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Alaginger
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07-11-2002

Friday, May 15, 2009 - 5:46 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Alaginger a private message Print Post    
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Transcript:

Announcer: It's coming! The Survivor Finale you've been waiting for.

Jeff Probst: Four castaways remain.

Stephen ("the city boy"): I think my story is a little bit of a David and Goliath story.

Erinn ("the long shot"): I came out here because I wanted to go home with the million bucks.

JT ("the cowboy"): I'm an all around competitor in this game. It was made for me.

Taj ("the mom"): If I have to smile in your face and stab you in the back, that's the name of the game, I'm gonna do it.

Jeff Probst: Three Tribal Councils, two explosive hours, one ultimate Survivor!

Announcer: Don't miss the finale and live reunion show, Sunday on CBS

Dipo
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04-23-2002

Friday, May 15, 2009 - 10:18 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dipo a private message Print Post    
Since there are 3 tribal councils that sounds like only a final two to me.

Flossiebebe
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09-01-2005

Friday, May 15, 2009 - 10:30 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Flossiebebe a private message Print Post    
From the CBS website:
"I Trust You But I Trust Me More" - After one shocking vote, a seed of doubt is planted by a carefully constructed lie that, after the second vote, leaves the final two turning on each other at the final Tribal Council, on a special two-hour season finale followed by a one-hour live reunion

Sounds like Erinn doesn't go at final 4!!

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Friday, May 15, 2009 - 11:39 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
If Erinn makes it to F2, then I think she deserves the win. She's been the underdog for much of the season, sort of overlooked by all. If she squeaks thru to the end, even tho she may not be well-liked by the jury, she could just take home the $1M.

I would much prefer to see Taj win. She's been my fave for a long while now. I don't trust Stephen, but will withhold judgement until I see if has any decisions to make. I think JT has played a great game, but I'd still prefer to see one of the two remaining girls win.

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Friday, May 15, 2009 - 11:52 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
I have no desire to see Erinn make it through any further. She has not impressed me except with her ability to dance out of the line of fire...LOL!

Alaginger
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07-11-2002

Friday, May 15, 2009 - 12:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Alaginger a private message Print Post    
Jeff Probst blogs 'Survivor: Tocantins' (episode 13)
May 15, 2009, 12:22 AM | by Jeff Probst

Categories: 'Survivor', About Last Night, Reality TV, Television, Things That Are Awesome!

No sense in burying the lead. It finally happened. You all got your wish....

...Coach is gone.

You’ve been complaining about him for weeks on end. The universal energy you all put out there to get rid of him worked.

Now be honest... are you truly happy? Is life better now?

Or do you think you might miss him just a wee little bit? Be honest.

Listen up 'cause I’m gonna give you a dose of truth that will either having you nodding in agreement or vowing to never watch the show again: Coach was without question the most dynamic character this season. Nobody was even a close second.

Thinking Coach is a great character doesn’t mean I think he’s a great guy. It also doesn’t mean I think he’s a punk. My personal feelings about Coach are irrelevant; I’m only talking from a show point of view. He was, in the words of Jon Favreau and Vince Vaughn, “money.” Absolute money.

Love him or hate him, Coach provided more memorable moments than anybody on the show in years. He is an absolute must if we ever do another all-stars and if you saw him on the street you wouldn’t be able to help yourself. You’d approach him so fast you’d lose your shoes.

Let’s review his farewell episode, shall we?

Just when you thought Coach couldn’t provide any more fantastic moments...Coach gets sent to Exile Island.

The exchange between Coach and Erinn was one of the best of the season. Upon watching the episode and seeing what Coach said in interview and to J.T. (which I am not privy to during the show) I actually do not think Coach was trying to upstage Erinn. I think Coach was worried about making fire and living on his own. I think he was worried that he might look bad and so decided to avoid doing anything at all and instead turn it into a positive “choice.”

Coach’s speech on Exile Island will go down as one of the most fantastic in the history of our show. Coach Wade talking about himself in the third person was so good I am speechless. I cannot express how much I enjoyed it. Absolutely brilliant.

ADVICE: Young actors in Hollywood, take the Coach Wade monologue and use it as your audition piece for any and every thing. Wanna get an agent? Lay that on them. Wanna book that commercial? Give them a yuppie version of Coach Wade. Wanna meet Spielberg? Get to work on Coach Wade and it just may happen. You can’t go wrong with Coach Wade.

You guys think I’m putting you on. I really do think you could do a show with Coach Wade. Word for word, moment for moment, Coach Wade is one of the most entertaining guys on television today.

I’m surprised CBS hasn’t already signed him to his own show. “Weekends With Coach Wade.” Or of course the more dramatic, “By day he’s a former soccer coach and part time conductor. On the weekends he is ‘The Dragon Slayer.” No need for writers or actors. It’s all about Coach and his life and it’s all there.

Yes, I am serious. I miss Coach.

The immunity challenge couldn’t have been much better. Talk about a classic Survivor challenge. Unreal. Love it. It was so good I am laughing as I am writing this – sheer joy. It started with Coach’s long walk in from Exile and the insincere hug from Stephen. Ah, this game can be so brutal.

