77 and Climbing
"What's the total on this one?" asked Shawn Sheikhan of the Tournament Director as he passed by his table. "77, right now," was the reply.
Late registrants are arriving, although they are being made to wait until the start of the next level to join the fray. Among those engaging in some pre-tourney socializing before being allowed to play are Freddy Deeb, Vanessa Rousso, Brandon Cantu, Justin Smith, and Sirous Jamshidi.