Rank the past 4 WSOP champions from best poker player to worst

[jwvdcw]

IIRC the past 4 champs were Fossilman, Moneymaker, Varkoni, and Ferguson. How would you rank them as NL tournament poker players?

[jwvdcw]

My personal opinion would be:

1.Ferguson
2.Fossilman
3.Moneymaker
4.Varkoni

Although I don't really have a strong argument for this listing...JMHO from what I"ve seen/heard/read.

[Porcupine]

That is my vote as well, along with the same disclaimer.

[Large Pizza]

Ferguson
Moneymaker
Fossilman
Varkoyni

I also don't have enough history, especially on Raymer but with Moneymaker also getting 2nd in a WPT event I give him the slight edge (from my limited knowledge)

[Tyler Durden]

I'd definitely put Varkonyi in last place. As for the other three, it might be too close to judge.

I've always disagreed with those that say Moneymaker just got lucky. After having played in this year's WSOP, I can honestly say that to win the Big One in your first crack at it is no small accomplishment and it's incredibly difficult to do.

[sthief09]

making the money ain't too shabby either [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

[TimTimSalabim]

IIRC, Carlos Mortensen should be in that list instead of Chris Ferguson.

[La Brujita]

You are correct. It should be Mortenson.
WSOP Millionaires

I would say

1. Carlos
2. Fossilman
3. Moneymaker
4. Varkoni

[jedi]

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I also don't have enough history, especially on Raymer but with Moneymaker also getting 2nd in a WPT event I give him the slight edge (from my limited knowledge)

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Don't short Fossilman's top finishes either, pre-WPT. Fossilman has way more experience, and better results in big tournaments than Moneymaker. That's not to slight Moneymaker in any way, but when you compare the track records of these 2, then the vote is clear for Fossilman over Moneymaker.

Now, if you're just comparing the last 1.5 years, you probably have a case for Moneymaker.

[jwvdcw]

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IIRC, Carlos Mortensen should be in that list instead of Chris Ferguson.

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thats funny..I don't remember that at all. My mistake.