Nobody has anything to say about the outcome of the Classic today?

[Team houston]

Yes I really liked the tribute to Brian Kerschal.

[Dan]

The tribute that Paliniuk made was awesome. Quite a moment, but I really fought the tears with the GMan. What an emotional moment bringing in Kevin Oldham. I will be holding that young man in my heart and in my prayers. Class act award for B.A.S.S. and the GMan. I hope the experience and Ike's catch phrase buoys the young man in his battle. "Never give up!"

[blakstr1]

obviously KVD is awesome and idolized by most of us, but i tell you i am most amazed by the fact he didnt even go down to practice before the cutoff date.....he said well i was just to busy with Christmas, and the family, and hunting.....   the guy is amazing, he had that tournament planned out a long time ago...veteran at his best

[djkimmel]

I lika da Mercer. ESPECIALLY if he annoys Wags!! He must be doing something right!

I had a feeling about that ahead of time so I shook his hand and said, "good job Dave!"

[bassmandan]

i think mercer will come around, its a different crowd than the BPS Simcoe open. i thought it was a great move to hire him

[djkimmel]

I think it was a great move too. No one can meet everyone's personal expectations but he meets mine. Funny guy. Smart too!

You can tell how much the sport means to him too! Maybe it is easier in person but I think it will show up on TV too.

[t-bone]

Every time Mercer said "at the Bassmasters Classic", it reminded me of Farley's Matt Fowley "down by the river"

Mercer - "your in second place AT THE BASSMASTERS CLASSIC"

http://www.hulu.com/watch/4183/saturday-night-live-down-by-the-river

Fowley - "your going to live in a van DOWN BY THE RIVER"

Same emphasis and same "husky" voice!

[djkimmel]

I just think he needed a little more cowbell...

[MadWags]

"Every time Mercer said "at the Bassmasters Classic", it reminded me of Farley's Matt Fowley "down by the river"

LOL! Funny. Great observation.
I wished he was still alive. What a tragedy.
I hope Mercer is able to learn from this.

Dan I know that Boom Shaka Laka was your favotire song at one time.

[cameraguy]

I think Mercer did a great job especially considering it was the first time.  He brought some comic relief between the times when fish were getting weighed and that was quite awhile at times.
I have more stuff to post when i get time including Brandon Palaniuk's Kerchal tribute. 
And Cy...I know EXACTLY where KVD and Martens were fishing if you want to take me down there next year!

[Skulley]

I heard a couple rumors right after the final weigh-in...

- Anglers were suggesting KVD be tested for steroids and looks like there might be a pee test next year

That's because he throws thousands of more casts than anyone else in the field.  The man is a machine.  Even watching him in other situations like on Zona's show and then Stricker's.  He never quits casting.  The man is amazing.  He has a gift to be able make the subtle changes he makes hour to hour.  He's a machine.  A fine tuned machine.


BD                                         

[djkimmel]

Cyborg... maybe alien...?? Naw, just a good ole Michigan boy. Wolverines!!

[1javelin]

Sorry Dan, pretty sure the best warrior "machines" were the Spartans. So, I'm sure KVD would do the right thing to save the environment and GO GREEN!!!!

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[djkimmel]

You know... I'll have to ask him that. Maybe Zona or Randy will know? I can ask Saturday.