We all know what Grady Mathews used to say, i quote " i'd love to play a guy who shoots low % shots, because he will miss more than he makes" Scott is not naturally fit for one pocket, he has no patience for up table game' therefore, no match for Efren.
$50,000.00 Match
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We all know what Grady Mathews used to say, i quote " i'd love to play a guy who shoots low % shots, because he will miss more than he makes" Scott is not naturally fit for one pocket, he has no patience for up table game' therefore, no match for Efren.
But a low % shot that is followed by a damn-near sure 7 more is hard to fade
It doesn't seem like anyone is head over heels in love with staking someone against Efren in a RACE TO 15, BIG MONEY ONE POCKET MATCH.
The world still loves Efren, despite the fact that he is aging, despite the fact that he could only muster a second place finish IN STRAIGHT POOL against John Schmidt, this past week, despite the following statement from AZB Home Page concerning the recent 14.1 tournament results : "Meanwhile, in the other bracket, Efren Reyes was terrorizing his opponents with his pinpoint cueball control and defense. The Filipino star went undefeated in 9 consecutive matches and pocketing 1250 balls to reach the finals."
Hell, maybe John Schmidt should be added to the list. Afterall, he has won DCC One Pocket Championship a time or two.
Again, percentage wise in a long race it might prove fatal, i am not saying he does not play, he shoots like God, but his odds against Efren for long race is very low, due to his style of play, and doubt if any one welling to back him for that only reason. Especially that Efren knows him well by now, so he is not going to get shots to shot at, other than lucky combo shots.
John is great man, and might be good match, but if you want large audience he might not be the one to pick. You need one that if he wins over Efren people will buy the DVD anyway, like Earl, SVB ..
Naji,
You're talking about Scott Frost, who is already said that he has the financial means to play this match, but chooses not to ask Efren out of respect for him.
just saying......
That is great, if he plays the match at his pool room TV table he might have chance, but any other table i really doubt he will have a chance, but pool has 20-30% luck factor too, so it will certainly be good match to watch.
Naji,
Thank you very much for your expert game making skills and match up knowledge.
Who are you and where did you acquire your uncanny ability to be so knowledgeable?
I will take your comments as complement i hope, thank you. I have been playing one pocket for 35 years, watched almost every match there is to be watched on DVD, or stream. Unfortunately, my work time and family obligation prevented me from pursuing the game or pool, on high level, so i am local to Virginia area and one or 2 pool halls only due to location, play the 10, 20, $50 games when i can. I travel also, but unfortunately my luck with the cities i travel too is not great, only one time in KY i ran across patch eye, played few games with him he got me then, great old pro road player, and ran into him again another time i broke even with him.
Efren WAS dead tired when they played. He was about 55 at the time and had already played 12 hours of pool that day before the match. He is 58 now. Do you think Shane can beat Efren right now in a 15 ball all around? rotation, 8 ball, one pocket, full rack banks, and straight pool. If you do you and Justin should get together and make it happen. It will be the most widely watched pool match ever. Dont wait until Efren is 80 it wont have the same meaning then
P.S. im not ragging on Shane, he is a great player but people forget real quick what they witness.
I read this as Scott saying that he honestly feels that Efren has no chance of beating him...so out of respect for Efren, he won't challenge him to this match...but if Efren says lets play...then he won't feel bad about "defending" himself...and beating Efren into retirement...with a clear conscience
Glen
I read this as Scott saying that he honestly feels that Efren has no chance of beating him...so out of respect for Efren, he won't challenge him to this match...but if Efren says lets play...then he won't feel bad about "defending" himself...and beating Efren into retirement...with a clear conscience
Glen
Glen,
There's a lot going on at Buffalo Billiards in Metairie, most of it taking place on those two 9' Diamond tables that you leveled in the front.
Lots of players camped out making money hand over fist giving our guys weight that they can't refuse and still losing.
Efren says that he can beat Scott Frost.
He also said that he needed a backer for that kind of money.
That's all I have for the moment.
I don't normally bet on other people but this is one time that I would.
A few of our gamblers down here in New Orleans mentioned that they would put up a few thousand on Efren to see the match played here at Buffalo Billiards. Hell, I don't bet on other people but I would put up a few hundred just to see him play here as well.
Normally, Buffalo Billiards doesn't stream anything but this match might be an exception if it takes place here.
Scott and NITRO are rolling in Louisiana Dough so I don't think them putting up their end would be a big problem.:thud:
DrOnePocket
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Best idea EVER!
Full rack all around between these two would be amazing! I would pay to see it for sure
DrOnePocket
Banned
Is this available on DVD?
There is no doubt Cliff was a monster! A few years ago when he developed that sort of hitch in his backstroke, it seemed like his game fell a few notches. But knowing his rep, that could be a move too. maybe Cliff wants us to believe he isn't still the best American one pocket player
I don't believe it is available on DVD. If you find out it is, please let me know in this thread or via PM. I wouldn't mind seeing how Cliff's cue ball went so bad. I remember there was a lot of humidity but one would think that the humidity would slow up the speed of the cue ball. As I remember the shot, the cue ball just kept rolling and rolling until............clunk.......
I'll be talking with THE FREEZER & NITRO about the Efren match since they are still hanging out at Buffalo Billiards in Metairie, LA.
The $50,000 match at Buffalo Billiards looks like it is a doable thing from everyone I have spoken to so far.
I heard Scott Frost telling someone that Buffalo Billiards is THE BEST ACTION pool room he has been in in over three years.
Chris "NITRO" Gentile is kind of quiet, until he starts raining banks but I'll get the both of them talking more about this VERY POSSIBLE match this evening.
The $50,000 match at Buffalo Billiards looks like it is a doable thing from everyone I have spoken to so far.
I heard Scott Frost telling someone that Buffalo Billiards is THE BEST ACTION pool room he has been in in over three years.
Chris "NITRO" Gentile is kind of quiet, until he starts raining banks but I'll get the both of them talking more about this VERY POSSIBLE match this evening.
DrOnePocket
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Live stream please! :wink:
Do you really think live streaming is needed for a match like this?
No, live stream the conversation.
Just get one of the streamers to send their uplink 18 wheeler..