The challenge itself was really good. I love challenges that are simple in concept but demanding in execution. That challenge was definitely demanding. Very hard on your feet. I tried it myself. It hurts. A lot. It was a very hot day as well.

But Coach’s dramatic fall from grace was one of the most memorable performances ever. If there are any award shows honoring reality stars, Coach has to be nominated and he is a shoo-in to win. Name anybody on any reality show this year that has been more compelling than Coach? Nobody, I tell you, nobody! Long Live Coach Wade!

And like any Emmy-worthy episode of Survivor, it ended with what else...a poem from Coach Wade. In case you missed it:

With friend and foe we march to the battle plain
Some to seek success others to seek fame
We play with honor for the love of this game
And with armor or without we will toil in vain
So that someday someone somewhere will remember our name.

Coach, I assure you, nobody will ever forget your name. You left your mark on Survivor. I hope it is not the last we see of you.

Okay, so where are we now? Our final four:

J.T. – If he gets to the final two he probably wins...unless he goes up against...

TAJ – This would be quite a show down. Two of the most well liked people in the game.

STEPHEN – Best bet is to go up against Erinn, who he could probably beat.

ERINN – A long shot due to her betrayal – hard for her to get votes from the former Timbira members on the jury. Might be smart to take her all the way to the end.

You know how this works...Sunday May 17, 8-10 p.m. our final 2 hour episode. 10-11pm the live reunion show. If you’re in the central time zone it’s one hour earlier across the board.

I hope you enjoy it. As always it’s been a pleasure chatting each week. Thanks for all your feedback, positive... and negative! I wouldn’t want it any other way!


Notice that Jeff is definitely talking in terms of the Final Two.

Kookliebird
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08-04-2005

Friday, May 15, 2009 - 12:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kookliebird a private message Print Post    
It seems that the shocking vote might have been Stephen's vote last night for Coach. It may have just been the editing, but JT sort of looked surprised by it.

Hypermom
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08-13-2001

Friday, May 15, 2009 - 12:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hypermom a private message Print Post    
Nope, JT said that Erinn was just a security vote, and sorry:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaUSsnZkcr4

Alaginger
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07-11-2002

Friday, May 15, 2009 - 1:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Alaginger a private message Print Post    
Popping over to TDT --- to see what they think:

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As previewed quite awhile back in the ReCrap show, the spider with 8 legs and 4 tables was projected for the F4 challenge ....and it is!

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From this picture we can see that the race actually starts at the puzzle tables, and probably ends there as well. Notice how J.T. is primed for a headstart.

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And he is definitely ahead with his speed. But, how will he do in the puzzle-solving part of the challenge after he gets back with the pieces.

TDT is speculating:

F4 challenge - JT Win, Erinn Boot
F3 challenge (if there is one) - JT Win, Taj Boot
F2 Stephen and JT
Winner of the big bucks - JT (5 to 2 vote???)

Csnog
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07-18-2002

Friday, May 15, 2009 - 2:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Csnog a private message Print Post    
JT will probably take Stephen but I don't think Stephen would take JT.

Taj would be a good final 2 but she could plead to the jury how she developed the plan.

Tntitanfan
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08-03-2001

Friday, May 15, 2009 - 3:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tntitanfan a private message Print Post    
I suspect anyone against Taj at F@ will bring up the fact that she doesn't "need" the money. However, if we consider that here is a woman with a housekeeper, nanny, twice weekly manicures, etc., that has lived on rice, half-raw fish, and insects for over a month, perhaps she has EARNED the money?!?

Misspoufy
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09-30-2004

Saturday, May 16, 2009 - 4:50 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Misspoufy a private message Print Post    
I always wonder at the "she/he doesn't need the money" comment from the players. Does anyone really NEED a million dollars? The real truth is they all WANT a million dollars and they don't want anyone else to have it. Most of these winners have it spent before they get it and seldom do they have much to show for it after it's gone. I have to agree with Tntitanfan...Taj may not NEED another million dollars but she's most definitely EARNED it by her game play. Not only has she lived in horrible conditions (but they all have) she is the one who came up with the master plan and has quietly been in the background executing the plan for all these weeks. I don't know that she will win, but I definitely think she deserves to win.

Alaginger
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07-11-2002

Saturday, May 16, 2009 - 5:25 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Alaginger a private message Print Post    
Cut and pasted this out of a Coach Interview - thought you might find it interesting, and an update to where he is now.
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We understand you lost your coaching gig at Southwest Baptist University because you went on Survivor. Tell us what happened and your future professional plans.

When CBS first called me to do it, I told them no and that I couldn’t leave my girls. I went to my boss and told her I turned them down and she ordered me to go. When I came back, I realized she hadn’t told her boss, the athletic director, and she lost face and had to either fire me or her. She chose me. I was the scapegoat. My short-term goal is to be in PEOPLE magazine because I have a great story to tell. I pray about the long-term goals. I have a couple of coaching opportunities I am considering. I did call my symphony and asked if they could pay me full-time. They said yes, so I moved back to Northern California. I want to go to 20 different countries in the next 20 years to write 20 symphonies based on the culture and the historical instruments. As far as Hollywood, I think I am going to get people coming at me with offers. I don’t want to be a reality junkie but I would absolutely want my own show.


