Only 15 of the top 100 Fargo-rated players. Just eight players with 800-plus Fargo ratings. And no shot clock until the final day.
No wonder I don't really follow the Derby. Granted, I only started watching pro pool seriously in late 2020. But the event, for its its old-time charm and variety, seems like the throwback that holds less and less appeal in the burgeoning era of modern pro pool. I never know who is playing when, and buybacks seem outdated.
Diamond's support is crucial, of course, but what happens if the live audience keeps dwindling? Doesn't matter to me, I guess, but it seems the event needs to become a wee bit more modern to survive long term.
