Wasn’t there talk of an Efren cup ?
I saw the website.
If it's legit, it's a super idea.
The passion for pool in general has waned in the U.S.
Why not have Europe and Asia compete?
Two regions in the world where pool is on the rise.
It's a no-brainer.
Never mind that Team U.S.A. isn't giving the Europeans major competition anymore.
RELATED NOTE: Just want to comment on Oscar's gaffe at the Mosconi Cup:
He was caught on microphone telling Hatch that he (Hatch) had the "touch of a rapist."
Evidently these words were bad enough that Oscar was asked to put out an apology statement.
Let me say this, since Oscar had the mic, he should have used more discretion, but my problem,
are the hypocrites on the sidelines claiming that Oscar should be "banned for life" for making this statement.
Yes, I'm surprised that Oscar didn't think before he spoke, but damn, we can't say
anything anymore in this politically-correct world.
If a player can't talk to his teammate on the sidelines and try to motivate him/her (and yes, Oscar's statement had underpinnings of motivation) then what's the use of having sport anymore? Should we have to think of every damn word we say in the heat of competition? There's a fine line, yes, but every F*****N thing is scrutinized by the hypocrites who like to point fingers as if their sh** don't stink.
Let's just all be robots and emotionless sportspeople so we don't offend anyone anymore.
Imagine that, get to the table, bunt balls around like a machine, when you miss, don't say a word and don't get upset.
Just walk back to your chair with nary a smile and wait your turn again.
This is what our sport is becoming.
Boring as F*#%.
Sick of it all.