Diary Room: Adam Poch’s Player Rankings: Big Brother 17 – Finale Week Part 2

John McGuire – Preseason ranking: 5 strips of 23K Gold Dusted Chocolate Covered Bacon* – I have no idea if he will be a player or voted out week 1 – but he gave the best answer on why he was cast “maybe it’s cause I sound stupid when I talk.” If he can keep his annoying fandom down – and, as he also says, “keep his mouth shut” early, he will go far. I think he will be the Judd (BB15) of the season – everyone will love him, but somewhere in the top 6, they will have to get rid of him.
* – this does exist and I have a strip in my freezer now!

Never have I seen a player loved by so many alumni as Johnny Mac was loved this season. He was just so funny in his DR’s – showing he was aware of what was going on around him and he did a great job downplaying his fandom. He was a competition beast with 4 Vetos – 3 of them when he was on the block. But he also threw a few too many comps early and got himself in that position where he had to win the Veto to guarantee his safety.

John did also win his way back into the house (like Judd), made it to the Final 6 (like Judd) and was too loved so he had to go when they finally had the chance (like Judd). Final Ranking – 4 strips of Bacon

Now for the Final 3 – in the order that I think they will finish (not the way I want them to finish, but the way I think they will)

Steve Moses – Preseason ranking: 1 strip of Bacon – How this kid never compared himself to BB14 winner Ian is beyond me. It’s so obvious that’s why he got cast. Smart & awkward – his knowledge of the game will either propel him to top 6 – or make him an early boot. I see the former.

Yes, Steve has a lot of similarities to Ian – but dare I say – even more socially awkward. He won that first Veto to guarantee his safety – or he would have been gone week 1 (similar to Boogie giving Ian immunity week 1 on BB14). His constant “scampering” annoyed a lot of the HGs – but they would also recognize he is only 22, and a momma’s boy – so they cut him some slack.

I never understood the “hate” Steve received from outside the house. So many superfans want to see normal people (aka the non recruit / non-model types) play the game, but when we get them, and they are odd people – they are chastised for their quirks. Steve’s quirks helped him in the game, but he may have sealed his fate when he threw the final Veto allowing Vanessa to win it.

Regardless 3 HoH & 2 Veto wins made him one of the power players this season – and if he wins the last HoH – he should cut Vanessa like he’s told us all he will – and that would probably seal the victory for him. I just think he may get a little shell shocked during the Final live HoH and overthink some of the answers leading to him losing. If he does not win – Vanessa will cut him for sure – and he will join me in the 3rd place club! I hope not… GO STEVE!!!! Final Ranking – 5 strips of Bacon

Liz Nolan – Preseason ranking: 1 strip of Bacon. This girl has no idea what she is getting herself into – which will probably work to her advantage. She will be flirty and use what god (or the doctors) gave her to get one of these guys into a showmance. No shot to win, but she should make it to jury. Also, if you close your eyes and listen to her interview – she sounds just like Michelle Costa (S10).

Not only was I right about her getting into a showmance, but technically she was in 2 showmances. Jumping from Jace to Austin. This strategy worked for her very well, as Austin put her on his shoulder at times and carried her through. But she also showed some competition savvy by winning 3 HoH’s and the most important Battle of the Block week 5 guaranteeing her sister joining the game & Austin not getting backdoor’d.

Yes, Liz’s voice did get a little annoying at time (unlike Michelle Costa’s) – and when her & Julia would whine together, many of us wanted to saw our ears off – but she would bounce back and be cheery & playful. The threat of the Austwins coming after whoever went after them first was enough to keep people away from targeting her. She is all but a lock to make it to the Final 2 – and if so, she has a chance of winning. She has 2 votes locked in, which in itself should be enough to not take her, and depending on the bitterness of the Jury – could earn her some votes over Steve or Vanessa. Final Ranking – 5 strips of Bacon

Vanessa Rousso – Preseason ranking: 4 strips of Bacon – I am sure she will be a lot of people’s prediction to win it all because of her poker background. She admits the toughest part will be playing & reading these people for 100 days. That’s a long long long time & unlike poker, she is not only playing against the other HG’s – she’s playing against the house. Those walls can break people. I see her in the jury – and most likely top 6. She will not be the one someone will want to take to the final 2, so she will need to win out to get the $.

Again, my preseason prediction was pretty spot on. All she needs to do is win one more competition and she will be in the F2 seats & giving her (fake tear filled) speech to the jury so they hand her half a million. Love her or hate her, she has been the biggest power player of the season. Some of it was strategy, some of it was luck, but no matter what you think, she was in hard core game mode from day 1.

Vanessa’s inability to stick to one plan actually worked – and she would bust out the tears & pull on people’s emotional strings to get them to do what was best for Vanessa while thinking they were doing what was good for them. That is where her game was great, she was the puppetmaster to the twins – I mean, getting Julia to target Austin during the Veto??? That was Dan/Dr. Will/Derrick stuff right there! Julia ended up going home that week, and Liz & Austin STILL trusted her after that!

People will say the rest of the HGs were dumb – but that shows just how strong her game was – to get people to follow her into the fire – only for her to step aside at the last second and let them fall while she was chillin with her green hat & sunglasses on.

If only Vanessa showed more in the DRs or on the Live Feeds that she actually acknowledged her game, she’d have way more support outside the house – both from fans & BB Alumni. This line in particular from her week 10 HoH blog really annoyed me “Strategically, I have so very much to say, but I am going to wait until I get out to touch on that any further. I plan to release a series of strategy analysis blogs in October detailing my mindset and strategy throughout this Big Brother season.” She got so caught up in her own lies and deceit of the HG’s – she thinks she can do the same to us. BUT… she did kick butt all season as has earned her right to fight for the win. Final ranking – 5 strips of Bacon.

Final question of the week – Who do you want to win & who do you think deserves the win (are they the same person)?

OK – there ya have it – another season of Bacon/Tofu rankings for Big Brother Network. I hope you all enjoyed reading these as much as I had writing them. Thank you to Matt at BBN for letting me do this for the 2nd straight season, and I plan on doing it again next season, unless I am playing on All-Stars, which there is a .00001% chance. But if I am – watch the feeds and I will give out my Bacon/Tofu rankings live!

For the last time in 2015 – from outside the Big Brother House, I’m Adam Poch – have a great day!

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