https://i.imgur.com/GPTowdC.jpg
These two played at a high level through the whole tournament.
It was really special to watch the Sunday matches up close.
The level of play was amazing. The turning point was when Shaw was left the edge of the 1 and decided to go for the bank with the score tied 3-3....Shane figured out the break and before we knew it, the score was 10-3.
There were some shots that Shane had to come with it, like the 4 sitting behind the 5 in the corner pocket...everyone whispering on how to play the shot safe and where he could go, and he cuts it up, 9 feet to the opposite corner.
I look forward to watching this match again (and the hot seat match where Jayson won 9-3 earlier) whenever they make it to YouTube or Upstate Al's ustream archive.
Huge congratulations to Upstate Al, Troy, Eddie and the Russian guy for the commentary. They make it fun, entertaining and at the same time educational. Upstate Al's operation has come a very long way and is impressive to see in person. To put on a live quality free stream is a treat of which this year I was most appreciative from being sidelined at home with a fractured foot...I had to watch through the stream until Sunday, I got up there on crutches.
Zuglan put on a great tournament once again, and the players' focus, intensity, and level of play is proof that there is a special pride in winning this tournament.
The racking issues were extremely nonexistent and when they did appear, they never distracted from any of the matches I watched. This is another credit to Zuglan, to keep old rules, winners break, 9-ball just as exciting and unpredictable as it should be.
Another Turning Stone Classic in the books and surely, one of the best pool Sundays I can remember. We are watching pool in special times, with special players. I'm extremely grateful.
https://i.imgur.com/GMNyqhz.jpg
These two played at a high level through the whole tournament.
It was really special to watch the Sunday matches up close.
The level of play was amazing. The turning point was when Shaw was left the edge of the 1 and decided to go for the bank with the score tied 3-3....Shane figured out the break and before we knew it, the score was 10-3.
There were some shots that Shane had to come with it, like the 4 sitting behind the 5 in the corner pocket...everyone whispering on how to play the shot safe and where he could go, and he cuts it up, 9 feet to the opposite corner.
I look forward to watching this match again (and the hot seat match where Jayson won 9-3 earlier) whenever they make it to YouTube or Upstate Al's ustream archive.
Huge congratulations to Upstate Al, Troy, Eddie and the Russian guy for the commentary. They make it fun, entertaining and at the same time educational. Upstate Al's operation has come a very long way and is impressive to see in person. To put on a live quality free stream is a treat of which this year I was most appreciative from being sidelined at home with a fractured foot...I had to watch through the stream until Sunday, I got up there on crutches.
Zuglan put on a great tournament once again, and the players' focus, intensity, and level of play is proof that there is a special pride in winning this tournament.
The racking issues were extremely nonexistent and when they did appear, they never distracted from any of the matches I watched. This is another credit to Zuglan, to keep old rules, winners break, 9-ball just as exciting and unpredictable as it should be.
Another Turning Stone Classic in the books and surely, one of the best pool Sundays I can remember. We are watching pool in special times, with special players. I'm extremely grateful.
https://i.imgur.com/GMNyqhz.jpg