Thorsten Hohmann

I think that ex European players that represented Europe in the past, should not play for the USA.
That goes for Hohmann and Gorst as well, maybe Shaw down the road... although looks like there is a little biff going around between him and Gorst...
It could become a funny scenario where the Mosconi cup will be Europe vs. Ex-Europe, I Think it's missing the point.
 
Positively Ralf said:
I think WNT should just open up America to the entire North American continent and let Canadian players play. I'm sure they would love to see Alex P play as it would mean his social media followers would watch. And John Morra is always a solid player in any event he enters. And I'm sure it would open up the eyes of any top level Mexican player to try their hand at being part of the team.
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Agreed. North America v Europe would be great.
 
Positively Ralf said:
I think WNT should just open up America to the entire North American continent and let Canadian players play. I'm sure they would love to see Alex P play as it would mean his social media followers would watch. And John Morra is always a solid player in any event he enters. And I'm sure it would open up the eyes of any top level Mexican player to try their hand at being part of the team.
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like who? bautista? alex is 47 years and morra is a slow fargo 790. i just don't see breaking the traditional format for minimal benefit being a good path forward.
 
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SA96 said:
Matchroom need to add a stipulation that any players eligible for Team USA in the Mosconi Cup must be born in the USA, unless the country that individual is leaving is involved in a war.
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Wtf? What are you smoking, crystal nativism?

I have more respect for immigrants who have actually achieved citizenship than I do for those who are lucky enough to be born with status. It isn’t really anything to be proud of or exclusive over.

The nerve.
 
Adding Canada would have almost no impact on the event. Alex played in just two WNT events this year and cannot logically be viewed as a WNT pro. Morra, who managed a fifth-place finish at the Florida Open, would be a slight upgrade over Billy Thorpe, but not enough to move the needle. Even adding South America wouldn't change things much, although Jesus Atencio and Gerson Martinez might merit some attention.

The truth is that the Mosconi is intended to offer an entertaining exhibition-style festival of pool. By every measure, whether competitive or not, it always delivers just that. Who says it needs fixing at all?

Team Europe took countless beatings in the first fifteen years of the Mosconi Cup, but they never asked to increase the pool of players from which they could select their team. Instead, they just learned how to play world class pool and the wins started coming in bunches. America must use the same formula. They must train better and work harder.

It's not getting any better, either. Who are the teenaged players with the most promise in the world? Probably Albert Januarta, Felix Vogel and AJ Manas. Who are the 20-25 year old players that are showing the strongest form? Probably Moritz Neuhausen, Szymon Kural, Bernie Regalario, Mickey Krause and Robbie Capito. By every reckoning, none of the most promising young players are American.

At least for now, there is no help on the way for Team USA.
 
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skor said:
That goes for Hohmann and Gorst as well, maybe Shaw down the road... although looks like there is a little biff going around between him and Gorst...
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really? It is called building up the drama for the made for TV event.

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sjm said:
Adding Canada would have almost no impact on the event. Alex played in exactly one WNT event this year and cannot logically be viewed as a WNT pro. Morra, who managed a fifth-place finish at the Florida Open, would be a slight upgrade over Billy Thorpe, but not enough to move the needle. Even adding South America wouldn't change things much, although Jesus Atencio and Gerson Martinez might merit some attention.

The truth is that the Mosconi is intended to offer an entertaining exhibition-style festival of pool. By every measure, whether competitive or not, it always delivers just that. Who says it needs fixing at all?

Team Europe took countless beatings in the first fifteen years of the Mosconi Cup, but they never asked to increase the pool of players from which they could select their team. Instead, they just learned how to play world class pool and the wins started coming in bunches. America must use the same formula. They must train better and work harder.

It's not getting any better, either. Who are the teenaged players with the most promise in the world? Probably Albert Januarta, Felix Vogel and AJ Manas. Who are the 20-25 year old players that are showing the strongest form? Probably Moritz Neuhausen, Szymon Kural, Bernie Regalario, Mickey Krause and Robbie Capito. By every reckoning, none of the most promising young players are American.

At least for now, there is no help on the way for Team USA.
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Several years back the addition of Morra and Alex (even Jason Klatt) would have made a huge difference, but that ship sailed a long time ago. A missed opportunity by Matchroom to level the playing field imo.
 
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