FeelDaShot said:

Why is Thorston Hohmann listed under team USA?

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He's been living in the USA for a good 20 years, and obtained his USA Citizenship a few years ago. The exact same thing happened with Allison Fischer. They both represent USA now in international competition.

In another few years Team USA might be all Europeans

Why is Thorston Hohmann listed under team USA?

Cornerman said:

None of my post will help, but major sports like tennis and golf will switch to continued coverage on a different channel. It happens often on weekends. Often it happens because of live telecast time constraints. I assume that ESPN made an announcement of some sort that said that continued coverage will be on something or something something channel (ESPNU apparently)

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Yup, this happens all the time.

The money results tell a sad tale for the US team. Shane has 2x the closest US player but would barely qualify for the Europe squad.

sneakynito said:

Speaking of - anyone know what Capito was inhaling in his match? Obviously nothing illicit since he was doing it on live tv but when he was on the hill i noticed he pulled out a chapstick looking thing and took a whiff in each nostril. Also saw he's sponsored by "buzzup" which i couldn't find anything on. Was wondering if it was some kind of caffeine or nicotine thing.

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Maybe a Vicks inhaler...

skogstokig said:

asthma medicine sounds probable?

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looked too colorful and commercial for something Rx. like a vape, almost. but could be.

I'm no Rogan fan but it's not like he's any worse than people like Pat McAfee or Stephen A. Smith, or ESPN alumni like Colin Cowherd or Skip Bayless.

Par for the course if pool is going to be on ESPN.

heresy said:

Please explain how thinking he's a poor choice of ambassador for pool if we want to attract more people to the sport equates to being scared. I just think he comes with too much baggage.

I did at least appreciate that he stayed on topic and didn't peddle any bullshit. Wouldn't have known it was him if they didn't make a big deal about it.

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What other famous person gives a rat's ass about pool?.....

We can't just silence the voices of those we disagree with.

I have hated the 9 on the spot with the cut break. I know a change was needed because the best players were breaking a running so well. To me the cue ball slashing back and forth through the rack looks uncontrolled and amateurish.

Watching a lot of the tournament, I realized the new break takes a little skill,but as planned, the outcome of it is very random. At a mich higher percent the breaker would be left without a good shot or even safe. This led to many more pushouts, allowing both players to the table and showcasing strategy.

None of my post will help, but major sports like tennis and golf will switch to continued coverage on a different channel. It happens often on weekends. Often it happens because of live telecast time constraints. I assume that ESPN made an announcement of some sort that said that continued coverage will be on something or something something channel (ESPNU apparently)