I just had a great idea for the action boys. Grady vs Jasmin in 14.1 to 500 for some serious cash.
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I just had a great idea for the action boys. Grady vs Jasmin in 14.1 to 500 for some serious cash.
If Norway ever choose to make their Norwegian Championships only open for qualifiers (based on ranking) and a few wildcards, I can promise you that I will never, never demand that I should be invited to play based on what I have done, because almost nothing what I have done has been as a player, so it's really not relevant...
I can also guarantee you that if I had won as many Norwegian Champioships as for example Line Kjorsvik (20+), I still wouldn't feel that I should automatically receive a spot just based on what I did many moons ago.
Another thing is that I only worked (voluntarily for most part, btw) for Norwegian pool for about 2 years, then I quit. The last years I have done nothing for pool except playing and trying to be competative myself. I chose to do this because I grow tired of all the whining in pool in general, both regional, national and international...
But that's food for another topic, but I can sence some of the whining in this and other threads though...
He would need 160 balls.
I don't think she would have any trouble finding a backer.
He already has a 2 ball spot. 
yeah right
It really depends on who Uwate decides to choose... :thumbup:
I know this is a Grady thread but Roy seems tobe taking a little heat here. The biggest problem with Roy that everyone seems to be overlooking is That he is still a big supporter of the Euro Team atthe Mosconi Cup and just can't keep his mouth closed on the subject. Roy you really need to begin supporting the USA, the last few years the USA Team have gone easy on the Euro Team because they wanted it not to become boring with the USA winning every year. I Think youare going to be dissapointed this year. I would loveto sit next to you this year in Vegas if you are planning on going, I just want to say I told you so
Unless I win the lottery you will not see me there, but I promise you that I will be present in every possible Mosconi-thread here on AZ
Maybe next year, when back in Europe, I will be there. Hopefully we can share some beers then, and root for the best team together:thumbup:
Ok, we just happen to disagree. I believe that World Championships should consist of the players who are best in the world right NOW. (So that means that I don't believe that for example Shanelle Loraine should receive an invite for the WC 14-1 either)
Btw: If highest run is a criteria to get to play the world championship, Germanys Klaus Zobrekis has a higher run than Grady, he has never received an invitation for the WC 14-1 either.
Also I don't see why it would matter if Charlie Williams has run more than half of Grady. The point is that Charlie is finishing high in pro tournaments these days, so he deserves a spot.
Is that all?? Quit stallin' and do something! :thumbup:
Not bad for a young'un. Except you never played me yet. I think you ducked me in the PI when I wanted to play some One Hole or Banks. You resorted to making multiple side bets with me and winning nearly every one. Dammit! I just can't seem to pick a winner with you.
Interesting fact Roy, when I was your age (28) I owned my first poolroom in Bakersfield. The Cue Ball also had 22 tables and many players said it was the best poolroom on the West Coast (in the 70's). I played everybody that walked in the door back then, and even beat a few of them.
My first pool tournament was in 1972 at the Stardust. I made the money (top 24) in One Pocket. My best match was defeating Jimmy Fusco, the reigning Eastern States champion. I got Lisciotti too in that one. I can't play a lick anymore and no one invites me to anything except dinner.
I promise to play you as much one-pocket and bank-pool you want, when your new-born-baby becomes mother herself
I don't find it smelly at all that Jasmin advanced with a two and three record.
If you do know your math (which I think you do since you have organized tournaments, gambled high and are now running a poolhall yourself) it is just to calculate the scores and see that her's was just enough to squeeze by to the last round, just as it was for Ronato Alcano when he was seeded as nr 64 after the round robin in the 2006 World Championship. (As a side-note Roberto Gomez was seeded #1 and lost this match. Gomez has only lost against two players in the World 9-ball Championships, and that's the two last champions).
I like many others would love to see an open event. I think all of this this is politics due to the event being called the "World Championship" instead of ________ 14.1 event. "World Championship" and "invitational" in the same sentence is an oxymoron. Or at least regional open qualifiers with winners invited. The way it is right now, if I choose to have hold an 8 man tournament and call it a "world championship" at a local bar, what gives the winner credibility? The audience and pool community. That is why I think Grady should back up and let the community fight for him. Someone earlier stated that if other players banded together in support of him and boycott the event things would change. I think this is very true. Unfortunately, I don't think this would happen since most pros have a hard enough time trying to make a living at this sport without missing out on whatever money may come in such an event, even if it is invitational only.
hmmm.... I think you have a winner... how much? can I buy a part of it?
