Our first 500-word essay contest is in the bag and I have to say that, for the first one, it went pretty damn well. I also have to say that I was disappointed that so many of you who entered didn't follow the simple directions l laid out and explained in the simplest of terms. I had to disqualify over half of the entrants because they were submitted without a "by-line" under the title. I had no idea who wrote them! Just because your name is in your e-mail doesn't mean you can leave it off your essay. I drag them all into a folder and read them all at once at the end of the month. If your name isn't on your essay I'm not going to know who wrote it. Sounds like school doesn't it?
I hope all of you are going to be at the Dallas Convention Center August 13–14th to attend the 2010 IFBB/NPC Europa Super Show put on by Ed and Betty Pariso. It’s shaping up to be a really cool show with lots and lots of events to attend well beyond the pro/am bodybuilding competition.
The inaugural Europa Battle of Champions is less than 24 hours away and many of the top IFBB Pros in the world have descended upon Hartford, Connecticut looking for a check and a trip to the Olympia in September. Rx Muscle will be there in full force with stage video and photos, video interviews, and a live play by play with yours truly, Jeff the Producer, and Aaron Singerman. The action starts at 6pm Eastern on Friday and we will be live in the middle of the action.
To kick of the show some predictions are in order and this was no easy task. The line-ups are deep and just one week after the Tampa Pro I expect most competitors to be sharp and improved. Without further adieu, the Rx Muscle Predictions-by-Committee:
Could You Imagine Two Guys Who Competed in the 1973 Mr. America Facing Off Again at the 2011 IFBB New York Pro!
Just imagine...... You're sitting in the audience at the 2011 IFBB New York Pro and a very special guest named Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger comes out onstage and says, "Ladies and gentleman, tonight we have a special feature presentation. Two men that I trained with back in the 70s; two guys who were with me before Pumping Iron; two guys who competed together in the 1973 Mr. America; two great bodybuilders now in their 60s are here tonight to face off against each other in an unprecedented comeback. I want you all to help me welcome back to the stage my two former training partners Bill Grant and Leon Brown!"
I've just received news from an informant who wishes to remain anonymous... Believe me, this tip is a doozy! Apparently, late last night Milos Sarcev was arrested for felony robbery. I have no other details at the moment but I'm awaiting a copy of the police report.
