Dennis came in last night from Virginia. He told me he played bad and Shane broke a lot better than him. We went to breakfast today and he told me that after he is here for over two months he begins to get tired and weak from eating all the American food that he is not used to. He said that he plays okay for the first two months he is here and then his game begins to go down. I reminded him he just got 9-12th in the International Open and he once again said he played bad.
He has been practicing his Ten Ball break on my table, maybe for three hours now. I don't bother him too much when he is practicing but I just asked him what happened when he asked Shane to play One Pocket after the match. He told me that he asked Shane to play and that his backer would bet 100K. He said Shane just shook his head and said no.
I won't fault Shane for turning him down. He just made a nice score and has no reason to risk it. Dennis made a little money off the stream and live gate so he won't go home empty handed. He is going to get some rest at home, swim in the ocean (his favorite exercise) and get ready for the SEA Games in December. If he medals there (Gold, Silver or Bronze) he will get a nice award from the Philippine government. It could be as much as one million pesos ($20,000) for winning a Gold medal. He'll be rested up and ready to go again in January for DCC.
I think SVB was wise to pass on DO's offer.
I would like to see DO and Alex play 1hole. To me, that would be one hell of a match.
What does DO think he could give SVB and still be the favorite in 1hole?
BTW, tell Dennis that Roadman said he was thinking about taking his advice and trying his luck as a referee....Just kidding..lol......BACK STORY:
The last Rocket City Open that DO played in, he was playing most everyone but, Roadman was asking for waayyy to much. They couldn't make a game. After the negotiations stopped, lol...Dennis said "Roadman would make a great ref, he is very nitpicky".
Ever since that night, I call Roadman "The Ref".....he gets pissy every time.
After Roadman and DO's negotiations failed, DO offered me 4 games on wire
going to 11 in 10 ball, wooden rack, rack your own and winner break for $300.
I lost the set 9 to 11 but, won $2,500 off the rail. The rail bet me I wouldn't get to 8. The owner Sam made out like a bandit on that one (he had $$$$$$ on the side). He had me making it to 8 before DO got out. Cant remember for sure but, I'm fairly certain the bet was 9k with two different rail birds.
I would like to see DO get his break right. If he did, he would be a very dangerous opponent in 10 ball. Not as dangerous as he is in 1hole though....whew..I get nervous just thinking about that one.
Jeff