Turning Stone Classic 8 vBookie

I'm going to have to rely on others for some updates on this event. I'm usually right in the cockpit when I go to Turning Stone, posting as much tournament smut as I can muster. :D

I hope the updates are forthcoming for the inquiring minds back home like me! :p

This is a very tough tournament to pick a winner because there are some EXCELLENT players who frequent the Joss Northeast 9-Ball Tour. Of course, add the Filipinos in the mix, and we've got the makings of a wonderful pool tournament.

Because the players are strong on the Joss Tour, it would not surprise me one iota to see a non-name-brand player win the whole shebang. It's happened before, and it could happen again. Those New England players have no fear and take no prisoners.

The Turning Stone Casino accommodations are EXCELLENT. Each player should be comfortable and will be ready to give it their all. I looked at the list, and it really is hard to pick a winner. When you are physically at the Turning Stone Casino, you can see who's hitting 'em good, who may be feeling under the weather, who is fighting with their significant other, who has had no sleep because they were gambling in the casino all night long, et cetera.

I put my money on Marlon and "Someone Else." I'm usually a pretty good handicapper, but this tournament is very tough to pick a winner.

May the best player win.

Hey, I noticed that there aren't any ladies this time around at Turning Stone. The WPBA must be requiring their attendance elsewhere.

JAM
 
JAM said:
Hey, I noticed that there aren't any ladies this time around at Turning Stone. The WPBA must be requiring their attendance elsewhere. JAM
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You are correct JAM.., the WPBA will be at the Gateway Convention Center in Rocky Mount, NC for the Carolina Women’s Billiard Classic, February 21-25 2007.

We hope to see the ladies back for the Turning Stone Classics IX event scheduled for August 16th thru 19th, 2007.., we would also love to see both you and Keith at Turning Stone in August!
 
Jam, I'll do the best I can to keep the updates (and pictures) flowing.

It's a tough bet..every time there is one player who no one thought would make a run till the end..

It happens every time..
 
Someone Else?

How are bets for "Someone else" handled? Will a second screen pop up asking for a name?

Ken
 
JAM said:
I'm going to have to rely on others for some updates on this event. I'm usually right in the cockpit when I go to Turning Stone, posting as much tournament smut as I can muster. :D

I hope the updates are forthcoming for the inquiring minds back home like me! :p

This is a very tough tournament to pick a winner because there are some EXCELLENT players who frequent the Joss Northeast 9-Ball Tour. Of course, add the Filipinos in the mix, and we've got the makings of a wonderful pool tournament.

Because the players are strong on the Joss Tour, it would not surprise me one iota to see a non-name-brand player win the whole shebang. It's happened before, and it could happen again. Those New England players have no fear and take no prisoners.

The Turning Stone Casino accommodations are EXCELLENT. Each player should be comfortable and will be ready to give it their all. I looked at the list, and it really is hard to pick a winner. When you are physically at the Turning Stone Casino, you can see who's hitting 'em good, who may be feeling under the weather, who is fighting with their significant other, who has had no sleep because they were gambling in the casino all night long, et cetera.

I put my money on Marlon and "Someone Else." I'm usually a pretty good handicapper, but this tournament is very tough to pick a winner.

May the best player win.

Hey, I noticed that there aren't any ladies this time around at Turning Stone. The WPBA must be requiring their attendance elsewhere.

JAM
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sorry to hear that you two won't make the trip this time around :( hope all is well with you both.
 
pushinfaders said:
Jam, I'll do the best I can to keep the updates (and pictures) flowing.

It's a tough bet..every time there is one player who no one thought would make a run till the end..

It happens every time..
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I predict the winner will be a surprise to most. I do not think the favorite(s) will win it this year.

Looking forward to reading some updates. I know you're busy as a bee the whole week, but us inquiring minds back home will appreciate a little bone with not much meat on it when you get time! :p

Pictures too, pretty please! :D

JAM
 
9balllvr said:
sorry to hear that you two won't make the trip this time around :( hope all is well with you both.
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We're actually doing just GREAT. We decided to take a break from pool for a spell, and I have never felt so well rested in my life. The tournament trail had really taken its toll on me the past 5 years. I'm going to be 53 next week. :eek:

There is no place like home, and I am happy. Keith has discovered Internet poker, and he's in action, so he's happy too! :D

I hope you enjoy the show! :)

JAM
 
Slider said:
How are bets for "Someone else" handled? Will a second screen pop up asking for a name?

