man, Fossilman is kicking butt - $245k

[Sly_Grin]

per pokerpages:
10:05 PM
Robert Varkonyi eliminated by Mike Laing.

Eddie Scharf $280,000
Greg Raymer $245,000
Chuck Agnew $235,000
Rose Richie $220,000
Marcel Luske $180,000
David Scharf $160,000
Kevin O'Connel $150,000
Lucy Rokach $150,000
Tobias Persson $130,000
Chris "Jesus" Ferguson $120,000
Mike Laing $120,000
Frank Brabec $100,000
Julian Gardner $100,000
Gus Hansen $100,000
Dan Harrington $100,000
Derek Tomko $100,000
Randy Holland $95,000
Mattias Andersson $90,000
Gary Jones $80,000
Paul Westley $80,000
Annie Duke $75,000
Mike Fillat $68,000
Phil Gordon $60,000
Des Portano $60,000
Ave Sarkeshik $60,000
Casey Kastle $57,000
Erik Seidel $56,000
Doyle Brunson $50,000
John Davis $50,000
Dave "Devilfish" Ulliot $35,000
Dewey Tomko $30,000
Mike Matusow $20,000

9:14 PM
Phil Hellmuth Jr. eliminated.

[GrinningBuddha]

He's off to a great start. I'm really looking forward to the recap after he takes it down! /images/graemlins/cool.gif

Go Greg Go!

[ShaneSpear]

Wow. Harrington made a nice comeback! Wasn't he dangling on the edge earlier?

[DougBrennan]

It looks like FossilMan is reaping the benefit of all the advice he's received here at 2+2. /images/graemlins/laugh.gif

Seriously, I know of no other poster who offers as much clear, concise, and usable advice as does Greg. It couldn't be happening for a more deserving guy.

Doug

[Michael Davis]

This is great news.

-Michael

[baggins]

I'm too dumb and lazy to look... what tournament is this for? surely not the Big One?

either way, looking good Greg. congrats.

[eastbay]

[ QUOTE ]
I'm too dumb and lazy to look... what tournament is this for? surely not the Big One?

either way, looking good Greg. congrats.

[/ QUOTE ]

The big one indeed! Go Greg!

eastbay

[eastbay]

Marcel Luske $215,000
Kevin O'Connell $160,000
Eddie Scharf $290,000
Stuart Wheeler $148,000
Greg Rayner $190,000
Rose Richie $200,000
Neil Channing $100,000
Lucy Rokach $170,000
Julian Gardner $150,000
Teddy Tuil is out.
Chris Reed $26,000
Mike Laing $10,000

Greg must have taken a bad beat. /images/graemlins/smile.gif

eastbay

[GrinningBuddha]

Or given one...

11:30 PM
298 players remaining.

Eddie Scharf $300,000
Greg Raymer $254,000
Chuck Agnew $225,000
Rose Richie $215,000
Frank Braybec $200,000
Marcel Luske $200,000
Dave Scharf $180,000
John Spadavechia $180,000
Kevin O'Connel $150,000
Dan Harrington $145,000
Lucy Rokach $130,000
Chris "Jesus" Ferguson $120,000
Mattias Andersson $110,000
Tobias Persson $110,000
Gavin Smith $107,000
Matthew Hilger $100,000
Derek Tomko $100,000
Des Portano $95,000
Gary Jones $92,000
Average $86,443

[Daliman]

Where the hell do I find these current chip totals at on pokerpages?

[GrinningBuddha]

http://www.pokerpages.com/interactive/pokerforum/viewtopic.php?t=4077&sid=73a65ceaf1ce3fbf87f2754cc 3b4e43d

[RollaJ]

Can you imagine how much more so these forums will turn to sh1t when Greg wins the big one and mentions 2+2.

He really does deserve it, his knowledge of NL and tournament strategy and willingness to share it with others is unmatched (aside from published authors, many of whom know far less than Greg)



BTW, If he finishes top 5 2+2 should sign him to write that ever so elusive 2+2 NL book

[Tosh]

Frankly I'm not the slighest bit surprised. We know Greg is a very good player and with a bit of luck any top player can win. A long long way to go but he has a good basis, thats for sure.

[thetman]

Fossilman is too good for us NOW /images/graemlins/shocked.gif

[jon_1van]

[ QUOTE ]
"He really does deserve it, his knowledge of NL and tournament strategy and willingness to share it with others is unmatched (aside from published authors, many of whom know far less than Greg)"

[/ QUOTE ]

I couldn't agree more with this. I have read many many of his posts. And he has made me a better player (along with fnurt, eMarkM, Kurn, and some others). He has been giving great advice to many many posters for a long time. I wish him the best.

Good Luck

jon_1van

[ynotgolf]

http://64.49.254.204/poker-tournament-commentary/data/upimages/aeraymer.jpg

[wayabvpar]

Wow- he looks younger than I pictured. How can a baby face like that be such a grizzled veteran? /images/graemlins/grin.gif

Even though I have never even met Greg in person, I am very excited to see him do so well. As many have pointed out, he is among the very best posters we have here- it would be fitting if he is able to follow his own advice and cash in a nice score at the big one.

If he makes the final table, I hope he is still able to hang out here and post without being barraged with "Hey Greg!" posts...

[TxSteve]

this is very exciting!

[Hiding]

I agree, I couldn't think of a more deserving guy, I've gained a lot form his posts. Congrats Greg, keep it up!!!

[theGorn]

I have someone to root for! Go Greg!!!


Jeff

[Fitz]

I think it's absolutely great that Greg has done so well. It's obvious from his posts he is an extremely skilled player. I've been searching the archives for a post he made here quite some time ago about his thinking during a huge pot he stole from a couple of unsuspecting players. The move was great, but the thought process behind it was brilliant.

Good luck Fossil Man!!

Fitz