TOC II Player Bios

There are at least nine guys who have been waiting for this for a while, so here is a rough sketch of each player from this Tournament of Champions.

Mike Steed (aka Master of the House) - Mike is a "gung ho" player who likes to bully and gamble with anything. Be afraid of the all in because it can come when he is holding the nuts or just his piece.

Chad Boase (aka The Storyteller) - Be afraid of his "feelings" when he is limping from under the gun. Chad is usually a slow playing mother that loves the check-raise. He is tyring to mix up his play lately and has caught a few players with their hand in the cookie jar.

Nick Smalls (aka The Overbettor) - Nick has some decisions to make and you better not rush the man. He likes to build a large pot and hates to lay down a draw. Know that if he is in the pot it could be all of your chips going to the middle, or it might not go past the flop.

Cody Ragsdale (aka Alcatraz) - Cody is the newest addition to the TOC, only being put on the roster hours before game one. He is the meekest player at the game, but is coming into his own after five weeks. He has had many solid finishes but quite can't get past the third place hump. Cody has a pair or high cards, so hope that he didn't hit something on the flop.

Matt Cook (aka The Arcade) - This guy sucks. He used to be a force to be reckoned with, but lately he isn't quite sure if he should play the waiting game like those in the top three or be the aggressor at the table. He makes solid plays and has a somewhat crazy and reckless image, but it isn't going to help and he will be close to the bottom of the barrell at the end of the TOC.

Justin Hammond (aka The Burger King) - The Phil Hellmuth of the TOC, this guy loves an entrance. He has been late more than he has been early, but this interesting entrance, with fast food in hand, has served him well. Justin is a tight player but likes to make a bluff occasionally and it serves him well because others aren't going to know when that occasion is.

James Miller (aka Dr. Arithmadick) - Can calculate any odds at any given time and is a meticulous player. James has been on a good run lately with poker and is trying to put that win streak to good use in the TOC. Has a table image of a jerk at times, but usually is only trying to speed up the game. Be prepared to be put all in when up against this titan of poker players and don't think he will let you off cheap.

Clint McWilliams (aka Mr. Outdraw) - Clint is at the top of his game right now. Before last night he had taken home four victories in a row. He used to be very crazy and raise with any hand suited, connected, high carded or paired, but has tightened up his game lately and is playing a more conservative game.

Brent Hale (aka K5) - The "any two will do" guy. Brent likes to play a lot of pots and when I say a lot of pots I mean a lot of stinking pots. He plays more pots before the first break than some players do all night. This style either gives him a quick chip lead or an early exit.

Josh Bishop (aka Three Hand Poker) - What are those three hands you ask? They are A-A, K-K or A-K (preferably suited). Josh has a tight image and doesn't mind waiting for the premium hands. It is going to be hard to knock Josh out because he doesn't like an unsure thing. If you're playing against him you better be sure you can win, otherwise it is going to cost you your tournament life.