From the Editor
Random thoughts from a staredown observer:

1. Doyle, welcome to the club of elite staredown athletes. It was a long road, but it's good to finally have you.
2. Congrats, Tony, on your victory in Utah, but the polygamy jokes were unbecoming of a champ.
3. Miss Watson, you are showing the world of Pro Staredown that you are more than just a pretty face. You are a talented competitor who is showing the fairer sex that they too can succeed in this traditionally male sport. And if you ever want to reconsider, my dinner offer remains open.
4. I want to wish Peter McAlister a speedy recovery from his eye strain. Remember, a warm towel every night and plenty of rest.
5. If google blog search is any indication, Pro Staredown is developing a rabid following in the Middle East, Germany, Hungary, and Japan further proving the global nature of this sport. Viva la Staredown!

Sincerely,
Mark Chipwood
Staredown Analyst/ NASP Quarterly Editor-In-Chief

Staredown Trivia (find the answer the next NASP Quarterly)
Name the competitor who's patented move is “Ogling the Otter”?

*Answer to last issue's question: 3 month suspension

Staredown Hoedown is Back!!!
You heard right, ya'all! Bring your best western duds and your boots down to Houston on Friday the 13th where Bob Henderson will host the festivities at his ranch. There will be plenty of square dancing, barbecue and refreshments. Rumor has it that Tennessee Tim and the Green Mountain Boys may put on a private show for the NASP faithful. Here's looking at you, cowboys!

Upcoming Events
The Harvest Moon Jamboree (Ashville, NC) - October 7, 2006
The Sooner Stare (Tulsa, OK) - October 28, 2006
The Sioux City Stare-a-thon (Sioux City, IA) - November 4, 2006
The Western Super-Regional (Bakersfield, CA) - November 18, 2006
The National Championship (Flagstaff, AZ) - January 13, 2007

The Smart Money (For entertainment purposes only)
Odds of winning The Harvest Moon Jamboree
Tony Patterson - 2 to 1
Greg Doyle - 4 to 1
Big Bruce Evans - 125 to 1