Best comment of the match....
Alex says ,"What's the score?"
Daz says,"I don't know, about $20k"
I was cracking up at that. I am assuming that match was for the fans only and the money was split before they ever hit a ball. Alex got hammered and ran his mouth some but I thought he was trying to score some buns so I understood. When he kept going it just got old and thank god Daz gets 30 or 40 every time he gets to the table, otherwise they would have been brutal. Alex did make 13 at one point though.
Danny and others said, he got drunk because he lost the 20K ALL AROUND CHAMPIONSHIP...NO HE DIDN'T...SVB EARNED IT, GIVE CREDIT WHERE IT'S DUE, NOT MAKE EXCUSES FOR POOR ALEX THAT LOST THE $20,000.00.
Whats the use of pool tournaments if everybody is just going to chop up the winnings?
Well, from the stories I've heard, Greenleaf was usually drunk and carried a pint in case the bar was closed.Pretty sure no other pro has ever showed up and played a match drunk. ...
Alex can do what ever the **** he wants to do!!!!
I'll assume then that you don't wager on pool.
That perspective might cause you to change your mind.
Dud,
Truer words were never spoken.
This was an often discussed subject this week at DCC; I was trying to get the opinions of as many pro's as possible on the subject. I was quite distressed that the vast majority were in favor of splitting the winnings - all in favor gave the same "excuse" that "there's just no money in the game, and they have to make a living."
To me, such behavior is a major REASON why there's no money in the game. Who wants to watch (or bet) on a match that means nothing to the contestants.
Several pro's claimed they would play just as hard even with a 50/50 split agreement; but it rang VERY hollow. There is no pressure in such a situation; and the majority of fans want to see their favorites perform under pressure - EVERYBODY's game falls a bit under pressure, even the pro's. With a split, we are just watching them play for "funsies" - and we will NEVER see true greatness in such a match.
. In this instance it is bettor beware, you have NO contract between Alex and yourself and he has no responsibility to protect your interests in his match whatsoever.
On that note Alex has NO responsibility towards people who decide to wager on his matches. He is not playing those matches for the sake of people betting on the side, he is playing them for his own reasons and if you decide to jump onto his bandwagon and hitch a ride on his coat-tails then you better be ready to be taken whereever he decides to go. In this instance it is better beware, you have NO contract between Alex and yourself and he has no responsibility to protect your interests in his match whatsoever.
Absolutely true.
But Alex also SHOWS no responsibility. A pro should work towards improving the sport. Low class behavior hurts him, and hurts the sport. He could benefit greatly by cleaning up his act.
So, if pool had a bunch of Ralph Souquet's, it would be better?
But I believe there is a big difference when comparing having a few too many beers at APA league night with showing up drunk for a final at DCC.
Most of us would trade a left nut for the chance to make a DCC final.
To squander such an opportunity, IMHO, is shameful.