I've been an avid fan of Big Brother since it first premiered on CBS. I watched all seasons but one so far (I was away for one summer with no access to a TV) and started reading up on the live feeds last summer. One of the things I like to do when watching is trying to predict who'll be evicted next. So even if Jackie put a "Who will have the jury votes to win Big Brother 9?" in her review of Wednesday's episode, I decided to chime in and give my two cents about both players and make my own prediction. Is my vote the same as yours? Read on!Adam
- Adam had to suffer being partnered with Sheila. Some people may reward him for coping up with her!
- He didn't show much backbone and let the others make the decisions most of the time. This lack of leadership may hurt him if the votes are for the best player.
- Adam was nice to pretty much everyone and didn't get much blood on his hands. This is a big plus for him since people don't have a grudge against him.
Ryan
- He is dating Jen. This could be a major factor when voting since most of the household doesn't like Jen and voting for Ryan to win is, in a way, voting for Jen to win. Plus, she won money at the beginning of the show.
- Ryan made many people angry and mad even if he tried to keep the blood off his hands. This will hurt him especially if the jury votes based on their emotions.
- Ryan played the game very well and was a leader (especially when compared to Adam). Big Brother is a game so if the jury votes for the best player, Ryan will win hands down.
I don't know about you but I'm torn with this decision. Who will win the game depends on if the jury decides to reward game play or not. If so, Ryan will win. If they decide to vote based on emotions, Adam will win because he's the one of the two who was nicest to them. My guess is that the jury will vote for the one who got less blood on his hands throughout the game










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4-24-2008 @ 2:23PM
Danielle said...
After seeing Sharon's face after watching the tapes of her being evicted, I would be surprised if she votes for Ryan to have the money. I'm also torn w/ you. Ryan had better game play, so he deserves to win, but then again...maybe it was Adam's strategy to get others to decide for him...I guess the truth will be told Sunday night. I honestly would like to see Adam win. I will be disappointed if Ryan wins, but he deserves it more...Also..dont forget Ryan won $25,000(or something like that) that he took from Sheila...Between Jen's winning, plus his own and prizes...he made out pretty good in this game even if he doesnt take home the grand prize.
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4-24-2008 @ 2:58PM
JanW said...
Ryan got l0,000....Adam deserves to win because he talked Ryan out of keeping Sharon which enabled him to win HOH....Adam got to the end by being nice...that should be rewarded and he took more abuse than Ryan and suvived Sheila. Adam was loyal to Ryan to the end.
4-24-2008 @ 2:52PM
diana said...
Shelia was so annoying when she left, she acted as if someone died! Maybe if she wants to help her son, she should get a job instead of going on a TV show
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4-24-2008 @ 3:09PM
GL said...
Adam used strategy and people skills throughout the game. I don't think it's so clear that Ryan was a better player.
Game play is not limited to overtly telling people what to do and winning challenges. Getting to the end without burning votes is part of playing the game.
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4-24-2008 @ 3:20PM
graigbachman said...
With the exception of Natalie and Sheila, I think that the jurors will look at each person, setting aside feelings, and judge based on game play. It's how a show like this should be won. You reward the one who played the game best (see: Dick winning last season).
Ryan wins 5-2.
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4-24-2008 @ 3:26PM
shetaan819 said...
Ryan had better game play....seriously people, what did Adam do besides stand around and be a nice guy...there was no secret genius there, people just fell around him...and then in the last two weeks he comes up with a lil' bit of game and you guys are saying he should win, thats bullsh*......
Seeing Adam so thankful to Ryan at the end of the last episode was hilarious....I think he sincerely believes that Ryan chose him because they're 'boys', uh huh....more like 'cause Ryan is actually smart and knows how to play jury votes cause he knows there was no way he could have won against Sharon.....
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4-24-2008 @ 3:37PM
dennis phillips said...
Ryan deserves to loose!He at least had a chance of beating (didn't do anything)Shiela!
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4-24-2008 @ 3:39PM
Wintermute said...
I think he played a much smarter game than Ryan did. Unfortunately, Adam also played a pretty subtle game and the jury might not even notice how smart he played it. If they noticed, then Adam has it hands-down. If not, then it'll hinge on how much the jury hates Jen.
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4-24-2008 @ 3:45PM
G Sylvester said...
I really hope Adam wins and gives a small share to Shelia. even a couple of hundres would help her son have a nice Birthday.
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4-24-2008 @ 3:49PM
Isabelle Carreau said...
If you recall, Adam was fired from his job because of his "retards" comments. Adam doesn't know yet. So if he can't get his job back, I don't think he'll even think to give money to Sheila.
