Chris Ferguson Versus Tuan Le

LUGNUT · #1 04-25-2005, 02:11 PM

Chris gets a lot of air time and pub because of his degrees, championships, and smarts. But lately it seems that old guard players like Chris are getting run over by the likes of Tuan Le. We all know that Chris plays a solid game, but why does a Tuan Le win? There is no denying that Tuan is the ultimate player right now, but will that change? There has to be something in the game that shifted the advantage to players like Tuan and away from Chris. When I watch Tuan play it looks like wreckless abandon, but I know I'm wrong, I know I don't understand that aspect of the game and I wonder if a guy like Chris is miffed also? Any ideas, thoughts, or comments?

jojobinks · #2 04-25-2005, 02:29 PM

good post, smooth.

i've only seen tuan in the foxwoods tourny; but he's a guy, like hanson and DN, that will kill when he runs well. basically, he's a LAG. that style will bust you out or get you a mountain of chips. in a big field, it's seems a pretty decent strategy, if you aren't interested in sneaking into the money.

MyMindIsGoing · #3 04-25-2005, 02:29 PM

His style reminds me alot of Toto Leonidas' style. During US poker championship Helmuth said that Toto was TOO reckless. I think Tuan's is too reckless too. It's like either he will bust out early or go way high. Sorta like Hansen.

lucas9000 · #4 04-25-2005, 02:32 PM

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There is no denying that Tuan is the ultimate player right now

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there isn't?

jojobinks · #5 04-25-2005, 02:34 PM

jinx

jojobinks · #6 04-25-2005, 02:35 PM

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There is no denying that Tuan is the ultimate player right now

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there isn't?

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agreed. there is no denying that tuan is having a very nice year.

Vincent Lepore · #7 04-25-2005, 02:53 PM

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here is no denying that Tuan is the ultimate player right now

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Last year it was Daniel. Now its Tuan..Next year it might be...who knows. Sometimes people "run good" for a long time.

Vince

TimTimSalabim · #8 04-25-2005, 02:58 PM

I don't think Chris is losing any sleep over short-term variance.

Vincent Lepore · #9 04-25-2005, 03:04 PM

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I don't think Chris is losing any sleep over short-term variance.

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In the world of tournament poker is there any other kind of variance besides short term? I don't think so.

Vince

Lurshy · #10 04-25-2005, 03:09 PM

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Chris gets a lot of air time and pub because of his degrees, championships, and smarts

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This is wrong, he gets his air time because he could fling cards at 90 mph and slice bannanas in half. That and his long haired 'JC looks/nickname'. But really, when has he won?