The kid was fine but I had to tune out due to his fellow announcer. I really cant take much of that guy on the mike.
I believe Alvin was just trying to rein in a kid who could have a tendency to get hyper and big headed. Alvin was there, measuring the kids response and I am sure he would have...
When i first started playing, I paid strict attention to the level cue advice and couldn't draw at all. Then one day this good player told me to raise the butt "'just a little". I did and i finally started drawing the ball. FWIW.
.....I have seen this scenario in the past. The owner is in up to his last nickel, business is not good and he becomes desparate and cannot see beyond the next $$ in the register. He tries to make back his investment NOW!
I heard Dragon Promotions got a multi hunbred thousand dolllar sponsorship and none of that is going to his players. Its what i did hear from someone usually with good informion but it was not from the horses mouth so be your own judge..
.....It took the US Open 30 years to get there remember. AT the start there were less than 30 entrants in a pool room that sat 35 tops! Try 12 of those and you will lose on everyone for 3-5 years minimum. That is still a lot of cash to burn.[COLOR="black"][/COLOR]
......Overheard a WPBA player just yesterday saying Deno Andrews is in the running to fill an important vacant position in the WPBA. If this is true, it would be very strange turn of events to say the least.