R.I.P. re-CAP!

This is a farewell letter to what we knew as the Cobra poker recap. I've had a recent revaluation resulting after some thought on last weeks game. The scenario played out in typical fashion, player (me) gets knocked out and is steaming from losing so that player vents with some nonsensicle typical "nice catch" or generic response (u can b the judge if it was or not, don't think its Germain to this letter). What made it unique this time was the vehement/angry/personal response back to said player from some (not all) at the table. Actually it was kind of shocking especially since I've seen/heard these same players say things like, "Wow if I knew he played that bad I wouldn't have ..." or others say "Nice Catch" upon busting out countless times, without a peep in response from anyone.

After some thought and indirect feedback from someone like Rebecca I've discovered that she thinks the recap is nothing more than an excercise in being "mean". At first I did not take this seriously due to the fact that this is not where the cap was coming from at all, let me be clear about this, NOT AT ALL. My obvious conclusion in light of last weeks outbursts is if one person feels that way then others must as well. For disclosure I am not intending to direct this at Rebecca it's just that she was honest enough to tell someone how she felt, and that's fine. I just want to be clear that I am not in the business of wanting anyone to feel personally attacked and I apologize if I have inadvertently hurt your feelings or egos.

Everything I've written or done was in the spirit of commaderie of the group and to put it bluntly, fun (at least some of us thought so). Lets remember that needling during a Cobra game is fun and even encouraged! However sometimes perception can become what appears to be reality to some. I jokingly played the role of antagonist purposly acting like Helmuth or Matasow cause it was rediculous and made me laugh how absurd they are, in fact I was given a "I'm surrounded by idiots" shirt, do I really think that? Absolutely not, but playing that role too long seems to have solidified in the thoughts of some. So the act + the recap could = false representation of who some may think I am. I am not an antagonist and I am obviously not Helmuth/Matasow in real life, so the act and the recap stops now.

Truth be told I think all of the Cobras are worthy, fiercely competitive poker players. Lets be blunt, no one is truly better than the other, a great deal (not all) of this game relies on chance and judging game play is nothing more than subjective interpretation.

After the response at last weeks game the value proposition of writing the recap is just no longer justified for me, in fact it seems like a negative return (and i'm not talking dollars). Being a relatively new father in addition to work and life does not afford me the time to allow for any kind of in depth or even shallow hand breakdowns, finding of images, and postings I'd would prefer to do, especially with the flurry of games as of late. Perhaps someone will take the torch, or not, whatever, it was fun, for most of it anyhow, keyword FUN.

Good luck to you all,
I hope you all win 2nd place YOUR FRIEND,
Adolfo

PS you didn't think I'd let it go with out one last review did you? Ok this one is what I really think of you.

Rebecca - last games winner, great with numbers, rock solid player, hmm seem to recall last weeks recap essentially saying the same thing despite her results. In my opinion shes one of the top 3 players this year.

Frank - solid player, most become cautious when he enters the pot, has shown some "fancy" play as of late, nice to see him open his game up with good results.

John - extremely dangerous player, has several gears and your never really sure which one he's in. this gives him the opportunity to send you to chip heaven or worse chip hell. hes been making some impressive reads as of late with several big calls and folds.

Chris - A rock solid player with a very well rounded game, has an almost unmatched patience I rarely if ever see in a "younger" player. He's the most improved player I've seen since starting with the Cobras.

Satoshi - what makes him a viable contender is that he's such a "feel" player relying on his gut. this type of player tends to have monster chip swings as we have seen. It's alot of fun to watch a gut player with this much heart play. He too has vastly improved his tournament play.

Brian - another player whos great with numbers, math is an important facit of the game and it's always important to know both where you and your opponents are. Not quite sure what kind of player Brian is which tells me he's evolving and that in itself is interesting.

Trish - a smart all around player, he knows the numbers rock solid, he knows when he needs to do what at just the right time, Trish does not allow u to make many mistakes with him and he does not make many mistakes with you, this makes him a very difficult opponent to play.

Carlino - has a little bit of everything, numbers, reads, gut, heart, gonna be interesting to watch as he develops all those aspects of his game, has a lot more potential than we have seen.

Justin - tons of heart and fearless. We never know which Justin will show up to play and it's that unpridictability makes him dangerous by default.

Times they r a changin re-CAP!

Frank - The jauggernaut of the night second place in the main event then 1st place in game 2 despite being the short stack 4 way, very impressive given this guy doesn't know what hand he has or what game were playing for petes sake ;) well done well done.


Carlino - Game 1 bubble donk, only to give it away game 2, why can't he close? but an impressive cash/snipe % eh whatever coffees for closers suck it and stick to the side action.


Brian - He had a goal of cashing that night, game 1 4th out mehfest, ah but 2nd chances cute little break sans game 1 of course. Incidentally Brian snipes out John in Hand #3!


Bec - Becs been playing some solid poker as of late with some impressive results, I actually think she's the muscle in the Clipper house and will probably end up near the top at year end despite this little bubble and game 1 ugliness.


Adolfo - Was killing it game 1 early then lost my mind and gave Satoshi a nice huge gift in a box wrapped with a bow on top. No way he wins without my charity, game 2 i had no chance.


Satoshi - The Sniper king got a gift from me and put them to good work ending game 1 in near record time was a monster chip leader most of the game. Ah but did u notice game 2? see what happens when he doesn't get the charity of others? Just sayin is all.


Trish - Game 1 break even, game 2 meh, who knew veggie stuff could be so meaty/spicy/nom nom heaven? now get out.


Chris - Champ Curse duh, boom done.


John aka Jelvin - Sweet jesus where do I begin with this epic train wreck? Oh how bout the side action he had that someone would go first out at level 4 but loses the bet cause someone goes out level 2, who u ask? Jelvin! No need to remind he went BACK TO BACK FIRST OUT, oh god wait I need a min. I'm doubled over in laughter typing that, milk came out of my nose on my keyboard, and i'm tearing up it's just too damn rich I mean, no I musn't oh here I go BACK TO BACK FIRST OUT! ahahaha, ok ok ok must catch breath ok.