Mid day humor since one minute it's windy , the next windy and rain , then the next wind driven snow Ma Nature is once again off her meds ! Ha ha

Looks like only 20 Americans were able to earn MC points. Not sure how many tried to earn points.

I’d be more interested in the bank/combo he made early in the first match. Strictly a showy trick shot no straight pool player would ever consider trying in a real game. I have to wonder how many takes it took, as it was one of the few that wasn’t actually made by Mosconi. I’ll bet they had to mark the cushion so he knew where to aim.

Did you all see the post from Dennis Hatch?
I haven't verified it so no copy pasta but what I read was he wants to be the coach and has a plan.
I like the idea.

maha said:

a beautiful stroke is a thing to watch.

but only a repeatable stroke is what is needed. and is all that is needed.

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of course, but they're not mutually exclusive

Bob Jewett said:

A small nit here... Oliver Ortmann won the US Open 14.1 (Mizerak 2nd) in 1989, which surprised pretty much everyone. He won a second one in 1993.

On the other hand, in 1975 there was a German in the US Open (14.1) who was unaware of how safety play went since he was an eight ball champion. There was also a lone Japanese player. Neither had a chance.

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the swedes were actually the best european players during the 1970's and 1980's. we're rubbish now but before ortmann and engert, we were the dominant euros. i suspect on a global level only filipinos could hold a candle to the US pros

I don't want any part of any league/tournament where you are required to mark the intended pocket for the money ball with a physical object. That sh*t is so stupid. Obviously, I won't be wanting one of these markers!

Kris_b1104 said:

I'm like a 791 FR in memes.

IYKYK.

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I just looked at the meme again. I'm sitting in a coffee shop and can't stop laughing. I'm pretty sure, I've got a few people staring. I just can't look away. It's an absolute masterpiece. The setting, which resembles a college kids apartment, the pajamas, and that they appear to have packed on a few pounds when they are supposed to be elite athletes for USA, and the doritos and general disorganization, and to top it off with the fact that although they look interested, none of them look happy at all. I mean, it's perfection. I just can't look away.

In all seriousness, I cheer for USA every year and watch them get their asses kicked nearly every year. Good lord though, the excuses about pocket size, the break, this that and the other that have gone on for years has to stop. Pound for pound, Europe is just a little bit better at nearly all aspects of the game and it is on display once a year, every year. Mental game is light years better. They break better, they beat us at safety play, tactical, shotmaking. We might be a hair better bankers and that's about it.