Mike D withdraws from World 14.1

billiardthought · Jul 13, 2015

He withdrew because of a seeding issue. Was told he was seeded #3 and found out they moved him to #15 or something like that.

What are your thoughts? I understand why he withdrew but I mean, sitting out isn't going to put the brakes on the tournament. Why not stay in?

AlexandruM · Jul 13, 2015

This is not a champion move. Sad

Inaction · Jul 13, 2015

My thoughts:

He should have stayed in and proved the seeding wrong.

The Calcutta might be a good ranking regarding the third best player.

cleary · Jul 13, 2015

AlexandruM said:
This is not a champion move. Sad

If you knew WHY he was moved from 3 to 15, you'd probably withdraw too.

#charlieisgonnacharlie

ideologist · Jul 13, 2015

cleary said:
If you knew WHY he was moved from 3 to 15, you'd probably withdraw too.

#charlieisgonnacharlie

Enlighten us, please?

billiardthought · Jul 13, 2015

cleary said:
If you knew WHY he was moved from 3 to 15, you'd probably withdraw too.

#charlieisgonnacharlie

Could you please let us outsiders in on the secret?

cleary · Jul 13, 2015

ideologist said:
Enlighten us, please?

Sorry, I'm not at liberty to give the details. Just saying, I would have withdrawn too.

peteypooldude · Jul 13, 2015

billiardthought said:
He withdrew because of a seeding issue. Was told he was seeded #3 and found out they moved him to #15 or something like that.

What are your thoughts? I understand why he withdrew but I mean, sitting out isn't going to put the brakes on the tournament. Why not stay in?

I think it's up to him.......
If he didn't like it then it probably affected his attitude which in turn would have hindered his performance.
Mike knows Mike better than anyone

Joe_Jaguar · Jul 13, 2015

They start with an 8 group round robin, what would it matter. There is seldom ever in this tournament any question who will be the top three to come out of each group. The toughest group I see if Group 2 where there are among others: SVB, HArriman, Hernandez, and Fulcher (http://www.worldstraightpool.com/2015_ScheduleByGroup.pdf). There is always going to be one or two of the groups, out of the 8, that there is 4 possible to move on.

Kim Bye · Jul 13, 2015

Still a childish move on his part.

koreandragon · Jul 13, 2015

Mr.Dechaine was not seeded #15. This was explained to him several times though he refused to listen to the explanation. His primary argument was he saw Mr.Immonen's name placed above his name in the group assuming he was now seeded lower.

Also, it is documented that Mr.Dechaine accepted his original invite, later declined it, later re-accepted, declined it, and then accepted, and then withdrew during a period of 30 days. And he was still given a seeded position despite by the organizers.

No other player in the 56 player field had any issue with the groupings or seedings, his spot was fulfilled by another pro player immediately and the World 14.1 is continuing on schedule as planned

Celtic · Jul 13, 2015

cleary said:
Sorry, I'm not at liberty to give the details.

Probably better off without the "I have got a secret!" post in that case.

cleary · Jul 13, 2015

Celtic said:
Probably better off without the "I have got a secret!" post in that case.

So I shouldn't say I would withdraw too? Sorry…

Celtic · Jul 13, 2015

cleary said:
So I shouldn't say I would withdraw too? Sorry…

I am simply saying, it is clear "why" you made the post, and that was to put the "I have the inside track on things and know stuff, but I cannot tell you guys, sorry" thing out there.

Since Charlie came here and wrote his mess of an explanation can you help clarify it now? Is what Charlie said basically what happened at the least?

cleary · Jul 13, 2015

Celtic said:
Is what Charlie said basically what happened at the least?

There's more to the story. What Charlie said about him not committing to the tournament is probably true, there is just more to the story. Sorry for not spilling the beans but I would also withdraw.

But you're right, I wanted to look super important. I hope it worked...

StraightPoolIU · Jul 13, 2015

Mike will take a lot of flak for this, but I'm sure he had a pretty good reason. I don't think he'd waste his time going to an event and then just leaving. He must have been pretty indignant about something.

actionplayer · Jul 13, 2015

Why the heck would he think he was seeded third?
What he done in straight pool?
He lucky to be seeded in top 20

Thanks for clarifying Charlie
Looks like mr dechaine is still douchaine and spat his pacifier out again

Good riddance imo

cleary · Jul 13, 2015

actionplayer said:
Why the heck would he think he was seeded third?
What he done in straight pool?
He lucky to be seeded in top 20

Thanks for clarifying Charlie
Looks like mr dechaine is still douchaine and spat his pacifier out again

Good riddance imo

How did Mike do last year? I don't remember.

Celophanewrap · Jul 13, 2015

Celtic said:
Probably better off without the "I have got a secret!" post in that case.

He could tell us.... but then he'd have to kill us?

btown · Jul 13, 2015

cleary said:
There's more to the story. What Charlie said about him not committing to the tournament is probably true, there is just more to the story. Sorry for not spilling the beans but I would also withdraw.

But you're right, I wanted to look super important. I hope it worked...

Lol, it didn't

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