Over the past few years I have been playing almost entirely in cash games. I dabbled in tourney play here and there, but because of football and classes it did not work into my schedule to put in the volume necessary. At the time I didn’t understand how much time, determination, or focus was needed to become a good tournament player or how to manage a bankroll effectively for tournament play. One of the reasons why I crossed over to the MTT realm was due to the notoriety and pride that comes with