Well he made the shot straight to the hole.
What you should be hating was the inexplicable powerslam on the other 8 ball.
What you should be hating was the inexplicable powerslam on the other 8 ball.
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he wasn't nodding as in "right i got straight in, now i gotta draw"? it was kinda out of picture. if it was another premature celebration, that was stupid.. there was still work to be done
Right. Camera left he was bopping his head in excitement. What I'm saying is that's the time to bare down and curb your enthusiasm. I was also wrong about the sip of water, that was a different rack.
Nevertheless, we didn't lose the Cup just because of that last match. We fought hard and came up short. Some strange rolls and several sets where we were up 3-0. Earl had flashes of greatness on day two. Filler was dominant and so was Shaw. We needed Skyler to win vs Alcaide and Shane to win vs Shaw. Three losses in a row and it's a wrap.
I don’t recall several sets that we were up 3–0 that we lost. Only Earl in his match against Shaw. I think we did blow one 4-2 lead as well.
I could be wrong. I thought Sky was up 3-0 and lost.
All due respect-if you’re on the Mcup that’s not the place to learn. It’s a place for people who have “learned” to compete. There’s no excuse in the world to miss BIH on the 8 to get to the hill breaking.
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Fatboy
I think 2-0, not 100% sure.
But yes there was several missed opportunity’s to win a set that we dropped.
Fatboy - Were you in the crowd? I thought I heard you were going to be there.
Anyway, I agree with what you are saying. I really was trying to be as nice as possible. Tyler has really come a long way with his game. I'd much prefer they all stay super focused and not get caught up in the hype. I'm sure Jeremy will train that out of them next year if he's willing to be Capt. again. I really don't like the premature celebrations even if it's a gimmie 9 ball. I love it when the Euro's do it because one of these days they will hang one ... at least that's my hope.
It’s what athletes do these days in all sports – team and individual. Only in golf do you not see it.
Yes I was 2-3 rows up next to Billy Thorpe over by the cameras-opposite end from where the players were sitting. Foot end of the table.
Tyler sure has came along way, he’s a solid player, but he has to figure out what happened. Can’t miss those shots in those situations. Ever. At that level. Sure we have all missed BIH, it happens. But on the big stage under the lights? I can’t give that a pass.
The pre-celebration then miss the $ ball? I’ve seen that a few times in the cocaine days in big $ games with pretty strong players. And yup they missed. Mid to late 80’s. I’ve never done coke, or acted like I made a ball before I did-feels like a jinx to me.
We’ll see what happens next year. I’m looking forward to it for sure!
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Fatboy
Me too, but next year Europe might have Gorst which isn't good for us.
I agree, most team sports do it. Football for example, Receivers have dances for 1st downs and they do them even if they are down like 38 to 3. Defensive Ends have sack dances. I get it. Golf is similar to pool requiring concentration and precision. Pool is cerebral and missing and making a ball can come down to a millimeter. It's very precise and requires extreme concentration. therefore in pool, you should celebrate only after you win a game or a match .. and maybe even if you have a hanging nine ball, but never should you celebrate when you make a ball in the middle of a run out.
I think people need to give Tyler a break. He was trying to get perfect position on the 9 and drew too hard on the 8 causing the ball to rattle. I don't think he missed because of premature celebration. If there is any fault in his choice it's that he should have taken a more difficult shot on the 9 like Filler did.
It was a nice Mosconi cup. Nerves got rattled at the end, but that what great about the mental part of the game.
It was a nice Mosconi cup. Nerves got rattled at the end, but that what great about the mental part of the game.
Oh yeah, you Bobby, Billy and looks like Johnny Depp.