✯✯ very informative--a must listen for *all* pool players ✯✯

[cmbwsu]

✯✯ very informative--a must listen for *all* pool players ✯✯

Cj Wiley posted this on my wall asking me to listen to this interview he had with Mike Howerton and Jerry Forsyth of AZ Billiards which starts 18 minutes into the show. I started from the beginning and listened to the entire show while spamming the net promoting pool streams as usual. I am glad I did ... great insight into the industry and Cj Wiley. I thought I'd be remiss if I didn't pass it on! Enjoy!

http://www.runoutradio.com/

 

[david(tx)]

Cj Wiley posted this on my wall asking me to listen to this interview he had with Mike Howerton and Jerry Forsyth of AZ Billiards which starts 18 minutes into the show. I started from the beginning and listened to the entire show while spamming the net promoting pool streams as usual. I am glad I did ... great insight into the industry and Cj Wiley. I thought I'd be remiss if I didn't pass it on! Enjoy!

http://www.runoutradio.com/
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Thanks Bob , it was interesting , kind of agree with him on the personality thing , people attach themselves to this , especially if the identify with them on a certain level . When watching the streams i notice this when people come through the chat , ask when so and so is playing , and then leave.


I must be goofy , i watch pool for the game and not the personalities. This is a good interview , and i found it interesting what he said networks like ESPN and what they are actually looking for in programming .

 

[1on1pooltournys]

This is a great interview by Cj. He is a very sharp guy and has a lot of experience in all aspects of the game. I have spoken with him about a lot of things and I can tell you he has some great ideas and is enthusiastic about the future of pool. His game isn't close to what it was but I think he can help out the sport in a lot of other areas. I hope we hear and see more from him in the future.

 

[cmbwsu]

This is a great interview by Cj. He is a very sharp guy and has a lot of experience in all aspects of the game. I have spoken with him about a lot of things and I can tell you he has some great ideas and is enthusiastic about the future of pool. His game isn't close to what it was but I think he can help out the sport in a lot of other areas. I hope we hear and see more from him in the future.

Based on my conversation with him "we" all may be granted that wish! How sweet would it be to have him in the TAR Studio!

 

[JAM]

I remember at the IPT King of the Hill in December 2005, C.J. came to watch the tournament. He was not one of the "chosen few" to be one of the 150 original IPT members, but that did not stop him. He wanted to be a part of this endeavor, and so making an appearance in Orlando, FL was his way of trying to hop aboard the IPT train. That was the first time I met him. He was very charming and enthusiastic.

I did see him compete in the U.S. Open 9-Ball Championship one year, and he's still got game. Make no mistake about it. He won some rounds and advanced in the chart. His speed of play, as I recall, was a little slow, but I'm just used to somebody else I know who plays too fast, I guess.

For those who are interested in learning more about C.J. Wiley, here is his website: CJWiley.com.

I got this photo below from C.J.'s website. Unfortunately, he doesn't have any captions on the photos, so I don't know what the date of this is. I can name every one of these Mosconi Cup members except the guy all the way on the left. Who is that? I love these vests. They need to bring back these vests for our Team USA. These are cool! Look at how precious the red bowties are.

 

[JAM]

I remember at the IPT King of the Hill in December 2005, C.J. came to watch the tournament....

C.J. Wiley allowed me to snap a picture of him at the IPT King of the Hill in December 2005. There were quite a few ladies rubber-necking C.J. that week. He seems to be quite popular. I found him to be polite with a very sweet demeanor about him. :smile:

C.J. Wiley depicted on the left. I love peeps with natural blond hair. It glistens like gold in the light. I can spot the natural blondies from a block away. Takes one to know one, as they say!

 

[JAM]

Cj Wiley posted this on my wall asking me to listen to this interview he had with Mike Howerton and Jerry Forsyth of AZ Billiards which starts 18 minutes into the show. I started from the beginning and listened to the entire show while spamming the net promoting pool streams as usual. I am glad I did ... great insight into the industry and Cj Wiley. I thought I'd be remiss if I didn't pass it on! Enjoy!

http://www.runoutradio.com/
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To preserve the historical record of pool, it sure would help if people could start inserting dates of interviews on websites and in print media.

This may help somebody down the road. I get so frustrated when I read pool print items from the past about big events, and the journalist/writer does not even include the date. This is important. When I pass away, at least the things that I write, the photos I share, will have dates and details. I wish people get in the habit of doing this for future pool aficionados.

 

[rossaroni]

I can name every one of these Mosconi Cup members except the guy all the way on the left. Who is that? I love these vests. They need to bring back these vests for our Team USA. These are cool! Look at how precious the red bowties are.

Roger Griffis

 

[JAM]

Roger Griffis

Good eye, good eye! :smile:

What happened to him? I have not heard his name in recent times.

 

[cmbwsu]

To preserve the historical record of pool, it sure would help if people could start inserting dates of interviews on websites and in print media.

This may help somebody down the road. I get so frustrated when I read pool print items from the past about big events, and the journalist/writer does not even include the date. This is important. When I pass away, at least the things that I write, the photos I share, will have dates and details. I wish people get in the habit of doing this for future pool aficionados.

I agree. There are a few unsung heroes out there that do their darnedest to get all the info they can for their photo libraries for this very same reason. Mary Kenniston and CaliRed come to mind here (and there are others but I'm having a senior moment). They don't do it for the money either but for the love of the "sport" (<--that's right, I said it!)!

