1000 Fargo

[july9x]

Oh brother, you think TYLER is the reason they won in 2018 and 2019? You cannot attribute a team win to one player alone.

The only difference between the 2018 and 2019 Team USA roster was that they swapped Corey Deuel for Justin Bergman. The other 4 players remained the same (SVB, Sky, Billy, Tyler)

They won because Johann was their captain and they were breaking with the 1 on the spot. Europe had players like Kaci and Kazakis both of those years, who didn't play that well under the bright lights and folded under pressure. SVB said in an interview that USA is losing because they changed to 9 on the spot and now they no longer have the advantage of the break, which takes away their focus on actually playing because now they have to spend more time trying to get the break down. I don't know if I buy that but he's a champion so I'll go with it.

Why does Styer "deserve" it more than others? If anything, other players deserve a shot at the team, due to Styer having so many chances without producing any evidence that he should be on the team.

I get that he's one of your favorite players, but that's not enough.

He ain't even on my top 20 favorite players, but I don't see any other guys deserve more better than STYLER Who you think should be on team, because of what, play better than Styler, let me hear who? Did the guy you saying is trying as hard as Styler? probably not, maybe wining 1-2 (gamble) matches and now he should be on the team . They have points system so we don't have to guess LOL let's wait and see, also hopefully the captain pick BS will be more fair: so top 2 ranking is auto, Matchroom will pick 1 captain, Matchroom will pick 1 wild card, Captain will pick 1 of his buddy

Fedor (MR picked - captain)
SVB (top ranking)
Styler (top ranking)
Sky (Captain picked)
Jesus (MR picked - wild card)

 

[skogstokig]

He ain't even on my top 20 favorite players, but I don't see any other guys deserve more better than STYLER Who you think should be on team, because of what, play better than Styler, let me hear who? Did the guy you saying is trying as hard as Styler? probably not, maybe wining 1-2 (gamble) matches and now he should be on the team . They have points system so we don't have to guess LOL let's wait and see, also hopefully the captain pick BS will be more fair: so top 2 ranking is auto, Matchroom will pick 1 captain, Matchroom will pick 1 wild card, Captain will pick 1 of his buddy

Fedor (MR picked - captain)
SVB (top ranking)
Styler (top ranking)
Sky (Captain picked)
Jesus (MR picked - wild card)

"styler", is that the slightly balding version of tyler that doesn't practice but can nail the occasional bank?

 

[jasonlaus]

Oh brother, you think TYLER is the reason they won in 2018 and 2019? You cannot attribute a team win to one player alone.

The only difference between the 2018 and 2019 Team USA roster was that they swapped Corey Deuel for Justin Bergman. The other 4 players remained the same (SVB, Sky, Billy, Tyler)

They won because Johann was their captain and they were breaking with the 1 on the spot. Europe had players like Kaci and Kazakis both of those years, who didn't play that well under the bright lights and folded under pressure. SVB said in an interview that USA is losing because they changed to 9 on the spot and now they no longer have the advantage of the break, which takes away their focus on actually playing because now they have to spend more time trying to get the break down. I don't know if I buy that but he's a champion so I'll go with it.

Why does Styer "deserve" it more than others? If anything, other players deserve a shot at the team, due to Styer having so many chances without producing any evidence that he should be on the team.

I get that he's one of your favorite players, but that's not enough.

"Deserves got nothing to do with it"

 

[Frosty]

Come on now don't be so negative about one of your top 10 players in the USA , the guy won 2018 and 2019 Mosconi cup on his FIRST 2 times, and has been trying his best on everything he does. Name a guy you think more deserve than Styer and why, let me hear that, don't just say you think he is better

I don’t consider him to be a top 10 player irrelevant of Fargo or anything else. Your mention of Mosconi Cup performances doesn’t mean anything as far as I’m concerned as I have no interest in the Mosconi Cup or its format or makeup.

I view this game to be an individual sport and am only really interested in matches, be they action or tournament play that based upon individual performance.

My comment regarding him is based upon observation of him in competition. There are a lot of people in many fields of endeavor with natural or trained skills and abilities at these different fields of endeavor that would seemingly make them viable to be successful at whatever it is they do. Sadly skills, effort are not enough in games such as this. There is a necessity in this game of mental toughness in order to win. I don’t believe that is something that can be obtained through training, it’s something you innately have, or you do not. My opinion is that he is not in possession of it. There are 2 types of players, those that are mentally tough that win the cash and championships, and those who do not. I believe he is of the latter group. YMMV

 

[Tobermory]

Fargo rating? Number of WNT appearances? Popularity? Team Spirit? Fuggedaboudit! For winning the Mosconi Cup, you need pool players with a high John Rocker Quotient. Think Jason Shaw, but not so reserved.

 

[Tobermory]

As for Hennessee’s recent “improvement,” I followed Hennessee’s Derby City play up close, literally, for several years. I became fascinated by how unlucky he was in crucial moments. I mean TRAGICALLY unlucky. At decisive moments! I thought to myself, “If this dude ever gets a decent roll, watch out!” Looks as if the awful rolls may have stopped.

 

[Kris_b1104]

I followed Hennessee’s Derby City play up close, literally, for several years.

Wow, you're a strong man. Someone couldn't pay me to do that.