I totally agree that everyone should be allowed to have an opinion, and you are certainly entitled to your's respectfully. Since we are on the topic of respect what has your opinion served in this thread, what has voicing it done, except to show sometimes it is better to say nothing than to open your mouth and provide evidence that you missed the point.
I applaud you for your accomplishments, now hopefully some day you will gain the wisdom that should go along with them to know that it serves no purpose to voice an opinion that only further stirs a boiling pot and is hurtful to others.
Think about it for a second, what have your comments done to help anyone personally involved in this thread, also do you think for a single moment that anything positive has come from them or ever will? If your answer to yourself is no then why make them in the first place.
I think you are intelligent individual who has great potential, think about what I am saying here before you respond if you choose to at all.
I really did enjoy your website!!!!!!:smile:
I owe him nothing at all, my impression of Roy is very simple. He is certainly a stand up forum member, and he certainly has accomplished much for being so young. I am certain in time he will also have the Wisdom that comes with age to know when and when not to voice an opinion that serves no other purpose than to be hurtful and with out any other content.
Oh and by the way, I have thrown no stones as yet, only made some comments and voiced my opinion like everyone else, but thanks for the advise!!!!:smile:
I was also a Hippy Flower Child, but I traded my Flowers for a pool cue and never looked back!!!!!!!!!
Peace and Love to you also, but the old days are gone now you have to use protection!!!!
Thanks for the nice words about the website.
Since this is a forum where people do discuss you have to expect people to disagree on several subjects.
I suppose you would only want the supporters of Grady to post in all these threads he starts then?
Do you feel that I should not post in these threads because if I post it only means that Grady will post more replies which will end up with him embarrasing himself? If that's what you are afraid of, it's already too late, imo.
Btw: you say hurtful? I haven't said any bad things to Grady at all, I have only said that I don't think he deserves a spot based on what he has performed the last, let's say, 10 years. If that hurts, well...
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You just do not get it, but I suppose what go's around come's around, everyone gets old and that is one thing we can agree on and your day is coming!!!!!!!!!!:smile:
I still have faith that some day you will become wise enough to understand when to speak and when to remain silent!!!!!!:yeah::yeah:
At first you question Vette like you are Perry Mason, already knowing the answer, on the credentials of Roy. I bet you were shocked when you read his short list, ending your career as an attorney.
Then you try to still continue by saying that his opinions have gotten him no where in this debate. But to me and others, it has. I think that he has shown that there is justification why players like Grady are not in the 14.1 championships. If the rules are changed and the greats of our game are given a blanket invite, then he should be on the top of the list. And just like golf, not all the greats get a special exemption. John Daly has as big of a following as almost any golfer, has won major championships but unless he qualifies or is ranked high enough, he won't be there.
Again, IF you read Roy's posts, you would see that he backs his opinions with facts. Facts on what the invited players accomplished, facts on what the non invited have accomplished.
And your opinion are stones as you hurl them haphazardly without any thought behind them. I have never had an issue with you but when you attack (or attempt to attack) and knock down one of the most knowledgable posters on this board, I find it hard to keep quiet.
Finally, I feel that you were attempting to compare yourself to Roy when you not only asked him about his credentials but also posted pics of your event with Grady. Either you live in a town with one stop sign or you did a poor job as a promoter. I count 15 spectators. I'll make another suggestion and don't continue trying to compare yourself to Roy.
I got the same bet Uwate.
He already has a 2 ball spot.
True, but I'm serious. Grady doesn't think she belonged in the tournament despite her finishing 9th in '07 and 3rd in '08, beating the defending world champion Ortmann in the process.
I think the action report should put something together. I'm sure Grady would put up maybe $10,000 of his own money and I don't think Jasmin would have trouble finding a backer. Let's make this happen.
I am always the first to say that the women cannot compete on the whole with the men. I argued with John Barton until I was blue in the face that Brian White, whom many have not heard of and doesn't even play in pro events, would beat his favorite woman and world heralded champ, Kelly Fisher.
That being said, if Grady plays Jasmin in straight pool I will bet $10,000 on Jasmin.
Jasmin against Grady heads up even money ? Race to 500 ? For 10K ?
I want some of Jasmin's action !!! :thumbup:
Unfortunately it will never happen, because Jasmin will never gamble. If she did, I would gladly back her with what I've got.
Trust me, I've tried to bet with her on several occasions, in pool, on pool and on other things, but she keeps refusing. Same with Ralf Souquet and Thorsten Hohmann. They just don't like to bet.