Why don't you guys just play a 10 ahead, loser has to leave AZ forever set??? Stream it for all to sweat.
I'd pay good money to see that stream. If they play even, of course. No BS spots, please.
Why don't you guys just play a 10 ahead, loser has to leave AZ forever set??? Stream it for all to sweat.
I'd pay good money to see that stream. If they play even, of course. No BS spots, please.
I can't imagine a game where he'd have much of a chance without a spot. That's why I say it's never gonna happen.
I guess it might still be entertaining. Less so, but still worth a watch. Anyhow, I guess when meeting up in person the tone between the participants would be lot more civilized and friendly, at least I hope so. Might make the climate in the aiming forum better, too. Maybe there should be an "aiming forum gettogether" sometime in the future? Might even take a flight across the Atlantic for that one.
I understand about no big deal. I don't play pool for a living, so it's no big deal when I screw up. That's the best way to look at it. When I'm playing great I love it.
When I'm not playing great I know it's because I haven't been playing as much as I should.
Congratulations on the qualifier win and stroke em up next month. There is qualifier coming up for the Derby, but I don't see me making that unless I get this house on the market.
I got ninth again. Seem to be developing a little problem playing on Sunday mornings. But I'll take it. Nice field of 128 amateurs from all over the USA and Canada.
I got ninth again. Seem to be developing a little problem playing on Sunday mornings. But I'll take it. Nice field of 128 amateurs from all over the USA and Canada.
Good going, cookie. Don't know if you've been checking, or are still there, but Blake Baker defeated Bobby Stovall for the title.
Excellent! Way to stroke em up! Start skipping church in favor of Sunday morning pool instead :grin:
Thanks. Have to figure it out for sure.
Am I remembering correctly.... A couple years ago Dave Segal posted that you've actually won the event one year, or placed 2nd or 3rd....can't remember.
Here's an honest question that deserves an honest answer: Have you been a good player for quite a few years, way before CTE, or were you lousy until you started using CTE?
I suspect you were already a pretty strong player in your local poolhall or home town. Just curious. And this in no way is saying CTE hasn't been a benefit to you.
Am I remembering correctly.... A couple years ago Dave Segal posted that you've actually won the event one year, or placed 2nd or 3rd....can't remember.
Here's an honest question that deserves an honest answer: Have you been a good player for quite a few years, way before CTE, or were you lousy until you started using CTE?
I suspect you were already a pretty strong player in your local poolhall or home town. Just curious. And this in no way is saying CTE hasn't been a benefit to you.
I finished ninth also about 4 years ago.
Good question. Yes I was a pretty good player before CTE. But i usually just went 2 and 2 in the amateur, never making it very far. CTE has enabled me to make those extra few shots to put me over the hump. You know tournament races to 7 are often decided by just a few shots, I'm making those shots now and it is making a difference. Always finished one round out of the money at SBX and would love to go back now. Haven't been there in about 8 years. I really think I would make the money rounds at this point. At 60 years old I'm playing better then i ever have.
I finished ninth also about 4 years ago.
Good question. Yes I was a pretty good player before CTE. But i usually just went 2 and 2 in the amateur, never making it very far. CTE has enabled me to make those extra few shots to put me over the hump. You know tournament races to 7 are often decided by just a few shots, I'm making those shots now and it is making a difference. Always finished one round out of the money at SBX and would love to go back now. Haven't been there in about 8 years. I really think I would make the money rounds at this point. At 60 years old I'm playing better then i ever have.
Keep in mind that I'm getting older and the general assumption would be that I shouldn't be making major strides between the ages of 50 and 60. Nothings really changed except for the fact that I became a CTE player.
The bold part is a little silly. Yes, if you do nothing different from what you've always done then you won't get much better. If are determined to get better then you will start to work on your problem areas with the idea of actually fixing them. For you, CTE helped with whatever you needed.
The bold part is a little silly. Yes, if you do nothing different from what you've always done then you won't get much better. If are determined to get better then you will start to work on your problem areas with the idea of actually fixing them. For you, CTE helped with whatever you needed.
Well Efren is only 5 years older then me but most consider him over the hill
You're not Efren. He peaked as a professional so there's nowhere to go but down. Are you saying you were the best player you could possibly be when you were 25? I know I'm a heck of a lot better now than I was 25 years ago and I know I'll be better next year than I am right now. I haven't stopped learning new things that make me better because I play recreationally, not as a full time obsession.
That's great. I applaud you. Why don't you enter the Amateur qualifier next year and we can link up at the finals. Who knows, we might even draw each other in the tournament. Sounds like a lot of fun.
Uhh...what? My sarcasm meter is broken so I can't tell. Traveling to FL to play pool isn't in the cards, sorry. EDIT: I see you expect to see me in the FINALS. I'll be there, but with two 9-12 finishes and that declining game of yours I'm not likely to see you there. :wink:
I took the liberty of looking you up since you never use your name around here and are a bit mysterious that way. You LOOK like a normal guy, I think anonymity can be a problem. People are less likely to get into online pissing matches with people they know a little, even if it's just a photo or short video clip.