Big Dan is a tough competitor. Part of what makes him so tough is that you can't put a handle on what to expect from him; one hand might see him be impatient with other players for slow and unfocused play, while the next might see him be rambunctious and down right giddy. Some believe that the variable moods are a calculated ploy based on the chemistry at the table. Others don't think it goes that deep...The mysterious, elusive and often irritable ways of Big Dan have led to the now famous monikor, "The Kraken."

At the card table, the fact is that Big Dan consistently brings top notch play to a game. Frequently, he has a good count of the cards and he definitely has to be respected as a threat to shoot the moon. He also brings his own style to the table when it comes to passing. It is hard to put a handle on his exact style on the pass, which is part of what makes him so good. His timing is usually sound and he rarely gets burned.

Big guy, big game, big ranking.