Who Really is the BEST Pool Hustler in the Country?

Neil · Dec 11, 2014

CJ Wiley said:
Shane plays well, but slow in this video....does he always play this slowly? .....and the music is like being in a really fast elevator.

The second rack, which was his first, he averaged about 9.5 sec. per shot. Next rack, he took about a minute studying the rack, then averaged 13 sec. per shot.

That's considered slow to you?

CJ Wiley · Dec 11, 2014

someone actually timed it.....I was being facetious. :shrug:

Neil said:
The second rack, which was his first, he averaged about 9.5 sec. per shot. Next rack, he took about a minute studying the rack, then averaged 13 sec. per shot.

That's considered slow to you?

Straightpool_99 · Dec 11, 2014

CJ Wiley said:
Shane plays well, but slow in this video....does he always play this slowly? .....and the music is like being in a really fast elevator.

Hehe, the mic placement is probably not the best, there were some odd noises too. When I watched this stream live, it was what really sold me on how good Van Boening really is. Sure he'd won tournaments and matches (lots of them) before this but in this game he displayed his talents better than ever before. Slow start and then total beastiality throughout. One of the most brutal beatings ever recorded between two top players. What struck me is how much his game resembled Stricklands in all the right ways. I pity the fools that think they are going to rob this guy.

The Saw · Dec 11, 2014

cleary said:
I'm the best hustler in the country.

Shhhhhhhhh! You're a hustler.

Roger Long · Dec 11, 2014

CJ Wiley said:
Shane's a great player, no doubt about that!

However, if Shane and a top notch gambler were locked in a pool room for 24 hours .......most of us know what would happen.

They'd have to get married?

CJ Wiley · Dec 11, 2014

60 Minutes Interview and one of the most classic hustlers.

Here's another old time hustler from right here in Ft. Worth Texas......UJ Puckett was his name and pool is his game. Click here to see the 60 Minutes Interview and one of the most classic hustlers.

The Saw said:
Shhhhhhhhh! You're a hustler.

Scott Lee · Dec 11, 2014

CJ...I find it interesting that Neil called you out, and you said nothing. I reiterated what Neil said and you personally attack me from all four corners. Seems uncalled for, since I only repeated what SJD and several others had already posted. But whatever...you are who you are!

Scott Lee
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Roger Long · Dec 11, 2014

SJDinPHX said:
SJD...Or you can ask any Arizonan, who has been around for a while, who was considered the best big table player, at all games..(except for the one handed part )

Let me answer that...Scott Frost.

Roger

ShootingArts · Dec 11, 2014

probably my favorite!

CJ Wiley said:
Here's another old time hustler from right here in Ft. Worth Texas......UJ Puckett was his name and pool is his game. Click here to see the 60 Minutes Interview and one of the most classic hustlers.

Not sure why, I always feel a strong connection to UJ. A true hustler, a scalawag, no end of not quite likeable qualities, also had a great personality, loved to fish, and was a true tusk hog! He doesn't let a little thing like being dead keep him out of his favorite place to play pool either!

Hu

CJ Wiley · Dec 11, 2014

I 2nd that motion.

Roger Long said:
Let me answer that...Scott Frost.

Roger

ribdoner · Dec 11, 2014

CJ Wiley said:
Shane's a great player, no doubt about that!

However, if Shane and a top notch gambler were locked in a pool room for 24 hours .......most of us know what would happen.

Who, besides you, could beat him?

poQet trainer · Dec 11, 2014

this is exactly what pool needs, i hope the tv show can make this happen.

Ruthless · Dec 11, 2014

The internet all but killed the "road players" and 90% of any big money games are prearranged now via the internet. Every pool room you hit now someone is on google trying to find out who you are. So the person that can keep a low profile and his picture off the internet has the best odds.

cubswin · Dec 11, 2014

Strong Arm didn't book many losers from what I can remember. I hear stories about him often, and have a few from the 90's when I just hung around and watched.

Little pool hall called conleys in the town I lived in used to get a visit from him now and then, along with about everyone else for a few years.

Of course I've quit paying any attention to such things, hardly play anymore.

one stroke · Dec 11, 2014

The best hustler is Kirkwood he travels around to big league events
and hops on small money tables and cleans up then catches a few bigger sets as well
it really works well for him yr after yr

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pt109 · Dec 11, 2014

Roger Long said:
Let me answer that...Scott Frost.

Roger

What has SanJose Dick's era got to do with Scott Frost's era?

Both those names are respected.

pt109 · Dec 11, 2014

ShootingArts said:
Not sure why, I always feel a strong connection to UJ. A true hustler, a scalawag, no end of not quite likeable qualities, also had a great personality, loved to fish, and was a true tusk hog! He doesn't let a little thing like being dead keep him out of his favorite place to play pool either!

Hu

My favorite picture of UJ comes to mind.....
...he's reading a newspaper in a pool hall and says...
"Richard Nixon, president of the United States of America....
....and can't hit the end rail."

CJ Wiley · Dec 11, 2014

I'll bet you had Doug Smith coming by once in awhile too. I was on the road with him when I was still in high school - an amazing bar table player once upon a time.

cubswin said:
Strong Arm didn't book many losers from what I can remember. I hear stories about him often, and have a few from the 90's when I just hung around and watched.

Little pool hall called conleys in the town I lived in used to get a visit from him now and then, along with about everyone else for a few years.

Of course I've quit paying any attention to such things, hardly play anymore.

Mr. Bond · Dec 11, 2014

CJ, if youre currently under contract with a reality tv show, then there was probably a pilot series filmed and sold to a network first. (Otherwise there would be no need for a contract)

ESPN doesn't do reality TV so I'm curious, what network purchased the show, what's it about, and when will we see it?

Certain things will probably fall under the nondisclosure, but there are usually no restrictions on mentioning the network or the subject of the show.

Also, are you really restricted from appearing on anyone else's video production, or are you just hoping to get paid for an appearance? If you are actually restricted then they screwed you pretty good.

CJ Wiley · Dec 11, 2014

I appreciate your concern for me and my contractual situation.

I'm not restricted from all video production, they already agreed to give me a release to do something with a top, female player.... I appreciate your concern for me and my legal contracts (bff)

. .

I'll send the Producer an email asking him to post on azbilliards.

Mr. Bond said:
CJ, if youre currently under contract with a reality tv show, then there was probably a pilot series filmed and sold to a network first. (Otherwise there would be no need for a contract)

ESPN doesn't do reality TV so I'm curious, what network purchased the show, what's it about, and when will we see it?

Certain things will probably fall under the nondisclosure, but there are usually no restrictions on mentioning the network or the subject of the show.

Also, are you really restricted from appearing on anyone else's video production, or are you just hoping to get paid for an appearance? If you are actually restricted then they screwed you pretty good.

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