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Tar matches We needed to do at least one a month. Too many obstacles- conflicting events, players backers or change of plans, and a lot of other factors. It was a good experience, yet we still had to listen to all the 'criticism' about what was wrong. We did our best. When it worked- it was...

TAR was an interesting time. I was involved for a little over 5 years with Justin and Tar. And don't forget Chad Pullman (Big Nasty). The bottom line is that the player's schedules were tricky to work around. Originally most matches had heathy backers involved. All the matches had a...

Gandy tables were OK at best. They had 3 basic models IIRC. The rails and frames were very soft wood - Philippine mahogany is what I was told - and the hardware will work its way loose. The last new Gandy's I saw were the ones I picked up from Roy Gandy in 1970 in Macon, Georgia. Not sure...

Wow - He's a great guy and pretty sporty player. This terrible and extremely unexpected news! I knew him (not real well) from my days owning College Billiards. He went on to grab a decent (top 8?) in the US Open 9-ball 3-4 years ago - I think. Could you please let me know if he will be coming...

Regional in CA We would love to do a regional in California. Need some facilities that are affordable. Need at least 10,000 sq feet (40 tables) - a way to hang lights, and hopefully a hotel. Getting some added money would be a goal - but without a casino, that can be hard. If the costs are in...

Phil (pip9ball)- Sorry you didn't get a response but this is the first we heard of this email. But there is a solution. Hopefully this will help you out. BTW-all of this info is on the entry forms. (www.playcsipool.com) The total of 5 players (in the platinum division) cannot exceed 3250...

Understanding Fargo DunnM1- I sent you a PM. Hopefully you will contact me and I can help explain what Fargo is all about. I believe you have a misunderstanding on the goals. Mark Griffin 702-835-2000 cell markg@playcsipool.com

Yelvis, I understand what you are saying, but I think you are ignoring what everyone has been doing in the past - which has not be very accurate. FargoRate will be far superior to what has been used by every league everywhere. Waiting an additional year was not an option because of costs...

I have to make a few phone calls in the next day or two. Once I get a couple of things resolved, I'm pretty sure we will be announcing the dates and venue for the US OPEN ONE POCKET CHAMPIONSHIP. So, all is not lost! Stay tuned. Mark Griffin

Truth in advertising I agree with all the previous threads and posters: IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE!!!! All you have is your word and your ethics. By intentionally misleading the public (for PPV or any reason) is fraud. It will ruin this type of format. What is to gained? CSI has had some...

Truth in advertising I agree with Johnnyt and all the previous threads and posters: IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE!!!! All you have is your word and your ethics. By intentionally misleading the public (for PPV or any reason) is fraud. It will ruin this type of format. What is to gained? CSI has had...

Ppv I totally agree there has to be total disclosure. TAR never exaggerated what the players were playing for. Everything has to be on the 'up and up'. This event wasn't. People made good faith side bets and are now unsure of the integrity of the event. You know, this is basic promoting...

Tip distance Sean 'tony' azares brought the tip soooooo close that it was mesmerizing. It was not the thickness of 2 or 3 $1 bills. And I never saw him foul on the cueball. This was early 1990's Mark Griffin

CSI powerball Well Freddie, That's pretty big gesture- and I appreciate the trust. But I think I could make it work. I'd have a solid foundation in place from junior to pro-WPA sanctioned world events. Complete rules of behVior, dress code, and penalties guide. I'd have the right people up to...

Pro tour/ powerball I would seriously change the future of pool. And it would end up with different tiers of playing ability. The top level could be the pro level. The bulk of time and money would be spent on infrastructure and unification of rules- all using FargoRate., there would be serious...

2016 us open one pocket Please have serious room owners respond to mark Griffin if interested. Let's make it happen. Markg@playcsipool.com 702-835-2000

Anniversary Nice- very very nice Mark griffin

Us open one pocket Still working on it. Bottom line is we need sponsors and location. CSI looses between minimum of $5,000 and as high as $15,000 each year. Added money and transportation of tables are major factors. And 'real' ideas, please contact me. Ideally, an aggressive room needs to...

FargoRate in nationals To all concerned players: info on 2016 CSI nationals and FargoRate Please follow CSI podcasts. Go to www.playcsipool.com Find CSI podcasts - this will become a podcast every 1-2 weeks for next month or two Hopefully- the 2016 tournament rules and regulations will be...

New ratings system Another major point. Many 'ratings' in different leagues is based on number of inning, misses, safeties etc. Very subjective and often inaccurate. Fargo eliminated all this score keeping. The only data tracked is how many games that are won by each player. That's it! Much...