Hip to the Hop

OK, Hip is next up...I really don't remember the first time I played with Hip, but we first became friends when we all started going to the Tradesman in Parma on Wed nights a couple years ago for drinks, wings, karaoke, and music trivia. Hip's a solid playa (on and off the felt) and always fun to be around.

1. What was your first CPMG experience? (please include when/where, how you came to join the group, etc.)

I found the group when I stumbled upon Eddie J's website. My first time playing was at a 50 dollar tourney at Tom Rieglers. I put a bounty on my head and the Donkey himself Theo won that bounty when he called my all in pre flop with 68 off suit or some shit.

I was so new to the group and Tom Riegler only wanted people he knew to be there. I sent him an email and he graciously agreed that I wasn't a threat and invited me. here is a link to the thread where I as a newb stated my case http://www.meetup.com/Cleveland-Poker/messages/boards/thread/2763891/10#7333303


2. How do you manage your bankroll?

I really don't. Whatever I have in my pocket is my bankroll. I do keep multiple spread sheets to track my status...but that's mostly so I can brag about it.

3. What pro player do you think you play like?

Phil Hellmuth for sure when I'm not drinking or I actually care about the event. I'm super tight but stick with my reads. I rarely get out of line in a cash game or tourney where the buy in is significant.

4. Would you ever want to move to Vegas to be a pro? Why/why not?

I think I can answer this better in a few weeks after I stay in Vegas for a week. My heart says yes...yes I would like to try that. The fact is, there isn't a game in Vegas as juicy as the one at Nautica. People will probably move from Vegas to Cleveland just for that kind of action! If the money was to dry up down there, then I would consider traveling around playing different casinos and grinding out a living as a pro.

5. What pro player would you most like to play against?

Tom "durrrr" Dwan. The kid is amazing. I watch him play online a lot and always on HSP. He controls the table every time he plays. He's the sickest.