From the Editor
Craziness.

That's the only word I can use to describe the state of staredown lately. I mean seriously just when you thing it can't get any weirder it certainly does.

I mean first and foremost, what has happened to Tony Patterson. Are we seeing the decline of a legend? Of a self-proclaimed hero? I guess you could look at the 2005 Championship as a fluke, but the first round loss in Austin? That's his home turf, nobody used to beat Tony at home.

Tony, come back buddy, we miss you.

Not to turn our little newsletter into a gossip column, but rumor has it Ms. Erika Watson has lately been seen holding hands with none other than Greg “Tomato Juice” Doyle.

Acting head of corporate sponsorship over here at the NASP, Donnie Anderson, has asked if anyone knows anyone who owns or works at a company that might be interested in sponsoring a staredown event to call him at 916-317-9365.

It's been an interesting season so far. No real clear cut favorites, but I guess that will just make for a more exciting National Championship.

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

Staredown Trivia (find the answer the next NASP Quarterly)
What is the punishment for any competitor found betting on a staredown match

* Steve Robinson (answer to last issue's trivia question: Name the official who called the last National Championship match.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Yes, it's that time of the year again and right now on behalf of every one at NASP Quarterly and the NASP we'd like to extend our sincerest birthday wishes to our brave commissioner, Ernie Armstrong.

Upcoming Events
The Rocky Top Rumble (Knoxville, TN) - June 10, 2005
The Biggest Little Staredown Tournament In The World (Reno, NV) - July 1, 2006
The Quad City Clash (Moline, IL) - July 22, 2006
Smackdown Dover (Dover, De) - August 19, 2006
The Beehive State Open (Provo, UT) - September 2, 2006

The Smart Money (For entertainment purposes only)
Odds of winning The Biggest Little Staredown Tournament In The World
Manuel Martinez - 3 to 1
Tony Patterson - 3 to 1
Greg Doyle - 5 to 1
Adam “Hollywood” Lowe - 250 to 1

Sorry for the small newsletter this time, but I've just been a little busy traveling lately. I promise more for the fall edition.