This was a great tournament, and I really had a lot of fun. I almost didn’t make it. I’m glad my brother dragged me to go. I wasn’t really prepared to play this weekend.
This was the first major tournament in which my brother and I could really showcase our abilities. I’d like to thank Mike(Pyrolee), Nadir(Billykane), and Alex Valle, for helping me find holes in my game over the last couple of years. Simon, Cameron, and frog213 were also a big help.
Eric - When I played you it felt like I was in Japan again playing against Makoto. My brother felt the same way playing you. You really taught me a lesson in our match. I hope we can play more in the future.
Jay - I really enjoyed our match. I wish I could have spoken to you a bit more during the tournament. I hope my brother and I can get together with you and Eric in future. I have some family members in Virginia so hopefully we can make it happen.
Steve Harrison - Good games. I really liked the way you played against Justin. The crowd might not have liked it but my brother and I were impressed.
Justin - We got to see first hand your abilities in 3rd strike. You don’t take any unnecessary risks even if you’re the one with the advantage. My brother wanted to tag me in during your match with him. Too good. Congrats on winning the tournament.
Makoto from Texas? - After playing you in the second round and then playing Eric, I thought my chances of making top 8 were slim. I’m glad we both made it.
Frank - I don’t know you but we lost to the same people and we use the same character and the same color. That’s a good start.
Colin - My execution was off all weekend because I couldn’t really practice for the tournament. I saw some of your matches, and I thought wow this guy can really do some cool shit with Yun. I wish I could have seen Maeda-jin into KO finisher.
Deviljin - I was impressed by your Ibuki. I’ve never really seen you play before.
Alucard - Good Dudley. Are you from Detroit? I never asked. I have some family in Detroit. Thanks for the support in the finals.
I met so many people for the first time I’m starting to forget names. The North Carolina crew, people from Texas, and Virginia, it was nice meeting all of you.