10 Ball tourney at Fast Eddies
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tigerseye said:
I knew it was pretty close...I watched it and there was some pretty good shooting by both players..Archer missed a few key shots that I felt gave Hillbilly the game..but all in all it was a good match....Question though....What in the heck was the deal with the spot..Hillbilly threw a fit over how Johnny was racking or something...anyone have what was going on?
Bryant insisted that the one-ball be on the center of the spot or that I (the TD) rack. Archer had been slugging himself and refused to continue if he couldn't freeze the one.
After a heated discussion, the spot was replaced and I announced that I would rack and that the players would be on the shot clock for the balance of the match.
I asked Bryant if he would be able to hear the ten second warning, since he was wearing earphones. He said he would be alright.
Sure enough, while measuring a kick shot, Bryant was given the ten second warning and, when the 30-second clock expired, was called for a foul.
Bryant, not aware that he had already fouled, said "extension". I was already headed to the table to give Archer ball-in-hand.
I understand why a lot of players like to use earphones, but this is a perfect example of how they can become a problem.
Bryant went on to a 15-12 win. Congratulations to him and to Archer for a great tournament.
Doug Ennis
Rock City Promotions
After a heated discussion, the spot was replaced and I announced that I would rack and that the players would be on the shot clock for the balance of the match.
I asked Bryant if he would be able to hear the ten second warning, since he was wearing earphones. He said he would be alright.
Sure enough, while measuring a kick shot, Bryant was given the ten second warning and, when the 30-second clock expired, was called for a foul.
Bryant, not aware that he had already fouled, said "extension". I was already headed to the table to give Archer ball-in-hand.
I understand why a lot of players like to use earphones, but this is a perfect example of how they can become a problem.
Bryant went on to a 15-12 win. Congratulations to him and to Archer for a great tournament.
Doug Ennis
Rock City Promotions
Rock City said:
Hi Doug - GREAT tournament for those that haven't told you yet! Being a TD is not an easy job.
I applaud you for coming on here and explaining what happened - many of us were in the UStream chat room and heard what was going on but didn't know for sure what it was. It's always nice to hear the perspective from someone who was there and in the middle of it, and not a bunch of people opinions of what they THINK or HEARD happened.
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