Ken
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No, Ken. Here's the beauty of "Someone Else." If any one of the 128 players that are not listed on the AzBilliards poll wins the event, their name is "Somone Else." So, in essence, it's a pretty good bet, considering the odds!

You can also bet on more than one selection.

JAM
 
JAM said:
We're actually doing just GREAT. We decided to take a break from pool for a spell, and I have never felt so well rested in my life. The tournament trail had really taken its toll on me the past 5 years. I'm going to be 53 next week. :eek:

There is no place like home, and I am happy. Keith has discovered Internet poker, and he's in action, so he's happy too! :D

I hope you enjoy the show! :)

JAM
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I totally understand the tournament trail getting old, but I haven't gotten quite there yet - I suppose it is different when you are the player on the trail. A little early, but hope you have a great bday!! Pry Keith away from the screen and make him take you out for a great evening.:D
 
Jam...you and Keith enjoy the break..besides..there is about 3 or 4 FEET of snow on the ground...

You can see some the images I've shot with the new camera HERE
 
pushinfaders said:
Jam...you and Keith enjoy the break..besides..there is about 3 or 4 FEET of snow on the ground...

You can see some the images I've shot with the new camera HERE
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Those pictures are cool, and how about them mohawk helmets! :D

Pushinfader, you better post up some pics and updates on the event.

I'm so sick of the cold. It's about 20-something here and has been for a while. The snow we do have on the ground is completely frozen. You can walk on my front snow-laden lawn and never make a footprint in it. Pure ice! You need cleats! :o

I'm sure y'all in Upstate New York are kind of used to this sort of thing, but this snow/ice is starting to cramp my style! I can remember driving up there one year, the only car on the road, everything was white, and if you didn't see any tail lights ahead of you, it was difficult to stay on the road. I've got a Volvo, though, front-wheel drive, and it's a real snow mobile. I call it the "Alpine Mobile." While trucks and SUV's are slipping and sliding, I'm moving forward, full steam ahead! :p

It's supposed to be 50 degrees down here on Tuesday.

JAM
 
Some last minute changes...

I have just been informed that the following players will not be making it to Turning Stone;
  1. Allen Hopkins
  2. Earl Strickland
  3. Gary Lloyd
  4. Steve Tetino
  5. Mike Houppert
  6. Justin Muller
The above players will be replaced with;
  1. Warren Kiamco
  2. Dee Adkins
  3. Scott Ireland
  4. Mike Tosado
  5. Derek Pougirski
  6. Phil Simmons
Tournament action starts on Thursday, February 22nd thru Sunday, February 25th, 2007.

Dana Bufalo said:
The upcoming $25,000 added Turning Stone Classic VIII 9-Ball Open is now full at 128 players.

Some notable players are highlighted in bold lettering on the list below.

Who is your pick to win?

