Pro pool players excel at being prima donnas and shooting themselves in the foot. Frankly, I'll be surprised if "pro pool" survives this generation.
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Pro pool players excel at being prima donnas and shooting themselves in the foot. Frankly, I'll be surprised if "pro pool" survives this generation.
Sunny, I know your feelings are based on people talking negatively about Mark when does add a bunch of money and puts on a great event for everyone so I understand it. I know Mark does not make a bunch of money off the pro events and is lucky to break even regardless of what some might think. I like Mark, I like the event and also understand he does not have to do the pro events at all because it is not profitable and his reason for doing it is mainly because of his love for pool and top level play.
My biggest gripe was just stuff in the past podcasts and mentioned on the forums which you can see for yourself. It is not productive and much of the talk about scheduling conflicts and hurting events was blown out of proportion. If someone is making an effort and trying to do something I can either support it or just sit back and watch, I would not beat it like a dead horse. One thing is for sure, pool certainly has lots of drama and craziness in 2013, where is a reality TV crew when you need one?
My biggest gripe was just stuff in the past podcasts and mentioned on the forums which you can see for yourself. It is not productive and much of the talk about scheduling conflicts and hurting events was blown out of proportion. If someone is making an effort and trying to do something I can either support it or just sit back and watch, I would not beat it like a dead horse. One thing is for sure, pool certainly has lots of drama and craziness in 2013, where is a reality TV crew when you need one?
Dog pictures?
Where is there some pictures of Dogs on this forum?
Oh, you must mean the Dogs Playing Pool pictures. I've seen those.
Where is there some pictures of Dogs on this forum?
Oh, you must mean the Dogs Playing Pool pictures. I've seen those.
That's a relief!
Camel "took their money and went home"
You don't really believe Camel "took their money and went home" do you?
You don't really believe Camel "took their money and went home" do you?
I read somewhere he called himself one of the good guys in pool and compared himself to Tony Robles.
I don't know Rodney. I've been around him a lot over the past few years but we've never talked. I know he doesn't like me because of my opinions on bonus ball. That's fine, I'm not looking to make friends. But I can tell you, if I had a negative opinion about Tony Robles' leagues or his tour, Tony would talk to me and answer any of my concerns or agree to disagree... Not tell people he was going to beat me up.
I have seen money moved from One pocket to 10 ball at several events per player request!
I have seen cue balls switched per player request too often to count!
I have seen rules lobbied to call pocket and NO 2 WAY shots!
Accommodations seen players get FREE rooms!
Scheduling PLEASE lets not go there! Schedules rearranged so often, Players at last US OPEN did not have to arrive for the first 3 days!
Player seeding and bye's awarded have all been under pros control!
In my opinion, PROMOTORS need to take back control and call more of the shots! These guys are completely incapable when given to the pros!
KD
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Mark should just stop doing pro event all together.
Either that or make it an invitational and bring those guts and girls who are good for the game.
Would it suck to not see great pool Yep. Would I feel sorry for the pros if that had to rely on CW to make a living. NOPE.
Doesn't like the all powerful ABP is strong enough to make sure the players get paid on time or even get to play. What was the point of it anyway?
Either that or make it an invitational and bring those guts and girls who are good for the game.
Would it suck to not see great pool Yep. Would I feel sorry for the pros if that had to rely on CW to make a living. NOPE.
Doesn't like the all powerful ABP is strong enough to make sure the players get paid on time or even get to play. What was the point of it anyway?
It's hard to tell but I'm gonna guess we both have better lawyers than he does. My fighting days are behind me... I'm a family man. But one thing is for sure, the pen is mightier than the sword.
I'm talking about "for the good of the game,
Those are all exceptions, and yes there are a couple of players that are "in" with the promoters that do influence decisions. I'm talking about "for the good of the game," not exceptions that positively effect one or two players. This, obviously is bogus too.
Those are all exceptions, and yes there are a couple of players that are "in" with the promoters that do influence decisions. I'm talking about "for the good of the game," not exceptions that positively effect one or two players. This, obviously is bogus too.
Sadly, a purge of the diseased pro players is in order! Starve them out of the game! So, people who appreciate it can take their place!
KD
Do you really need the attention?
A pool fans opinion
Just my thoughts as a pool fan:
1. If you need to tell others how great you are.... you probably are not that great.
2. If you feel the need to tell me how bad the other guy and/or product is.... I would suggest using that time and effort in making you and/or your product better.
3. If you are more that just a fan of pool and have some skin in this industry I would really look at "1." and "2." above. Especially if you are posting in a forum where the rest of the pool fans hang out.
With that being said I just got back from Vegas playing in the BCAPL championships, I have bought about every stream TAR has put out, I bought a couple of weeks of Bonus Ball, I go to the Derby City Classic every year, and I buy as much stuff from the Vendors that I can. Why.... because I love pool and want to support the people, players, promoters, etc. that keep this sport and my passion alive.
Want to know whats wrong with pool...... Nothing! It is a beautiful sport that has been around for centuries and will be here for centuries to come.
Want to know whats wrong with the pool industry...... Not sure, but I think if we follow "1." and "2." above the pool community would be in a better place. Plus you will keep getting my money/support, however insignificant that is in the grand scheme of things. But who knows maybe there are a couple of other people out there that feel the same as me.
Just a pool fans opinion.
Just my thoughts as a pool fan:
1. If you need to tell others how great you are.... you probably are not that great.
2. If you feel the need to tell me how bad the other guy and/or product is.... I would suggest using that time and effort in making you and/or your product better.
3. If you are more that just a fan of pool and have some skin in this industry I would really look at "1." and "2." above. Especially if you are posting in a forum where the rest of the pool fans hang out.
With that being said I just got back from Vegas playing in the BCAPL championships, I have bought about every stream TAR has put out, I bought a couple of weeks of Bonus Ball, I go to the Derby City Classic every year, and I buy as much stuff from the Vendors that I can. Why.... because I love pool and want to support the people, players, promoters, etc. that keep this sport and my passion alive.
Want to know whats wrong with pool...... Nothing! It is a beautiful sport that has been around for centuries and will be here for centuries to come.
Want to know whats wrong with the pool industry...... Not sure, but I think if we follow "1." and "2." above the pool community would be in a better place. Plus you will keep getting my money/support, however insignificant that is in the grand scheme of things. But who knows maybe there are a couple of other people out there that feel the same as me.
Just a pool fans opinion.
The signed release and settlement form.
I hope bonus ball succeeds. but we need to hurry up and find out cause the Dp Double J show gotta lot of money out on this road to pick up if it ain't comin back.
