My Nationals predictions - Chris Genkinger

[chris250]

Here is my predictions for Nationals -

Lightheavys -

1 - Branden Ray - Im going to say, that after two dissapointing showings at the USA...he is ready to get that pro card...I would bet he will be hard, and lean enough to just edge out Tamer...It will be a close race, between him and Tamer...But Ray will pull this one out...

2 - Tamer El Guindy - After his USA win, almost seems like he got negative coverage about his deltoids...Yeah, he isnt super thick and he may look better as a heavy (once he gets thicker) but he will come in to the show ripped to the bone (like at the USA) but Ray's overall shape and pleasing lines will take Tamer out this time...But like I said before it will be a very, very close race...

3 - Al Auguste - I really like Al alot, and thought he shouldve beaten Putnum the last time...This year his line up is even tougher and he will really have to bring the A game back once again...If Ray or Tamer (which I doubt) is off he could move up a slot or two...Dont count him out ...

4 - Darran "Hollywood" Glenn - this guy has all the tools to be a pro and a good one at that...Im going to say, he will suprise alot of people at this show and make it even tougher for the judges to judge this class...if he is in shape "WATCH OUT" he could be in the running for a pro card...but my prediction is that Ray and Tamer will be on...

5 - Seth Feroce - Im going to say, that he will be top 5 because of the pub he has gotten...but it wont be without deserving it...I think he has the tools to be a good pro one day...he will get a good look by the judges, that will earn him a top 5 placing...

Next up are the Heavyweights

 

[joshbarnett]

agreed- i think Ray will finally get his pro card...

 

[Shelby]

I would put Glenn ahead of Auguste if both nail their conditioning.
Glenn has a superior structure.
I could even see him taking the class if he's 100% dialed in (which he has yet to accomplish).

 

[betito]

I think Tamer is going to do it, pro caliber conditioning there, he is ready to jump on the 202 right now, Ray needs more work

 

[tenny]

I think Tamer is going to do it, pro caliber conditioning there, he is ready to jump on the 202 right now, Ray needs more work

no way

 

[Shelby]

no way

He would be a top 10 202 guy, but not top 5 (unless at a smaller show).

The top 202s are 2-3 inches shorter than him.