Recent content by ScottRich

the best advice I ever got was George Breedlove. Years ago, I would play in regional level tournaments, and would get close, but never win. I knew him well, and asked him what it took to get to the next level. He said, First of all, you have a job. ( i was on active duty in the military at the...

in person lessons.... sorry, I have tremors, and don't type well.

sorry for the re-peat. Once person lesso s are much better

that's awesome Mark! Lessons can make you better! The key is to practice what you learn. Thanks Scott

that's awesome Mark! Lessons can make you better! The key is to practice what you learn. Thanks Scott

RIP Pete. Didn't know him well, but was friends with Jimmy. Both great people.

they call it KBs

thanks Bob, about Mark B. That was very early in my pool career, but loved to watch him play.

love reading this stuff! My best personal example of seeing a champion come to fruition was John Schmidt. He came to Yucca Valley when I was stationed at 29 Palms in 1996, from Victorville, because he heard about me. He worked at domino's and rolled quarters to play. I beat him 4 sets in a row...

it's kennesaw billiards owned Robert. It's been there since the early 90s I heard.

after I retired from the Navy, I moved to Atlanta, to be close to my best friend, who plays pretty well too. When I moved here, we played at Kennesaw Billiards, and that's where I play now. Been out for about 7 weeks, due to a back issue, but should be cleared soon. thanks for asking!

I grew up in Lansing, Michigan, and lucky enough to see Mark Bielfuss play. I didn't know what I was looking at back then, but the regulars at Velvet Rail, including Jimmy Mataya and Bob Hunter said he may end up being one of the greats. I think he won the US Open straight pool at 17. His dad...

thanks hu! I read the hustler thread, and belive that if you think someone plays better, don't play them, or ask for weight. Don't be a pool detective.

I met Bob and knew Geese. Both good guys. RIP ScottRich

hi everyone, I am new to this sight. sight. high run in straight pool is 157. 9ball big table 7 racks. Diamond bar table, 11 racks. 5×10 snooker table 93, with 10 red balls. Ran out from the break. 67 on a tight 6×12 in Pensacola. I used to play well, but quit for 17 years, and had a lot of...