The Brandon McDonald debate
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| MarkClegg |  | The Brandon McDonald debate | 20-01-2011 @ 18:12 |
 knock knock !! who's there ?? OLD SCHOOL SUGDEN Member 212, 11439 posts SQ 325, BP 212.5, DL 370907.5 kgs @ 100kgs UnEq | I have been in discussion with the American u90kg champion Brandon and he is very interested in coming over and guest competing at our ESM u90kg .. The way I think is that this is a great thing because although he will not score points within the competition we can give him ghost points a comparison can be drawn up about the standard of where our u90's compare to our U.S brothers .. Brandon believes that the standard of under 90kg strongman in our country is of the very best quality and I'm sure having him over for the championship can only make for a better competition .. Anyway your thoughts are always welcome Please let me know your thoughts | ||
| Pompy | | ... | 20-01-2011 @ 18:16 |
 My opinions have run their course Member 694, 3112 posts | Well Mark I'm a way off qualifying and competing in this so I don't know how valid my opinion is. But surely it can only be a good thing. If anyone wants to get anywhere they have to compete with the very best and this is an opportunity for some people who need to see what level they need to get, to get there. It would also promote international competition and maybe lead to a "US vs UK" type comp, or other things like that. I'm sure there are down sides but I can't see them right now. | ||
| Boar | | ... | 20-01-2011 @ 18:17 |
 Walk your talk Member 5, 25558 posts Administrator | why not, anything that adds to what is already the best u90 comp on the calender gets my vote !! | ||
| WILLSAN | | ... | 20-01-2011 @ 18:18 |
 Trump will get another four years Member 126, 16707 posts SQ 160, BP 110, DL 225495.0 kgs @ 75kgs UnEq | I think its a good idea. could pave the way for international u90 which would be great. | ||
| Craig_Pfisterer | | ... | 20-01-2011 @ 19:00 |
 Sugdens 'man' at WSM 2021 Member 1513, 2139 posts SQ 224.5, BP 181, DL 276.5682.0 kgs @ 120kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 20.01.2011 @ 19:01 PM by Craig_Pfisterer I like it and I hope it works out that he can compete. UK competitors get to see how they compare to one of the best under 90kgs the US has to offer and Brandon gets to have some international competition, something most under 90kgs competitors in the US aren't likely to have. And like Will said, could be a stepping stone to more international under 90kgs comps. It seems win win to me. | ||
| James | | ... | 20-01-2011 @ 19:20 |
 Worlds Strongest Man u90kg Member 1137, 2099 posts SQ 285, BP 170, DL 312.5767.5 kgs @ 89kgs UnEq | i'd love to compete against the best in America! lets get it on! repeating previous posts but it can only bring good things to the sport. also UK vs USA later in the year would be awesome! | ||
| MrSmall | | ... | 20-01-2011 @ 19:22 |
Gone and easily forgotten....... Member 331, 22298 posts SQ 185, BP 100, DL 230515.0 kgs @ 85kgs UnEq | There are some FREAK u90s over there and I mean true freaks, all James Ward standard.. This could lead to big things Marko, good on you my ginger pal! | ||
| eric_sahin | | ... | 20-01-2011 @ 19:31 |
 U90kg Midlands strongest man !! Member 1607, 488 posts SQ 270, BP 180, DL 320770.0 kgs @ 95kgs UnEq | i think its great idea! i would love to see our james battling with american champ too! | ||
| PAGAN | | ... | 20-01-2011 @ 19:55 |
 I took about £4 out of Sooty's bottom Member 685, 8719 posts SQ 225, BP 150, DL 290665.0 kgs @ 93kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 20.01.2011 @ 19:55 PM by PAGAN Pah! U90k? who f**king cares either way , it's not proper strongman and it will never take off... | ||
| ben66 | | ... | 20-01-2011 @ 20:14 |
 Why get fat to look big? Member 1330, 4797 posts SQ 300, BP 200, DL 305805.0 kgs @ 107kgs UnEq | Sounds like a great idea, see the best of the best from the USA and how we compare over here. It'd be a great boost for the whole U90 scene in the UK as well. Like James said- UK vs USA comps in the future?.... | ||
| BrandonMcdonald | | ... | 21-01-2011 @ 00:19 |
 175lb ? no chance !!! man V food. Member 2049, 154 posts | Yeah i think you should let Brandon compete! ! I've been reading this forum for a few weeks, and see you take the 90kg class very seriously, thats what prompted me to contact mark, because I would love to compete against the best in the world, and i truly believe you have the best. | ||
| bignige1986 | | ... | 21-01-2011 @ 00:46 |
 Taleban says his views on women are extreme Member 639, 3518 posts SQ 10, BP 10, DL 1030.0 kgs @ 10kgs Eq | BrandonMcdonald said:Yeah i think you should let Brandon compete! ! I've been reading this forum for a few weeks, and see you take the 90kg class very seriously, thats what prompted me to contact mark, because I would love to compete against the best in the world, and i truly believe you have the best. Welcome ! And good look up against james, from what i hear youd have to kill him to beat him  haha | ||
| LukeC | | ... | 21-01-2011 @ 00:50 |
 The one in the guns and roses teeshirt. Member 171, 2462 posts SQ 272.5, BP 140, DL 245657.5 kgs @ 80.2kgs Eq | Definately, definately get him. Why not let the lads compare themselves against one of the best? See how much higher the standard really is in the US. Will spur the lads on and inspire them to bigger and better things! | ||
| JC | | ... | 21-01-2011 @ 10:36 |
 technical retard Member 172, 36827 posts SQ 310, BP 205, DL 335850.0 kgs @ 108kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 21.01.2011 @ 10:36 AM by JC The only thing I dont like about a guest international competitor, is if he mullers the winner, it doesnt look great (IMO)All talk then turns to the American, when really it should be about the ESM winner | ||
| Joni | | ... | 21-01-2011 @ 10:46 |
 left the country satisfied Member 10, 19241 posts SQ 240, BP 150, DL 270660.0 kgs @ 107kgs UnEq | to the u90 dragons comp instead? Could get some people from germany/finland/baltic countries too? because the budget is 5000 pounds for the comp isnt it? | ||