2008 PBW Tampa Bay Pro

I followed this contest pretty closely after reading about Fouad Abiad's preparation for it on his blog. Great to see Fouad get some respect from the judges and make the top 5.  Also great to see Toney Freeman put together such an impressive package and take home the win.  I realize that I am such a big homo when I see Freeman pose.  Man his ass is incredible.

The Tampa Show also saw Dennis James make a very impressive showing after a long time out of competition and I was also glad to see that David Henry, winner of the under 202

Other thoughts on the show (ok granted this is just from pictures posted from the show, not a great way to get an accurate take on the show): 

- Flex Lewis lives up to the hype.  He looked like he belonged on stage and more.  His genetically gifted lower body is not overpowering his upper body at all. 

- Fouad looks freakin unbeatable when he hits a double bicep pose.

-the under 202 gives short guys of posting some wins.  Henry looked great until he was standing beside Freeman.  Then he just looked like a mini-me.  Height really isn't something guys can do much about.

- I miss Fouad's mohawk.  Apparently he's losing big chunks of his hair with the extreme contest prep but his hair at the Montreal pro just raised the bar for bodybuilding looks :)