Name:Brad Carpenter
Age: 18
Home Town and Country: St. Petersburg, FL USA
Previous Magic Accomplishments: 2 PTQ Wins, top 100 PT Honolulu ‘09, Top 32 GP Tampa ‘09, T64 GP Chicago ‘09
What deck did you play this weekend and why?
Jund with some sick tech by Logan Mize
Would you change anything about your deck in light of the weekend?
No
Are you playing at PT San Juan, and how much testing have you done so far?
Unfortunately, No
If you knew you were going to win the GP no matter what, which card from Rise of the Eldrazi would you like to use to do it?
Sarkhan the Mad
Name: Michael Joseph Stanfar
Age: 23
Home Town and Country: Fredricksburg, VA USA
Previous Magic Accomplishments: None
What deck did you play this weekend and why?
Super Friends – Most resilient, powerful cards. Felt like I had a lot of control of winning / losing
Would you change anything about your deck in light of the weekend?
Meddling Mage was sub-par. Possibly run a Sphinx of Jwar Isle main, games were taking too long to win
Are you playing at PT San Juan, and how much testing have you done so far?
Nope, testing with friends whom are going
If you knew you were going to win the GP no matter what, which card from Rise of the Eldrazi would you like to use to do it?
Gideon Jura, that guy is the real deal!
Name: Brett Blackman
Age: 20
Home Town and Country: Philadelphia, PA USA
Previous Magic Accomplishments: I’m the JSS Superstar, I guess. Top 4 GP San Francisco, ground in to PT Philadelphia even though I couldn’t play in the PT
What deck did you play this weekend and why?
I played Mythic because I felt comfortable playing it honestly
Would you change anything about your deck in light of the weekend?
Nah
Are you playing at PT San Juan, and how much testing have you done so far?
No, I did not do any PTQs because of school and did not Q on rating. I am going to San Juan, though
If you knew you were going to win the GP no matter what, which card from Rise of the Eldrazi would you like to use to do it?
Eldrazi Conscription, chur, then I could actually win the GP
Name: Kyle Boggemes
Age: 20
Home Town and Country: Waterford, MI
Previous Magic Accomplishments: 2nd – PT San Diego, 9th – GP Minneapolis
What deck did you play this weekend and why?
U/W Control since it smashed Jund in testing
Would you change anything about your deck in light of the weekend?
-1 Evolving Wilds, +1 Fetch-land
Are you playing at PT San Juan, and how much testing have you done so far?
Yes, not at all
If you knew you were going to win the GP no matter what, which card from Rise of the Eldrazi would you like to use to do it?
Echo Mage
Name: Brad Nelson
Age: 24
Home Town and Country: USA
Previous Magic Accomplishments: PT Honolulu – 9th, GP MN – Top 4, MOCS 2010 Season 3 winner, Community Cup Competitor
What deck did you play this weekend and why?
U/W, it has the most consistent draws and matchups
Would you change anything about your deck in light of the weekend?
Not one card
Are you playing at PT San Juan, and how much testing have you done so far?
Yes, a ton
If you knew you were going to win the GP no matter what, which card from Rise of the Eldrazi would you like to use to do it?
Gideon Jura
Name: Joshua Wagener
Age: 25
Home Town and Country: Glen Burnie, MD USA
Previous Magic Accomplishments: National Champ, 2 GP Top 8s, JSS Worlds – Top 4
What deck did you play this weekend and why?
Jund cause Mythic was taken
Would you change anything about your deck in light of the weekend?
Brb Top 8, LOL! (of course not)
Are you playing at PT San Juan, and how much testing have you done so far?
Not playing
If you knew you were going to win the GP no matter what, which card from Rise of the Eldrazi would you like to use to do it?
Aura Finesse (Like a Boss!)
Name: Carlos Romao
Age: 27
Home Town and Country: Sao Paulo, Brazil
Previous Magic Accomplishments: World Champion – 2002, Six GP Top 8 (3 Wins)
What deck did you play this weekend and why?
I played UWR Planeswalkers because the deck is the most expensive one
Would you change anything about your deck in light of the weekend?
Maybe some Baneslayers so I can increase the value
Are you playing at PT San Juan, and how much testing have you done so far?
Yes, I am. I tested on MTGO
If you knew you were going to win the GP no matter what, which card from Rise of the Eldrazi would you like to use to do it?
Gideon Jura
Name: Owen “X-Owen” Turtenwald
Age: 21
Home Town and Country: Milwaukee, WI USA
Previous Magic Accomplishments: 2 GP Top 8s, 2 PT T32
What deck did you play this weekend and why?
Jund, because I’ve played it more than any other deck
Would you change anything about your deck in light of the weekend?
Are you playing at PT San Juan, and how much testing have you done so far?
Yes
If you knew you were going to win the GP no matter what, which card from Rise of the Eldrazi would you like to use to do it?
Sarkhan the Mad