4-24-2008 @ 3:49PM
MERVE-THE-PERVE said...
I think Ryan should win. I think he needs to really plead his case good to everyone about how he dominated more, especially at the end when it really counted. He was not afraid to get his hands dirty. He needs to remind them that this is Big Brother, not Vacation Bible School. You are gonna have to lie and deceive people every now and then. I think in the end that at least 4 of them will vote for Ryan because he played the game the same way the jury was (except for Sheila) except he played it better than them. They were all being devious, mean, lying, etc. just like Ryan was. Ryan was just better at it. Adam just rode on Ryan's back the final 2 weeks. Adam is DUNNN!
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4-24-2008 @ 4:58PM
Donna said...
Forget Adam and Ryan. I still think the Guinea Pigs deserve to win. After all, they made it clear to the end, didn't they?
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4-24-2008 @ 5:01PM
Isabelle Carreau said...
Actually, when I wrote this article, I was thisclose to add the guinea pigs to the poll!
4-24-2008 @ 8:34PM
Franklin said...
Shelia and Adam were ACTING like they didn't like each other. He didn't suffer any abuse as it was an ACT. That's how they as a couple made it to the final 3. Everyone thought they hated each other.
Ryan took away Adam's gift to Shelia of the $10K and by going with Adam to the finals, took away another $50K from her. Adam should win. The "rewind that" from this year's Nerd Herd ensured Sharon will not vote for Ryan.
Overall this show has grown long in the tooth. Esp with Julie Chen pretending the Tues show was live when it was actually taped. Next year's BB will have the same stereotypes represented unless they try something new--maybe take a page from Trump and do a Celebrity BB.
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4-25-2008 @ 12:55AM
Mayday said...
I'm pretty sure Adam will win (well, I'm hoping hard!). Are those in the other house eligible to vote, or only the ones in the house with Josh, Sharon, etc.? In one house, Ryan will have Jen's vote to start with, his partner (what's her name), and maybe even Alex and Amanda. On the other house, Ryan will have Natty, Matty, and probably Sharon. He's got quite a bit of votes going but I still want Adam to win. At this point, I see them both as winners already. They've got cash to bring home so there's nothing to be sad about.
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4-25-2008 @ 11:19AM
Donna said...
The way I understand it is that only the jury votes. They are sequestered, but they get to "compare notes" with each other, and they'll get to question Adam and Ryan at the end.
The non-jury members aren't in sequester anymore anyway, so they would have been watching it on TV like the rest of America. They just get to sit and watch what goes down.
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4-25-2008 @ 11:22AM
terry said...
I think people underestimate Adam's play. He was a high profile player (unlike sharon) yet he did not antagonize anyone to a great degree. Even Sheila who has a love / hate relationship with him will likely vote for him. Think of the misteps he's managed to overcome. His deal with james, his "words" to natalie at her eviction, his attempted deal with sharon. He survived to be there at the end. He may not appear to be a leader, but his game play is pretty good. I think he probably has sheila, james, natalie. with josh and sharon toss up. The vote will be 4-3 for Adam
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4-25-2008 @ 6:16PM
Belinda said...
I feel bad for Sheila, If I won the money I would at least give her some, I would of rather been voted off a long time ago instead of being that close to the end. I hope Ryan wins and gives her some money. I don;t get Adam, one min. I'm believing him, the next I'm not, and to keep her around just because shes OLD!!!! I hope he watches these episodes and see hope much he picks his nose and his butt, he is just gross! At least Ryan confronts people on what they say instead of talking behind peoples backs all the time
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4-26-2008 @ 7:39AM
John said...
Why should the winner give money to Sheila? This is a game where the winner takes all. I find it absoultely amazing that people end up on these reality shows and expect a handout from the producers. While watching the episode with Sheila being evicted I felt sorry for Sheila. WHen her and Julie where sitting next to each other I saw one person that worked to get somewhere in life while the other person goes on a show to make their life better. Sheila needs to wake up and start putting her time and effort into areas that are gurantee to make her son's life better like EDUCATION and EMPLOYMENT.
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4-26-2008 @ 10:49AM
Mrs. Brenda L M Faulkner said...
I just don't get the sympathy votes for Sheila, All she ever did was to be two-faced, moan, bitch and cry. To my knowledge she never won POV or HOH (Nat gave her that one, she certainly did'nt earn it, and cos of that Nat went out!) and isn't her son 18? for cripes sake, he's hardly a little boy.
I hope Adam wins, in my eyes Ryan betrayed Nat and for that reason he does'nt deserve to win.
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