CSI/Predator Michigan Open (Men/Women) 10 Ball (21-24Sep)

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AtLarge said:
Wu Kun Lin won the second event last year. I don't know what his FargoRate was prior to that event, but today it is just a hair under 800 at 798.

Zielinski and He are now just a bit over 800 (803 and 804, respectively), but I don't know what their ratings were just before their wins in this series. A trip back through AzB threads from the time of those events could probably tell us, but no need, as your point is certainly valid that only top-notch players have won in this series.

The lowest-rated player to have made the finals in one of these events is Bader Al Awadhi, currently at 759, which puts him out of the top 100.
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Thanks for that. Yes, I recall Bader's Cinderella run last year for silver. Still, Mike Page's analysis, that says that this format doesn't really randomize the results at all, seems to hold up. Per Mike, each match is, statistically, like a ten-ball race to eight, which is usually long enough to bring the cream to the top. To their credit, these events are producing very worthy champions.
 
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AtLarge said:
I just saw that you also said 42 in another thread as well. It is 74 for the men (76 entrants but two forfeits) and 64 for the women. And the men's field includes a couple dozen very good players. Did you look at post #1 of this thread or at the bracket?
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You are absolutely right that I read the bracket's walkover players incorrectly. I'm clearly not a math major. My mistake.
 
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CallShotCowboy said:
What Americans participating in this event? Seems strange that an event in MI attracts higher level talent from EU than the USA.
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you got half of that question answered, the europeans and asians are filling their schedule before other events. but idk why so few of the americans pros are showing up. billy, sky, oscar etc.
 
kling&allen said:
Unlike the Alberta, Canada event, this one isn't in a remote location. I've never been to Battle Creek, but it looks to be only a couple hours from a few major cities. Too bad it didn't fill. The stands are empty also from what I can tell on the stream.
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Yeah, it's not like Calgary and Edmonton, AB isn't a hour and a half away...

The truth is, no one in this area wanted to play the format.
 
mistamikel said:
Yeah, it's not like Calgary and Edmonton, AB isn't a hour and a half away...

The truth is, no one in this area wanted to play the format.
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That's a bit different than the Chicago and Detroit metro areas, but your answer seems to be why location doesn't matter too much.
 
Poolhall60561 said:
If you want to fill the seats move that tournament from Battle Creek to Chicago.
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This event is called the Michigan Open. Chicago is a different state. Next month, these players will be back for the Ohio Open and another chance at $25K first prize.
 
mikepage said:
Another perspective is this event last year had 51 players, and this year it has 74.
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CSI/Predator have two other Pro events in the same area. The Wisconsin Open was just held earlier in February this year, and next month we have the Ohio Open. All 64 spots for the Ohio open are filled. If these tournaments didn't draw out the players , why would CSI/Predator host 3 tournaments in the region. To me, it's successful.
 
I watched last night on the You Tube stream and the quality of the stream was very good. I’m not a big fan of the shootout but for some reason I was hoping Oi could Win the 2nd set last night over Mika so I could see the spotshot showdown. As for fans in the stands, none last night. If they want to get an audience they need to get the event closer to a larger city. BattleCreek is famous for corn flakes not pool fans.
 
ctyhntr said:
CSI/Predator have two other Pro events in the same area. The Wisconsin Open was just held earlier in February this year, and next month we have the Ohio Open. All 64 spots for the Ohio open are filled. If these tournaments didn't draw out the players , why would CSI/Predator host 3 tournaments in the region. To me, it's successful.
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Looks like Predator pumping in more money than Matchroom with so many more events in their calendar
After Ohio Open, they have double in Puerto Rico-the Puerto Rico Open https://probilliardseries.com/event/1684/ followed by World 8 Ball (first since 2012). 18x FR800 players (about 60% of top 30 FR players) already signed up so it will be very strong field

It's awesome that Predator revive those major defunct events considered dead i.e. World 10 Ball, World Teams, Women's 10 Ball and now World 8 Ball. Those events before Predator were last held decade ago :LOL:
 
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