What chatter? Not saying he won't be.
Mosconi Cup 2025, Dec. 3-6, Alexandra Palace, London
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What chatter? Not saying he won't be.
Matchroom sets the rules, doesn't it? And the same for both teams?
So many of these hypotheticals and "what ifs" don't really address the reality which I assume is Matchroom isn't going to allow some different set of rules for the U.S. vs. the rules for Europe, and to some extent "merit" in the sense of whatever measure from rankings or whatever they want to use is going to be part of it.
No doubt a captain can use additional picks within whatever criteria are allowed.
Still asking the question --- what's the big deal? If the U.S. produces better quality pros, the results may be different, but it's an annual exhibition and now it's in the rearview.
So many of these hypotheticals and "what ifs" don't really address the reality which I assume is Matchroom isn't going to allow some different set of rules for the U.S. vs. the rules for Europe, and to some extent "merit" in the sense of whatever measure from rankings or whatever they want to use is going to be part of it.
No doubt a captain can use additional picks within whatever criteria are allowed.
Still asking the question --- what's the big deal? If the U.S. produces better quality pros, the results may be different, but it's an annual exhibition and now it's in the rearview.
Agreed here. From my recollection, Yapp struggled for a few years getting over the hump. For some it takes time. Some never do. I hope Tyler does.
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No handed breaks too
I never in my wildest dreams expected to see the word "ennui" associated with pool... for those who don't know what it means this is the closest emoji I could find... 
Thanks Bob!
Thanks Bob!
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No handed breaks too
That and anything that features Europe vs 'Murca has surefire attraction going back to 1776.
Make up a story that Yapp's family were refugees after 'Nam and that he actually grew up fishin in Biloxi. Get his ass on the team. Seriously folks the Euro's have a pipeline full of up-n-coming players. The US will be the under-dog in this deal probably forever. We MIGHT sneak one in every now and then but that Cup is gonna be housed in London for a long time.
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So do I. He seems like a genuinely decent chap. Some guys need certain affirmations, some guys are Lee Trevino. A sports Psychologist might be up Styers alley. Once he figures out what winds his clock, he should be just fine. It could be a catch phrase/mantra, or just learning to channel his emotions in a different manner. I don't think he's terminal so to speak...More like a case of mental erectile dysfunction, figuratively speaking. If I were his coach, I would tell him to quietly mouth the phrase "blue pill" on the exhale, and then pull the trigger. If any of you bozos actually try this, and it works, I accept PayPal and all major credit cards. The lesson is a one time fee of $12.50...payable to j2@holy $hit I can't believe this lunacy actually helped.AZB
If all else fails, there's always alcohol and narcotics...Yes, that last bit was a joke.
America would have to establish training facilities, and a feeder system to the professional level, then maybe it would gain outsider support.
Yes, when he turns 40, he’ll be eligible.
No doubt in my mind.
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Jayson had a social media ban on the team during Mosconi Cup.
America would do well to follow suit.
What yr did Ty start?
Ok.... but after seeing Shaws ''acting out'' he's proving pools not a sport by doing this.
Opponent was drawing straight back about five feet and miscued, made the ball.
Next?????????
He got steamrolled by the ''shawCaw''.
Him being famous, he was able to get the referee to give him BIH.
Lost all respect for the man, in his money/moment using his notoriety to get his way....AND IT WORKED The ref needs a chewin out.
Wish I was wrong, but I'm not, saw it in real time, A BIG NAMED PLAYERS EGO over an unknown.
Is this real? Someone in commentary mentioned they think the pockets are 3 7/8"
Thats tiiiiiiiight. Hard to believe balls were hitting the rail and still dropping, probably because of slick cloth but still. The Euros were drilling balls in like it was 4.5" pockets
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For all those moaning about the noise, go check out the last 9 in game 4 - there is dead silence in the room when Styer chokes on the shot.
Seems the crowd did get noisier as the crowd realized Styer was prone to choking on key shots.
Any player who is on the hill and has this set up for the last 8 ball of the match:
And manages to achieve this positioning on the 9:
And then misses the 9…
…Should probably not be included in the U.S.A team again. Or maybe the team needs a psychologist.
Seems the crowd did get noisier as the crowd realized Styer was prone to choking on key shots.
Any player who is on the hill and has this set up for the last 8 ball of the match:
And manages to achieve this positioning on the 9:
And then misses the 9…
…Should probably not be included in the U.S.A team again. Or maybe the team needs a psychologist.
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Scott has been angling to be coach even before they named JJ. There were comments on the stream in between matches. They were talking about the team USA situation and how to fix it. They panned in on Scott and he got that shit eating grin that he has and said something along the lines "I do know but can't mention it. Then Emily chuckled out something and smiled. That was during a one of those quick convos between matches when they are standing in front of the table with the little interview lady, Emily and Scott.
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What year did Tyler start playing or was chosen for MC?
Sports psychologist needed.
This was his 7th year. His first year was 2018. He has missed only year 2020 since then.