Top Shot 3

[TXlaw1]

Jake better hope he has a long run on Top Shot. Cause once this is over, he won't be able to get a job as a janitor!

Jake probably could not even get a job beating a dead horse - like Kirk's image above!

[aaronspuler]

I had the opportunity last week to talk to Mike Hughes from Top Shot season 3. You can read the interview at http://www.weapon-blog.com/?p=2012" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Domineaux]

Decent episode tonight though I'm sad to see Mike go as he was a good performer.
Felt bad for Gary during the challenge with the .50 but he redeemed himself well against a grand master pistol shooter.

[Medic218]

I'll probably stand up and start clapping when Jake finally gets the boot.

[puma guy]

Jake is a real jerk for sure. There's method to his madness and he is a talented shooter. I won't be sad if he gets eliminated, but his performance and ability continues to carry him along. Who knows? Dustin appears to be one of those people with an innate ability and I was laughing when his time was announced for last night's shooting event. I just wish they would have had a close up of Jake's face.

[Dave2]

Jake is a real jerk for sure. [...] I won't be sad if he gets eliminated, but his performance and ability continues to carry him along.

The teaser for next week's episode implies that something happens with him. Of course, it's the teaser's job to be dramatic and all, so maybe Jake will order a pizza or something.

Regarding his behavior, I get that he wants to win and all, but my word... I've never seen such unsportsmanlike conduct.

[puma guy]

Jake is a real jerk for sure. [...] I won't be sad if he gets eliminated, but his performance and ability continues to carry him along.

The teaser for next week's episode implies that something happens with him. Of course, it's the teaser's job to be dramatic and all, so maybe Jake will order a pizza or something.

Regarding his behavior, I get that he wants to win and all, but my word... I've never seen such unsportsmanlike conduct.

I also saw the trailer that showed him walking toward the door with a load of stuff.... didn't notice if it was luggage or sleeping bag or what. They showed him doing the same thing two or three episodes ago so it could be the same video. All for drama's sake. He is totally unsportsmanlike and I can't imagine him being a coach. If that's his style I would work to get him fired or remove my child from his influence immediately.

[Dave2]

He is totally unsportsmanlike and I can't imagine him being a coach. If that's his style I would work to get him fired or remove my child from his influence immediately.

Is this really his normal style, though? He's claiming everything you see is "calculated" to get him to win. So early on in the show when he was so bad at getting his team to effectively use the practice time, was that poor leadership, or him thinking that he knew what he was doing and trying to ensure that everyone else did worse than him? If it's the former, I don't think he could be a good coach because he lacks anything even approaching good leadership. If it's the latter, then I have to ask, "has the large cash prize kept him from seeing this as a sporting event"? If not, I don't want him as a coach because he has a complete lack of sportsmanship. If that is the case, I personally don't want him as a coach because I think that being willing to behave that poorly just to get $100k demonstrates poor character, but I can see how someone who's a bit cynical and has had a harder life than I have could view his actions as perfectly reasonable.

In summary, , but I only think he's had 2.5 strikes instead of 3. (I don't hold out much hope for that last 0.5, though.)

[chlag01]

Teaser for next week's episode

Competition speeds up when marksmen fire one of the fastest shooting handguns on the market. The vote at the nomination range provokes a drastic reaction from one of the shooters and a shocking turn of events leaves competitors stunned.

My prediction is that "drastic reaction" is Jake throwing a tantrum (nothing new), and "shocking turn of events" is Dustin (who I think has proven himself to be one of the best shooters) going home.

[Domineaux]

Dustin (who I think has proven himself to be one of the best shooters) going home.

I sure hope you are wrong with that, Dustin has been a great all around competitor with good character and amazing talent.

[puma guy]

He is totally unsportsmanlike and I can't imagine him being a coach. If that's his style I would work to get him fired or remove my child from his influence immediately.

Is this really his normal style, though? He's claiming everything you see is "calculated" to get him to win. So early on in the show when he was so bad at getting his team to effectively use the practice time, was that poor leadership, or him thinking that he knew what he was doing and trying to ensure that everyone else did worse than him? If it's the former, I don't think he could be a good coach because he lacks anything even approaching good leadership. If it's the latter, then I have to ask, "has the large cash prize kept him from seeing this as a sporting event"? If not, I don't want him as a coach because he has a complete lack of sportsmanship. If that is the case, I personally don't want him as a coach because I think that being willing to behave that poorly just to get $100k demonstrates poor character, but I can see how someone who's a bit cynical and has had a harder life than I have could view his actions as perfectly reasonable.

In summary, , but I only think he's had 2.5 strikes instead of 3. (I don't hold out much hope for that last 0.5, though.)

Jake has said he's out to get rid of the best competitors then tells everyone he's the best and then complains when he's selected for elimination. Some one should just tell Jake he's the smartest guy there and they're only taking lessons from him. See he's a leader and mentor! We all know the producers give us tid bits to lead us on, but if you just listen to some of Jake's vitriol I think his character shows. I think he's a very good shooter and tough competitor, but that said there is no denying his team matesand now the rest of the shooters have a very negative opinion of him. I guess I couldn't rule out Dustin's demise as the big surprise just as I can't rule out that all the hype about Jake is a build up to his winning the whole shee-bang! I do know that Dustin will be a success after this show no matter what happens.

[Dave2]

I guess I couldn't rule out Dustin's demise as the big surprise just as I can't rule out that all the hype about Jake is a build up to his winning the whole shee-bang! I do know that Dustin will be a success after this show no matter what happens.

I'm holding out hope for Jake saying, "To heck with you guys, I'm going home"


Of course that won't be it since the teaser was kinda hinting that way, but a man can still dream...

[puma guy]

I guess I couldn't rule out Dustin's demise as the big surprise just as I can't rule out that all the hype about Jake is a build up to his winning the whole shee-bang! I do know that Dustin will be a success after this show no matter what happens.

I'm holding out hope for Jake saying, "To heck with you guys, I'm going home"


Of course that won't be it since the teaser was kinda hinting that way, but a man can still dream...

And it could rain in Texas!

[ajwakeboarder]

My problem with Jake is that while he claims to be the best, he keeps trying to get rid of the better guys on the show so he doesn't have to face them. If he wants to claim to be the best, he should prove it and take them on himself!!!