. I think that any one on that list can finish high.

ST

I did hurt my knee, but 99% sure I will still compete.

camo shirt? :p

that's awesome...
I'm going to steal that shirt in Philly.

[Kristyn Vytlacil]

Well, I'm not going to make any predictions.
Seems like it's gonna be one intense contest though, that's for sure!



GOOD LUCK to everyone. May you all set huge PR's this weekend!!! :EP:

[Jalaine Ulsh]

I'm rooting for Kevin Nowack. :)

[rjpe99]

I think Jamie N will do very well - he got beat in Indiana and now will be back with a little bit more motivation. I think if Scott is on his game he will win - he is on fire and hitting prs on a regular basis.

[NickBrugal]

Barabas only hurt his knee to give to rest of the field a chance!

[Chris Berry]

porter i just heard from some michigan guys that hes had some injuries as of late, may not be true i dont know personally. good luck at nationals

[jared spybrook]

no injuries here i had some trouble with my bicep and back after kansas but im good now i have no excuses going into this one leaving for the battle in the morning see you all there boys

[Scott Porter]

okay chris.

i've heard a lot of stuff about guys, broken hands, injured hammies, calves, etc.

my thing is...if you're injured, you don't compete. if you're hurt, so is everyone else so cowboy up.

[Josh Kamins]

Anyone know if Brad Cardoza still competes or did his back injuries get the best of him? I'd love to see him in this mix of talent this year...

[Justin Blake]

Top 5:

Spybrook
Freitag in a close second
Porter
Gertz
The Barabas/ or Jamey, it'll be close

[rjpe99]

Anyone know if Brad Cardoza still competes or did his back injuries get the best of him? I'd love to see him in this mix of talent this year...

His overall strength and speed was amazing for a light weight and even the heavies!

[Josh Kamins]

I agree. Anyone who can do split squats with 405 impresses the hell out of me...

http://www.pinnaclestrengthandfitness.com/images/405_split_squat.AVI

[barabas47]

Top 5:

Spybrook
Freitag in a close second
Porter
Gertz
The Barabas/ or Jamey, it'll be close

Blake, your wife runs the show in your household doen't she.. She 's got you so messed up you cant even make decent predictions. Next thing you know, people will be doing the farmers one at a time

[Justin Blake]

Blake, your wife runs the show in your household doen't she.. She 's got you so messed up you cant even make decent predictions. Next thing you know, people will be doing the farmers one at a time


clearly my wife is in charge, thats why im so much better looking than you!

also, i hope we can still be friends?

seriously: now is your chance to proove me wrong and i think you might...

[Chris Berry]

farmers one at a time like that will ever happen. good luck to everyone. blake i'll see you in a couple weeks

[Justin Blake]

farmers one at a time like that will ever happen. good luck to everyone. blake i'll see you in a couple weeks

Berry - glad to here you coming up for the Great lakes Show. Sounds like Joe has a good day planned. You gonna go heavy again this year?

[DKirby]

I can't believe I've seen a couple of top 5 predictions without Kevin Nowack in there. Last year he didn't compete due to an injury in Tulsa the month before, but he won the 105K title in 05'. So he hasn't been beaten by anyone at nationals in 3 years. He's moved back to NY last yr, so I don't see him training at the gym I go to anymore, but I've talked to Kirk Nowack, and he said Kevin's training is going well. Spybrook is the #1 man to beat. As far as I'm concerned, Nowack is #2.

[barabas47]

I can't believe I've seen a couple of top 5 predictions without Kevin Nowack in there. Last year he didn't compete due to an injury in Tulsa the month before, but he won the 105K title in 05'. So he hasn't been beaten by anyone at nationals in 3 years. He's moved back to NY last yr, so I don't see him training at the gym I go to anymore, but I've talked to Kirk Nowack, and he said Kevin's training is going well. Spybrook is the #1 man to beat. As far as I'm concerned, Nowack is #2.

Nowack will be a threat, but most people on this board have yet to see him compete and we dont have access to his vids and he does not post anywhere that I am aware of. Plus, some of us new pros were not even around in 05. I only knew that polish guy 2 years ago.

[rickfreitag]

Kevin is tough and deserves to be placed with the top guys if he is ready. All I have heard is that he is/was injured. But to mention performances from '05 as a basis for performances this year is a mistake. It's a whole new field of competitors. And believe me, they have advanced. I really believe some of the top AM's today are stronger, quicker and better than the many/all of the pro's from '05 at that time. The point is everyone is constantly elevating their game. If Kevin has keep up, he will be in the mix for top finish. Not only is he strong, he is one of the best technical SM I have seen. He doesn't make mistakes.

[Mike Gill]

I can't believe I've seen a couple of top 5 predictions without Kevin Nowack in there. Last year he didn't compete due to an injury in Tulsa the month before, but he won the 105K title in 05'. So he hasn't been beaten by anyone at nationals in 3 years. He's moved back to NY last yr, so I don't see him training at the gym I go to anymore, but I've talked to Kirk Nowack, and he said Kevin's training is going well. Spybrook is the #1 man to beat. As far as I'm concerned, Nowack is #2.

I train with Kevin. He's in fantastic shape and fast. Real fast.

