Mosconi Cup Unpicked Players Bail Out
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bowling has over 2 million league players.....how many does pool have again?
No one's talking about "battle of safes" - people want to see difficult shots, whether it's pool, golf, tennis or even a football player making an unbelievable catch (anyone see last weekend's example?). They play these over and over and over.....how many times have you seen an instant replay in pool? It happens, but rarely indeed.
"so many pool leagues" - I guess that's relative because bowling has over 2 million league players.....how many does pool have again? Is bowling really that much better of a "team" sport than pool? The numbers don't lie, it's 8 times better using those numbers. how many people in the bowling leagues nationwide.
Still, even bowling found out that leagues were NOT where their growth would come from, and I believe every future pool promoter should read the following about bowling: <----click this link for source and more info
There are a number of misconceptions about bowling. During the league era, it was a predominately blue-collar recreation. But today, bowling has shifted to predominately white-collar participants. In 2007, 42 percent of bowlers had household incomes of $75,000 or higher, compared to just 30 percent in that income bracket in the total U.S. population. More than 25 percent of bowlers come from households with $100,000 or higher incomes compared, when only 18 percent of all U.S. households are at the income level.
Today, bowling is not predominately for adults. The highest participation rate is among children: more than one-third of all children 6 and older bowled in 2007. That participation rate is 80 percent greater than the average for all age groups. The next highest participation rate is with young adults up to age 34. The 6 to 34 age group contains two-thirds of all bowlers.
Nor is bowling mostly a recreation for men. In fact, 46 percent of all bowlers are girls and women.
No one's talking about "battle of safes" - people want to see difficult shots, whether it's pool, golf, tennis or even a football player making an unbelievable catch (anyone see last weekend's example?). They play these over and over and over.....how many times have you seen an instant replay in pool? It happens, but rarely indeed.
"so many pool leagues" - I guess that's relative because bowling has over 2 million league players.....how many does pool have again? Is bowling really that much better of a "team" sport than pool? The numbers don't lie, it's 8 times better using those numbers. how many people in the bowling leagues nationwide.
Still, even bowling found out that leagues were NOT where their growth would come from, and I believe every future pool promoter should read the following about bowling: <----click this link for source and more info
There are a number of misconceptions about bowling. During the league era, it was a predominately blue-collar recreation. But today, bowling has shifted to predominately white-collar participants. In 2007, 42 percent of bowlers had household incomes of $75,000 or higher, compared to just 30 percent in that income bracket in the total U.S. population. More than 25 percent of bowlers come from households with $100,000 or higher incomes compared, when only 18 percent of all U.S. households are at the income level.
Today, bowling is not predominately for adults. The highest participation rate is among children: more than one-third of all children 6 and older bowled in 2007. That participation rate is 80 percent greater than the average for all age groups. The next highest participation rate is with young adults up to age 34. The 6 to 34 age group contains two-thirds of all bowlers.
Nor is bowling mostly a recreation for men. In fact, 46 percent of all bowlers are girls and women.
There will be an incredible amout of U.S. supporters at the Mosconi cup.
Must be at least 100 people from this thread going to show their support for the USA.
Every person slinging mud at these 3 pool players that didn't make the team that decided not to go, MUST be going themselves.
If your one of the patriotic posters accusing others of bailing and non supporting the USA. Please list your name as an attendee at MC
Must be at least 100 people from this thread going to show their support for the USA.
Every person slinging mud at these 3 pool players that didn't make the team that decided not to go, MUST be going themselves.
If your one of the patriotic posters accusing others of bailing and non supporting the USA. Please list your name as an attendee at MC
TEAM EFFORT - it's like the Pledge of Allegiance, starts with "I", and ends with ALL
Yes, that's correct, thanks, I'm not up to date on my tennis recently, I play once in awhile these days, although I played tennis more than I played pool in my earlier years. There are a lot of similarities when comparing pool and tennis, I would elaborate if anyone's interested.....physically, mentally, and also as a business model.
When you look at why it is still going on it appears to have a critical driving force behind it and it's the players, especially Billy Jean King (remember her historic match with Bobby Riggs?) click link for more
This verifies a point I've made many times in writing on AZ and Face Book - it's the players responsibility to educate themselves in marketing, advertising, public relations and communication techniques.....if the players don't figure out how, it's not going to happen.
This does take expertise, but it all starts with something we've been discussing - A TEAM EFFORT - it's like the Pledge of Allegiance, it starts with "I", and ends with "ALL".
'The game IS the teacher'
Yes, that's correct, thanks, I'm not up to date on my tennis recently, I play once in awhile these days, although I played tennis more than I played pool in my earlier years. There are a lot of similarities when comparing pool and tennis, I would elaborate if anyone's interested.....physically, mentally, and also as a business model.
