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Re: Jeff Kent to be on Survivor Philippines

Glad to see they are bringing back the fall in the fire guy, the infected foot guy and the almost comatose guy for another shot.
 
Re: Jeff Kent to be on Survivor Philippines

Mizzougrad96 said:
I wonder if Kent could try to pretend he wasn't a former major-leaguer. What would be the chances that someone there would recognize him? I don't think Whelchel could get away with that.

A few years ago when Gary Hogeboom was on, I didn't believe it for a second that the one woman (who wound up winning) recognized him.

As I recall somebody asked Hogeboom if he had been a football player and he said that while he went to Central Michigan he didn't play ball there.
 
Re: Jeff Kent to be on Survivor Philippines

Armchair_QB said:
Any chance they could just leave him there when they're done?

What? With no place to ride his motorcycle wash his truck?
 
Re: Jeff Kent to be on Survivor Philippines

Huggy said:
Mizzougrad96 said:
I wonder if Kent could try to pretend he wasn't a former major-leaguer. What would be the chances that someone there would recognize him? I don't think Whelchel could get away with that.

A few years ago when Gary Hogeboom was on, I didn't believe it for a second that the one woman (who wound up winning) recognized him.

As I recall somebody asked Hogeboom if he had been a football player and he said that while he went to Central Michigan he didn't play ball there.

If Kent has any designs on winning, he should tell them that he's a high school baseball coach and just bet that no one recognizes him.
 
Re: Jeff Kent to be on Survivor Philippines

They should put Barry Bonds on with him, and watch hilarity ensure.
 
Re: Jeff Kent to be on Survivor Philippines

I've never watched a single minute of Survivor, but Dykstra would make me a loyal watcher. It could be court appointed.
 
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Re: Jeff Kent to be on Survivor Philippines

I know there's at least one returning player. I think his name is Jeff Penner. I recognized him in the picture. I'm not sure if he's the only one...
 
Re: Jeff Kent to be on Survivor Philippines

I believe there are three returning players. I read somewhere that three players that had to leave the game previously were coming back.

I hope one is the guy that burned his hands (his name escapes me.)

I hope one is NOT Colton.
 
Re: Jeff Kent to be on Survivor Philippines

It's the guy who fell in the fire, the guy who was injured during fans v. favorites and the guy who almost died during a challenge because of a low pulse.
 
Re: Jeff Kent to be on Survivor Philippines

DanOregon said:
It's the guy who fell in the fire, the guy who was injured during fans v. favorites and the guy who almost died during a challenge because of a low pulse.

Whew. No Colton.

And yeah, the guy that fell in the fire. That's the one I wanted to see back.
 
Re: Jeff Kent to be on Survivor Philippines

The twist this season is that at the merge, Natalie, Tootie, Jo and Mrs. Garrett are joining the cast.
 
Re: Jeff Kent to be on Survivor Philippines

Lieslntx said:
DanOregon said:
It's the guy who fell in the fire, the guy who was injured during fans v. favorites and the guy who almost died during a challenge because of a low pulse.

Whew. No Colton.

And yeah, the guy that fell in the fire. That's the one I wanted to see back.

Wow, I must have missed him in the "meet the cast" pics on EW. He was awesome that season until he fell into the fire. That was the craziest **** I think they've seen in 24 seasons.
 
Re: Jeff Kent to be on Survivor Philippines

Brian said:
I've never watched a single minute of Survivor, but Dykstra would make me a loyal watcher. It could be court appointed.

Mentally retarded people are not allowed on Survivor.
 
Re: Jeff Kent to be on Survivor Philippines

Serious question. Kent was a Jay for a while and I don't remember any interviews but I'm curious (since I'm not a journalist), why was he such an asshole?

As I said, just curious.
 
Re: Jeff Kent to be on Survivor Philippines

Show started. Who's watching?

One contestant recognized Kent, but hasn't said anything yet. None of the younger players seem to know who Lisa Welchel is.

I thought Zane had a pretty good strategy, but he should have let the others in on it after his "vote me out speech" and blindsided Russell.

I'm glad the newbies actually seem to be smart enough to target the returning players, but we'll see if that actually happens.

And the blond woman from Utah is HOT!
 
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Katie is pretty easy on the eyes too. RC, the annoying executive assistant/investment banker, is annoying, but brings some rack to the table.

Zane was highly entertaining, but you just knew his strategy wouldn't work. Always liked Penner and how he would banter with Probst. He could be a factor if they don't gas him early. Some great foreshadowing during the pre-challenge strategy session which they never show unless it is going to come into play somewhere down the line.
 
Re: Jeff Kent to be on Survivor Philippines

Huggy said:
Katie is pretty easy on the eyes too. RC, the annoying executive assistant/investment banker, is annoying, but brings some rack to the table.

Zane was highly entertaining, but you just knew his strategy wouldn't work. Always liked Penner and how he would banter with Probst. He could be a factor if they don't gas him early. Some great foreshadowing during the pre-challenge strategy session which they never show unless it is going to come into play somewhere down the line.

Zane violated the cardinal rule of reality shows ... NEVER put your neck on the chopping block. No matter how confident someone is in their status within a tribe, alliance, et al, the person who volunteers to be dismissed inevitably gets dismissed.

If that was his plan, it might have worked, except he KEPT selling them on the idea of sending him home, even at tribal. I think he really did want to go home and told the cameras it was part of his plan just so he wouldn't look like a quitter. The guy admitted to quitting smoking the day he got there and admitted having been a crack dealer. I wouldn't be surprised if he was addicted to more than cigarettes and couldn't handle being on the island.

The Blue team did the right thing by getting rid of him. Early in the game, no matter how much you dislike someone, if they are a strong competitor in challenges you MUST keep them. Weakening your team is absolute suicide. I always say, vote off weak players first until the merge, vote off strong players ASAP after the merge.

The blonde on the blue team (Katie?) is gorgeous. The investment banker is stacked, but she also appears to be a physical threat in challenges. Michael is going to chop off his own foot at some point. Russell Swan will go further than you think.
 
Re: Jeff Kent to be on Survivor Philippines

I've always liked Penner, though he showed he isn't to be trusted when he did the mutiny thing the first time he played.

Two folks on the show from my neck of the woods, and one of them got the boot last night.

Russell's tribe is in trouble, though. They appear to be the weakest of the bunch, and they already seem to resent his "leadership".

Interesting to see if Kent's knee gives him problems next week. Looked like he banged it pretty hard leaving the boat in the beginning.

And Skupin is quite a clutz. maybe we now know the real reason he fell into the fire in Season 2. And just think-he had complete control of his tribe that season, and his dismissal from the game changed the numbers in the favor of eventual winner Tina and Colby's tribe at the merge.

Skupin could have been the Season 2 champ
 
Re: Jeff Kent to be on Survivor Philippines

Skupin absolutely would have won that year. They were kicking the crap out of the Okagor (sp) tribe. That was a great season.
 
Re: Jeff Kent to be on Survivor Philippines

How pissed would CBS have been if Whelchel was the first eliminated. If her tribe goes to tribal council even once before they switch things up (assuming they do) it's almost a given that she's first gone...

Kent's in the clear. I don't think anyone will recognize him.
 

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