i've seen alex give up way more and win. i think for that spot against fedor you need to be 630-650. because he will tie you up in a knot
Fedor Gorst - looking for action in Louisville, KY tomorrow. If you could - would you?
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i've seen alex give up way more and win. i think for that spot against fedor you need to be 630-650. because he will tie you up in a knot
Sometimes folks enjoy stepping up to the plate for a chance to play a champion. Fedor would be the toughest of action for anyone, but it would be fun to play him some.
He seems to have lost a little sparkle since his parting of the ways with Kristina, but I admire the maturity that both of them have displayed, being in the public spotlight.
He seems to have lost a little sparkle since his parting of the ways with Kristina, but I admire the maturity that both of them have displayed, being in the public spotlight.
Yeah, many play and pay the wager just to get the experience playing a world class player. Sometimes to experience the pressure of not able to give out many opportunities and also just to say that "I've done it, didn't get the t-shirt for my money".
Agreed also, that after they split with Kristina, Fedor hasn't been in his usual 100% focus flow. He genuinely seems to be a nice guy and perhaps needs someone to back him up emotionally. For many having a steady healthy relationship also provides the goodies on the table.
Playing with no chance to win is nothing more than donation and I don’t quite understand why anyone would be interested in that. Now if he wants to play some Banks and give me 5-4 as well as giving me 3 to 1 odds on the money I could be persuaded to get in the box.
dendweller
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So stand in line to pay 100 dollars to play a couple games with him. I'd rather play 20 dollar sets with someone that I can compete with, I don't get the draw.
Id hate to see what you'd ask for if you went to prison
How many of those people have become champions or even a ball better? Id bet exactly zero.
Giving your $$$ to a pro puts you exactly in the sucker class.
Remember - if you can't spot the sucker - it's you
Why doesn't he just go up to folks in Louisville and ask, "Can I hold $100?"
Lou Figueroa
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I agree. He's not really "looking for action". He's looking for donations while he practices. I'd respect him more if he posted something like "if I don't know you, I'll give up the 7 and 8 in 9 ball or 10-6 in one pocket". Then, at least a decent shortstop would have a fighting chance. He'd probably even enjoy it more if he was pushed / pressured a little.
If he gave me a spot I think I could be competitive with, I'd enjoy playing one of the best players ever and wouldn't be upset about losing a few hundred for the experience. I wouldn't enjoy donating knowing I had no chance and feeling like a complete nut hugger though.
Shannon Daulton 30 yr ago or so, at the PCA event/CJ's place.... would give Amarillo Slim I think it was 13-4 or 13-3 and play him one pocket $300 a rack.
If he wants donations, that's that.
Doesn't seem like something a player of his caliber would do $100 sets even, feels like sponsor talk.
I think he'd like to play a good player/spot em and make em work.
dendweller
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I remember a couple years ago he started streaming all his matches at some tournaments. Gotta give him credit, he's pretty good at marketing himself.
For $100? Absolutely. I've spent more on less memorable things. Hell, if he does the same thing at the Texas Open 10 ball tournament next month, I will do it.
I have no illusion of winning but maybe I get a rack off of him, maybe not. Either way, it would be worth the experience. Especially so if he was willing to take a picture with me after.
I have no illusion of winning but maybe I get a rack off of him, maybe not. Either way, it would be worth the experience. Especially so if he was willing to take a picture with me after.
Badpenguin
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Seems reasonable. I paid about the same to play a small set with Efren. What other sport would you get the opportunity to go one-on-one with a world champion for $100?
In my experience, even Efren gives up a spot. His passion for the game is unmatched.