So many things better to be doing with my time...
How nice.
Well, let's go through these.
Thorsten Hohmann - a Candian
I really wish this person was here contributing and telling stories.
Darren Appleton - a Brit
I really should look into him more.
This is an American Legend topic. I have no idea why they feel they can chime in except to say congrats.
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On the order of are there "Russians" messing with domestic policy, here you go.
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Nick Varner
"I think this run should be accepted for what it is. It's not a game situation in either case."
I don't think he is agreeing as you want. Translated it means, it is "John's best-ever high run" or whatever but not related or linked to Mosconi. If he wants to beat Mosconi, he needs to do it the same way, as the end of a game and no bank shots.
Mike Sigel
Put me down as a fan. I just wish when they put a mic on him the would actually let us listen to what he is saying.
"I don't think this should be questioned at all. Give him the credit."
No this isn't something that should be questioned. The evidence should be so clear that there is no room to question any aspect. But there is no tangible public evidence to support his claim that he, in fact, ran 626 balls with strict adherence to the rules except a statement from the BCA. This isn't the Miss whatever title and we are going to "Give" it sally because she tries so hard to keep the weight off. This is something earned by doing something amazing. Not having a good day on your practice table under a lot of sketchy conditions.
If you want the credit for beating Mosconi, then you need to beat him on his own turf, 1 game, 1 chance, one long run until you miss, with a ref, a normal rack, right side of the table, Maple cue, Masters, same table dimensions, no 5 hour boost, on a table used by the public, with the same kind of felt, balls, and a licensed attorney with a Notary to make it all nice and legal just like happened to the Legend. Hec you might as well drive there that day and sleep in your car for a while before you start at 8:00 before 50 or so near-strangers that have assembled in advanced who are having a few "pops" and waiting to see the famous you play pool.
Good luck with that.
Bottom line, you can't "GIVE HIM" an achievement he didn't earn.