The Last US Open by Barry Behrman

justnum said:

The controversy around the US Open is undeniable.

Any bet makers on how the last US Open event run by Barry will go?

Possible Guesses:
1) Barry gets great sponsorship deals but prize payments go missing because ticket sales were low.

2) Barry is obligated to follow new sanctioning rules, but decides not to.

3) The US Open is overshadowed by a new billiard event at the same time.

4) Barry retires and decides its best to end with a history of paying out most tournaments.

5) Top Pro players don't show up to the Open, Barry loses big on the event and decides its time to quit.

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As much as I cringe to say this he should sell the rights to CSI they seem to be the only ones stepping up to the plate for pool players

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justnum said:

The controversy around the US Open is undeniable.

Any bet makers on how the last US Open event run by Barry will go?

Possible Guesses:
1) Barry gets great sponsorship deals but prize payments go missing because ticket sales were low.

2) Barry is obligated to follow new sanctioning rules, but decides not to.

3) The US Open is overshadowed by a new billiard event at the same time.

4) Barry retires and decides its best to end with a history of paying out most tournaments.

5) Top Pro players don't show up to the Open, Barry loses big on the event and decides its time to quit.

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#5 has been the top guess for years, and it never comes true. Sure, some don't come out, but overall the field always has plenty of big names.

my prediction

The next US Open will be pretty much like all the ones that went before; pros will show up; Barry will drink and speak; payments will be late; AZB will have another 10 pages of indignation.....and questions about whether there will be one in 2017.....

5) Top Pro players don't show up to the Open, Barry loses big on the event and decides its time to quit.

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I concur with Beiber.

Unfortunately, this has been going on and reoccurring for way too many years.

And directly there after, many Threads started in Barry's honor.

Same Shite, different pile so to speak every year.

If just once, no one showed, or half as many and much less spectators at the gate, it would be the eye opener that Barry needs.

He must be one sweet talker because he had Jay working for him this past year.

I truly believe that Jay did so on the premise that he may have been able to help Barry a bit, and at the very least, would see once again what was transpiring on a minute to minute basis. I don't think that this was the first time Jay has helped out and believe that he had good intentions on his behalf. I would bet that no one is disappointed in Barry's actions more than Jay was after the Open.

Seems as tho, the last ones to be paid out are the ones living the furthest away from the USA. I could be wrong. It takes more effort in order to get a hold of Barry and be paid and think this is in part what Barry is hoping for.

Oh yeah, they will get paid all right. Just not for a year or 2.

I have no idea on how Barry can lie to the masses, and then show up at the DCC for example and be able to hold his head high. But then, we all know how much a Piece of Work he is and has been anyway.

As far as Roberta not showing up and making excuses for Barry. I think that she has done that many times previously and to no avail. So, even she has given up and may be able to save a little face in the long run. Not her fault totally as is/was anyone else that buys into Barry's cock and bull stories.

Until after 2015, I suspect that there will be just as many Threads started on AZ re Barry and his performance.

It is already way past the point of showing up, winning a little something and being held off or not being paid at all.

So, any player that does so, does at their own risk and has no one to blame but themselves from here on in.

P I T S Open

To; The WPA
I want to do an event to be called The Pie In The Sky 11 Ball US and Asian Open.
I used this title because it should make sure Sky Sports will be fighting off their
rivals to cover the whole tournament.

I have the support of a large choice of banks who want to back us. I am still deciding between The Allthatglitters Bank andThe Bigger Than Texas Holding On Bank.

These guys must have studied the market because I can get 10 million
dollars from either or both of them.

But I need WPA ranking points now while things are a bit up in the air.
I want it to happen as quickly as possible so that it will allow me to take
some time off and be able to finance my annual vacation.

We will let you know a bit nearer the time about the venue, hotel and format but don’t worry because I have a non speaking Spokesperson who takes care of all that.


In the interest of fairness all players will have their prize money in the form of
A genuine IOU which may be cashed. It may not be cashed if you fail to guess the
Right bank first time.

That’s enough detail for now but trust me it will be OK on the day

Regrettably I will not be able to attend the finals (the money stages)
because it clashes with my Colombian vacation


Yours seriously
A Crook

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justnum said:

The controversy around the US Open is undeniable.

Any bet makers on how the last US Open event run by Barry will go?

Possible Guesses:
1) Barry gets great sponsorship deals but prize payments go missing because ticket sales were low.

2) Barry is obligated to follow new sanctioning rules, but decides not to.

3) The US Open is overshadowed by a new billiard event at the same time.

4) Barry retires and decides its best to end with a history of paying out most tournaments.

5) Top Pro players don't show up to the Open, Barry loses big on the event and decides its time to quit.

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I would say that if you posted that as a bet, that you would get takers that this there will not be a 2016 by Behrman however, he might find someone to carry the torch, someone might start up something else, the industry might get one together in its place etc. Who knows but it looks like a good place to stop at 40.

wahcheck said:

The next US Open will be pretty much like all the ones that went before; pros will show up; Barry will drink and speak; payments will be late; AZB will have another 10 pages of indignation.....and questions about whether there will be one in 2017.....