Lexie_girl
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07-30-2004

Saturday, May 16, 2009 - 6:05 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lexie_girl a private message Print Post    
<<----- hears crickets.

Delurker
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08-19-2005

Saturday, May 16, 2009 - 7:32 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Delurker a private message Print Post    
He should have just stopped the sentence like this....As far as Hollywood, I think I am going to get people coming at me......LOL

Alaginger
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07-11-2002

Saturday, May 16, 2009 - 9:07 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Alaginger a private message Print Post    
I haven't been able to find the Survivor Insider transcript of the Tribal Council where Coach got the boot, but I have picked this up at Survivor Blows in with the postings.
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JT says "Just a security vote, sorry" when he votes for Erinn.
So, it sounds like JT might have known that Coach was getting the boot?

Here's what Stephen said when he voted for Coach:
"The white wizard, overcome with ambition and greed, turns to the dark arts and becomes the black wizard and zaps the wicked dragonslayer back home."
Stephen has used the wizard zapping people home line in past votes too.

Taj said "Go heal" when she voted for Coach.

Gurliegirl
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06-20-2006

Saturday, May 16, 2009 - 10:31 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Gurliegirl a private message Print Post    
D-E-L-U-S-I-O-N-A-L

Alaginger
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07-11-2002

Saturday, May 16, 2009 - 3:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Alaginger a private message Print Post    
Transcript:

Jeff Probst: Next time on Survivor...

Stephen: JT ended up voting with Coach for strategic reasons.

Jeff Probst: ...JT and Stephen turn on each other.

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Stephen <talking to JT>: That' probably could come off as a villain.
JT: Either way, it's done.

Jeff Probst: And with only four left, all bets are off. <JT shown walking with Erinn>
3

2
JT <in confessional>: This is a game for a million dollars, you have to be ruthless.

Jeff Probst: Join us for the exciting Season Finale!

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Saturday, May 16, 2009 - 3:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
OFGS, poor picked upon pitiful "coach." You really expect us to believe that your boss didn't have to explain your absence to someone? Dude, you were fired cuz you came across like a baboon.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Saturday, May 16, 2009 - 4:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
I think he was fired BEFORE he came across as a baboon.. that just further justified it.

Y2krazy
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09-17-2002

Saturday, May 16, 2009 - 4:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Y2krazy a private message Print Post    
"Tongue inserted firmly in Cheek"

Costa....How can you compare Benjamin to a baboon, what did baboons ever do to you to warrant such an insult?

I think he was fired because they finally realized the "quality" they had hired.

Hope this isn't outside TVCH rules...

Bonbonlover
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07-13-2000

Saturday, May 16, 2009 - 9:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonbonlover a private message Print Post    
JT says "Just a security vote, sorry" when he votes for Erinn.
So, it sounds like JT might have known that Coach was getting the boot?

Well JT did say that he wanted to send Coach to Exile because the plan was to send him home at the next tribal council and they wanted to ensure that he was tired, weak and hungry...


I did call my symphony and asked if they could pay me full-time. They said yes, so I moved back to Northern California.

Please say it ain't so! PLEASE!!!

Alaginger
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07-11-2002

Sunday, May 17, 2009 - 6:32 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Alaginger a private message Print Post    
Jumping over to Survivor Blows this morning to read the latest SOTS (State of the Spoiling) which was done by Pepe lePew.

In summary, this is what I’m leaning towards:
F4 challenge – JT wins
F4 boot – Taj
F3 challenge – JT wins
F3 boot – Erinn
F2 finalists – Stephen and JT
Winner – JT by a 4-3 score.

Notice that this differs in speculation only slightly from the one I previously posted by TDT.
TDT thinks the F4 boot is Erinn, and that Taj goes next. Also, TDT thinks the winner is JT by a 5-2 vote.

The only other thing I have to add is that the poster called "Wanderer", said Coach would be an F5, and he was, and this same poster said that the final challenge is endurance and that Taj drops out first. (Survivor Skills quoted this poster but states that the poster has not been validated as a solid spoiler). If the "Wanderer" is right, then Taj would still be there for the F3.
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Edited to add:
Survivor Blows Voting is at 22 votes for Winner!
JT - 13
Stephen - 6
Taj - 2
Erinn - 1

Tntitanfan
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08-03-2001

Sunday, May 17, 2009 - 7:51 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tntitanfan a private message Print Post    
Very iteresting, Ginger! And I hope they are right -

I have NEVER watched a Reunion show past the announcement of who won. Formerly for me, when it was over - it was OVER! This one I am going to have to watch!!

Roppiepie
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05-06-2004

Sunday, May 17, 2009 - 8:20 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roppiepie a private message Print Post    
After all is said and done, I must say that this cast has had the most genuinely likeable people. They seem to really care for one another, but keep it real in their confessionals that they will do what it takes to win. I've enjoyed this season very much and as usual, I'm sad it is coming to a close =(