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Post by obakemono on Oct 2, 2009 19:20:52 GMT -5
So, out of the STQers and the Miyazaki beach guy, who if anyone do you think will get automatic invites to Sasuke 24? Normally I'd say that anyone who passes the first stage will be there, but they selection process has always been fairly crazy, and with so many clears this time, perhaps it's not a sure thing. I know if I was Hashimoto and I'd qualified 3 times in a row through the trials, passing the first stage on the last attempt, I'd be pissed if I didn't get an invite.
Also, do you think Levi, Brian or Rich will be given automatic spots in the next ANW, however many they end up sending?
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Post by Badalight on Oct 2, 2009 19:31:42 GMT -5
Hopefully Koji for qualifying THREE TIMES.
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Post by chackpop on Oct 2, 2009 19:32:13 GMT -5
So, out of the STQers and the Miyazaki beach guy, who if anyone do you think will get automatic invites to Sasuke 24? Normally I'd say that anyone who passes the first stage will be there, but they selection process has always been fairly crazy, and with so many clears this time, perhaps it's not a sure thing. I know if I was Hashimoto and I'd qualified 3 times in a row through the trials, passing the first stage on the last attempt, I'd be pissed if I didn't get an invite. Also, do you think Levi, Brian or Rich will be given automatic spots in the next ANW, however many they end up sending? If I was Monster9, I would invite back all of the trial guys that cleared and the Beach guy. G4 can decide which Americans to send back (something their not good at). |
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Post by Ninja Chris on Oct 2, 2009 19:54:14 GMT -5
Nope. I hope none of the Americans get auto sendbacks, and have to compete again in the next ANW.
Not because I don't want to see them compete, thats not true. But because I want to ensure that everyone gets the same fair shake at the stick, every time.
Levi failing an ANW is the equivilent of Nagano failing stage 1. It may not be the best news, but it gives everything an interesting spin on the competition that follows. It ensures that eyes won't be strictly following one person, waiting until it's their turn to compete.
Look at 22. When all of the All-Stars failed, those that did pass got a dramatic amount of "air-time" so to speak compared to how much they would have had if even just Nagano had passed.
"Stirring the Pot/Changing the Ingredients" is what keeps the palate fresh and interested, IMHO.
Nonetheless, for M9/TBS, I've always figured it wouldn't be fair to not give someone an invite to the next tournament if they passed stage 1. Now sure, I can see that being circumstancial, such as someone who fails the downhill jump, or not even being able to progress a single rung on the Salmon Ladder, but nonetheless.
So, as odd as this is about to sound, my opinion is that the only people that should not receive a single come-back invite, are the ANW competitors.
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Post by arsenette on Oct 2, 2009 21:28:27 GMT -5
My motto still stands.. irregardless of what country they are from. If they made it to the 2nd stage they deserve repeat invite. Period. So that's 16 reivintes. Period. I stopped figuring out what G4 is going to do since each time I feel my brain is going to hemorrhage.. 99% of what they do doesn't make sense so I just gave up on it  |
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Post by artyfowljr on Oct 4, 2009 3:50:30 GMT -5
Still can't decide if a first stage clear means automatical invite in next tournament, but definitely the americans should qualify, not being invited.
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Post by The Chief on Oct 4, 2009 11:39:47 GMT -5
I think that the Americans should have to qualify, but the ones who made it to Stage 2 get a bye to the semis(if they do the same thing).
Koji Hashimoto - Don't you think he's been tortured enough by your trials, M9?
The All-Stars - no explanation needed.
Kanno, Yuuji, Okuyama, Enchi - seriously?
Kongu - see above
The Trio of Fail - for obvious reasons.
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Post by scnoi1217 on Oct 5, 2009 16:09:47 GMT -5
I don't see why there is a double standard between Americans or anyone else. They both competed on the same course and they both cleared. Why should Richard King not get a bye while Sato Jun or Koji Hashimoto do, especially considering Richard King made it further? A clear is a clear is a clear. Doesn't matter where they're from.
The whole "keeping things fresh, and everyone should have a fair shot" argument should be universal. If your going to say no free passes to ANW guys, then no free passes to the Trial guys either, which for someone like Hashimoto, is completely bogus.
On the ANW side, Levi has proven himself. Like his attitude or not, he has. Being the only American to clear Stage 2, and doing it twice, and always finishing with the best time among EVERYONE should mean something. Performance wise, he's proven he is the best American out there so far. Brian has too, easily coming in second performance wise among all the Americans that have won through G4.
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Post by BLM on Oct 5, 2009 20:02:38 GMT -5
I think Levi, Brian, Sato, and Hashimoto should be brought back as they qualified through trials multiple times
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Post by jfeathe on Oct 5, 2009 20:15:09 GMT -5
Anyone who cleared the first stage should automatically be brought back.
