Chopdoc said:

In medical academics I don't give credit for correct answers. I only give credit if the person understands the answer. I am not a professor, I don't give grades per se. But I have "failed" someone that answered all questions correctly but could not demonstrate understanding those answers.

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Have met a lot people that know the book...can recite line for line........ But cannot execute.

I'm in a bad funk lately...but for a while shots came up and I'd say to myself ...I made this in practice I can do it realtime. I had the confidence to pocket...and if playing a stronger player I'd feel I'm not suppose to win so relax and enjoy the game. Take the pressure off myself. When playing weaker players I'm dead calm...almost in a coma. That's the kind of feeling needed when playing stronger or competing.... stay dead calm and rely on fundamentals.

3kushn said:

Going Pro takes a personality/drive to accept a million misses, much less Hitting a Million Balls.

Just like the female question, its a numbers game maybe a money game. Don't exactly know the population percentages of White vs Black but believe that Black folks in the US are still a minority.
Then there's always the money thing. No matter if you're white black or green, you need cash to compete in Pro Tournaments.

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It's a money game, a class game, a privilege game (privilege takes many shapes and forms - from a shove in the right direction, to fully fledged hand holding).

Numbers corespondend to the opportunity that is both presented, and afforded to, certain people (as well as types of people).

garczar said:

Mezz. Hands down the best prod. cues out there. Nothing wrong, AT ALL, with Joss/Schon/Pechauer/etc i just think Mezz's QC is the best in the business. I don't like their Mezz-only pins bit other than that i'm all in.

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Agree with you totally here. JFlowers for value (if you can get past the logos and designs, great product)

I have this Tiger sneaky under 10 years paid $500 CD funds and $100 for leather wrap no tax Seybert's sells it now for $640 US

hello said:

So, if you critique a heavyweight boxer you need to show proof you have beaten one..?Cory is an accomplished pro player, hence hes being discussed while the original poster most likely ain't and wouldn't be.Makes sense..?

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Another genius

Pay close attention because I am only going to explain this once.

I have no problem discussing the possible downswing in the career / game of Corey Deuel or anyone else for that matter.

So in other words it's not what poolscholar said, it's how he said it.

SeniorTom said:

... The guy just can't keep his mouth shut, and I have to realize this, and just not pay attention to it.

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Don't respond in any way. Remain silent unless you have to say something related to the game/rules. Don't even acknowledge that he has said something.

hello said:

Is there an explanation why so few black players seem to have interest pool at professional level..?

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Didn't look but waay back there was a similar thread.

David in FL said:

Who cares?

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To be more direct ...who gives a fk. Next thread...Why are there so few pigmies and giants pro players? Not trying to be funny..what happens if pigmy asks to play for cash...do you say you're looking for a little action?

The majority of black players that I know of or had a chance to meet are literally regional hustlers/road players.

Earl Herring, a very good pro player from years past who plays north of NYC has told me that there's no incentive for black players to bother becoming pro level tour players. Why? There's way more money in action matches than there is in tournament pool. He always brings up Josh Roberts as a perfect example of his thinking. Not that black players wouldn't be able to hang with the top tournament players, but it's a different mindset.

Going Pro takes a personality/drive to accept a million misses, much less Hitting a Million Balls.

Just like the female question, its a numbers game maybe a money game. Don't exactly know the population percentages of White vs Black but believe that Black folks in the US are still a minority.
Then there's always the money thing. No matter if you're white black or green, you need cash to compete in Pro Tournaments.