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Vince, Did your "research" show that there were a number of people in both threads who defended both Bruce and Eric. I, for one did just that and I know that there are many others that did the same. Do I condone any threats that were made, no. But I can also read into a few of them that they...

I figured that if we discussed enough topics we would eventually agree on something. You simply can't be wrong all the time. :wink:

You hit the nail on the head when you said it is all about money. In my opinion to get that money and keep the money coming in, you need to build a partnership with the grass roots players ie. league players. We are sitting here with the APA and BCAPL with a combined close to 400,000 members...

Hey Not Fatboy. How is it that you joined today but know exactly who Fatboy is. You are all pissy about Fatboy adding a second ID and yet you do the same. At least he added a 2 to his name and got permission from the site to add a second username. He did it the right way. If you want to have...

Do payouts factor into whether you would play in a tournament or not

Eric, My condolonces over the loss of your friend. If you keep a positive perspective (and we all know it's hard sometimes) things will get better. They always do. And always remember - Don't feed the trolls. Leagueguy

I may be able to provide a little insight. Gamblin Clothing was started by a young couple in London, Ontario. I believe their names were Leaigh and Shawn Baker if I remember correctly. I met them a few years ago when they had a booth at an event. Their clothing line came up 6 months ago in a...

Just because someone shoots good for a match or two I for one don't think that they are a sandbagger. I have seen many players shoot well for short periods of time in our area and I don't think any one of them are sandbaggers. Some practice more, some focus more, some just simply play well under...

34 teams X 8 per player X 3 players each team X 19 weeks = 15,504 and you got 500 for third. Either your numbers are off or it is far from a 100% payback as you describe.

If I believe what I have heard over the past I do not believe timeouts make a difference. From what I have heard (what I have been told over the years by various former L.O.) your opponents skill level and how well they play have no bearing on your handcap. I have always been told that how you...

Thats awesome.

I am not saying that they SHOULD win. I am simply saying that if they don't have the same chance, then they should not have to pay the same entry fee. Which just so happens to be the context of this thread. Whether a C player SHOULD win is another topic all together. You should start a thread...

I agree with this 100%. If you want to have the lower player involved in order to raise both the turnout and the prize pool, then you need to lower the entry fee for them to get them in. Unless you have a history that shows that your handicapping is good enough that allows a C playerto have...

I have played in the APA for a very long time. When I began, there was a designation known as a S7 or Super 7. If my memory serves me correctly, an S7 had to spot 1 game to another 7 and 2 games to a 6 etc. It basically made it harder for the S7 to dominate the way you are talking about. The...

Last year I attended the WPBA event in Niagara Falls. There was also an APA team event going on. It was amazing to see how many of the WPBA players walked around and talked to the APA players, signed autographs, took pictures. Jeanette, Jasmin, Karen, you name it they were there supporting the...

I have to disagree with that statement. Pro players are like most salesmen. They will do or say anything to get a lead, prosepect or close a sale. The player do or say anything to get an edge, quick cash, or something else short term. The majority of CEO's are long term thinkers and planners...

I have been playing in the APA for a very long time. Met my wife playing in the APA leagues and we have been together ever since (about 14 years now). We have 2 wonderful kids together. Most of my current group of friends I met playing in pool leagues (both APA and BCAPL). If it weren't for...

I think any situation where a L.O. comes to the benefit of his players is fantastic. My question to you is? How do you know the APA would not have done anything about it. No one even mentioned the situation to the National Office (based on what has been posted in this thread). How would you...

That maybe the case in your area, but not in mine. In fact it is not even close. Leagueguy

Tim, I agree that in theory you would think that this would be true. But in actual practice, a large number of the better players (at least they believe they are) won't just vote with their business but thay think it is their duty to expose anyone trying to make a living off the game...