I think its hard to rank an order - as circumstances were different based on when they played (for example: Rich, yes a great winner and really defined how to
play the game, but he really was shooting fish in a barrel. Parvati also played well, but again, was playing with some pretty dumb players and had 3 people
taken out for her). I will rank this way:
Great Winners:
Rich - see above - adding that he was a target many times and if not for Sean being an idiot - "alphabet", the outcome could have been different.
Todd - Owned up to his game and played really well. His 2 faults were - Amanda could have won if she performed well in the jury, He was not always in control as people discussed voting for him - they never
talked about voting out Amanda.
Sandra - Talk about adaptability. Created the "aslong as its not me" strategy. Couldn't rely on her challenges to get her through - total social and brain game.
Brian - Argueably the best player ever. Really was totally in control
Good Winners:
Tom - Total domination in challenges. Take a few points off for Ian handing him the easy win, and for not having much social game - relied totally on physical game.
Earl - Hard to put down perfection - however Cassandra and Dreamz were so obviously worthless players. He did well through being a minority.
Danni - A quieter game , but still had to fight back from a minority and win over Steph/ Rafe. Luckily Steph screwed a lot of people over.
Parvati - Though she really is the "Amber" of this season in terms of being a "favorite" and not really deserving to be there...she was playing from day 1. Though Fairplay would have left anyway, she helped that along and really was in the drivers seat for most of it. She took out the threats when needed and was pretty secure in the final 2 spot with either Amanda or Cirie. I would have liked to see her win some challenges and really earn her spot.
Ethan - played the honesty game and was in a solid alliance. Probably one of the most likeable winners - but was sort of carried by Lex and Tom and their social/physical game.
Jenna - won challenges when she needed to - built solid alliances - used sex to win. She outplayed Rob, which says something.
Meh Winners -
Aras Baskauskas - kind of a blah season. Cirie and Terry would have been a more interesting final 2. And who wouldn't have won against Danielle?
Yul Kwon - I think everyone wanted Ozzy to win. Becky was a waste of space. He was fine. Just didn't excite me and his game didn't stand out.
Tina Wesson - She did have a lot of social game, and had to rely on that since she couldnt win challenges. But Colby could have won easily - she wasnt in control. I think Jerri and Alicia voted a bit bitterly. At first we were excited - first woman winner, older woman winner, second season - woo hoo! but her game pales in comparison to all the above winners.
Chris Daugherty - Twila handed him the winning strategy. The women saved him. It was dumb.
A disgrace to Survivor:
Amber Brkich - Should have never been on All Stars. Rob should have won. Their whole romance killed the season.
Vecepia Towery - Ugh. Don't get me started. If Neleh could have laid off the "I didn't play until day 24" crap, perhaps we could have had a better (but not great) winner. V did nothing but thank jesus. Jesus didn't help you win - Kathy, Pappy and Neleh saved you and Sean. You were dead in the water way before that.
Great Winners:
Rich - see above - adding that he was a target many times and if not for Sean being an idiot - "alphabet", the outcome could have been different.
Todd - Owned up to his game and played really well. His 2 faults were - Amanda could have won if she performed well in the jury, He was not always in control as people discussed voting for him - they never
talked about voting out Amanda.
Sandra - Talk about adaptability. Created the "aslong as its not me" strategy. Couldn't rely on her challenges to get her through - total social and brain game.
Brian - Argueably the best player ever. Really was totally in control
Good Winners:
Tom - Total domination in challenges. Take a few points off for Ian handing him the easy win, and for not having much social game - relied totally on physical game.
Earl - Hard to put down perfection - however Cassandra and Dreamz were so obviously worthless players. He did well through being a minority.
Danni - A quieter game , but still had to fight back from a minority and win over Steph/ Rafe. Luckily Steph screwed a lot of people over.
Parvati - Though she really is the "Amber" of this season in terms of being a "favorite" and not really deserving to be there...she was playing from day 1. Though Fairplay would have left anyway, she helped that along and really was in the drivers seat for most of it. She took out the threats when needed and was pretty secure in the final 2 spot with either Amanda or Cirie. I would have liked to see her win some challenges and really earn her spot.
Ethan - played the honesty game and was in a solid alliance. Probably one of the most likeable winners - but was sort of carried by Lex and Tom and their social/physical game.
Jenna - won challenges when she needed to - built solid alliances - used sex to win. She outplayed Rob, which says something.
Meh Winners -
Aras Baskauskas - kind of a blah season. Cirie and Terry would have been a more interesting final 2. And who wouldn't have won against Danielle?
Yul Kwon - I think everyone wanted Ozzy to win. Becky was a waste of space. He was fine. Just didn't excite me and his game didn't stand out.
Tina Wesson - She did have a lot of social game, and had to rely on that since she couldnt win challenges. But Colby could have won easily - she wasnt in control. I think Jerri and Alicia voted a bit bitterly. At first we were excited - first woman winner, older woman winner, second season - woo hoo! but her game pales in comparison to all the above winners.
Chris Daugherty - Twila handed him the winning strategy. The women saved him. It was dumb.
A disgrace to Survivor:
Amber Brkich - Should have never been on All Stars. Rob should have won. Their whole romance killed the season.
Vecepia Towery - Ugh. Don't get me started. If Neleh could have laid off the "I didn't play until day 24" crap, perhaps we could have had a better (but not great) winner. V did nothing but thank jesus. Jesus didn't help you win - Kathy, Pappy and Neleh saved you and Sean. You were dead in the water way before that.
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