  1. Acciavatti, Tom
  2. Aiello, John
  3. Altomare, Chuck
  4. Antonakos, Greg
  5. Archer, Johnny
  6. Bailey, Carl
  7. Baker,Bob
  8. Balderas, Eddie
  9. Bevilacqua, Sal
  10. Boemmels, Brent
  11. Borden, Rich
  12. Bowman, Pete
  13. Boyle, Ed
  14. Broumptom, Richard
  15. Brown, Ryan
  16. Broxmeyer, Evan
  17. Cappotto, Dick
  18. Chin, Chance
  19. Ciccia, Marty
  20. Comalli, Pete
  21. Conte, Victor
  22. Crosby, Tony
  23. Crowe, Gerald
  24. Cunningham, Bob
  25. Cutler, Redgie
  26. Daniels, Justin
  27. Davis, Mike
  28. Dechaine Mike
  29. DeSantis, Tom
  30. DiMatteo, Tom
  31. Dixon, Dwight
  32. Drost, Hendrik
  33. Dryden, Paul
  34. Dunn, Mike
  35. Duty, Alan
  36. Fagan, Dave
  37. Fernandez, Dave
  38. Fontanez, Rich
  39. Forsythe, Jim
  40. Fuller, Robert
  41. Gabica, Antonio
  42. Gabriel, Larry
  43. Gasper, Mike
  44. Grau, Dave
  45. Harris, Frank
  46. Hart, Mike
  47. Hatch, Dennis
  48. Heidrich, Dan
  49. Henderson, Mike
  50. Hjorleifson, Erik
  51. Hohmann, Thorsten
  52. Hopkins, Allen
  53. Houppert, Mike
  54. Immonen, Mika
  55. Kennedy, Jeff
  56. Kerner, Ken
  57. Ketz, Kevin
  58. Kingsley, Ron
  59. Kolacz, Dan
  60. Korsiak, Joe
  61. Krah, Matt
  62. Kumatori, Tamiko
  63. Labonte, Randy
  64. Lewis, Josh
  65. Lillis, Steve
  66. Lindauer, Laura
  67. Lloyd, Gary
  68. Lord, George
  69. Luat, Rondolfo
  70. Lucius, Paul
  71. Maidhof, Bob
  72. Manalo, Marlon
  73. Manzi, Rick
  74. Martin, Sean
  75. Matushoneck, Ed
  76. Mayo, Joe
  77. McGonagle, Tom
  78. McNamara, Ray
  79. Michas, Jason
  80. Mondillo, Carl
  81. Moore, Stevie
  82. Morin, Alexander
  83. Morra, John
  84. Muller, Justin
  85. Murphy, Steve
  86. Ochoa, Sylver
  87. Pagulayan, Alex
  88. Parica, Jose
  89. Parisian, Tim
  90. Peacock, Dave
  91. Petrie, Mike
  92. Petrov, Ivaylo
  93. Pierce, Joe
  94. Poulton, Gary
  95. Putnam, Shawn
  96. Renshaw, Mike
  97. Rodomski, Alex
  98. Romanowski, Jim
  99. Ruberto, Tony
  100. Saez, Robb
  101. Sambajon, Santos
  102. Schneiderman, Keith
  103. Shattell, John
  104. Smith, Jack
  105. Smith, Jonathan
  106. Sobers, Damon
  107. Song, Paul
  108. Souvanthong, Prameevorn
  109. Stottler, Steve
  110. Strickland, Earl
  111. Szuter, Chris
  112. Szydlowski, Walter
  113. Tetino, Steve
  114. Tetreault, Matt
  115. Tetreault, Paul
  116. Thomas, Alvin
  117. Tucker, Joe
  118. Valle, Gandy
  119. Varano, Dave
  120. Vazquez, Eddie
  121. Wallace, Mike
  122. Wechsler, Lyn
  123. Whitehead, Randy
  124. Wigglesworth, Steve
  125. Williams, Charlie
  126. Yamauchi, Mike
  127. Yednak, Mike
  128. Zuglan, Mike
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I have refunded the two bets on Allen Hopkins and there are none on Earl at this time.

Mike
 
Well, "Someone Else" has just become much more attractive. I just might have to bet a few more v-jellybeans on "Someone Else," with the addition of Dee Adkins and Warren Kiamco! :D

JAM
 
It's Post Time!

Time to get those Vbets in.

Vbookie will be taking no more bets after 4:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time.

It's off to the races in Verona, New York. Whoever comes out on top is anybody's guess. My bets are already in, and I like my chances! :D

JAM
 
wow

10 - 1 with warren kiemco!!!!! somebody missed him!! thats a steal! warren wins i think!
 
Smorgass Bored said:
I didn't see Manalo listed on the tournament chart. Where is he ?

Doug
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He's over there in Europe shooting in a tournament that is going on at the same time as the Joss event at Turning Stone.

JAM
 
Mr. V-Bookie,

I respectfully request that when you find some time, it would be greatly appreciated if you could refund those who made a bet on Marlon Manalo, as he didn't compete in the Turning Stone event.

Thanks so much.

Here's a list:

cheesemouse, 500
pbat2751, 275
JAM, 200
mayamon, 100
cigardave, 100
pushinfaders, 100
derekdisco, 100
pbat2751, 100
boradriver, 75
9balllvr, 25
iusedtoberich, 20
sjm, 15
Smorgass Bored, 6

Thanks in advance! :)

JAM
 
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