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Written by Larry Brown
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Tuesday, 11 October 2005 |
 Well, it's that time once again. Olympia time. A new stage, and and
host hotel must have done something, because the competition is FIERCE
this year.
Ronnie Coleman: I won't go as far as to say that he won't be beat, but
whoever is going against him, he won't let it be easy at all. I think
we will see the best Ronnie we have seen in quite some time. I, among
others, thought his bodyweight was a bit too high last year, but he was
still hard. He'll be coming in about 10-15 lbs lighter and if thats the
case, game over.
Jay Cutler: One of the only person capable of beating Ronnie Coleman
outright with no complaints. He's been quiet this year and I would
assume he has been training his ass off. Now with that being said, I
would hope that he has paid special attention to bring up the density
and detail of his back. He needs to come in more seperated for this
show also. Last year he was a bit heavy also.
Gustavo Badell: Has had a great competitive year, with a victory at the
pro Ironman and a third place finish at the Arnold. The complaint about
those victorys were that his waist was expanding. It would seem from
his precontest pics is that he has that under control with an improved
quad sweep. I think that his back is not as wide as it could be and
along with that could be a bit tighter.
Markus Ruhl: We have seen his precontest pics and the first thing I
noticed is that he tightend up his waist a bit. Now with that being
said, he also looks like he lost a little size. I think that this
advisory is having a few people spooked. Not sure about a top six
finish this year though.
Gunter Schlierkamp: The great white hype. I saw the pics that
Bobhendrick took, and I immediately thought of 2002. He has that look
to him again and while thats all fine and dandy, he won't beat Ronnie
or even Jay for that matter. Jay did'nt compete in 2002 and Ronnie was
off. So now that both Jay and Ronnie are 100 percent, along with a
couple a viable contenders for the top six, I think he will have to
fight and claw his way up to to the top six.
Alexander Federov: Hype. He may be a nice person and all, but to me he
has not been tested. "But he competed against Mr.Olympia.", okay, but
he was at home in Russia, he was on the cover of Flex some months
earlier and a Weider athlete. I could see if he were in shape, but he
was not even in shape, with a pec tear to boot. I wish him the best,
but I think he will be outclassed.
Michael Sheridan: To be honest, I have not seen any pics of him, so I can't really make an assesment. Wish him the best though.
Chris Cormier: The only other person besides Jay that can defeat
Ronnie. Has the shape, size and condition that can give anyone a run
for their money. I am not sure what a few people think of his offstage
comments about jufges and fellow competitors, but if they judge him on
his physique, then he will do well.
Mustafa Mohammad: Has mass for day and conditioning for a few miniutes.
However, he has been showing up sharper with each outing form the
Europa on up. He's playing it smart by taking it slow to get into top
shape. He still needs to be harder though. Upper body and quads are
ridiculous.
Kris Dim: I enjoy looking at Kris Dim compete. He has been working
towards a complete package that I think he will display effectively
this year. The only hinderance I see are hi quads and thats due to his
knee surgery this year. Possesses some impressive upper body mass, with
impressive abs. Top ten finish.
Melvin Anthony: I have spoke with Melvin and he said that everything is
on track. I hope so, because Melvins can finish really high this year.
From the earlier season shows, he looks to be on track. A top six
finish at the Arnold and Ironman along with a top three finish in San
Francisco, have all showed improved condition with each outing.
Hopefully he to the point where he packing to chill out at the Orleans
and look at movies before the show.
Ronnie Rockel: Another thick german. Has a killer side chest an
impressive front double bicep, but at this level, needs to be very
sharp to show it all off.
Darrem Charles: Has won two shows this year with some added mass. Now I
think his conditioning has slipped some with those shows. I still think
his back is his weakest bodypart and his calves are lagging. Won't make
top six.
Victor Martinez: Can't find his way back to top shape right now. Not
sure what the problem is, but needs to recity it. Has too much
potential to mess it away. No real weakspots
on him.
Craig Richardson: Came in off the Charlotte pro, but will be much
sharper at the Olympia. Has been making improvements and they are very
noticible. With that being said, has more impovements to make on his
calves and back mas. Needs to add that third dimension to it.
Johnnie Jackson: Whoever says heavy ass, backbreaking weights don't
build muscle, need to take a look at this dude. His back is sickening
and his conditioing is getting better with each outing. Now I still
think he needs to bring up his calves a bit and put some emphasis on
his triceps also
Branch Warren: The other half of the Texas tag team. Won the Europa nad
Charlotte pro show, with no real complaints. Has that grainy hardness
that was commonplace back in the 1990's. Could be sharper from the
backside.
Quincy Taylor: Big man finally qualified for the big dance, and did so
with so-so condition. I think he will improve greatly in the condition
department. He is bigger, however, he should have spread it out in the
quadricep and back department. Flattish biceps also slightly hinder his
upper arms
Dennis James: Jesus, he is think as hell. I think he was about 85
percent at the Charlotte. Pulled out all the stops for that show and it
showed. His back has improved froma thickness satndpoint, and his side
chest is ridiculous. But needs to be tighter and harder at the O. Looks
like he's doing it.
George Farah: Well, I did not agree with him qualifying, but he doe's have some good condition. To me, he flows
together nicley, but nothing stands out. Looks like the same old Geogre to me.
Well there it is, I hope everyone competing and going have a safe and enjoyable trip.
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