- Ryan Danford
[
thumb|right|90px|Saiyan [http://www.bungie.net/Stats/GameStats.aspx?gameID=599427214&player=ESEA%20OGRE%201 a Game with Final Boss] ] [ [http://www.bungie.net/Stats/PlayerStats.aspx?player=Danf0rd Saiyan's gamertag] ] [ [http://www.bungie.net/Stats/halo2emblem.ashx?s=250&0=7&1=7&2=4&3=4&fi=23&bi=0&fl=1 Saiyan's Halo 2 Emblem] ] ] Ryan Danford (born October 20 ,1985 ) grew up inCary, North Carolina . Danford has been a professional Halo gamer since May 2004 under the pseudonym Saiyan. Currently a part ofTeam Make It Rain , he was a member ofMLG 4v4 teamTeam Final Boss during the 2006 season. In June, 2006 he signed a contract with Major League Gaming worth 250,000 dollars over 3 years. Danford filed for free agency after the conclusion of the 2006 season. [ [http://www.mlgpro.com/?q=node/81375 Final Boss Changes Roster] ] . He has also been shown on all of MLG's shows on USA Network in 2006. [ [http://www.usanetwork.com/sports/mlg/theshow/characterprofiles/saiyan/index.html Saiyan on USA Network] ]Gaming Reputation
MLGpro.com on Danford's ability:cquote|One of the true veterans of the league, Saiyan has been a force in Major League Gaming's upper echelon since its onset. Saiyan joined Final Boss' powerful squad at the start of the 2005 season, and has been an instrumental key to their success. A perfectionist at heart, Saiyan is never satisfied with mere victory. He is consumed by thoughts of how plays could have been performed better, faster, and more effectively. While exceptionally self-critical, it is his strive for superlative excellence that motivates Saiyan and keeps him at the peak of competition.
Perhaps the most humble player in the league, Saiyan's low-key personality permeates his gameplay. Occupying Final Boss' supporting role, Saiyan is entirely focused on aiding his teammates and spurring the team toward victory. With incredible reflexes and a watchful eye on his teammates' screens, Saiyan provides assistance before his allies have time to ask. While he does little to bring attention to himself, his superb teamwork and selfless gameplay cannot be overlooked.
Competitive Gaming History
First Competitive Gaming Memory
"Halo 50k1, placing 5th overall in the FFA and 2nd in the 4v4 to the best first-generation Halo 1 team, TDT."
MLG
2006
[ [http://www.google.com/search?q=cache:UcoLM9Dw4ckJ:www.mlgpro.com/%3Fq%3Dnode/73993+tsquared+tournament&hl=en&gl=us&ct=clnk&cd=1 GoW Tournament Standings] ]
Awards
* [http://www.mlgpro.com/?q=node/96948&pagenumber=0&page=1&query=node/96948 2006 MLG Pro's Choice Awards] Voted: Best Support Player [ [http://www.mlgpro.com/?q=node/96948&pagenumber=0&page=9&query=node/96948 2006 Halo Pro's Choice Awards | Major League Gaming ] ] and Most Unpredictable Player [ [http://www.mlgpro.com/?q=node/96948&pagenumber=0&page=12&query=node/96948 2006 Halo Pro's Choice Awards | Major League Gaming ] ]
2005
Team 3D
Awards
[http://www.mlgpro.com/?q=node/43980 2005 Pro's Choice Awards]
2004
Team StK [ [http://www.mlgpro.com/?q=pro/saiyan Official Pro Website without free MLG Torunament Footage] ]
=Preferences=
Halo 2
Favorite Gametype
Controls
[http://www.bungie.net/images/games/halo2/support/halo2manual_EN.pdf Controller Inverted, Default Buttons, 5 sensitivity]
Other Favorite Video Games
Guitar Hero, World of Warcraft
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External links
* [http://www.google.com/search?q=cache:TT2Et3_E400J:www.ampedesports.com/news/2882+Eric+Hewitt+ghostayame&hl=en&gl=us&ct=clnk&cd=1 Esports Amped - Boss Battle: Carbon vs. FB]
* [http://www.mlgpro.com/?q=node/96948&pagenumber=0&page=1&query=node/96948 2006 MLG Pro's Choice Awards]
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