GRINDTV Newswire via Maloof Money Cup: (Irvine, Calif. -- May 4, 2010) The Maloof Money Cup presented by Vans and airing live on FUEL TV this summer -- announces the 48 pro street skaters who will compete in the first-ever MMC New York contest June 5-6 in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens.

"Our skater selection committee is made up some of the most respected people in the skateboarding industry. They really had a tough job," said MMC creator Joe Maloof. "They set out to put together the best collection of skateboarders to ever enter a contest and I think they did just that. One thing the committee agreed on was that there are too many amazing pros out there, creating a list of 48 skaters was really the key to putting together an unparalleled roster. Besides the big names like P-Rod and Chris Cole, we've got some highly respected skaters like Mike Carroll, Dustin Dollin and Marc Johnson who don't usually skate contests, and some amazing guys who are competing at MMC for the first time like Justin Brock and Anthony Van Engelen. With a group of skaters this talented and diverse, the field is wide open and fans are in store for a spectacular competition June 5-6."

"The best skaters, handpicked with Thrasher, ready to take a bite out of the Big Apple. Got it." said Jake Phelps, Thrasher Editor in Chief and head of 2010 selection committee.

Adam Dyet
Alex Olsen
Anthony Van Engelen
Billy Marks
Brandon Biebel
Brandon Westgate
Brian Anderson
Brian Hansen
Bryan Herman
Chris Cole
Chris HaslamChris Pfanner
Corey Duffel
Darrell Stanton
David Gonzalez
David Gravette
Dennis Busenitz
Dustin Dollin
Emmanuel Guzman
Eric Koston
Geoff Rowley
Grant Taylor
Greg Lutzka
Jake Duncombe
Jamie Tancowny
Justin Brock
Keegan Sauder
Leo Romero
Lizard King
Luan Oliveira
Marc Johnson
Mark Appleyard
Mike Carroll
Mike Mo Capaldi
Nick Dompierre
Nyjah Huston
Omar Salazar
Paul Rodriguez
Pete Eldridge
Peter Ramondetta
Ryan Sheckler
Sean Malto
Stefan Janoski
Tommy Sandoval
Torey Pudwill
Zered Bassett

NY Wildcard Skaters
Danny Falla
Eli Reed

Selection Committee
The 2010 skater selection committee included some of the industry's most widely respected experts: Jake Phelps, Bill Weiss, Ewan Bowman, Mike Sinclair, Jamie Thomas, Seamus Deegan, Kelly Bird, Steve Rodriguez, Mark Waters, Mike Burnett, Mark Nardelli, Jamie Hart, Remy Stratton and Tim Gavin.

Photo: Harry How via Getty Images

Paul Rodriguez has recovered from his disappointing showing at Maloof by winning his third X Games Street gold. He edged out Njah Huston and Adam Dyet. That's right, my boy Dyet got a bronze medal in the X Games, I know who the drinks are on tonight at The Avalon.

A few of the tricks that paved P-Rod "The Road to El Dorado" included: a switch febble down the double set's rail, an over-the-gap to backside tailslide on the ledge, a switch heel down the double set and a switch tre down the double set. Just like his dad, Paul Rodriguez Sr., sure is funny, he sure can go switch.

Last year's winner, Ryan Sheckler, had to be helped off the course after hurting his ankle. Reports from the Sheckler camp say he's fine and has a slightly sprained ankle. That's nothing for The Sheck, I watched him throw himself down the Hollywood High 16 set at last year's Maloof with a dislocated elbow.

P-Rod has his new baby girl, Heaven, a new shoe on Nike and now a new X Games gold metal to add to his collection. Today was a good day indeed for Mr. Paul Rodriguez Jr.

FINAL RESULTS:
1. Paul Rogriguez
2. Nyjah Huston
3. Adam Dyet

1. The puking frenzy (seen above, demonstrated by Adam Dyet). For some reason everyone was throwing up. I had a five count on the number of times Torey Pudwell spewed during one of his runs. And after Adam Dyet stuck his kickflip back tail, which would later win him 10K for Best Trick, he ran off the course to water the grass with the contents of his stomach. I think the phenomenon had something to do with the heat, the alcohol being consumed everywhere and the fact that Carl's Jr catered the event.

2. The girls. Skate contests usually lack a decent supply of hot chicks. The only girls that are usually there are jail bait, lets face it there aren't too many adult women that are into skateboarding. It's not like surfing where they get to go to the beach. This year though, the Maloofs brought the vageen to skateboarding. I don't know if they shipped them in from Vegas or what, but I do have a hunch...The money. There's usually one thing that follows money more than anything.

3. Dennis Busenitz and Tony Trujillo. These two guys skate so fast, and just make the craziest lines, it's fucking rad to watch.

4. Smolik's tre flip to fakie on the bank section of the mega-vert, that nearly went down. While everyone was watching the Street contest, Smolik was trying it over and over. He just about had it, when the contest staff kicked him off because he didn't sign the waiver, since he wasn't in the contest.

5. The course. Just like last year it was insane. The Maloofs do a great job of letting skateboarders like Geoff Rowley design it.

6. Lizard King, Adam Dyet, Tommy Sandoval, David Gonzalez, Corey Duffel and Ryan Sheckler going huge. Lizard just about had a backside flip over the big rail, which Geoff Rowley put up $500 out of his own pocket to see go down. Duffel ollied from the Rincon rail area, over the biggest fucking gap. Tommy was getting close to a backsde 50-50 across the big wall to drop-in into the Brooklyn Banks area.

7. Torey Pudwill turning skateboard industry heads. The 19-year-old made it apparent he's one of the next big things. He finished 4th, and the talk amongst the riders afterward was he was robbed.

8. Being able to enter the fair through the back area, and not be searched. Allowing me to bring a backpack full of beer, because as you may know, everyday at the OC Fair is $9 beer day.

9. Not hearing a single Michael Jackson song. I'm so fucking tired hearing MJ songs everywhere I go. Nothing against him, but everything against all the DJs that go for the cheap hype by playing them.

10. Having my backpack stolen from the rider and industry area, when I went to shoot some photos, there's always a creeper. Congratulations asshole, you got a sweaty pair of cut jeans, a really sweaty Deathwish shirt, 3 Pabst tall cans and a backpack that has gotten pretty creepy. You better wash that thing out. It was a Volcom backpack with Mark Appleyard's art on it. If you have have it and didn't steal it, it's mine email me at tmorin@grindtv.com.