Thorpe suspended for 2 years???

buckshotshoey said:
I get it.... you are being a funny man!
Leave the jokes to Joe Rogan! Lol
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I see you aren't very good at getting hints lol. You might want to watch the video closely again to see what those that know Earl best have to say regarding the matter you were commenting on. You might even want to watch especially closely at the 52 second mark. Not sure how much more clear hints could be made for someone, lol, but until you finally manage to piece it together don't make that bet you were talking about if you like your money. (y)
 
Poolplaya9 said:
I see you aren't very good at getting hints lol. You might want to watch the video closely again to see what those that know Earl best have to say regarding the matter you were commenting on. You might even want to watch especially closely at the 52 second mark. Not sure how much more clear hints could be made for someone, lol, but until you finally manage to piece it together don't make that bet you were talking about if you like your money. (y)
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I like Joe Rogan. But don't think for a minute I'm going to take any of his comedy seriously.

And even if Earl did smoke weed, I really wouldn't give a Fiddler's flock.
 
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dardusm said:
I was referring to Billy Thorpe in which Earl posted on social media that Billy received a 2 year ban from the WPA and that's the reason he wasn't considered for the Mosconi Cup.
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I thought that. I added Earl to the lost opportunities group which includes Billy.

My point is Earl is old, Thorpe is not. Earl did nothing against the pool rules yet this is a major loss for him with no time to get it back.

Thanks,


Jeff Livingston
 
geeezz,
I hope this gets cleared up.
Bob Jewett did ask, what's the official word?
at least from the azb man on the street beat reporter.
Not sure where I'm getting this impure thought - - - miss understanding, wpa - wpba,
is billy changing leagues?
doesn't seem possible even though the Olympics is game on.

Can he appeal, a race to 5 against their best?
thorpe vs. WPA official(s) who voted to ban.
what are the WPA banning officials fargo number? has something to do with IQ, don't know, just heard.
 
Let's see if we can keep this post about the supposed suspension of Billy by the WPA and WADA.

Just to throw in my own two cents, I spoke to the BCA about this a couple of months ago and they said they had no notification of Billy failing any drug tests and even if he did, they thought two years was crazy if it was for weed.

Mike
 
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Joe_Jaguar said:
There is Panozzo and those guys in a podcast (Nov 3) discussing it (31:45) https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=386026956641513

He says he got a letter from the WPA on it so it is public, and the other guy added on that it was for pot at the Vegas Diamond Open.
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A podcast by third parties is a lot different from a published, official statement by the organization. I think such a statement would include details and perhaps explain the length of the suspension. So far we don't have that.
 
He must have enemies at the WPA.

Source: CBC News
Not long after the London Olympics in 2012, international regulators increased the threshold for a positive test from 15 nanograms per milliliter to 150 ng/m. They explained the new threshold was an attempt to ensure that in-competition use is detected, but not use during the days and weeks before competition. The sanction for a positive test when an athlete can establish the drug was not used to enhance performance is three months. That can be reduced to one month if the athlete completes counseling.
 
Bob Jewett said:
A podcast by third parties is a lot different from a published, official statement by the organization. I think such a statement would include details and perhaps explain the length of the suspension. So far we don't have that.
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It is the WPA after all, so no real surprise in the least.
 
I'm Facebook friends with Billy's mom and dad, and both of them have been radio silent on Facebook for a while now, ever since this happened. Billy's mom is a very strong supporter of pool, Matchroom, USA pool, almost anything pool-related. She was posting positive comments and support every single day. Maybe they're just taking a break from social media, which many people do from time to time.

So getting chosen by WPA at a WPA-sanctioned event for a drug test is like the lottery. As the Cue It Up podcast link states, every player knows the rules going in. If they get picked for the urine test and come up dirty, then they pay the consequences. To have it happen to Billy Thorpe, though, one of the few strong American players we have at this time, it is kind of sad and a loss for American pool in general when it comes to international competitions.

Personally, I don't understand the importance of WPA. Why be sanctioned by them and pay their sanctioning fee? What are they doing? When players haven't been paid in the past at WPA-sanctioning events, the WPA did nothing to alleviate the problem. They are supposed to be instrumental in getting pool in the Olympic games, but that hasn't materialized.
 
uooo,
being parents of a current day player,
feels like, reads like there's plenty of room for a good shot, good deal.

..a note aside, couple of weeks ago, couple guys talking table specs around an idle table next to my match, which peaked my interest, said the Olympics was having billiards on a table type that I'm familiar with, didn't think billiards made the cut.
 
