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Bob, I was never very clear on what happened (using the prior rules) when a player interjected an intentional foul in the sequence. In a spot like that an intentional is basically a meaningless penalty, especially if it bought a slightly-behind player in the safety battle another two chances to...

From an earlier email from Dragon: 1st $10,500 2nd 5300 3-4th 3000 5-8th 2200 9-16th 1275 17-24 400

Congrats John. Agree with everyone - no surprise at all. Wish I got the chance to see some more of your matches this week; sounds like you were at the top of your game. You must've put on a great show. Congrats again. I believe few, if any, wanted this victory as much as you. It must be a...

Bear, where are you getting this information? He's not listed on the official brackets page at worldstraightpool.com, nor was he mentioned on the twitter feed.

Fantastic news. Congrats to one of our own! - Steve

Here's what's been teased so far: John Schmidt, Cleiton Rocha, and Stephan Cohen Mika Immonen, Mike Dechaine Darren Appleton, Max Eberle Thorsten Hohmann, Danny DiLiberto Johnny Archer, Steve Lipsky Charlie Williams, Dennis Orcullo

Sean, I think you've painted with too-wide a brush here. It is difficult for me to name names because many of these guys are my peers and I don't want to make things difficult. But I've seen plenty of stick-banging and silly behavior from the Europeans. I don't think I could classify behavior...

If they're hemming and hawing about playing it, you could further encourage it by offering carte blanche - if it goes anywhere, they keep shooting. Hehe... - Steve

Must've been fun to watch Stevie. Sorry I missed it! - Steve

Sounds like a ton of fun Rick. We're in! Glad you enjoyed the scotch. Look forward to seeing you guys in a couple months. - Steve

Hey Stevie. While I can't be sure this didnt happen later, I was there when they were trying to break 50 (100 was never mentioned). They were having trouble, and finally Mika got called to play his match. I took his place, and we ran 56 in the first inning. Hehe. Danny and I ran a 106 the...

Agreed. Not saying it didn't happen, as if Stuckart saw it, he saw it. Just saying you can't legislate stupidity. The BCAPL has provided a platform where it makes very little sense to dump (except in the very particular instance I mentioned earlier). If someone still wants to, it's really on...

I strongly suspect the official statement is going to include some previously unknown information. Mark Griffin is a good man and I really believe the official statement will not simply be "after much consideration, we felt these players were too good so we didn't pay them." That would be a...

You got it! In a tournament of over 1,000 players, you don't expect to see the guy you beat 3 days ago still in the tournament, well after you yourself have been knocked out. Hehe. Would've been a nicer story had I beaten Chris though. :)

I tend to agree with Mr. Griffin on the dumping issue. I think it's less common than thought; once you get that close, the money starts moving up pretty quickly. You'd have to be severely mathematically challenged to think it makes sense. I believe the only times it takes place is if you are...

This thread brings up something I've long felt. I would generally prefer leaving my opponent super tough rather than in absolute jail. When left with literally no options he is almost forced to take three fouls, which I really don't consider a giant advantage to the receiver on semi-tough...

Put me in the backscratching camp. I've seen balls leak out on the side-of-rack safe from this angle way too often. I've also seen it get safe, but not really all that safe. And yes, sometimes it works great, but even that can be fleeting - as Bob said, the standard reply would be a nudge to...

Hi Mickey. Very sad. Pete and you were always so gracious each year we came down to support your wonderful tournament. Truly, some of my happiest 14.1 memories took place in that hallowed room at D&D. You guys put on a hell of an event. Please give him my very best. If anyone can beat this...

Thanks Ron. I got tickets to Izod and was all excited that they were on the floor, only to realize they are way back from the stage. Brutal. But I'll be there! You have any luck?

Charlie, with the new little one at home, I'm not sure I can make the event this year. I'm going to do my best. Anyway, my check for $50 will be on its way. Hope this helps. You guys do an incredible job, truly. - Steve