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Shane had 4 B&Rs, 5 if you count the 9 on the break. That's a pretty good average. Money won is twice as sweet as money earned

And he averaged more than two balls made per break, which is an incredible stat. Money won is twice as sweet as money earned

Yes, one-ball in the side. Money won is twice as sweet as money earned

At it's core, pocket billiards is an exercise in problem-solving and execution. I think when the layout is repeatedly the same after a break, one half of those things disappears because it limits the problems that need to be solved. I prefer a little random-ness because I think it makes for...

Is that what you've seen happening at the Open this year? Money won is twice as sweet as money earned

Johnnyt, I think you have it exactly backwards. The point of the rule isn't to take away luck, it's meant to re-introduce it. I actually like the rule. From what I've seen this week, the better player still wins, and all but a couple of mismatches have gone to the wire. I'd rather see a...

What entertainment do you get from watching a match NOT being played to completion? Sent from my VS987 using Tapatalk

Those of you who have been to Valley Forge the last couple of years and paid attention to the action tables will recognize Brittany's opponent when you see him.

Totally forgot HHB, and I'm just five minutes from there. Forget about trying to play there on a Tuesday night, though - it's packed by league. Sent from my EVO 4G with Tapatalk.

There are several good options. Chapel Hill - Oscar's Durham - nothing Raleigh - Brass Tap, Brown's, Buck's Fuquay-Varina - On the Snap Besides Brass Tap, if you go on a weeknight, be prepared to see most tables taken up by leagues. Buck's (formerly Babineau's) is probably the nicest room in...

Hey Jennie - been lurking and following things, but just wanted to lay low for a while. Hope you and yours have been doing well. -djb

Where are the brackets?

Raleigh qualified 2 ladies and 5 men. Ladies: Dian Bainbridge, and an out-of-towner I don't know Men: Arnold Hamlet, Adrian Warden, George Crawford, John Higgins, and an out-of-towner I don't know. -djb

http://www.bca-pool.com/play/ You just have to take a class under an Advanced or Master instructor, take a test, and pay yearly dues to become Recognized. To become Certified, after being Recognized for two years, you have to present a predetermined number of student feedback forms and take...

Anybody see the Hogwarts wizard playing on the 100 jellybean table last night? -djb