JAM said:
The WPA gives a rat's ass, unfortunately. This finding has affected his pool-shooting career if Matchroom, as an example, cannot include him in their player roster.

The entire Thorpe family are strong pool fans. It's sad what happened to Billy, in my opinion, and I feel sad for his entire family because they're good pool people.

It is odd, however, that those in the know are radio silent about it, such as WPA, BCA, and whatever governing body there is that's administering these bans.
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What proof do you have, other than all the gossip that is spread here on AZ, that he was suspended for any drug activity? I haven't seen any evidence. Bob J said he hasn't seen any evidence. Thus far, it's all been bullshit.
 
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Blue Jam said:
Gosh, if only I had the sheer wit to be able to cross swords with an intellectual giant such as yourself, Joe_Jag....

Let it be know, the good lord Joe_Jag has proclaimed that anyone with limited cognitive function is simply NOT WORTHY of having their voices heard and must keep quiet so as not to pollute the threads Joe_Jag blesses with his dazzling commentary.

Thank you Joe_Jag, for policing AZBilliards and enforcing your questionable moral standards on who can, and can't post.
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I saw my name and link in your sig. Could you make it bigger? I missed it the first few times and it's MY name. Thanks.


Jeff Livingston
 
Blue Jam said:
Gosh, if only I had the sheer wit to be able to cross swords with an intellectual giant such as yourself, Joe_Jag....

Let it be know, the good lord Joe_Jag has proclaimed that anyone with limited cognitive function is simply NOT WORTHY of having their voices heard and must keep quiet so as not to pollute the threads Joe_Jag blesses with his dazzling commentary.

Thank you Joe_Jag, for policing AZBilliards and enforcing your questionable moral standards on who can, and can't post.
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The only sword fighting you know about is with the fleshy ones.
 
buckshotshoey said:
What proof do you have, other than all the gossip that is spread here on AZ, that he was suspended for any drug activity? I haven't seen any evidence. Jay said he hasn't seen any evidence. Thus far, it's all been bullshit.
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It would be impossible for anyone to provide written evidence of such a ban, but I do not feel compelled to provide any proof to this forum. The fact of the matter is he was not able to compete in this year's Mosconi Cup because of a dirty urine test. This is not wild speculation or rumors, but if you want to believe it is, that is your right, of course. :)

I mean, I could ask Billy himself on Facebook privately, but it would be an uncomfortable discussion, and quite frankly, I don't want to do it. Is that what you need as proof, for the words to come out of his mouth or fingertips?
 
Great to see a long solid argument on AZB, these define what we are here!

God forbid we lose sight of that

Keep it rollin’
 
JAM said:
It would be impossible for anyone to provide written evidence of such a ban, but I do not feel compelled to provide any proof to this forum. The fact of the matter is he was not able to compete in this year's Mosconi Cup because of a dirty urine test. This is not wild speculation or rumors, but if you want to believe it is, that is your right, of course. :)

I mean, I could ask Billy himself on Facebook privately, but it would be an uncomfortable discussion, and quite frankly, I don't want to do it. Is that what you need as proof, for the words to come out of his mouth or fingertips?
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Not impossible, just difficult. And just because you say it here on a forum, does not make it fact. Just conjecture. It is very possible that everything you are saying is true. But without proof, you could very well be ruining someone's reputation for absolutely no reason. In this day and age of social media, we have to be extra careful about what we say about other people. You can do irreparable harm.
 
buckshotshoey said:
Not impossible, just difficult. And just because you say it here on a forum, does not make it fact. Just conjecture. It is very possible that everything you are saying is true. But without proof, you could very well be ruining someone's reputation for absolutely no reason. In this day and age of social media, we have to be extra careful about what we say about other people. You can do irreparable harm.
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You are definitely entitled to your minority opinion. Thanks for sharing. I'll let you get back to arguing with the rest of the people in the thread. Have a good day! :)
 
JAM said:
The WPA gives a rat's ass, unfortunately. This finding has affected his pool-shooting career if Matchroom, as an example, cannot include him in their player roster.

The entire Thorpe family are strong pool fans. It's sad what happened to Billy, in my opinion, and I feel sad for his entire family because they're good pool people.

It is odd, however, that those in the know are radio silent about it, such as WPA, BCA, and whatever governing body there is that's administering these bans.
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I haven fondled the whole thread...yet.

Is it correct the sole evidence of any failed test is Earl's reference?
 
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