[BigKyle]

The 2nd NBC National Heads-Up Tournament starts tomorrow. Here is the link to the bracket

http://www.cardplayer.com/headsup2006/

Matchups that interest me the most:

Phil Hellmuth vs. Chip Reese; maybe the best tournament player ever versus the best cash game player ever

Mike Caro vs. Tony Guoga; one's loud, one's crazy

Ted Forrest vs. Eric Seidel; lots of bracelets in that match

Daniel Negreanu vs. Evelyn Ng; I think these two used to date, I know they are good friends

Match that interests me the least:

James McManus vs. Josh Lochner; the guy who got mad at that homeless guy vs. who? (I think he's probably a qualifier)

[Dissolved]

will be a good watch..

[ky70]

I like some that you highlighted but I'm also interested in:
Harrington v. T. Brunson
Matasow v. Elezra
Arieh v. Williams (both very aggressive and good friends)
Chan v. Mortensen
Juanda v. D. Brunson
Lederer v. Cunningham

NBC could really make good money if the taped every single match and sold it on DVD. I hope I can avoid the results this year until the matches air.

[BigKyle]

I also thought about how great a dvd of every match would be, only problem is it would be 63matches (maybe more depending on which round is best 2-out-of-3) and that would be a lot of poker! I would still be quite interested. The matches you pointed out are also really good matchups. I would love to see Johnny Chan versus Doyle Brunson, the two winningest WSOP bracelet guys one on one.

[Dissolved]

boo it doesnt air for a month or so.. i got excited for nothing

EPISODE 1 – ROUND OF 64
Premieres Sunday, April 16, 2006 Noon ET

EPISODE 2 – ROUND OF 64
Premieres Sunday, April 23, 2006 Noon ET

EPISODE 3 – ROUND OF 32
Premieres Sunday, April 30, 2006 Noon ET

EPISODE 4 – ROUND OF 16
Premieres Sunday, May 7, 2006 Noon ET

EPISODE 5 – QUARTERFINALS
Premieres Sunday, May 14, 2006 Noon ET

EPISODE 6 – SEMIFINALS & CHAMPIONSHIP
Premieres Sunday, May 21, 2006 1PM E

[ky70]

Originally Posted by BigKyle

I also thought about how great a dvd of every match would be, only problem is it would be 63matches (maybe more depending on which round is best 2-out-of-3) and that would be a lot of poker! I would still be quite interested. The matches you pointed out are also really good matchups. I would love to see Johnny Chan versus Doyle Brunson, the two winningest WSOP bracelet guys one on one.

A lot of poker indeed, but I would think they could edit the earlier rounds to not shot every hand but maybe show everything from the final 16 or 8 on.

[ky70]

Originally Posted by Dissolved

boo it doesnt air for a month or so.. i got excited for nothing

EPISODE 1 – ROUND OF 64
Premieres Sunday, April 16, 2006 Noon ET

Not bad considering the first episode wasn't until May last year

[membrane]

Does anyone know if people "off the street" are able to go watch these matches, or is it a private event like the final (televised) table of the WPT?

I'd like to go over there for the first 2 rounds if us commoners are allowed (Caesars is only a 10 minute drive for me ).


Also, if anyone know what time of day this will take place?

[BigKyle]

iirc, there was a gallery at the event last year. I don't know for sure though

[johnnyjersey]

guys, just to inform you...i went to grade and highschool with the girl doing the field reporting for this event... kathryn tappen. if it is actually her that is doing this...we are all in for a treat... probably not shauna hyatt caliber... but good stuff.