If Keith had taken the tournament soldier route as the majority of his peers did, he would have had a better winning ratio in pool tournaments. He has always said he'd come in second place or ended up the bride's maid in pool tournaments, losing to Mike, Earl, et cetera.
While Earl, Mike, et cetera, were getting their rest, preparing for the big match the next day, more times than not Keith was in the casino throwing dice, gambling in an action match all night long, or engaging in other activities that I deem as a "pool occupational hazard." Think Las Vegas distractions and you'll get the picture.
Keith said he made more money gambling at the pool tournaments than he did in the pool tournaments, and as most know, these pool tournaments were a meeting place for some pool players who hoped to engage in games of stake after hours.
Though Keith can hold his own in a pool tournament, even today, his forte has always been action, but as we all know, being an action man doesn't win you tin cups or get you in the Hall of Fame. And with the occupational hazards, it won't get you rich or earn you any retirement. Instead, a road warrior or action man ends up as an urban legend as time goes by. :yes:
Keith is now logged into AzBilliards on his brand-new laptop. It will be amazing if he can figure out how to post without my help. I'm sure he'll have something to say about what I've written in this post after he reads the thread. :grin-square:
Mike Sigel and Keith at the 2003 U.S. Open 9-Ball Championship.
