When Efren Reyes made his famous zig zag shot against Earl to win the tournament Earl conceded the 9 ball. Does that make him a poor sport or unprofessional? No, the context of the situation dictated that everyone went crazy and it was one of the most revered shots ever recorded in pool. Put things in a different context and they have a total different meaning.
Billy Thorpe conceded with 7 balls left.
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John McEnroe used to smash rackets all the time and I don't think it got this much coverage.
Guys break their bats over their knees in baseball and don't get this much coverage.
The guy was frustrated. Leave it at that.
Guys break their bats over their knees in baseball and don't get this much coverage.
The guy was frustrated. Leave it at that.
It should be noted that Billy did miss another 8-ball with 6 of Gomez's balls left -- and yep, he raked them again!
GodIsNotGreat
Registered
I saw that too. The kid has issues.
I think 6 + the 8ball.
At least he did make Gomez shoot the 8ball to win the match.
Yes a good showing by finish but not by attitude he slammed a ball off the table after a missed shot in this match ,, he realy needs to work on his emotions he's young I'll give him a flyer but he needs to get that under control now ,,
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Jesus, you guys make it sound like he should be locked in a padded cell. The guy plays pool for a living, what could be more important than not missing a ball? Stupid to rake the balls? Yes, but saying the guy has mental issues? Grow up.
How would you feel if you went to work this week and lost 2/3 of your salary for making a mistake? I would bet there would be some kicked trash cans, thrown items and maybe a few smashed computers outta some of the very same people pointing fingers and calling for a straight jacket.
Jason
How would you feel if you went to work this week and lost 2/3 of your salary for making a mistake? I would bet there would be some kicked trash cans, thrown items and maybe a few smashed computers outta some of the very same people pointing fingers and calling for a straight jacket.
Jason
GoldenFlash
Banned
Your ideas about this are so lame.
:shakehead:
I'd very quickly try to find another job.
Why? Is it cause I don't have a torch and pitchfork?
GoldenFlash
Banned
Do it every day. you make a big enough mistake, and you can toss your year end BONUS right out the window. And we are not talking about an offense that would get you fired, but the stupid ones where you shake your head and say why?
That will cost you about 25% of your salary at the end of the year. just saying.
If I lost 2/3 of my salary for a mistake and I was a golfer, or tennis player, or any other of the thousands of world class performers who get paid what they're worth, I'd open up a beer and get ready for next week.