Recent content by s0lidz

Ken does a really good job describing the options that the player is facing, especially in bar box 8 ball. I for one appreciate his analysis. Commentating is a tough gig because it draws a lot of critics. I myself am guilty of complaining about somebody's commentary at one point. Like any...

I thought Chris was doing a fine job commentating. Jayson kind of went into I don't care mode and almost came back anyway.

I don't mind the shootout. Switching tables mid match seems a bit suspect though.

Its much worse than that. What happened is they moved to the main table for the shootout. Unfortunately the stream isn't working on the main table. You can watch the replay on the main site. The shootout occurs after the trick shot guy does his thing. You can only see part of the shootout...

Corey is a pretty lucky guy. Just went up 7-6.

Yes. Al has his wires crossed.

For $40 I'd like to see the men's semis. But what are ya gonna do?

Funny thread. I had to go read the ivory thread to get the humor. I hadn't read it yet because I see the word "Ivory" which immediately indicates a fancy cue discussion which I have no interest in.

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Magoo's is still there and the tables are still good. They have a bunch of 7' Pro-Ams, several 9' Gold Crowns, and a section of 7' Valley bar tables. It's a good place as long as you don't mind coming out smelling like an ash tray.

I just ordered a Pro-Am a week ago and I was told 8-10 weeks.

1 pocket is so slow....I told the tournament director to put a shot clock on the players and he pulled out a sun dial.

Fair enough. I definitely agree that there is an under--appreciation for the level of skill involved. I just think that even if the average person did understand, it would still be tough for pool to compete with the juggernauts in American sports....football, baseball, basketball, etc. Pool just...

I admit that I could be a rare case. My first experience at a pool table was playing 8-ball with a few friends. If we shot at 50 balls, we might have pocketed 10 or 15 of them. There was way more missing than potting. Perhaps that is what you are interpreting as easy, but my feeling in those...

You must be more talented than the average person. Nobody that I know, including myself, showed up and thought pool was easy. It was hard as hell to pocket a ball for me. After a few years of practicing I finally got to where I could run 15 or 20 balls straight pool style. I think my experiences...