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:banghead::yes:

one stroke said:

As much as I cringe to say this he should sell the rights to CSI they seem to be the only ones stepping up to the plate for pool players

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Why would CSI buy the rights to a money-loser? I guess CSI would take it if offered for free, but Barry's pride won't allow him give it away.

The Open will continue to stumble along with all the missteps it has trod in the past...and probably a couple of new ones.

Blue Hog ridr said:

....If just once, no one showed, or half as many and much less spectators at the gate, it would be the eye opener that Barry needs....

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that already happened in OCT. the field was cut in half. and probably same for spectators & vendors. of our group down here, only 50% attended this time.

it's real easy to run projections 3-9 months prior, if you've got your finger on the pulse of the economy and pool community, and adjust accordingly. his having to reduce the entry fee by 25%, was one of his 1st red flags. the prize fund didn't reflect either of these proportions, which indicates pure ego (and/or ignorance) to me.

my point is - he won't see it. i told him last week to be prepared to cut it in half again this year. his response was: winners never quit & quitters never win, and then some story about how he won the VA State Wrestling Tourney when he was young....

justnum said:

The controversy around the US Open is undeniable.

Any bet makers on how the last US Open event run by Barry will go?

Possible Guesses:
1) Barry gets great sponsorship deals but prize payments go missing because ticket sales were low.

2) Barry is obligated to follow new sanctioning rules, but decides not to.

3) The US Open is overshadowed by a new billiard event at the same time.

4) Barry retires and decides its best to end with a history of paying out most tournaments.

5) Top Pro players don't show up to the Open, Barry loses big on the event and decides its time to quit.

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Actually, I think he will continue these events much like he has in the past until a major health issue arises that prompts him to decide to call it quits. I'm guessing that will happen in the next 3 to 5 years.

PINKLADY said:

that already happened in OCT. the field was cut in half. and probably same for spectators & vendors. of our group down here, only 50% attended this time.

it's real easy to run projections 3-9 months prior, if you've got your finger on the pulse of the economy and pool community, and adjust accordingly. his having to reduce the entry fee by 25%, was one of his 1st red flags. the prize fund didn't reflect either of these proportions, which indicates pure ego (and/or ignorance) to me.

my point is - he won't see it. i told him last week to be prepared to cut it in half again this year. his response was: winners never quit & quitters never win, and then some story about how he won the VA State Wrestling Tourney when he was young....

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I think 128 is the right size field for this event as long as it continues. I went the last three years and spectator count diminished slightly each year, I'd say by about 10%. Maybe a little worse for the vendors. I expect the audience to drop slightly or remain steady next year, but the vendor count to drop significantly. I heard the vendors had their worst year ever last year, plus the aggravation of dealing with Barry. Several won't be back and there aren't that many left.

justnum said:

The controversy around the US Open is undeniable.

Any bet makers on how the last US Open event run by Barry will go?

Possible Guesses:
1) Barry gets great sponsorship deals but prize payments go missing because ticket sales were low.

2) Barry is obligated to follow new sanctioning rules, but decides not to.

3) The US Open is overshadowed by a new billiard event at the same time.

4) Barry retires and decides its best to end with a history of paying out most tournaments.

5) Top Pro players don't show up to the Open, Barry loses big on the event and decides its time to quit.

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Hear he has been meeting with financier named Hyman Roth , and a TD named Fredo.

It is already not spectator friendly at all. The entire venue last year had seats for maybe 300 people. That's not just the TV table. Thats the whole damn thing... plus not all those seats were worth a shit.

Not to mention that this year it will be held on Halloween... I have been to the Open for the last 8 years regardless of the piss poor seating and venues in the recent years. I will not be going this year because as much as I am a pool player, I am also a father and I plan to spend Halloween trick or treating with my kids.

That Saturday night a q-masters is going to be insane. You are going to get the massive after-open crowd which is insane enough, but you are also gonna get the over 21 halloween banger crowd... i dont see that mixing well and i dont see that as a good time.

Air Barrel Open would be more appropriate.

purpdrag said:

I think 128 is the right size field for this event as long as it continues. I went the last three years and spectator count diminished slightly each year, I'd say by about 10%. Maybe a little worse for the vendors. I expect the audience to drop slightly or remain steady next year, but the vendor count to drop significantly. I heard the vendors had their worst year ever last year, plus the aggravation of dealing with Barry. Several won't be back and there aren't that many left.

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128 feels like the spectator size as well.

sonny_burnett said:

Air Barrel Open would be more appropriate.

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No doubt about it.

sonny_burnett said:

Air Barrel Open would be more appropriate.

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I like it. Has true ring to it. Johnnyt

Q masters

Well, at least at Q masters they have stadium seating for a lot of spectators. LOL