Thanks for your response MP. I have never been backed before. Secondly I would like to get a backer to start out @ tournaments less than $5. I played on BCP under the SN westatebowl and success in the MTTs but took a big shot @ a real juicy stud game and got coolered hardcore. ( I had trip Ks all rolled up and a guy pured some sick cards) I did win the $500 first depositor freeroll for a $109 dollar ticket... and also won a PLO freeroll that runs @ 7 pm est. Realistically I am looking to get backed even if I have to start @ the very bottom to garner their trust. In the $109 tournamnt that I played I made it down to about 60th place before villian shoved a 18 bb eff stack into me when I was the bb, and I snap called AQ suited and he had AA... yawn nh gg.. etc. I feel as though I have a solid conceptual grasp of the game but I am definately very intrensically motivated to get way better and make a real strong statement. Thank you once again for youre inquiry and I hope that makes my objectives a little clearer.