Fossilman on ESPN's Page 2

[AceHigh]

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=lovinger/041123

Props, to Greg on getting the best of Rick Reilly in an arguement, maybe Rick needs to take a writing class.

I can't believe all the people on commenting on how lucky Greg got to win it all. Between RPG and 2+2 you think word would be out on Greg. /images/graemlins/grin.gif I guess that's why the games are good.

[slickpoppa]

The fact that people think Greg sucks is a good sign. It shows that even with all the poker on TV nowadays, the masses still know nothing about poker.

[_And1_]

"the masses still know nothing about poker." Lets hope it stays that way... /images/graemlins/grin.gif

Really like this one thou: [ QUOTE ]
"Mathematically, making the money is infinitely better than not making the money."

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[drewjustdrew]

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"Mathematically, making the money is infinitely better than not making the money."


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This statement is only correct in hindsight. Poker is not about hindsight, it is about future expectation. I wish everyone took this approach near the bubble. It would make high finishes easier for me.

[zaxx19]

I think cooling into the money would be correct there personally. Making a move with A8s might marginally help your final table probability and even more marginally help your win rate(perhaps .5% or something) but making it to the money will allow you too enter another tourney(~.3% win rate??) get you more experience...and just more fun.

[uuDevil]

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Raymer, who, like all championship poker players, is extremely competitive (despite his genial manner), responded by e-mailing Reilly a challenge to play him in a racquetball match.

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I've seen a number of overweight racquetball players who could really play. They were surprisingly quick, hit the ball hard, and had very reliable killshots. I doubt Greg could challenge say, Cliff Swain, but Reilly was probably smart not to play. Chicksh*t, but smart.

[AceHigh]

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I think cooling into the money would be correct there personally.

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The really big money is in the top few spots, especially 1st. So it is still important to pick up chips when you get close to the money.

[wayabvpar]

I figured it was time for me to chime in with the standard-

Rick Reilly is a douchebag.