Russell's Opening Statement

[Co Host Tom Westman]

Russell post your opening statement in here. Because he was too lazy to create his own thread that is.

[Russell Hantz]

Hello, everyone.

I just want to first say that once I signed up for this game, I really did sign up to play. From the moment I checked-in, it was game time for me. I think I played clever, I think I played strategic, and I think I played an almost flawless game. Me getting here to this position took alot on my part and I made alot of bold moves to make it here to the F3. Can Parvati and Erinn say the same thing? They could, but mine would trump theirs as I believe the moves that I've made in the game have been far, far more superior. Parvati played a good game, but had she not had me in the merge, I don't think she and Kelly would have survived at all. As for Erinn, she depended on her alliance to get where she is. She played an UTR game in which I do not respect. Erinn floated her way to the end. She doesn't even deserve one vote.

I feel as though that I deserve this victory, and that's the truth. I know some of you may be wondering why I'm doing all this right now, but I'm laying it on the line. This is the Jury Questioning stage, this is where stuff gets real. No more lies, no more sucking up, no more kissing ass; just the straight truth. I played a better social, strategic, and competitive game then both of these girls, and I think that's been showcased to all of you on the Jury. Most of you, if not all of you, have fallen on behalf of me, and I think that needs to be recognized. My accomplishments in this game need to be examined fairly. I don't want the majority of you to base your votes on popularity, because then that would be just plain ridiculous. Please vote for who you think played a better game overall, and in my opinion.. that's me.

I'm ready for any questions you all want to direct my way.