OldHasBeen said:Buddy now has to fight his way through the loser’s brackets and I THINK that stamina is going to play a big part in HIS outcome.
OHB,
I saw Buddy play a late 9-ball match one evening at DCC. He looked very fatigued and out of shape (I believe he was also still alive in the one-pocket at that stage, and had a VERY full day). I sweated the whole match (since it was against a local "A" player who is a friend of mine) - Buddy got down 4-0 (race to seven), then made a great comeback to win 7-5 (though he did give our local a couple of more good chances to win). It looked like stamina was a problem for him, but DAMN, he can really play!!
I recall Steve Mizerak (once he got REALLY heavy) having similar problems, even stating on occasion that he didn't have any chance to win a tournament once he got onto the loser's side of the bracket. Good luck to Buddy.