Austin Murphy Big Ipt Winner

If I hear one more comparison of this young gentleman to Efren, I am gonna puke. Good young player, yes. Comparisons to Efren, Coltrain, Little Tony? Come on. At that age, you could be topped out. Or, you could just be getting started. We don't know what will happen. Rising player, good for you. But, to say that he's accomplished more at a certain age than some others i.e. Efren is almost comical. Time will tell, and I wish him all the best. But, time will tell. Remember, Coltrain was on the Mosconi cup at a very early age, and chosen to be there on ability, not canvassing for votes. Where is he now? You never know what can happen. Chan Whitt? Tony Watson? They all started young. God rest Chan's soul. Tony? Well, he's just Tony. Do you think young Murphy would play T. Watson even when they were both the same age? Tony was peaking from 14-23.

Bottom line, it is too early to tell. Congratulations on the canvassing and effort. To say that "his stroke is more steady," etc. is where you lost me. Play with the big boys, then take your losses like the big boys. No excuses. W or L. Period.
 
Austin needs seasoning. He showed glimpses of his talent. He'll be around for a long time. I'm happy that he handled himself very well. There's another young player, same age, who has traded National Junior Championships with Austin, named Landon Shuffett. He has beaten Earl and many others on the men's tour, but with all due respect I'd say that he's not quite ready for Efren either. Who is? These young champions are our sports future...Tom
 
tpdtom said:
Austin needs seasoning. He showed glimpses of his talent. He'll be around for a long time. I'm happy that he handled himself very well. There's another young player, same age, who has traded National Junior Championships with Austin, named Landon Shuffett. He has beaten Earl and many others on the men's tour, but with all due respect I'd say that he's not quite ready for Efren either. Who is? These young champions are our sports future...Tom
I don't know Austin, but Landon is an extremely likeable, very well-mannered young talent who will only get better.
 
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