Long, Long, Day at the MSPT:
Showed up for the 1030 am satellite for the MSPT at the Belle of Baton Rouge. I had previously won a $60 satty to qualify for a $250 with a seat in the Main Event on the line. I played so much poker yesterday (all the way to 1:30 am today) that I can't remember much of that tournament early. I know some good players were at my table and I was looking enviously at the other table, but I had position on a couple including Danny Doucet. I busted him when he flopped top pair and I had Aces. When we got to the final table I arrived as the chipleader. I got some good hands and saw my advantage disappear as we limped toward the four seats they were giving out. Next thing I knew two or three stacks had swollen up. One player had no idea he was in a satellite and played like he needed every chip. Short stacks kept doubling and after hours of play I became a shorty. Twice I got Aces to get critical double ups including once when on the stone...