Nick Varner Citation
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How can you denigrate this honor to nick which is based on his acheivements
Cord
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Because the signatories are ridiculous people who did this entirely for show?
Bureaucrats love a parade they didn't march in. They need something shiny to staple to their newsletters so they can pretend they have a pulse on culture, so they rubber-stamp a plaque for a guy who was actually legit, just to soak up some of his residual paint.
We all know how good Varner was. This is show.
Thats how politicians work
The award is well deserved(imho)
And your political irritation about it
should be directed at the ones who signed it
Post complaints to them or forums where they will see it
And not make nick the victim
Give nick the kudos he deserves?
I agree that Nick is one of the greatest all-around players we have seen.
The problem I have is the "organization" that created a whole series of billiard awards. Here's their website:
www.bestinbilliards.org
I suspect the whole thing was generated by AI. I have never heard of anyone on the "advisory committee". And I strongly disagree with some of their choices.
The problem I have is the "organization" that created a whole series of billiard awards. Here's their website:
Best in Billiards | Best in Billiards Awards
The site recognizes outstanding players, instructors, cue makers, manufacturers, publications, products, and industry leaders who have made a meaningful impact on the sport. Each award highlights documented accomplishments, major championships, records, career milestones, innovation...
www.bestinbilliards.org
I suspect the whole thing was generated by AI. I have never heard of anyone on the "advisory committee". And I strongly disagree with some of their choices.
Congratulations to Nick. At bare minimum, he was as good an all-around player as we've seen. Still, restricting attentions to those of his era, both Sigel and Lassiter were probably comparable as all-around cueists. If three cushion billiards is included in the assessment, Harold Worst is also in the conversation.
Whether he's better than a) SVB (3 DCC Master of Table, World 9ball Champ, World 8ball Champ), b) Fedor Gorst (3 Derby City Master of Table, World 9ball Champ), or c) Josh Filler (Derby City Master of Table, World 9ball Champ, World 8ball Champ, American 14.1 Champ, European 14.1 Champ, World Games Gold Medalist) is a debate for another day.
Bottom line here, though, is that Nick was an all-around player of the highest pedigree and this recognition was hard earned and is well deserved. Bravo, Nick.
Whether he's better than a) SVB (3 DCC Master of Table, World 9ball Champ, World 8ball Champ), b) Fedor Gorst (3 Derby City Master of Table, World 9ball Champ), or c) Josh Filler (Derby City Master of Table, World 9ball Champ, World 8ball Champ, American 14.1 Champ, European 14.1 Champ, World Games Gold Medalist) is a debate for another day.
Bottom line here, though, is that Nick was an all-around player of the highest pedigree and this recognition was hard earned and is well deserved. Bravo, Nick.
Kind of like getting the "Kentucky Colonel" designation.
8intheside
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sigel, lassiter and rempe all of which were among the best ever, lacked a top one pocket speed which was played often in their time.
yet kelly which could beat them all at any time is rarely mentioned.
varner excelled at all the games. and especially at one pocket. yet he single handily ruined the viewing of it with his slow play.
yet kelly which could beat them all at any time is rarely mentioned.
varner excelled at all the games. and especially at one pocket. yet he single handily ruined the viewing of it with his slow play.