Brian Saleh here in the US to learn from the Beard

freddy the beard

freddy the beard

Freddy Bentivegna
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Well, I might as well release it. Brian Saleh, a member of the IPT tour, and a UK Eight Ball champion has arrived at my house. He is going to stay with me for about a week this trip before he goes to Nevada for the IPT tour. He will return to me in a month or so to get ready for the 2mil tourney to be held in Chicago in Nov. He was initially impressed with my book, Banking With The Beard, and decided to email me for help with American 8 ball. He was smart enough to realize that there are vast differences between American and English 8 ball. He is a wonderful student! He has all the qualities I dream about in a student and protege. Commitment, talent, and humility among others. Plus he shoots straighter than Rambo. I am also going to act as his "corner man" in the Chicago tournament. He will be a force to reckon with in the IPT tour. A Note to you other players in the IPT: Dont leave Brian any banks!

the Beard
 
Brian Saleh update

A little update:
After only two days, Brian is absorbing information at breakneck speed. He reminds me of Efren back in the 80s when Efren and I played 1pocket every day. What an attitude!

the Beard
 
freddy the beard said:
A little update:
After only two days, Brian is absorbing information at breakneck speed. He reminds me of Efren back in the 80s when Efren and I played 1pocket every day. What an attitude!

the Beard
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From the glowing accolades, I can deduce that Brian's most important quality is that his checks don't bounce.
 
Brian has a pretty tough group...

Group 25
Warren KIAMCO
Brian SALEH
Michael ZIMMERMAN
Keith MCCREADY
Cliff JOYNER

Good luck to Mr. Saleh and to you Freddy!
 
Fee = zero

gromulan said:
From the glowing accolades, I can deduce that Brian's most important quality is that his checks don't bounce.
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My fee for Mr Saleh is exactly nothing! My payment is his being such a great student.

the Beard
 
A great week with Brian "the Buzzer" Saleh

After staying with me for a week and working out diligently, my new friend and protege, Brian "the Buzzer" Saleh is on the way to the IPT in Vegas today. We had a great time together and Brian will return to Chicago for more work with me in November. Brian is the kind of student you dream about. The kind of protege Grady was advertising for. I expect him to do well in the IPT. He is a gentleman and a class act. For those wondering if I am also going to teach a nice fellow like him all the dirty tricks I picked up in a 50 yr career, the answer is yes, I just cant help myself. I have to pass that stuff on to somebody.

the Beard
 
Sharked?

freddy the beard said:
After staying with me for a week and working out diligently, my new friend and protege, Brian "the Buzzer" Saleh is on the way to the IPT in Vegas today. We had a great time together and Brian will return to Chicago for more work with me in November. Brian is the kind of student you dream about. The kind of protege Grady was advertising for. I expect him to do well in the IPT. He is a gentleman and a class act. For those wondering if I am also going to teach a nice fellow like him all the dirty tricks I picked up in a 50 yr career, the answer is yes, I just cant help myself. I have to pass that stuff on to somebody.

the Beard
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After beating Cliff Joyner in his 1st match, my guy Brian Saleh lost his next 3 games. Upon talking to him he revealed that he got hit with brutal sharking by Cliff and especially Zimmerman. Keith McReady beat him too, but he played gentleman pool. I tried to prepare Brian for some of the sharks and moves by the American players. Brian is used to playing with perfect gentleman in Europe. I gave him pre-match strategy -- which he didnt think he needed and didnt use. He will for sure next time. Zimmerman was whistling, going to the bathroom, calling the ref over on every shot, talking etc. My guy never expected all that. Now that I have Brians attention, he will be prepared for all contingencies in the next tourney! He will be properly armed against the shark. When I was playing, I was so horrible that Ronnie Allen didnt even bother to try and shark me, and he was the master. In the Chicago IPT in November I will be Brians cornerman. We will see who sharks who.

the Beard
 
freddy the beard said:
After beating Cliff Joyner in his 1st match, my guy Brian Saleh lost his next 3 games. Upon talking to him he revealed that he got hit with brutal sharking by Cliff and especially Zimmerman. Keith McReady beat him too, but he played gentleman pool. I tried to prepare Brian for some of the sharks and moves by the American players. Brian is used to playing with perfect gentleman in Europe. I gave him pre-match strategy -- which he didnt think he needed and didnt use. He will for sure next time. Zimmerman was whistling, going to the bathroom, calling the ref over on every shot, talking etc. My guy never expected all that. Now that I have Brians attention, he will be prepared for all contingencies in the next tourney! He will be properly armed against the shark. When I was playing, I was so horrible that Ronnie Allen didnt even bother to try and shark me, and he was the master. In the Chicago IPT in November I will be Brians cornerman. We will see who sharks who.

the Beard
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It sure takes some getting used to, every Brit I have spoken too that first goes to the states seems to come back shocked by some of the tactics. I'm still a little stunned by it at times but I guess you have to get used to it. Still sad though...
 
freddy the beard said:
A little update:
After only two days, Brian is absorbing information at breakneck speed. He reminds me of Efren back in the 80s when Efren and I played 1pocket every day. What an attitude!

the Beard
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Will you be leaving any holes in his game;) ?
 
Wwwwwwwwwwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!

freddy the beard said:
After beating Cliff Joyner in his 1st match, my guy Brian Saleh lost his next 3 games. Upon talking to him he revealed that he got hit with brutal sharking by Cliff and especially Zimmerman. Keith McReady beat him too, but he played gentleman pool. I tried to prepare Brian for some of the sharks and moves by the American players. Brian is used to playing with perfect gentleman in Europe. I gave him pre-match strategy -- which he didnt think he needed and didnt use. He will for sure next time. Zimmerman was whistling, going to the bathroom, calling the ref over on every shot, talking etc. My guy never expected all that. Now that I have Brians attention, he will be prepared for all contingencies in the next tourney! He will be properly armed against the shark. When I was playing, I was so horrible that Ronnie Allen didnt even bother to try and shark me, and he was the master. In the Chicago IPT in November I will be Brians cornerman. We will see who sharks who.

the Beard
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QUIT CRYING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Im not crying, Im threatening

billychips said:
QUIT CRYING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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If an Egg like you would have read my post properly you would see that I am not crying, but threatening to retaliate. I dont get mad, I get even.

the Beard
 
% of mental at pro level

NaClBandit said:
Hey Beard, what percentage of the game is mental at the pro level?
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Probably 15 to 20%. Many sets are won mentally through pyschological intimidation before the set even begins.

the Beard
 
freddy the beard said:
After beating Cliff Joyner in his 1st match, my guy Brian Saleh lost his next 3 games. Upon talking to him he revealed that he got hit with brutal sharking by Cliff and especially Zimmerman. Keith McReady beat him too, but he played gentleman pool. I tried to prepare Brian for some of the sharks and moves by the American players. Brian is used to playing with perfect gentleman in Europe. I gave him pre-match strategy -- which he didnt think he needed and didnt use. He will for sure next time. Zimmerman was whistling, going to the bathroom, calling the ref over on every shot, talking etc. My guy never expected all that. Now that I have Brians attention, he will be prepared for all contingencies in the next tourney! He will be properly armed against the shark. When I was playing, I was so horrible that Ronnie Allen didnt even bother to try and shark me, and he was the master. In the Chicago IPT in November I will be Brians cornerman. We will see who sharks who.

the Beard
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Freddy, I watched the whole match and videotaped it too. The ref called Mike over ONE time because Brian complained that Mike left his chair while Brian was RACKING. This had no outcome on the match. Mike got a friend in the audience to get him coffee and he went over about 5 feet away to the ropes to get it. (The friend didn't feel like he could come into the playing area. ) Mike never called the ref over ONE TIME!!!

Mike never whistled either...he never whistles unless it is accidental when he is saying his 'S's with his partial, which is kind of funny. I'm not sure I have even heard him whistle in the 15 years I have known him!!!

He took his one bathroom break that he is allowed. I thought Brian was a gentleman too, but now I have to wonder. Maybe Brian didn't think you would post this on the internet where his story to you could be verified. He lost, plain and simple, and I don't like the accusations and threats against my husband. Mike is certainly no choir boy, and he probably could shark with the best of them. However, I watched and have it on tape and he was a perfect gentleman. Brian is the one who called the ref over and then the ref called Mike over to warn him. Why would Mike do anything stupid to jeopardize his standing in the IPT? Well, I'll tell you, he isn't going to!
 
Not only that but Mike had him 6-1 and won 8-2. He was always shooting, how could he be sharking? :confused:
 
Brian is a choir-boy

I didnt see the match so I am only relating what Brian told me. However, Brian is definitely not a liar or troublemaker. He is actually much too nice and accomodating. In fact he is one of the most honest and open guys I have ever met. He was bothered by different things during some of his matches. That will not happen again. Grenades could go off next to the table and he wont flinch, when I get through with him.
In another light, Rakmsuckr, I would love to somehow get a copy of that match in order to critiques Brians weaknesses. How could I do that?

Thanks,
the Beard
 
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