Note: This is a prediction-only topic. No results or spoilers will be posted; when the video is ready it will be released in a new topic and this one closed.Hello and welcome to the prediction and
hype thread for the
2009 Grand National Championship
This third annual Elite tradition pits two-time defending GNC winner
Ngamer against the Number One Contender
Thingy (aka Brick aka Flash aka Scott) who is coming in hot off a victory in the RMC (aka the "Virginia Olympics") this past August.
THE TALE OF THE TAPE
Ngamer(aka "The Asian Sensation")
Status: Defending Champion
Vital StatsHeight: 5'10
Weight: 164 lbs
Reach: 70"
* Earned the title with a 5-4 victory over Jimbo "Mad Dog" Barrett in December of 2006
* Defended the title with a 7-2 victory over Josh "The Silent Assassin" Lay in August of 2008
VERSUS
Thingy(aka "IsThatAGoodAthlete")
Status: Number One Contender
Vital Stats- Height: 6'2
- Weight: 185 lbs
- Reach: 75"
* Standout amateur wrestler and former high school baseball star
* Became #1 contender with impressive 11 point overall victory in the '09 Virginia RMC
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THE NINE EVENTS
* Penalty Kicks (Soccer)
+ traditional format of 5 kicks each while the other is in goal
* Football Toss - Accuracy
+ new format this season; targets will be placed at the 10, 15, 20, and 25 yard markings. whoever hits the most targets will win
* Jumping Events:
- Long Jump
- Standing Long Jump
- Vertical Leap
(whoever wins 2 of these 3 takes the Jumping event)
* 40 Yard Dash
+ traditional race format
* 400 Meter Marathon
+ new event, but a very traditional race
* Jimbo Rush Defense
+ Jim will start 5 yards into the end zone while the competitor stands at the 10 yard line. at HIKE Jimbo will attempt to rush the ball as far as possible before being tackled. each competitor will have two tackle attempts- whoever gives up fewer total yards will be the winner
* Basketball Shots - "Around the World"
+ each competitor has 90 seconds to make a shot from different "targets" on the court, including from short distance, free throw distance, and three point range. whoever makes a shot from the largest number of targets wins
* Arm Wrestling
+ traditional format
* Sumo Wrestling
+ traditional format, best 2 out of 3 falls
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Not sure who to pick? Review these player's performances in the last three
(non wiff-related) Elite athletic competitions!
Thingy's First Place RMC '09 Showing -
http://perfectdarkelite.yuku.com/reply/310526/t/#reply-310526Ngamer's 2008 GNC Win -
http://perfectdarkelite.yuku.com/reply/281238Ngamer's 2006 GNC Win -
http://perfectdarkelite.yuku.com?topic=1606---
So there you have it! Now, who will take the win in each event? Just copy the following list into your post and then write either "Ng" or "Thingy" based on who you think will earn the victory.
* Penalty Kicks -
* Football Toss (Accuracy) -
* Jumping Events -
* 40 Yard Dash -
* 400 Meter Marathon -
* Jimbo Rush Defense -
* Basketball Shots -
* Arm Wrestling -
* Sumo -
* OVERALL Winner -
