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  1. CrisDeLaGarza

    Anyone bored at work (or at home) today?

    The 9-ball semi finals and finals are going on this morning.
  2. CrisDeLaGarza

    Anyone bored at work (or at home) today?

    You can check out the the Swiss Championships http://www.ustream.tv/channel/billard-net-cam-1 All of these players competed in previous weekends down to the last 4 players in each discipline. Now the finalists and semi finalists all come back this weekend to battle out to see who gets which...
  3. CrisDeLaGarza

    Swiss Championships Streaming Live all Weekend

    Here is the link to the Swiss Championships http://www.ustream.tv/channel/billard-net-cam-1 All of these players competed in previous weekends down to the last 4 players in each discipline. Now the finalists and semi finalists all come back this weekend to battle out to see who gets which...
  4. CrisDeLaGarza

    Pool Hall in Paris France?

    Clichy Montmartre is definitely the place to go. They have pool tables, 3-cushion/billiard tables and poker because it's more of a casino now. It's pretty close to all of the sights in Paris and the poolhall is one of the most beautiful I've ever been to. Definitely something to see if you are...
  5. CrisDeLaGarza

    ESPN BILLIARDS on the telly RIGHT NOW...

    I think Jeanette was talking about Gerda, this was gerda's first tournament back since her baby I think. But Allison is a mom, her partner had the baby. I think her son is about 3 years old now.
  6. CrisDeLaGarza

    Can You Beat Yu Ram Cha???????????

    I think it's a little unfair to think that this is WHY she is so good. Kelly, or any of the top tier female players, have the sponsors and the time to practice NOW because they put in the work BEFORE. She is not good because she has all day to practice, she has the time and resources now because...
  7. CrisDeLaGarza

    Observations re: Shanelle Lorraine at SBE 2012

    Ga Young Kim and several other pro's play in heels too. Many of the top women (not all but more than you might think) try to look nice and sexy because they understand that pool's value to the mainstream public is in it's entertainment value. I hear players complain all the time that "I play...
  8. CrisDeLaGarza

    Dr. Pool - Meskwaki Casino tournament bad review

    I have played in Dean's events and I think he does a great job. I will agree that his handicapping is a little too extreme but the overall management and planning of the events are great. He consistently gives players an opportunity to compete, usually with a substantial amount of added money...
  9. CrisDeLaGarza

    Smoking at tournament matches

    Another time this issue came up was when I was pregnant. My favorite tournament of the year is the Texas Open and it's really close to my house so I like to play every year. But for two years in a row the crowd was so big that the AC unit could not keep up and it broke during the tournament...
  10. CrisDeLaGarza

    Smoking at tournament matches

    I haven't read thru everyone's posts so I apologize if I repeat what others have said but this is an important issue to me too, I'm glad you brought it up, Joey. A few years ago a board member of the OBCues Tour was diagnosed with lung cancer and as a result, the board decided to make the...
  11. CrisDeLaGarza

    Ultimate 10 Ball Championship to return

    I've worked with Badi on this event in several capacities and he doesn't like to to anything half way. I am confident the event will take place in 2013.
  12. CrisDeLaGarza

    Allen Hopkins Sanctions with the ABP

    I think this is a very different situation. The U.S. Open has a very long track record of either not paying out completely or VERY delayed payments. Allen's even has never (to my knowledge) not paid out on-site. In fact, the year that I went, he even added an impromptu 16 player (no entry fee...
  13. CrisDeLaGarza

    Looking for Instructor

    Mike Dechaine lives close by to that area, not in Boston but I think it's a short drive away. I have no idea if he's a great instructor but he's a top player so I'm sure he can teach you some stuff.
  14. CrisDeLaGarza

    Mosconi Cup 2012, No Points Qualifiers for US Team, Favoritism?

    Matchroom removed the international events form the points list and I suspect this is because not many Americans go to those events (or can afford to either) so that should be a plus for any aspiring players. They also don't assign points to any events that don't have a prize fund large enough...
  15. CrisDeLaGarza

    APA sending out 1099 to players?

    The APA has always sent out 1099's just like the WPBA, BCAPL, TAP and any other organization out there that operates like a business. This is not an under the table operation like many people try to do in the pool industry which is a big reason why the industry has the reputation we do. I...
  16. CrisDeLaGarza

    PARIS OPEN Final 8 is starting soon

    The Paris Open is down to the final 8 players and today the matches will be played at the Le Cercle Clichy Montmarte which has IMO one of the prettiest pool halls in the world Check out the live stream that starts in about 2 hrs....3am CST in the US. Still in the field are Karl Boyes, Nick...
  17. CrisDeLaGarza

    Will there be a Live Stream out of the DCC this year

    I'm confused now...InsidePOOL is doing a free stream and Accu Stats is doing a PPV, who is getting which matches and how will that work?
  18. CrisDeLaGarza

    A dollar for our pros

    I agree with your overall point that everyone can identify the problem but few have real sustainable solutions. But I think you are confusing the BCAPL with the BCA. BCAPL is not the one creating this travel fun, the Billiard Congress of America is. BCAPL (well not actually BCAPL, but their...
  19. CrisDeLaGarza

    Thanks to AZB and the BCA

    I applaud the BCA and the contributors for their efforts and their support of wanting to do something for the pro players. Although the WPBA is not where is once was, I feel bad for the men because of the lack of structure in some respects and the lack of organized support their pro's get so...
  20. CrisDeLaGarza

    Be careful with Matchroom Sport

    Everyone posting that Matchroom doesn't get pool on TV in the USA is misinformed. You need to check your facts before you start bashing companies. Fox Sports buys the Mosconi programming along with various other programs they produce. It's not live coverage like Sky Sports does but we all know...
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