I have known Hoyt since 2003, the weekend he won Foxwoods I was supposed to share a room with him (he only went last minute, having to convince himself), personal obligations didn’t allow me to go but that tournament turned Hoyt into a household name.  Why Hoyt? Well mostly because he is about the nicest guy you will ever meet.  He is also a world class player; the thing that makes Hoyt so different also makes him look silly occasionally.  That type of deception is what separates the merely good from the best at times. 

I have been frustrated over the last 4 years watching Hoyt win over 3 million dollars and literally never get invited to anything.  The TOC where he placed second to Matusow he had to qualify for, and he has never played in the heads up tournament on NBC.  To a certain extent you could argue that nice guys finish last and that would apply for Hoyt, no one is screaming his name and he, of course, would never do so.

Hoyt has become great friends with the Brunson family and I think that is great because both parties are the epitome of class.  Congrats buddy on your second WSOP bracelet.