I sometimes feel for Mary as she has to go out and ask "Who is the guy/gal to the left" and "Can anyone tell me where this is and when this picture was taken". Ofttimes people come back with different names/dates/locations (do to the time/memory loss) leading to the "It looks like so-and-so"/"I think that was at such-and-such"/"Had to been around the early 80s" and there is no certainty.

It wouldn't hurt to have some folks here on AZ review those peeps photos and provide any information before their brain cells reach that of mine. I hate the word "circa" ... it's just too approximate.

 

[JAM]

I agree. There are a few unsung heroes out there that do their darnedest to get all the info they can for their photo libraries for this very same reason. Mary Kenniston and CaliRed come to mind here (and there are others but I'm having a senior moment). They don't do it for the money either but for the love of the "sport" (<--that's right, I said it!)!

I sometimes feel for Mary as she has to go out and ask "Who is the guy/gal to the left" and "Can anyone tell me where this is and when this picture was taken". Ofttimes people come back with different names/dates/locations (do to the time/memory loss) leading to the "It looks like so-and-so"/"I think that was at such-and-such"/"Had to been around the early 80s" and there is no certainty.

It wouldn't hurt to have some folks here on AZ review those peeps photos and provide any information before their brain cells reach that of mine. I hate the word "circa" ... it's just too approximate.

Well, I can tell you firsthand that people who do things for passion won't get much in return by way of thanks. In fact, the pool world has selective memories when it comes to those who help others FREE OF CHARGE.

Those who have money are worshipped. Those who do things selflessly in an effort to contribute and help are often forgotten, sad to say. I never did worship money the way some folks do. I don't think it gives folks a license to be worshiped just 'cause they have deep pockets.

I could list a dozen or more things I've tried to do in this pool world to help others FREE OF CHARGE, but what's the sense in it? Here today, gone tomorrow.

 

[Blackjack]

Good eye, good eye! :smile:

What happened to him? I have not heard his name in recent times.

Roger is still around. He played in The Ultimate 10 Ball event in Frisco, Texas back in April. He was (as always) very upbeat, friendly and energetic. It was good to see him playing pool against the very best players in the world again - that is where Roger belongs - it's where his heart is and always will be.

After getting knocked out of the tournament, Roger spent his time chatting with fans & sweating matches. I talked him into doing some commentary (ok.. it didn't take much to get him to do that) and Roger also volunteered to referee some matches for Ken Schuman. He was so thrilled just to be there and to be part of such a great event, and it was awesome to see him having such a great time. FWIW, I have several pictures of Roger the Ref!

 

[lumberjack]

CJ Interview

Thanks for the heads up on this interview. Absolutely fantastic.

 

[cmbwsu]

Roger is still around. He played in The Ultimate 10 Ball event in Frisco, Texas back in April. He was (as always) very upbeat, friendly and energetic. It was good to see him playing pool against the very best players in the world again - that is where Roger belongs - it's where his heart is and always will be.

After getting knocked out of the tournament, Roger spent his time chatting with fans & sweating matches. I talked him into doing some commentary (ok.. it didn't take much to get him to do that) and Roger also volunteered to referee some matches for Ken Schuman. He was so thrilled just to be there and to be part of such a great event, and it was awesome to see him having such a great time. FWIW, I have several pictures of Roger the Ref!

Are they dated? (lol)

Interesting historical sideline. Roger's pool-nic is "The Rocket" and Rodney's is "Rocket". I'm thinking Roger had the moniker first and am wondering if the like-nics are merely coincidental or if Rodney liked Roger's game so much that he "wears the name" (not in a man-crush sort of way of course)/that folks likened his game to that of Roger's/or ....? Anybody know? (There is nothing on Rodney's bio in this regard).

 

[cmbwsu]

Thanks for the heads up on this interview. Absolutely fantastic.

You are most certainly welcome!

Voice vs the written word brings out the true meaning of what is being said - reduces, and most times eliminates, ambiguity. May I suggest you go back and subscribe for future email broadcast notifications (if you haven't already done so of course!)!?

 

[nightmare]

Hi JAM! How are ya, girl! The picture of the Mosconi Cup's Team USA was taken in Dagenham, UK in '96...

 

[JAM]

Hi JAM! How are ya, girl! The picture of the Mosconi Cup's Team USA was taken in Dagenham, UK in '96...

Thanks for the dates. I love those doggone dates, dag nab it.

Hope all is well with you! :smile:

 

[pwd72s]

Bob, Thanks for linking this interview. I agree with the "personality" theory...As an example, I never watched pro baseball much, until Jacoby Ellsbury, a hero of Oregon State when they won the college world series, began playing center field for the Red Sox...the "local kid does good" angle of his story made me a fan.

 

[cmbwsu]

Thanks for the dates. I love those doggone dates, dag nab it.

Hope all is well with you! :smile:

Your dad-burn right!

 

[cmbwsu]

Bob, Thanks for linking this interview. I agree with the "personality" theory...As an example, I never watched pro baseball much, until Jacoby Ellsbury, a hero of Oregon State when they won the college world series, began playing center field for the Red Sox...the "local kid does good" angle of his story made me a fan.

You're welcome Paul. What is needed, IMHO, is a bunch of locals in our "sport" spread throughout the U.S. becoming example setters and heroes. Perhaps, and I mean "PERHAPS", the media will pick up on that and start changing their negative/condescending tone toward our beloved game.

Bob <== asking way too much for price of admission!