Patricio87 0 Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 As durr has become a more popular player I was wondering what people thought of him. I've heard some people say he's kind of cocky and a jerk. Anyone played with him? Link to post Share on other sites
terradawg 0 Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 I think he's better than me at poker. Link to post Share on other sites
Poker Addict 0 Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 I think he's better than me at poker.QFT (edit: sorry, I meant this as better then most)And better then most high limit players since after the fish Steve Haris left he was the only one that was not sitting out and ready to play anyone.Genius28's comment to him after Haris left - No thanks, don't feel like dropping 300k to you today. (or something like that) Link to post Share on other sites
no not baxter 0 Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 i like him Link to post Share on other sites
Snake Plissken 0 Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 QFT (edit: sorry, I meant this as better then most)And better then most high limit players since after the fish Steve Haris left he was the only one that was not sitting out and ready to play anyone.Genius28's comment to him after Haris left - No thanks, don't feel like dropping 300k to you today. (or something like that)was that on stars? If so, what's his screen name on stars?Edit: As for durrr, there's no doubt he's a skilled player. However I don't like the guy especially. He doesn't seem to be a likeable guy to me. Link to post Share on other sites
looshle 6 Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 He's not cocky, he's just really confident. Not a lot of people can really tell the difference. He rubbed some people the wrong way on NBC HU champ when he told Phil they can play whenever they want for as much as he wants. It's not really cockiness he's just saying if you really think I'm that bad, then let's play. I think he was honestly looking for a money making opportunity more than trying to prove anything, which is what makes him one of the best. Link to post Share on other sites
king_tanner 84 Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 I'd f*** him Link to post Share on other sites
Poker Addict 0 Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Yes, this was on PS.... His name is Hold_emNL on Stars.I think all of the top players regard him as one of the best. Link to post Share on other sites
Tehtoe 3 Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 He's gayI can confirm this. Link to post Share on other sites
Poker Addict 0 Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 I can confirm this.You little slut... does Adam know????? Link to post Share on other sites
Doug 0 Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 I like him really. I think he's a little geeky and lacks social skills, probably because he is young and hasn't really had the chance to develop socially as much as most people as he spends a lot of his time on a computer. Compared with players who love to be on TV like Hellmuth he's going to come across as a little strange sometimes. Link to post Share on other sites
Tehtoe 3 Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 I like him really. I think he's a little geeky and lacks social skills, probably because he is young and hasn't really had the chance to develop socially as much as most people as he spends a lot of his time on a computer. Compared with players who love to be on TV like Hellmuth he's going to come across as a little strange sometimes.Shut up, Doug. Link to post Share on other sites
SlapStick 0 Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 I like him.He got heat for the NBC HU, but most of the people giving him stick didn't know him before this. He was not arrogant or cocky. Hes an extremely successfull and well respected high stakes heads up player. He had to sit there while Helmuth criticised his play to the whole room, making a spectacle, and say nothing? I think not.Would you just sit there quietly while some guy you could beat pretty convincingly heads up, is attacking your heads up play to the whole room and tv cameras. Link to post Share on other sites
Patricio87 0 Posted May 13, 2008 Author Share Posted May 13, 2008 just found the heads up vid with helmuth Link to post Share on other sites
El Guapo 8 Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 just found the heads up vid with helmuth I missed this on NBC. That did not seem cocky at all. He was actually pretty gracious til PH ripped him.I think Dwan would slap him around if they played heads up, especially if it was cash and not SNG style. Link to post Share on other sites
Poker Addict 0 Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 I think it would be fun to watch. And yeah, I never saw this before either - missed it on tv. I would have a real hard time keeping my cool while getting berated by Phil - and ISAP. I like the challenge.Has he taken him up on any matches yet? Link to post Share on other sites
Tehtoe 3 Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 just found the heads up vid with helmuth lol at this comment on the vid:"Durrr is a very poor player texas holdem holdem player, hellmuths limp makes it obvious hes got aces or kings so durrr should have checked because he was out of position too, when helmuth raises him he should fold, people only reraise with QQ KK AA or AK so he should fold pocket tens, stupid play " Link to post Share on other sites
Jam-Fly 8 Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 lol at this comment on the vid:"Durrr is a very poor player texas holdem holdem player, hellmuths limp makes it obvious hes got aces or kings so durrr should have checked because he was out of position too, when helmuth raises him he should fold, people only reraise with QQ KK AA or AK so he should fold pocket tens, stupid play "Well Durrrrrrrr!! Link to post Share on other sites
looshle 6 Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Have any of you guys seen the largest poker pot ever???????? Link to post Share on other sites
AmScray 355 Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 I agree with what others said.There is a world of difference between cockiness and confidence.He is an exceptional poker player- one of the very best on planet earth- and it doesn't come as a shock to him.Durrr is confidence. Jamie Gold after his ME win was cockiness. Hellmuth is overcompensating due to his own personal insecurities. Link to post Share on other sites
freak2304 0 Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 just found the heads up vid with helmuth lol...i had no opinion of the guy since I don't know him, but I thought he handled the situation in the video about as well as he could. It's funny, because bad play or not, I know the suckout hurts and sucks, but you want the 10's played that way EVERYTIME when you have AA. That's one thing about Hellmuth, is his rants are 100% results oriented. Link to post Share on other sites
GWCGWC 83 Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 He's a freak(in bed) and a very weird dude(in bed) Link to post Share on other sites
FileError404 0 Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 They interviewed him yesterday at the 2=2 podcast. Haven't listened to it yet but should be informative:http://pokercast.twoplustwo.com/index_plus.phpThere also was an episode of Pokerroad Radio with him. I think he's cool. Link to post Share on other sites
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