Michael Cavanaugh (electronic sports player)

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Michael "StrongSide" Cavanaugh
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Michael Cavanaugh (2005)
Born March 25, 1988 (age 19)
Flag of United States Edgewood, Kentucky, United States
Occupation Professional Computer Gamer
For other persons named Michael Cavanaugh, see Michael Cavanaugh (disambiguation).

Michael Cavanaugh (born March 25, 1988), also known by his gamertag StrongSide, grew up in Edgewood, Kentucky, United States. Cavanaugh has been a professional MLG Halo 2 gamer since April 2006 and was a member of Carbon from the last two events of the 2005 season until August 2006 under the pseudonym StrongSide. The name StrongSide came from his innovative way of dodging finishing headshots on Halo 2 by keeping his head down. He was on Team LeGendZ during the last three events of the 2006 season and is currently a member of Team Final Boss. The national Free-For-All and 1v1 runner-up, as well as the 3rd runner-up national 4v4 champion with his team, LeGendz. Strongside is now the new fourth member of Final Boss alongside Walshy and the Ogre twins. Known for his hardwork and dedication, MLG has called him, "the equivalent of a gym rat in Halo 2" since he practices so often. Cavanaugh has been shown regularly on MLG's television show on USA Network.[1]

StrongSide's Halo 2 Emblem
StrongSide's Halo 2 Emblem[2] [3] [4]

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[edit] Gaming reputation

MLGpro.com on Cavanaugh's ability:

“ Strongside burst onto the competitive gaming scene in a flash, catching the eyes of established pros by finishing fourth in FFA of his debut tourney, the 2005 Las Vegas MLG event. Unsatisfied by a mere fourth place finish and driven to reach the top of the prize podium, Strongside quickly refined his astounding raw talent through a highly publicized daily training regimen. His dedication netted Strongside national accolades, as he became the 2005 Pro Choice Awards’ Most Improved Player.

Possessing boundless talent, Strongside bewilders spectators through his flashy maneuvers and ability to escape unscathed from underhanded encounters. With seemingly incomprehensible performances, onlookers can’t help but label Strongside “lucky.” However, the strength of Strongside's highly developed 1v1 mindgames cannot be overstated. He has established himself as a top contender for the 1v1 crown. Strongside has become a fan favorite through his lively, personable demeanor and youthful charm, always displaying a genuine love for his sport. Although he holds a self-proclaimed weakness in team games, Strongside is a young and developing player whose frightening amount of talent suggests great potential for the future.

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He is also known as the pro circuit's most "chill" player.

[edit] MLG history

[edit] 2006

Halo 2
Event Championship 4v4 Championship FFA Teammates
New York Team Carbon -- Team Carbon
Dallas Team Carbon -- Team Carbon
Anaheim Team Carbon 4th Team Carbon
Chicago Team Carbon -- Team Carbon
Orlando Team LeGendz - 8th 2nd Team LeGendz - Defy, Mack, Vash
NY Playoffs Team LeGendz - 5th 2nd Team LeGendz - Defy, Mack, Vash
Las Vegas National CC Team LeGendz - 4th 2nd Team LeGendz - Defy, Mack, Vash

[edit] Pro's Choice Awards

3rd Best FFA (8-man) Player[5] and 2nd Best 1v1 Player[6]

[edit] 2005

Halo 2
Event Championship 4v4 Championship FFA Teammates
Las Vegas 9th 4th Suff3r, Blondie, ElamiteWarrior
Nashville 9th 9th Metallic Aqua, Foxy, Manova
Seattle 2nd 2nd Ramby, Murfman, Samurai
LA Western CC 4th 4th Team KSI - G-spot, Sad Panda, Blackjack
Atlanta Eastern CC 3rd 3rd Team KSI - G-spot, Sad Panda, Blackjack
Chicago Central CC Team IGS Monglers 1st Team IGS Monglers
NY National Championships Team Phreaks 2nd Team Phreaks

[7]

[edit] Awards

2005 Pro's Choice Awards[8]

[edit] Preferences

Cavanaugh's preferred game is Halo 2 (with his favorite MLG gametype being Lockout Ball), using default controls, 5 look sensitivity.[9] His other favorite video games include Guitar Hero and many of the old school systems like SNES, NES, N64 and Sega

[edit] References

  1. ^ StrongSide on USA Network
  2. ^ Team Final Boss game on Xbox Live
  3. ^ StrongSide's Gamertag
  4. ^ StrongSide's Halo 2 Emblem
  5. ^ http://www.mlgpro.com/?q=node/96948&pagenumber=0&page=10&query=node/96948
  6. ^ http://www.mlgpro.com/?q=node/96948&pagenumber=0&page=11&query=node/96948
  7. ^ Official Pro Website with free MLG Torunament Footage
  8. ^ http://www.mlgpro.com/?q=node/43980
  9. ^ http://www.bungie.net/images/games/halo2/support/halo2manual_EN.pdf

[edit] External links

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