yobagua said:
Well I would be surprised if SVB played Efren EVEN in one pocket and rotation.
It is inevitable that Shane and Efren will someday meet. But the thing for a guy like Efren to do is to maximize the earning potential. I know the public wants it but will they pay for it. Its one thing to say "lets get it on". But why should someone like Efren do it. He has nothing to prove. What is he going to make by providing you with that entertainment. He doesnt need to satisfy his ego.
Will you pay $100 for PPV to guarantee Efren with at least a $50,000 guarantee? Why should he play SVB. What reason? 10K or 20K is nothing to what Efren can make somewhere else. An Arab oil Prince would be willing to give him that just to show up at his house to play him a few sets of 9 ball.
Shane will get a valuable lesson. What will Efren get out of playing Shane 10 ball?
I'm 100% agreed w/ your post...I think "Bata" and SVB has nothing to prove...who cares if "Bata" Beat SVB any games or tournaments...Or SVB beat "Bata" any games of pool...tournament or money games....Both players has nothing to prove...they are both professional....I think the Expectators are the one who has an EGO here..not the players.. SVB wanted to play "Bata" because he wants to learn from the Legend not because he wants to prove that he is much superior than "Bata" I think SVB showing his respect to "Bata" by showing his excitement of meeting him in game of pool.
Head to Head (No Backers involved or sponsorship...Players own money)
10 Ball >>>>SVB 60% ...Bata 40%
9 Ball >>>>Reyes 50%....SVB 50%
8 Ball >>>> Reyes 70%...SVB 30
One Pocket >>>> Reyes 70%...SVB 30%
Rotation>>>>Reyes 80%...SVB 20%
Bank>>>> Reyes 80%...SVB 20%