With June now in the books we have seen a few players make some moves. Some staking claim to a top 9 position, Others stating "we ain't out yet". And still others that have slipped again this month only to find themselves on the outside looking in.June in Done. That means 6 of the 11 tournaments this year are completed and with only 5 more to go it becomes more important than ever to play at your very best. To make the top 9 means a ticket to the big dance in December. 42 players have points in the 2009 Tournament of Champions but only the top 9 in points get an invitation at this years final table.
With a possible 16 points going to the winner next month, a player with only 1 point today could be tied for 9th with that win. 17 points is the cutoff as of today. Just another reason to not miss a month. We all have a chance to make it but we have to play to get there. 5 Tourneys left does not leave a ton of wiggle room.
June was a very odd month for results. We had some unbelievable moves up and down the leaderboard. While some solid players found the cash game early others that can usually make it home before the 8:00 ABC movie of the week starts made the final table.
I for one had a sub par showing. 12th place. To be honest I should have been gone long before but tripped on a few good luck cards including pocket Aces in the big blind. Ill be back in July to regain my dominance and keep pace on the leaderboard.
With two Trenholm's in the house we needed a few extra windows open to keep the Slow Play saloon vented properly. Both made the money. With the win, Scott takes the lead over a absent Kyle while his bother Chris drives 4 hours one way to take 4th. Now when any Trenholm makes the money in a poker tournament is cause for suspicion. When two make it there is a call for a investigation. We have all seen Scott play. In May he is out first, then June he wins? I believe that the Trenholms may have been sending signals to each other. I did notice Scott winking at Big Frank a few time while trying to get his brothers attention.
Now Big Frank made his move into the top 9(and to the food 15 times) at the expense of Javier. Javier was pinched early when a well hidden set sent him to the cash table very early. I think I heard him mumble "Guano" when he got the news he was out. Pete took a horrid beating and was in his car before we finished clapping for him. This of course has its benefits, More cookies for the rest of us. With a set of tens on the flop he gets punished on the turn when a set of Aces cripples him. A few hands later he breaks the current land speed record on the way to his car. Bad luck Pete but you are still only 6 points out of the top 9.
Javier on the other hand is now in tenth. 4 points out with 5 to go. After a few Slafinwitzens and the cash game until 3am I am sure Sunday was a day of reflection. Cash game was nice to him but at what price he asks? Tick Tock Jav. 5 to go and you only get a point to show. Will Javier be there? With a win in July he can move into 3rd place so don't count him out just yet.
Willis on the other hand was on fire. After riding his pet donkey to the tournament he may want to trade it in. An unbelievable run of cards punished player after player on his way to a 3rd place finish and a huge move up the leaderboard into 14th. Now only 10 points away from the promise land he sets his sights on July and another cash.
Aaron was the official Bubbleboy. No money buts he does get those important points. He is now tied for 5th with Ray. Steve Jumped all the way up to 13th place with a strong 2nd place showing. This was just a warm up for this weeks Summer Survivor Series at Foxwoods. Lets just hope he does not embarrass the league with his normally sad play. He will be playing Pairs with Javier and I'm sure we are all wishing them luck. Steve.Quick heads up, Keep Javier away from the bar and you have a better chance.
Rafael made his first final table at Aaron's house but fell in the standings to 17th. Mark M ran out of gas just prior to the final table and finds himself dropped a few pegs to be tied for 13th.
Matt on the other hand was the first to leave only getting 1 point more than Josh. Dropping to 18th he has a paltry 11 points. By no means out of it but he may be the John Daly of the Manchester league, good years ago, but a little too much Hooters and Bud lights since then. He mentioned a golf outing prior to Saturdays event, I hope he played better there.
Russ pulled a no show. Now Dave R was there but if you blinked you missed him. he found the cash game very early. With 4 points and sitting in 25th place he is not looking good this year. On tilt early, the cards never materialized. Still there is a chance with a couple good months he can sneak up on the leaderboard but I wouldn't hold your breath. I think less tanning booths and more practicing may help his game.
Chris W exited quickly as well as Bob Sr on a confusing all in call. I may have missed something on that one. A couple people had previous engagements and could not join us this month. Jane was a no show but did leave strict instructions not to let Javier near the Wine Cellar. We are told that Josh and Kyle had a magical weekend in the Amish hills of PA.
In all not a bad Summertime tournament. 24 players, Several suck outs and many meatballs all led to a good time had by all. Now we turn our attention to July. Vacations and other scheduling conflicts will leave room to move for the players in search of those elusive points.
Can Javier make it back? Will Frank hold on to his precarious 9th place seat? Can Dave R play that bad again?
All these questions and many more will be answered over then next few remaining tournaments. I for one will be there to defend my place on the leaderboard. Will You?
Ill see you on the Felt.
D
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