In all fairness, Emily isn't not an amazing player but she's no apa6. I would say she plays bout even with you. She's a B+ in leagues and tournaments and does well. (From what I've seen you're about at the B+, correct me if I'm wrong) Just giving credit where it's due, she's improving.
Maybe you didn't know this but the level of pro between men and women is very different. A top 10 female pro isn't gonna cut it with the top 100 men in the long run. Same could be said for golf and tennis... I would hope you know this.
Emily is not an open player but I can say she's knocking on the door of A speed. I wasn't knocking Eric's game, I've only seen in 2-3 times, but I cannot see him giving Emily or Borana the 8ball and walking away winner. And I cannot see Jenn giving him the 8ball and him walking away winner. Nothing against him, just saying the girls don't just slam em into the rails.
Andrew,
I'm not sure why you are on tilt about my comments. I think I was pretty close with my opinion and unbiased. I don't really have a horse in this race.
While it's true that I am a middle of the pack amateur player, I don't think I've ever said other. Not really sure why my ability is being called on, here.
One point I wanna make, Andrew...I don't think you've ever seen me play. If you have, it may only be a few games during the first Ginky Memorial, if that, so I'm not sure how you are clocking my speed.
That said, if you feel that you really wanna put your quote to the test, I would be willing to try Emily giving her the 9 ball, playing 10 ball (with you backing her). I mean, if we "play close to even", I should be loser at this game.... Of course, I would need a couple weeks to practice cuz the times I play tourneys can be counted by the seasons of the year.
Eric >