When you look at why it is still going on it appears to have a critical driving force behind it and it's the players, especially Billy Jean King (remember her historic match with Bobby Riggs?) click link for more
This verifies a point I've made many times in writing on AZ and Face Book - it's the players responsibility to educate themselves in marketing, advertising, public relations and communication techniques.....if the players don't figure out how, it's not going to happen.
This does take expertise, but it all starts with something we've been discussing - A TEAM EFFORT - it's like the Pledge of Allegiance, it starts with "I", and ends with "ALL".
'The game IS the teacher'
If 25% of bowlers have an income of $100,000 or higher, and if the 6 to 34 age group contains two-thirds of all bowlers, how many 6 year olds are making $100,000 or higher?
I will go
If I get all expenses paid and ~$700 if we lose and ~$1350 if we win like the 3 players that opted out would have...I am all in!
Wedge
If I get all expenses paid and ~$700 if we lose and ~$1350 if we win like the 3 players that opted out would have...I am all in!
Wedge
You aren't the first to make that claim here, but just where is this "mud-slinging" coming from?? If you are referring to not honoring a commitment as mud-slinging, then the problem is yours, not ours.
either they have affluent parents or one heck of a "paper route"
I was under the impression it was "household income" - either they have affluent parents or one heck of a "paper route".
Anyone that reads the "bowling link" will develop a different perspective, I know I did!!! Who would have guessed they have this demographic? This didn't just happen, it was reportedly influenced by one of Bill Gates' partners (AtLarge may know his name, I'm drawing a blank) who funded the marketing, advertising and promotion.
It takes sophisticated marketing to develop a demographic like bowling has, and that is the core weakness of pool's history. Only on a few occasions have we used professional people to develop the sport, and that has never lasted long enough to gain momentum.
I was under the impression it was "household income" - either they have affluent parents or one heck of a "paper route".
Anyone that reads the "bowling link" will develop a different perspective, I know I did!!! Who would have guessed they have this demographic? This didn't just happen, it was reportedly influenced by one of Bill Gates' partners (AtLarge may know his name, I'm drawing a blank) who funded the marketing, advertising and promotion.
It takes sophisticated marketing to develop a demographic like bowling has, and that is the core weakness of pool's history. Only on a few occasions have we used professional people to develop the sport, and that has never lasted long enough to gain momentum.
If 25% of bowlers have an income of $100,000 or higher, and if the 6 to 34 age group contains two-thirds of all bowlers, how many 6 year olds are making $100,000 or higher?
Really Mr. Dufus? Classic pool player, bs logic:
Player A: I heard he dumped his backer.
Player B: No way. He’s a good guy.
Player A: No, really. I heard he dumped his backer.
Player B: You’re just guessing. Nothing but conjecture.
Player A: I talked to the player last night. He said he dumped.
Player B: Why are you dragging him through the mud?! Shame on you.
Lou Figueroa
Lou is a people?
Imagine that.
-Sean <-- I strives to be a people
I is.
Lou Figueroa
a nation of one
Pool hasn't been a good team sport. MW and crew are trying to change that.
Lou Figueroa
:rotflmao1::rotflmao1::rotflmao1::rotflmao1:
it's funny, cause NO ONE herein is going & only 10 AZBers attend Vegas.
WOW you guys have to relax. Like someone made some commitment to you..
MW asked whoever didn't make the team to attend..
Wasn't MANDATORY rule. Noone raised their hand, signed a contact, put up their first newborn.
What does it matter to you, if they don't want to go.
So important... YOU GO
Every MC I have watched, in person, the guys are always talking over strategy, shot selection, and position, most doubles games.
Lou Figueroa
they won't let the team down and all be there with bells on
Are you saying they're hypocrites?
Surely they won't let the team down and be there with bells on. :dance:
Are you saying they're hypocrites?
Surely they won't let the team down and be there with bells on. :dance:
TOOOO Funny...
Ken, please don't knock these clowns off their high horse.
Lou is practically riding a giraffe.
you'll get dumped by the pool players - in the English Channel.
pool player logic? You are a hypocrite considering your background.....or should I say "back on the ground".
You do know that Mark Wilson is a pool player. By the way, do you have him playing any matches on video we can watch? I haven't seen him play since I was 17 years old, just wanted to see if his fundamentals have changed.
Maybe when you go you'll get dumped by the pool players - in the English Channel. Here's a map in case you want to memorize the fastest "swimming route".
pool player logic? You are a hypocrite considering your background.....or should I say "back on the ground".
You do know that Mark Wilson is a pool player. By the way, do you have him playing any matches on video we can watch? I haven't seen him play since I was 17 years old, just wanted to see if his fundamentals have changed.
Maybe when you go you'll get dumped by the pool players - in the English Channel. Here's a map in case you want to memorize the fastest "swimming route".
You know nothing about my profession... or you wouldn't have made such a mess of your presence here
Lou Figueroa
could have help