Vince Van Patten Should Die

[mackkie]

Not related to VVP or anything, but I swear that when I was in Vegas that I played against that Josh guy that was on last nights broadcast. He looked just like the guy, his voice, mannerisms, and body language were spot on as well. They both also had the same playing style.

Of course, I might be crazy...

Wasnt that guy under 21? I remember them saying he was going to be the youngest winner in WPT history and the only reason he gets to play in it is because its not on US soil. Maybe he had a fake, but it was prob not him.

[zinn0]

Mackkie, it's very possible. I didn't see the whole broadcast, so I can't be certain how old he is. It sure seemed like the guy I met in Vegas though.

[mackkie]

That guy was pretty crazy and all over the place, Hes def. a unique individual and someone that stands out in a crowd...so maybe u did play with him? Remember, according to VVP you played with the next Stu Ungar....consider yourself VERY lucky...lol

[zinn0]

Did they ever say where the guy was from? I'm pretty sure the guy in Vegas told me he was from Chicago.

[mackkie]

Here is a link with a little bio on him, doesnt say where hes from tho:
http://www.worldpokertour.com/players/? ... layer=4985

[TxShadow]

Did they ever say where the guy was from? I'm pretty sure the guy in Vegas told me he was from Chicago.

His full name is Josh Schlien by the way. I've been googling him, but I can't find where he's from.

*edit* - mack beat me to it

[zinn0]

Must not be the same guy--the b io says he's not old enough for US poker rooms.

My bad.

[groton]

he was what 20 in October.
SO he easly could be 21 now.

[wEbMaStEr]

Seriously, the topic says it all. I heard him compare this dumb puke of a kid in Aruba to Stu Ungar. In the Poker world, that ought to be punishable by death.

Just to resurrect this thread cos i just watched the episode in question.

I didn't realise that the "puke of a kid" referred to was Josh Schlein a.k.a. SDouble. I've known of this player as one of the great internet players over the past few years, i had no idea he was so young. GD these young internet punks

Watching him tho, he played superbly, and with all his antics, his jumping around and constant talking, I can actually see why Vince made this comparison. He is stil very young tho and of course, time will tell if he becomes just another kid who got lucky a few times before burning out or whether he truly will become a poker great.

Here's what p5's has to say on SDouble

Sdouble: jschl93994 on Paradise. A player who has no fear at the tables, regularly cashing big in the Step tournaments on Party and the biggest sit-n-go's and multitable tournaments on Stars. Well known for his aggressive style and a poker intellect that is matched by very few

I was astonished at his play. It really was a treat to watch IMO

oh! and he's from a place called Owings Mills in Maryland