I believe Nicks medal streak at EC was something like 12 years. But in 2017 he finished "only" 5th which meant that he lost his Olympic A-Status (worth 25k in money+tournament expenses covered). He made the decision to retire from pro pool for the sake of his family. You can read about it here: https://www.parool.nl/amsterdam/van-de-pooltafel-naar-de-blackjacktafel~a4565009/?hash=c656894c766eeba480ca49e66fa7e1e87b3e826b
World Cup of Pool 2018 Thread
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I believe Nicks medal streak at EC was something like 12 years. But in 2017 he finished "only" 5th which meant that he lost his Olympic A-Status (worth 25k in money+tournament expenses covered). He made the decision to retire from pro pool for the sake of his family. You can read about it here: https://www.parool.nl/amsterdam/van-de-pooltafel-naar-de-blackjacktafel~a4565009/?hash=c656894c766eeba480ca49e66fa7e1e87b3e826b
Phil Yates says the Kuwaitis have broken their dick. Must be a British slang expression. Thanks Phil!
Pretty sure the Spanish team didn’t notice, Jay, or they would’ve broke from the other side.
....nerves, under the bright lights.
pt...racked the nine on the wing once.
Here in the States it's a Goose Egg. Sometimes a bagel!
I have seen it one time previously in a televised event where the nine was placed in the back. IIRC, it was noticed after the break but not before by anyone. No one who spoke up that is.
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Canucks call it a doughnut.
Amazing, it appears even the announcers didn't pick up on it. When the two Spaniards examine the rack, they didn't even appear to make any eye contact or whisper to each other to confirm that they even realized it. I'm curious if they are playing it a win or spot the 9 if you happen to make the 9 on the break?
Being a matchroom even, I'm pretty sure it's a win.
I would say Greece's match. Some mistakes, yes, but then they clicked and produced the best performance of the tournament so far IMO.
Yeah I agree with this, plus the interview after the match was pretty good. One nervous player, one with confidence pus!
I think Thailand got screwed. Both Thai players looked like they were waiting for Holland to call the foul but never did. The 8B definitely moved on that jump shot. I think they would have won the match if they had ball in hand in that situation. If the Dutch saw the foul but didn't call it, I hope they get drilled in their next match. Where was the ref? It was obvious!
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I did the same thing (Optimum customer by any chance?) & the channel 1159 does not exist. I looked it up & realized the parent company took the channel away last year when the network wanted to renegotiate the contract which is laughable considering how little it gets in ratings.
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Why can't all the teams have as much fun as the Japanese guys?
Sweden looks like they are going through a tax audit when tied 3-3....while Naoyuki and Kuribayashi are laughing and telling jokes.
I understand composure and game face, but you gotta laugh and have fun.
Sweden looks like they are going through a tax audit when tied 3-3....while Naoyuki and Kuribayashi are laughing and telling jokes.
I understand composure and game face, but you gotta laugh and have fun.
Well, Sweden played pretty darn sporty....the tax audit game face worked, winning 7-5 with a clutch shot to free up that 8 ball in the end.
Their safety play was fantastic.
Their safety play was fantastic.