Last year was last year. It’s something I have to keep reminding myself as the weeks progress throughout this summer. Going 24-2 in 2023 was an awesome feat, but that record isn’t going to help me for Season 6 of “Can You Beat Biggy?” and each week the target on my back grows bigger.
Of course, that target already was quite big for this season’s opener on June 13.
“You had your tournament in May, and Barbette came in second in the amateur division, crushing a whole lot of players,” said Paul…
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