Allen Hopkins Million Dollar Shootout Recap In Pictures

JCIN

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Just got back from Valley Forge yesterday and it was a great trip. We were able to sweat some great pool and hang out with friends old and new. Chad and I want to thank everyone who joined us for the free coverage and the Pay Per View.

We gave away the Jack Justis case on Wednesday night and the winning number was 1777. That number belonged to Patrick Dicker of Phoenix, Arizona. Thanks to everyone who participated in the contest and extra
special thanks to Mr. Jack Justis for donating one of his magnificent cases to TAR.

The event was lots of fun and the format has lots of promise for the future. I think the high entry fee model is the way of the future and Allen Hopkins seems committed to leading the way. We are proud to have been a part of the inaugural event.Everyone at TAR would like to thank Allen for having us. We also want to thank the event sponsors for putting their resources behind this unique event: Diamond Billiard Products, Ivan Simonis, The Laser Rack and Run Out Sportswear.

A quick note about the Laser Rack, we were fortunate to meet Abe Lim the owner of Laser Rack. Abe is an engineer by trade and a pool fan just like us. He is passionate about the game and a great guy. Abe donated a Laser Rack to TAR and told us to do what we want with it. We thought about using it as a prize for a give away but Adam "The Sleeve" Behnke came up with a better idea. He said "You guys should keep it to use on new tables if you tap the balls in. Set up the rack and then tap the balls. You know it will be perfectly straight." Another great idea from The Sleeve and that is exactly what we will do. This rack really does a great job. I think it will really shine in One Pocket where a straight rack is especially critical. It is a great product by a guy that is doing it for all the right reasons. We want to thank Abe for his donation and wish him well in the future. Like most new products only time will tell if the players accept it but this rack does its job without a lot of hassle and mess so I think it has a great shot.

Ken Schuman and Fred Agnir were able to make it back to the booth and did a great job as always. The trip was a ball for all of us and we thank everyone who made it possible. I could go on forever about all the stuff we saw and did but I am lazy so I will let the pictures do the talking. :D


Easy E came down for the first couple of days. For those who dont know, Easy is just a big hairy American winning machine.

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The Laser Rack in action. The red lights are the lasers (duh):D. It works pretty sporty.


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Bustamante cutting up with Johnny Archer before the players meeting

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Johnny giving Tony "T-Rex" Chohan a hard time after the meeting or as Johnny calls him "Big Head". We gave Tony a new nickname as well: TAR Donk.

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Dave "SpiderWebbComm" rocking the old school Bet Something.

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All of the guys before the players meeting.

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Francisco Bustamante.

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Stevie Moore

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A picture of Shane that I just thought looked cool.

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Dennis Orcullo

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Corey breaking hard. I cant wait to hear the captions Vette and BigSkyJake come up with for this one.

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A calmer shot of Corey on his way to snapping off the event.

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Shane and The Sleeve sweating Corey's semi final againt Busty.

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Busty. (pronounced Boosty. It's Sir if you are playing him) :D

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Corey Deuel: The Rack Whisperer.

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Shane being hard on his money maker. That is his playing cue and that shaft is old. Disco will start the snapped shaft pool soon.

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L to R: Allen Hopkins Jr., Champion Corey Deuel, Allen Hopkins Sr., Runner Up Shane Van Boening. That is $32K on the plate.

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Allen Hopkins presenting Corey with the diamond bracelet for the inaugural Million Dollar Shootout.

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Close up of the bracelet. I eagerly await OMGWTF's Bling review.

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Corey's magic wand. A Woodpecker cue by Jacoby and the spoils of battle.

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Behold!!! The Crane. Chicks dig The Crane.

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SVB and The Sleeve in the TAR booth after the finals. It was touch and go but The Sleeve let his horse live.

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HAHAHA Corey looks like hes taking a dump in his pants, on that break shot!.
That SVB photo where hes jacked up going to jump is my favorite shot. That is a great photo, looks intense.

HAHAHA I can't get over that corey shot. There must be something seriously stanky near that table!. The funny thing is, it looks like hes putting so much effort into the balls, and it looks like the break of the balls go nowhere. Someone gaffed him!
 
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It now all makes sense why Corey soft breaks all the time...


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If I looked that when I broke hard I'd do the same thing.
 
I think someone put Exlax in his drink, and he just put to much ummph into that break.
 
DeadPoked said:
It now all makes sense why Corey soft breaks all the time...




If I looked that when I broke hard I'd do the same thing.
Everyone has a "Bitter Break Face". I have a collection of them. Louis Ulrich wins by a mile. Shane has some serious bug eyes kicking when you catch it just right. I need to make a gallery.
 
Fast Lenny said:
These pictures are great Justin!The camera your using must be killer. :smile:
Nikon D300. Most of the pics were shot with a Nikon 70-200 VR on it. Together they are the absolute mortal nuts.
 
Please post some Louis Ulrich break shots!!! Id love to see some more funny ones like corey's :thumbup:

BTW that crane is awesome!!!.
 
JCIN said:
Nikon D300. Most of the pics were shot with a Nikon 70-200 VR on it. Together they are the absolute mortal nuts.


Noob, why arent you on AIM!

worst immer ever
 
Gatz said:
Please post some Louis Ulrich break shots!!! Id love to see some more funny ones like corey's :thumbup:

BTW that crane is awesome!!!.
I shot this at the 2007 World 10 ball in Jax. FL. Louis is king of the Bitter Break Face. It is hilarious because Louis is the nicest guy in the game but he looks like an axe murderer when he uncorks a break.

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If you want to see something really funny you should see me doing my impression of Louis. I am sure Poked will be along shortly to post that one up.
 
Rubyron said:
Corey found himself unable to soft break anymore when...

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...he had to play with a set of the new Dragon Promotions pool balls. :D

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OMFG best caption ever!!!!. HAHAHAHA charlies face on the pool ball is priceless! :thumbup:
 
Damn Justin! I forgot about that "patriotic" picture of me. There is one picture I can think of that you haven't posted......................:D
 
JCIN:

You're a great photographer. Those pics of the players in the tourney room are TOP notch!

HOW ABOUT THAT BRACELET????????????????

SHEESH! Pretty sweeeeet!

Dave
 
JCIN said:
Easy E came down for the first couple of days. For those who dont know, Easy is just a big hairy American winning machine.

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Easy needs a nice big gold chain and medallion just like his avatar! ;)
 
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