I am sitting in Kickshot Billiards in prime position to watch Chris Bartrum and Tommy (Shorty) D' Alfonso play their second $5,000 set. Just as their set last night, it will be a 10-ahead set played on a 9 foot Diamond table. Chris won the set last night in about 3 hours, but Tommy seems confident that he will play better today. Several observers of the set last night commented that Tommy hasn't seen much serious action since last January and may be a bit rusty when it comes to tough action. Was last night a wake up call for Tommy? Will he come out of the gate smokin' and strokin'? We'll find out in about 30 minutes. I'll try to keep you posted, but I won't promise to stay for the whole match if it runs long. Good luck to both players!