Now that his Bassmaster Classic fate is out of his hands, Cliff Prince must sit and wait for the results today from Lake Norman. He has more foes than friends in the 12-man final.
Prince is the "bubble boy" in the Elite Series points standings. If someone who has already qualified for the Classic or can't qualify for the Classic wins this tournament, Prince will be in. That list includes at least four: Andy Montgomery, Chad Morgenthaler, Cliff Pace and Ron Farrows.
Prince's foes number at least seven: David Williams, Rich Howes, Shane Lehew, Jordan Lee, Hank Cherry, Greg Vinson and Shane Lineberger.
If any of those seven win, Prince will be bumped out of the Classic.
I'm not certain about one: Drew Montgomery. I don't know whether he has fished the previous two Southern Opens.
