Not sure exactly what has gone on here but Jay has quit at Director on the first day. Just read it here, it is at the very end of the story/update. http://www.azbilliards.com/news/stories/12330-us-open-karen-corr/
Jay Helfert resigned as Tourney Director at the US Open
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I agree with his decision. Considering the board was up, it shouldn't change.
What makes it more ludicrous is others on the board that never entered like Jeremy Jones who while not entering was on the board & Daz gets a forfeit walk to round 2? Why couldn't Hoppe play in Jones place instead of getting a guy to drop out?
What makes it more ludicrous is others on the board that never entered like Jeremy Jones who while not entering was on the board & Daz gets a forfeit walk to round 2? Why couldn't Hoppe play in Jones place instead of getting a guy to drop out?
Good point.
Let's not forget that Darren was playing in the 14.1 on Sunday, and arriving at the Open late.
Probably the other stuff was always going on. But the money was such an overpowering issue, no one noticed.
I'd say we are making improvements. Best improvement would be for Barry to go away completely, and Pat take over the entire event.
poolplaya1976
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I guess Barry fits the "pattern" seen all too many times. Just because some people have money they think that they can "call the shots" and everyone should bow down to them. Kudos to Jay for taking an ethical stand against his terrible decision.
It's unfortunate that Jay walking away might mean that he won't get paid, all because Barry is too big for his britches....
It's unfortunate that Jay walking away might mean that he won't get paid, all because Barry is too big for his britches....
Will Jay and Barry make up? Will Jay return this week as director? Will Jay return in future years? The Young, and the Restless!
In the pool universe their are three rules that govern all things:
Rule 1:
*** Barry will always act like Barry. It's in his nature.
Rule 2:
*** Jay is always right...or at least almost NEVER wrong (on anything pool related) and will never compromise his principles.
Rule 3:
*** Refer to 1 and 2.
Nick
Rule 1:
*** Barry will always act like Barry. It's in his nature.
Rule 2:
*** Jay is always right...or at least almost NEVER wrong (on anything pool related) and will never compromise his principles.
Rule 3:
*** Refer to 1 and 2.
Nick
Well , that sucks for Jay. Flew there on his dime and probably might get partial payment .
Never mind that the event might be a little shady now.
Never mind that the event might be a little shady now.
Good job Jay, Barry is lucky he's got the open, any other tournament and he would already have been done, I have got the finals the last couple years and I have to turn the volume down when Barry starts his drunken rants because I can't stand it, hopefully someone credible ( Pat) can take over and make the open even better then it is.
If Jay walked....he'll be back, once the issues & tissues have left the E. Coast scene.
Having said that; we'll just have to play the rack out, and see what transpires from this situation.
I'm glad Jay took a stance till the situation changes. Great promoters are far and few between, and for one to ''walk away'' from this venue says allot about the underlying issues that don't ''go away''.
Having said that; we'll just have to play the rack out, and see what transpires from this situation.
I'm glad Jay took a stance till the situation changes. Great promoters are far and few between, and for one to ''walk away'' from this venue says allot about the underlying issues that don't ''go away''.
