bpeacock said:

Reed Pierce confirmed he’ll be playing in the Mississippi 9-Ball Open this weekend.

I ran into Reed a couple of months ago at a local pool hall, and he was putting some time in on the table. He mentioned it had been several years since he’d really played, so I asked what brought him back.

He said he recently crossed paths with Johnny Archer, and they got to talking about the current crop of players coming up in the area. Reed’s take? He thinks they’re “fair at best.” That conversation lit a bit of a fire under him, and he decided it was time to get back in stroke and remind folks what top-level play looks like.

Sounds like he’s serious about it—should be interesting to see how he performs. I’m hoping to make it out to watch some matches. Would be great to see him make a strong run this weekend.
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maha said:

well yea she shouldn't but she just got up and didn't make any funny moves and just moved slowly.

i cant see expecting people in the stands to be robots like what some want from the opponent.
especially since many are not pool players. a pro has to play in all kinds of conditions and adjust as it happens.

the shooter had plenty of time to stop if she wanted and wait or re compose.

but we all think differently about things so that's what make the world go round.

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trob said:

So what snooker does it. It’s a good idea. Why can’t straight pool do it

snooker has to break out clusters with tight pockets so saying it’s not for straight pool is kind of silly to me. Our current top pros can handle it.

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