Can middle ranked players achieve higher levels of play and success?
Or have they been locked out by outperforming competitors.
Players continue at events but never place near the top.
Its a great story of persevering without ending in the "Cinderella" story finish.
Instead of watching the best players, I've taken interest in younger less established players because they have more potential for growth than someone that has peaked.
Instead of hearing about someone be a multi-year champion, watching someone be a half century long middle rank player is appealing in other ways.
I like successful players and I definitely like seeing the best in action. But not everyone can be the best. Each player can have great traits to notice. And seeing that flash of greatness in so many people is a great feeling.
Or have they been locked out by outperforming competitors.
Players continue at events but never place near the top.
Its a great story of persevering without ending in the "Cinderella" story finish.
Instead of watching the best players, I've taken interest in younger less established players because they have more potential for growth than someone that has peaked.
Instead of hearing about someone be a multi-year champion, watching someone be a half century long middle rank player is appealing in other ways.
I like successful players and I definitely like seeing the best in action. But not everyone can be the best. Each player can have great traits to notice. And seeing that flash of greatness in so many people is a great feeling.