Evan Gatesman

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I'm currently playing footbag. It is difficult to imagine another sport like footbag being instilled in me like this sport. I've quit playing several times, but I always seem to get back into it. I feel that I don't have too many close friends in this sport, but they are definitely a factor in why I still play. I'm actually pretty good at this sport contrary to what I often tell myself which is another reason I play. I actually consider myself one of the top players in the world, and whether that means top fifty or top hundred or whatever, being one of the elite in this sport makes me feel like I'm important in this world.

wow. too deep. anyway...

I suck right now. I'll be better in a couple days. still getting over this spring break fatigue. People highly overestimate me. I'm much less consistent than I appear.
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first post! yay

hi hes Evan he he he rocks.


seriously one of the best in the world and my favorite player.


... wow to deep time to go away,.... little bo peep. :) jk
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Lycanthrope wrote:I'm actually pretty good at this sport contrary to what I often tell myself which is another reason I play. I actually consider myself one of the top players in the world, and whether that means top fifty or top hundred or whatever, being one of the elite in this sport makes me feel like I'm important in this world.
I'm no expert but that's how I always looked at it. You are definitely one of "elite" if that's how you want to put it. An intelligent guy as well. The one thing I dislike about you is that you say the stuff you hit sucks or wasn't that great even though that's clearly not the case. I've seen you hit huge moves and some solid links and you will just shrug, pass and basically ignore my props. Only a douche like me can pull that shit. :P

I hope you keep playing forever man.
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Post by brianbear »

dude, gatesman.
not only are you one of the "elite" (I would personally say more like top 20), in my opinion your style rocks the socks off of HELLLA other players. Such a huge trick selection and your ripstiens are only second to vaseks for me (they look like slow motion or something!)
btw, how'd that 5 dollar bag i sold you hold up?
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brianbear wrote:dude, gatesman.
how'd that 5 dollar bag i sold you hold up?
still got it. its 100% i haven't played with it a lot, i have a lot of bags now and i only play a couple times a week. its a good bag. thanks for the deal.
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Post by Radek Deko »

Hey whats up, I'm new to the sport i have never heard your name. But if you consider your self an elite, can i have some videos of you? I would really want to see them! :)
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Radek Deko wrote:Hey whats up, I'm new to the sport i have never heard your name. But if you consider your self an elite, can i have some videos of you? I would really want to see them! :)
come to vegas. there is no recent footage of me.
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Post by EoghanMcDowell »

Even it's cool to hear you recognizing your footbag prowess. Regardless of what you tell yourself you're still one of the best players out there. Hoping to see you update this sucka' in the future.

Had fun hanging out with you at NYJ, I appreciate you putting up with my youngness.

Hope we can play again soon.

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EoghanMcDowell wrote:Even it's cool to hear you recognizing your footbag prowess. Regardless of what you tell yourself you're still one of the best players out there. Hoping to see you update this sucka' in the future.

Had fun hanging out with you at NYJ, I appreciate you putting up with my youngness.

Hope we can play again soon.

Eoghan
your youngness? lol. dude. i'm only 19.
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Lycanthrope wrote: People highly overestimate me. I'm much less consistent than I appear.
I think you are more consistent than you appear to yourself because you always count your contacts. FACT: most people don't count contacts. I used to count contacts and after a while I stopped because it was just too depressing (also I would get brainfarts from trying to concentrate on counting and complex combos at the same time).
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SlashC wrote:
Lycanthrope wrote: People highly overestimate me. I'm much less consistent than I appear.
I think you are more consistent than you appear to yourself because you always count your contacts. FACT: most people don't count contacts. I used to count contacts and after a while I stopped because it was just too depressing (also I would get brainfarts from trying to concentrate on counting and complex combos at the same time).
unfortunately i don't count my contacts anymore, but i do kinda estimate. kinda disappointing.
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I'd say more like top 10, for reals.
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Erik Chan wrote:I'd say more like top 10, for reals.
"You're my hero!" -- Manna Mpepo
thanks, but i'm not sure i deserve a title like that.
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I'm willing to bet money that you're top 10 in the world.
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professor wrote:I'm willing to bet money that you're top 10 in the world.
same
Your next task: Go to the bathroom.
Wash your face.
Put your shoulders hunched upwards.
Look really, really slowly upwards towards the mirror like in the movies
And slap yourself in the face.
With your game face on.
And go shred with jim.
It'll work, trust me.
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I may take that bet.
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Evan you pickle sniffer... I thought you would never start a blog. Should come chill at the lake when I take my jetskiis out this summer. We can catch a karp right off the dock and hacky sack it.
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JeffOverbo wrote: We can catch a karp right off the dock and hacky sack it.
I :lol:
Your next task: Go to the bathroom.
Wash your face.
Put your shoulders hunched upwards.
Look really, really slowly upwards towards the mirror like in the movies
And slap yourself in the face.
With your game face on.
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It'll work, trust me.
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JeffOverbo wrote:Evan you pickle sniffer... I thought you would never start a blog. Should come chill at the lake when I take my jetskiis out this summer. We can catch a karp right off the dock and hacky sack it.
for sure. bring some cuties. we can hacky them too.
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long as i get first in the circle
Hi.
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