[Eric Todd]

I predict that I will kick so much ass up those Rocky stairs that it will make everyone's heads spin! I've been mentally preparing for that moment my whole life, you would not believe how ready I am!!!
ET

[Ryan Bakke]

Porter does not have a weak event......thats gonna make him really hard to beat. Either way i just wish i could be there for this one, it will be an outstanding event.

[Kevin Nee]

first of all, im pullin for my man porter....

but i do have to say you can never count out anyone with the last name nowack and the returning champ.....this should be an awesome show.

wish i could be there.

[DKirby]

Kevin is tough and deserves to be placed with the top guys if he is ready. All I have heard is that he is/was injured. But to mention performances from '05 as a basis for performances this year is a mistake. It's a whole new field of competitors. And believe me, they have advanced. I really believe some of the top AM's today are stronger, quicker and better than the many/all of the pro's from '05 at that time. The point is everyone is constantly elevating their game. If Kevin has keep up, he will be in the mix for top finish. Not only is he strong, he is one of the best technical SM I have seen. He doesn't make mistakes.

Maybe even more than Kirk, he is really, really good at just about every event I've seen him at, but probably not really phenominal at any. In 05' he didn't win a single event but won the title. Very consistent, kind of a jack of all trades master of none so to speak.

[DKirby]

Nowack will be a threat, but most people on this board have yet to see him compete and we dont have access to his vids and he does not post anywhere that I am aware of. Plus, some of us new pros were not even around in 05. I only knew that polish guy 2 years ago.

Yeah, alot of the older (comapred to all the guys in their 20s) LW & HW pros that are in their 30s don't post here: the Nowacks, Walt Gogola, Gerard Benderoth, etc and those are just the ones I know.

[Chris Berry]

i didnt know either of the nowacks were competing, both are outstanding. blake i should probably be in the 200lb class but i'm thinking heavies just for fun who cares if i lose as long as i get a keg in the water for entering

[Justin Blake]

I can't believe I've seen a couple of top 5 predictions without Kevin Nowack in there. Last year he didn't compete due to an injury in Tulsa the month before, but he won the 105K title in 05'. So he hasn't been beaten by anyone at nationals in 3 years. He's moved back to NY last yr, so I don't see him training at the gym I go to anymore, but I've talked to Kirk Nowack, and he said Kevin's training is going well. Spybrook is the #1 man to beat. As far as I'm concerned, Nowack is #2.


based on the fact that both Nowack's competed against Spybrook earlier this year an didnt beat him in a single event may be the basis for this, while some of the other LW pros were much more competitive when competing against him. Obviously, it is only one contest, but still a comparison several people have probably made.

[Scott Porter]

based on the fact that both Nowack's competed against Spybrook earlier this year an didnt beat him in a single event may be the basis for this, while some of the other LW pros were much more competitive when competing against him. Obviously, it is only one contest, but still a comparison several people have probably made.

Which contest was that?

[DaneGarreau]

Which contest was that?

The south atlantic in Columbia, SC.

I was there, Spybrook wasn't really even pushed on most of the events.

[RyanWilson]

Jeff Peterson isn't competing? He worked some magic at Big Tony's last year - anyone know if he'll be in the mix?

[rickfreitag]

I love all the predictions guys. Soon enough we will know who is the best LW in the country for 2007.

I 'm hitting the road in less than an hour. Thanks to everyone in my crew for helping me prepare and for those who offered words of encourage and support.

Safe travels to all competitors. See you guys soon.

Rick

[Corey DuCharme]

Jeff Peterson isn't competing? He worked some magic at Big Tony's last year - anyone know if he'll be in the mix?

Last I heard he was trying to go HW pro.

[craig kruse]

Is he competing? I thought he was on the list. I have never seen him compete but always thought he was crazy strong.

[DKirby]

The south atlantic in Columbia, SC.

I was there, Spybrook wasn't really even pushed on most of the events.

Was only 4 LW pros there, Spybrook, both Nowacks, and Kaifas. I heard/read whereSpybrook won all 5 events, including I think it was an axle DL. I was at Utah last year, where he won 4 of 5 events, but in the 550-700 DL medley was 7th out of 8 (only 8 LW pros at last yr's nats) I think, so if DL was a weak spot for him, it doesn't appear to be anymore.

[Tom Mutaffis]

Yeah, I was in SC and Spy was strong on the pulls - looked at the judges on his last rep and asked if he had done enough to win then just let it drop with time left on the clock.

Everyone competing this weekend earned the opportunity to be there and sure it will be a great showdown between a number of great competitors / Strongmen.

[Matt Lebo]

Gonna be a killer contest but Porter is gonna be the man to beat. Like Bakke said "He doesn't have a weak event." He won in NM and his training has been on point. Good luck to everyone though. This will be worth the price of admission!!!

[Justin Blake]

Which contest was that?

south atlantic strongman

http://www.nastrongmaninc.com/pdf/results/SouthAtlanticStrongmanChamp2007.pdf

[benjamin d. moore]

Good luck guys! Wish I was going to be there!

[DKirby]

Spybrook is the #1 man to beat. As far as I'm concerned, Nowack is #2.

Looks like I was pretty on there with that prediction.