The funniest part about such statements is if it was just a luck for Europe to hold the cup so many years then team USA did nothing special finally winning it being just a bit more lucky this year
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Jason Shaw, classless?
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The funniest part about such statements is if it was just a luck for Europe to hold the cup so many years then team USA did nothing special finally winning it being just a bit more lucky this year
While I'm sure that some of what we see is Shaw's actual emotions, I wouldn't be surprised if Matchroom told them to act like that as well.
I was right there when it happened,and shaw was a baby,knew shane was shooting holes in him,and was looking for a way out. Shane did nothing wrong and i was sitting right there.
The funniest part about such statements is if it was just a luck for Europe to hold the cup so many years then team USA did nothing special finally winning it being just a bit more lucky this year
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Europe had a good run, but as others have pointed out, the better you play the luckier you get...the US outplayed us this year and deserved to win, it was a great cup and a great finish, which is good for the sport too! Also, although I wanted my team to win, I couldn't help but feel SVB deserved a win finally (I know he's had one in the past, but it felt like he really earned it this time round)!
Luck comes to prepared... No doubts team USA deserved the win so as SVB to close the battle and Skyler to get the MVP. And yes this year's MC was one of the best I've seen in spite of the fact my team was defeated.Indeed
Europe had a good run, but as others have pointed out, the better you play the luckier you get...the US outplayed us this year and deserved to win, it was a great cup and a great finish, which is good for the sport too! Also, although I wanted my team to win, I couldn't help but feel SVB deserved a win finally (I know he's had one in the past, but it felt like he really earned it this time round)!
Exactly... Boring means naptime. May as well watch a cooking show. Look at the whole reasoning Nascar Racing was popular...Because people wanted to see wrecks. Now that Dale Senior died. Nascar puts in all of these rules to keep drivers from crashing. Now they have whinny brat drivers too. But no more audience. Want boring?? Turn on a cooking show.
Which cooking shows are you watching?
They have come a long way since cooking with Julia.
They have come a long way since cooking with Julia.
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So, it's Jayson who's the object of hatred de jour. Before it was Boyes, Strickland, whomever. Look, there are lots of "classless" people in pool, it's one of the things I like the least about the game, but it is what it is. Do I have to list the numerous indiscretions perpetrated by other players, such as cheating etc? Those acts are truely classless.
For instance I remember Appleton getting a lot of flak for his jumping on the table etc in the world championship, I remember not being a big fan of it myself. But you know, he won me over with his tireless work for the benefit of the game. He's a great guy, who for instance helps out people with special needs playing pool. I regret having ever said anything about that display of emotions back then. I don't know Jayson, but I won't judge him on this kind of behaviour alone.
First and foremost people who jump and shout in pool make themselves look a bit stupid, but IMO that is not even close to being the problem with pool. The problem is with other people: Cheaters, Liars, Scam artists....Pool has been f-ed over so many times by crooked promoters that we have come to expect it. Then there are people who dump and fix matches etc. I'd take 1 million Jaysons over those guys. Personally I don't scream and shout much, it's not my personality. If someone does it against me, I wouldn't be thrilled, either. But I can only control my own actions, and there are much, much bigger fish to fry in the pool world.
For instance I remember Appleton getting a lot of flak for his jumping on the table etc in the world championship, I remember not being a big fan of it myself. But you know, he won me over with his tireless work for the benefit of the game. He's a great guy, who for instance helps out people with special needs playing pool. I regret having ever said anything about that display of emotions back then. I don't know Jayson, but I won't judge him on this kind of behaviour alone.
First and foremost people who jump and shout in pool make themselves look a bit stupid, but IMO that is not even close to being the problem with pool. The problem is with other people: Cheaters, Liars, Scam artists....Pool has been f-ed over so many times by crooked promoters that we have come to expect it. Then there are people who dump and fix matches etc. I'd take 1 million Jaysons over those guys. Personally I don't scream and shout much, it's not my personality. If someone does it against me, I wouldn't be thrilled, either. But I can only control my own actions, and there are much, much bigger fish to fry in the pool world.
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Calling him classless is a bit much. He was playing a part, and I certainly understand that given the energy of the crowd. Personally, I enjoyed it. I don't think he did it with malice. Of course I also enjoyed Skyler making him eat it, but that was all in good fun too
I think the moment when Jayson gave a wry smile when Skylar played the crowd showed that it was all good. Just part of the occasion. There was no ill-feeling in the handshake.
I have said it before....and we ask why the Pros don't come on AZ or abandon once they test the waters. Threads like this. Jayson is emotional guy and he likes to pump up the crowd. This is good for the game. Is it everyone's taste...well obviously not. Did he step over the line. That's a subjective call based on personal bias and perspective. Classless? Overstated, not accurate, inflammatory, bordering on malicious.
Hell it was good TV. Last year with the Eagle head was funny. Notice how team USA went straight to the table top when they won. Where did they learn that move?
This year was a great Mosconi cup. Lets not tarnish it with threads like this. I remember another fiery lefty growing up. John McEnroe. Now he's royalty.
Hell it was good TV. Last year with the Eagle head was funny. Notice how team USA went straight to the table top when they won. Where did they learn that move?
This year was a great Mosconi cup. Lets not tarnish it with threads like this. I remember another fiery lefty growing up. John McEnroe. Now he's royalty.
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I did stop watching Shaw after world 14.1 where he played against Earl. That alone told me his personality. trying to get edge within rules. Just bending them so much it is unsportmanship act IMO. I lost all respect to him and it would take a lot to get it back. It seems he is going another way...
Also. This year I was rooting for USA and SVB against Shaw. I was so happy after SVB whitewashed him!
Also. This year I was rooting for USA and SVB against Shaw. I was so happy after SVB whitewashed him!
Tap, tap, tap. Well said!
Just curious how many have seen this guy play other than in the MC? He's been known to show-his-ass more than a few times. I think he has one of THE worst attitudes i've seen in pool in a while, up there with that other a-hole Dechaine. As for McEnroe? He's still a spoiled Long Island douche. Royalty? Gimme a break.
crying like a baby
shaw shows no respect to his opponents , the game , the fans ,the tournaments ...everything .
i didnt wanna see guys crying like babys in the 14.1 world championchip semis .
if i were the tournament director , ive banned him from this event .
same with photografing shanes racking and call him a cheater !!!
stopping teens from acting like that is job from a tournament director .
shaw shows no respect to his opponents , the game , the fans ,the tournaments ...everything .
i didnt wanna see guys crying like babys in the 14.1 world championchip semis .
if i were the tournament director , ive banned him from this event .
same with photografing shanes racking and call him a cheater !!!
stopping teens from acting like that is job from a tournament director .
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