Who Has Played CJ??
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I think you completely missed the entire point of my complimenting CJ Wiley.
Well stated Joe.
As much as I like CJ and enjoy his play I aint even going to invite him up to St. Louis to play. I watched him play George Breedlove and Tom Ferry.
One TOI player playing another TOI player............that would be brutal.
Although 20 bucks a game is a cheap price to pay for lessons. :smile:
John
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the "spectrum's" are a bit unusual.......The "Plot" thickens
Yes, I agree, it's important to "face" reality. The problem is my reality's getting ironic, even paradoxical at times.
FOR EXAMPLE:
On this Pool Forum players are debating whether I'm "past my prime" and "too old" to play a game as grueling and physically demanding as pocket billiards.
On the contrary - I receive a letter this weekend from the founder of "Pool, Poker, and Pain" that I won't be allowed to compete against "the young inexperienced USA Pool Professionals" at the recreational "game" of P.P.&P.
I guess I"m either "too old, or too young" for both ends of the spectrum, however the "spectrum's" are confusing, I wonder what's coming next?.......The "Plot of Pool" thickens 'The Game is the Teacher'
Yes, I agree, it's important to "face" reality. The problem is my reality's getting ironic, even paradoxical at times.
FOR EXAMPLE:
On this Pool Forum players are debating whether I'm "past my prime" and "too old" to play a game as grueling and physically demanding as pocket billiards.
On the contrary - I receive a letter this weekend from the founder of "Pool, Poker, and Pain" that I won't be allowed to compete against "the young inexperienced USA Pool Professionals" at the recreational "game" of P.P.&P.
I guess I"m either "too old, or too young" for both ends of the spectrum, however the "spectrum's" are confusing, I wonder what's coming next?.......The "Plot of Pool" thickens
'The Game is the Teacher'
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Yes, I agree, it's important to "face" reality. The problem is my reality getting ironic ironic, even paradoxical at times.
FOR EXAMPLE:
On this Pool Forum players are debating whether I'm "past my prime" and "too old" to play a game as grueling and physical demanding as pocket billiards.
On the contrary - I receive a letter this weekend from the founder of "Pool, Poker, and Pain" that I won't be allowed to compete against "the young inexperienced USA Pool Professionals" at the recreational "game" of P.P.&P.
I guess I"m either "too old, or too young" for both ends of the spectrum, however the "spectrum's" are confusing, I wonder what's coming next?.......The "Plot of Pool" thickens
Aside from a whole lot of game left in your old, dilapidated, body, you are also way too clever from the group CJ.
You have almost everyone perplexed and guessing: too old?, past your prime?, faking it? better than ever? best marketer in the business? Asid efrom you, no one else knows for sure, but, no one's stepping up. I think they doth protest way too much.
Either way, if I had to show my cards, I'd find it hard to bet or root against you.
J
To be honest, for the cash John Schmidt would have done the same to almost anybody except the very top tier world beaters. He's not a good guy to try to get in stroke with.
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This is correct. At one time during Efren's peak, CJ chased him all over the country to play him for SERIOUS money, tens of K's per set! And that was 20 years ago. They played several times (9-Ball and Ten Ball) and CJ ended up winners. He can tell you more.
CJ is NOT too old for anything! You better believe that. This is a well conditioned athlete who never abused his body. I saw him play many times and he was the real deal, a top five player for sure. In fact the only guys I would have picked over him in his prime are Buddy, Parica, Bustamante and Johnny (with the last two being a toss up). Earl and Sigel may have played him even for the cash, just maybe. I'm not so sure they wanted any. Pretty short list there!
CJ was a high altitude player for sure!
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This is correct. At one time during Efren's peak, CJ chased him all over the country to play him for SERIOUS money, tens of K's per set! And that was 20 years ago. They played several times (9-Ball and Ten Ball) and CJ ended up winners. He can tell you more.
CJ is NOT too old for anything! You better believe that. This is a well conditioned athlete who never abused his body. I saw him play many times and he was the real deal, a top five player for sure. In fact the only guys I would have picked over him in his prime are Buddy, Parica, Bustamante and Johnny (with the last two being a toss up). Earl and Sigel may have played him even for the cash, just maybe. I'm not so sure they wanted any. Pretty short list there!