And of course Muscle Musical people and movie stars and comedians and regulars.
Other than that, it's tough to decide.
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Post by scopedknife on Oct 6, 2009 9:12:50 GMT -5
I also think that that anybody who's cleared the first stage should get a re-invite. I know I'd be extremely annoyed if I didn't if I cleared it, particularly taking into account the trials. I guess we'll just have to wait and see though.
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Post by yamfriend on Oct 7, 2009 16:18:41 GMT -5
The Trio of Fail - for obvious reasons. Aoki, Mr. Octopus, and Hang Glider Man rule, even if they all miserably stink at Sasuke the majority of the time.  Also, I noticed that #99 in the past few tournaments has been the person who went the farthest in the previous tournament and wasn't an All-Star (Levi in 21, Miyazaki in 22, Yuuji in 23). Therefore, I think that Kanno is going to be #99 in Sasuke 24 if he returns, which he almost certainly will. As for the others who cleared Stage 1 in Sasuke 23, most of them should return at least one more time. |
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Post by quasikoz on Oct 8, 2009 14:10:12 GMT -5
I think that the Americans should have to qualify, but the ones who made it to Stage 2 get a bye to the semis(if they do the same thing). Koji Hashimoto - Don't you think he's been tortured enough by your trials, M9? The All-Stars - no explanation needed. Kanno, Yuuji, Okuyama, Enchi - seriously? Kongu - see above The Trio of Fail - for obvious reasons. That is the perfect title for those 3 - The Trio of Fail. (I'd go Triumvirate of Fail, but Triumvirate is a big word...) They should really force the 3 of them to share one number and have them run the course simultaneously. Imagine the Carnage!! |
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Post by artyfowljr on Oct 9, 2009 13:38:00 GMT -5
this one deserves a big LOL
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Post by yamfriend on Oct 12, 2009 9:37:45 GMT -5
That is the perfect title for those 3 - The Trio of Fail. (I'd go Triumvirate of Fail, but Triumvirate is a big word...) These names work for them, though I do like calling them the Anti-All-Stars better. ;D They should also bring back some other "Anti-All-Stars" for Sasuke 24, like Koriki (aka "The Most Famous Gut in Japan") and that guy who was in like the first 10 tournaments and always dressed up as Superman, but never made it past the Jump Hang...I'd love to see these 2 and other "Anti-All-Stars" back in the mix in 24---and will achieve Kanzenseiha (or at least clear the first obstacle). |
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Post by BLM on Oct 12, 2009 18:00:16 GMT -5
They should also bring back eiichi miura. He was one of my favorites.
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Post by Homeslice on Oct 12, 2009 21:06:30 GMT -5
Well, if Omori came back, perhaps there's hope that Miura will too. Him and Ken Hasegawa I really want to see back. Depends on their condition, of course.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2009 21:18:39 GMT -5
Nope. I hope none of the Americans get auto sendbacks, and have to compete again in the next ANW. Not because I don't want to see them compete, thats not true. But because I want to ensure that everyone gets the same fair shake at the stick, every time. Levi failing an ANW is the equivilent of Nagano failing stage 1. It may not be the best news, but it gives everything an interesting spin on the competition that follows. It ensures that eyes won't be strictly following one person, waiting until it's their turn to compete. Look at 22. When all of the All-Stars failed, those that did pass got a dramatic amount of "air-time" so to speak compared to how much they would have had if even just Nagano had passed. "Stirring the Pot/Changing the Ingredients" is what keeps the palate fresh and interested, IMHO. Nonetheless, for M9/TBS, I've always figured it wouldn't be fair to not give someone an invite to the next tournament if they passed stage 1. Now sure, I can see that being circumstancial, such as someone who fails the downhill jump, or not even being able to progress a single rung on the Salmon Ladder, but nonetheless. So, as odd as this is about to sound, my opinion is that the only people that should not receive a single come-back invite, are the ANW competitors. Yeah I agree with you. This would make A. The ANW course way more exciting. I wouldn't be surprised if G4 did this. |
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Post by Alpha4273 on Oct 13, 2009 22:04:56 GMT -5
i was just thinking, since this is gonna be in a different month that a couple of the past sasuke tournaments.
Do u think people like Miyazaki or Shunsuke will try to make it since the past tournaments never fit their schedule?
i just thought that would be interesting to think about
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Post by obakemono on Oct 14, 2009 9:21:24 GMT -5
Apparently handball season in Spain has a winter break, although of course we don't know any of the dates yet. No idea about trampoline stuff.
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