This is the episode of Survivor that always makes me cry a little. No matter how predictable, expected and drama filled the “family reunion” episode can get, I still feel the need to shed a tear when I see those poor, dirty, starving people meet up with the family members that look at them with such pride and excitement.Would I put myself on an island in such conditions to win a million dollars? Probably not the first game I’d choose to win cash, but I do respect those that have chosen this route. They’re crazy, no doubt, but they still deserve some respect.

Having seen her husband come and go, with a lil pep talk in between, it was a little sad to see Debbie go tonight. Oh, don’t get me wrong, it was definitely her time, but still, she’s come so far. She’s definitely managed to hold on much longer then I ever gave her credit for. She’s just too conniving. If anything, she left because she was just too good at the game. While the boys are managing to hold on regardless of their brains and brawn, Debbie felt the first sacrifice of being a threat. Her gift of the gab just wasn’t enough of a bargaining chip to keep her around any longer.

I bet Coach was pretty annoyed tonight at J.T. and Stephen’s betrayal, yet again. However, as soon as they fill him in on all that Debbie was doing to sabotage Coach’s existence I guarantee he acts as if she was never going to make it and would be happy to help her pack. He’s such a tool. (Is it mean for me to point out that his visitor wasn’t even family or friends but rather an assistant coach who helps him stretch?) I sort of feel bad for the guy when I’m not being annoyed by him.

In any case, from here on out, I’m rooting for Stephen unless somebody else does something mind blowing to impress me. There’s no way Erinn will win. The only reason why she’s even still here is because she’s not much of a threat, but they’ve almost put her on the chopping block before. Now, it’s only a matter of time. I’m happy to see J.T. go because I don’t feed into his “good ol’ boy” act. Yes, he’s probably an amazing person, but he’s just as conniving and ruthless as the rest. His personality is keeping him afloat, but in part, it’s a sham because he too is playing this game to the fullest and chopping others down at the knees. Taj is sweet and I’d be perfectly content if she won, but part of me looked at that big ol’ house that her family was sitting in and realizes that if she missed out on more money in order to give it to someone who might need it more, well, that’d be okay. As for Coach… are you kidding me? I hope he’s next.