CJ was a high altitude player for sure!
Thanks, Mr. Jay,
For setting the record straight!
How are you and the family? How is your trip going? Keep safe.
Many Regards,
Lock N Load.
Yes, I agree, it's important to "face" reality. The problem is my reality's getting ironic, even paradoxical at times.
FOR EXAMPLE:
On this Pool Forum players are debating whether I'm "past my prime" and "too old" to play a game as grueling and physical demanding as pocket billiards.
On the contrary - I receive a letter this weekend from the founder of "Pool, Poker, and Pain" that I won't be allowed to compete against "the young inexperienced USA Pool Professionals" at the recreational "game" of P.P.&P.
I guess I"m either "too old, or too young" for both ends of the spectrum, however the "spectrum's" are confusing, I wonder what's coming next?.......The "Plot of Pool" thickens
Love the pic. Now you're going 'old school'. Stirring it up. Hope you get some action. It will be interesting.
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Great post Jay. I am 100% in agreement with this post and is exatly what I was trying convey in mine. How anyone thought I was doing anything else is unbelievable for me as CJ Wiley was my second favorite player to watch in his word championship form.This is correct. At one time during Efren's peak, CJ chased him all over the country to play him for SERIOUS money, tens of K's per set! And that was 20 years ago. They played several times (9-Ball and Ten Ball) and CJ ended up winners. He can tell you more.
CJ is NOT too old for anything! You better believe that. This is a well conditioned athlete who never abused his body. I saw him play many times and he was the real deal, a top five player for sure. In fact the only guys I would have picked over him in his prime are Buddy, Parica, Bustamante and Johnny (with the last two being a toss up). Earl and Sigel may have played him even for the cash, just maybe. I'm not so sure they wanted any. Pretty short list there!
CJ was a high altitude player for sure!
Freddie <~~~ CJ Wiley fan
i watched this and had some interest in it,I had never even seen him play any one pocket. he played real well and smoked Little John. Little John missed a one ball that was harder to miss than make.
Timeline 1850...CJ Wiley, Bounty Hunter/ fast gun, rides slowly into town.
Who was on that fast horse that just left the other end of town?
"Clint Eastwood, and he said he doesn't have any beef with CJ Wiley."
Who was on that fast horse that just left the other end of town?
"Clint Eastwood, and he said he doesn't have any beef with CJ Wiley."
Honestly, that's the main thing I found interesting about it. I love seeing or reading/hearing about top players catching monster gears like that.
I don't remember anyone one that said they can run 9 racks. Not a lot of top pros will say they can run 9 racks more than a few times a year.
Take a look at this recent poll - http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=312645&highlight=poll+racks
Evidently there are some strong rack runners here.
This is correct. At one time during Efren's peak, CJ chased him all over the country to play him for SERIOUS money, tens of K's per set! And that was 20 years ago. They played several times (9-Ball and Ten Ball) and CJ ended up winners. He can tell you more.
CJ is NOT too old for anything! You better believe that. This is a well conditioned athlete who never abused his body. I saw him play many times and he was the real deal, a top five player for sure. In fact the only guys I would have picked over him in his prime are Buddy, Parica, Bustamante and Johnny (with the last two being a toss up). Earl and Sigel may have played him even for the cash, just maybe. I'm not so sure they wanted any. Pretty short list there!
CJ was a high altitude player for sure!
I would like to see him play Earl on a tight 5x10
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I would like to see CJ matching up but not until he's focused on it
I'd like to see him play JS again. Wonder if that's on his bucket list
Really though, how many top players take the time to interact with fans like CJ, Hell I feel like I know him
I'd like to see him play JS again. Wonder if that's on his bucket list
Really though, how many top players take the time to interact with fans like CJ, Hell I feel like I know him
Here you go. In a recent poll 17 people said they could run 9 or more racks. There were 23 people who said they could run 8 or more racks. Seems these people should be able to compete with CJ
http://forums.azbilliards.com/poll.php?do=showresults&pollid=2609