A. Fisher loses APA Sponsorship

[chefjeff]

Me thinks your rationale is very erroneous...

Given that there is insufficient facts to draw any accurate conclusions, it's amazing how much cynicism there is.

I agree that the facts aren't in...but I wasn't being cynical.

The reason for my thoughts of that the pieces don't fit is that they don't, that's all. I can't possibly say for sure why the parties involved did what they did, and didn't mean to imply that I knew.

Jeff Livingston

 

[FLICKit]

Let the pissing match roll..... Another assinine argument awaiting as always(alliteration).

In the immortal words, "Let go Luke" - Obi-Wan Kenobi

 

[Scott Lee]

I agree with you Rich, but the real question in my mind is...why shouldn't the APA sponsor MORE WPBA players? It's certainly not a $$$ factor, as they have plenty of money. They have been longstanding sponsors and supporters of the WPBA (for good reason, as 35% of their amateur players are women). Jeanette Lee certainly has a much higher 'mainstream' recognition factor than Allison. Among poolplayers, Allison has far better playing credentials. It stands to reason that associating more female (or male) pros with the APA would be a smart marketing move, imo.

Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com

Your assuming a lot. I'm not saying you are wrong, but press releases don't give all of the details and you can't really assume anything from them. In this case, they said that the sponsorship agreement has ended, nothing more and nothing less. I wouldn't assume anything else from that release.

Also, in my leagues, I think almost everyone knows who Allison Fisher is and I think the sponsorship made a lot of sense. That is not to say that Jeanette would not be a good choice. Jeanette is definitely better known, but it is not like Allison is an unknown. If anyone ever watched pool on TV, chances are very good that they have seen Allison.