Arnold Classic Competitors 2006

**Trick D** · 02-09-2006, 03:40 PM

Troy Alves
Melvin Anthony
Gustavo Badell
Darrem Charles
Chris Cook
Chris Cormier
Mark Dugdale
Toney Freeman
Ahmad Haidar
Dave Henry
Dexter Jackson
Johnnie Jackson
Dennis James
Victor Martinez
Mustafa Mohammad
Lee Priest (?)
Branch Warren

This is a crazy lineup!

**Trick D** · 02-09-2006, 10:31 PM

Anyone want to take a shot at the top 10?

**Peaked_18** · 02-09-2006, 10:34 PM

1. Dexter Jackson
2. Gustavo Badell
3. Chris Cormier
4. Troy Alves
5. Branch Warren
6. Melvin Anthony
7. Darrem Charles
8. Dave Henry
9. Mark Dugdale
10. Victor Martinez

Mine.

**Trick D** · 02-09-2006, 11:08 PM

I tell you this is a huge field, seriously probably the best arnold lineup I can think of.

I would go: assuming no LEE PRIEST
1. Dexter
2. Gustavo
3. Chris

Well after that I would have to think. Maybe Branch, Darrem, Dennis, Melvin, Troy, Victor, etc. lol

max von · 02-10-2006, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trick D

I tell you this is a huge field, seriously probably the best arnold lineup I can think of.

I would go: assuming no LEE PRIEST
1. Dexter
2. Gustavo
3. Chris

Well after that I would have to think. Maybe Branch, Darrem, Dennis, Melvin, Troy, Victor, etc. lol

I would agree with that list except for Dexter and Gustavo, I would put Gustavo number 1

**schroeder** · 02-10-2006, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peaked_18

1. Dexter Jackson
2. Gustavo Badell
3. Chris Cormier
4. Troy Alves
5. Branch Warren
6. Melvin Anthony
7. Darrem Charles
8. Dave Henry
9. Mark Dugdale
10. Victor Martinez

Mine.

pretty solid picks. i'd say switch darrem and alves. ohh and BTW, screw chris cormier.....

**EME** · 02-10-2006, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peaked_18

1. Dexter Jackson
2. Gustavo Badell
3. Chris Cormier
4. Troy Alves
5. Branch Warren
6. Melvin Anthony
7. Darrem Charles
8. Dave Henry
9. Mark Dugdale
10. Victor Martinez

Mine.

I think that's a pretty solid pick as well.

Hard to believe that Vic Martinez would be that low... but considering the lineup I think it's possible. He would be the only one that I would possibly change.. but not sure exactly where I would put him. Somewhere in there between 6-10.

If everyone comes in well conditioned, I think that top 5 is a lock.. but the order could move around a bit if someone is really on, or a little off.

It will be interesting to see if Gustavo and Branch can bring the same or better package to the stage this year as last year.... and it will be interesting to see what Cormier will look like after his poor Olympia showing.

- EME

**EME** · 02-17-2006, 02:17 PM

Just heard through the grapevine that Cormier is out of the Arnold.

Also heard that Vic Martinez tore his pec ( minor tear ) but WILL be doing the Arnold. ( Rumor was that he was also out, but that appears to be untrue )

Anyone have any more detailed info, especially about Cormier?

- EME

**Trick D** · 02-17-2006, 03:40 PM

I'm asking around, I haven't heard anything though.

**Trick D** · 02-21-2006, 05:35 PM

I have also heard that to be true from Milos on his board. I have heard that Kris Dim will get the invite. I have also heard that victor martinez isn't 100% sure...

**Grunt76** · 02-22-2006, 02:34 AM

I think this is one of the toughest lineups to place! Here I go:

Gustavo Badell
Dexter Jackson
Chris Cormier
Lee Priest
Darrem Charles
Victor Martinez
Dave Henry
Troy Alves
Toney Freeman
Melvin Anthony

No matter what, it will be an incredible competition. The placings are much less obvious than at the Olympia, IMO

**Trick D** · 02-22-2006, 03:37 AM

AMEN BROTHER... A top of the line show.

**powerman2000** · 02-22-2006, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trick D

Troy Alves
Melvin Anthony
Gustavo Badell
Darrem Charles
Chris Cook
Chris Cormier
Mark Dugdale
Toney Freeman
Ahmad Haidar
Dave Henry
Dexter Jackson
Johnnie Jackson
Dennis James
Victor Martinez
Mustafa Mohammad
Lee Priest (?)
Branch Warren

This is a crazy lineup!

Awesome lineup of Bbers. Much better than the Ironman Pro.

**Trick D** · 02-23-2006, 04:39 PM

Dugdale and Cormier are apparently out of the Arnold... So it looks to be right now a two horse race with gustavo and Dexter... Maybe adding darrem, branch, melvin, etc if they come in pure.

Rumors apparently are that Victor is way out of shape, which may mean him coming in New York Pro style, which will probably put him around 7th-10th range. I am excited to see what Chris Cook will look like, his shape was unbelieve able at the Ironman, just needed to drop some water, he should look unreal.

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02-09-2006, 10:34 PM	#3
Peaked_18 a la commode Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 4,297 Recipes: 2 Rep Power: 96	1. Dexter Jackson 2. Gustavo Badell 3. Chris Cormier 4. Troy Alves 5. Branch Warren 6. Melvin Anthony 7. Darrem Charles 8. Dave Henry 9. Mark Dugdale 10. Victor Martinez Mine.