With all due respect,,, what basis does anyone in the forum feel they are deserved "anything" with regard to the run of 626?
Obviously John provided the BCA information they feel sufficient to publish the run on their website as breaking Mosconi's run of 526:
After viewing the unedited video, the Billiard Congress of America is proud to acknowledge John Schmidt’s 626 run as the new 14.1 exhibition high run record.
JS doesn't have to show it to you, me, or even one of the best in 14.1 for this to be recognized.
Here is the other side of the coin: Why would the BCA compromise their reputation, in an already morally lacking industry, on perpetuating something that isn't true?
What would the BCA have to gain by doing this?
What would the BCA have to lose if they got caught in perpetuating a lie? (only their entire credibility, which is really the only asset they have)
The reality is this: It is none of our damn business, or responsibility to validate this accomplishment.
Everyone in this thread, including me, is just another consumer in the billiard industry. Nothing more, nothing less.