Call 'em out!
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wayne said:
I know a few people like that...
I haven't been on this forum to know who I'd play and not play....
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iconcue said:
I love being called out, only one big problem. I don't play. Bob is the title holder in my house.
I would love to watch you play him!
onepocketchump said:I think I can beat any player on this board at least one set. It is worth $50 for me to try. Any of y'all can try me a race to nine for $50. Putnam, Archer, Bryant, Harriman, Rousey, doesn't matter, all y'all got action for $50.)
John
Hey John ~ I think Bob will take that bet. Are you playing for real cash or FURY funny money? lol Isn't Bob the one to beat with the FURY bucks? lol And didn't YOU back him?
I don't like to post about who I can beat. In nine ball, I've already noted that SouthDakotaKid would be my last choice on the forum if I had to gamble with one of our posters (excluding those with Ask the Pros columns).
Now let's talk a little straight pool. I sure don't want to gamble with Steve Lipsky or TheOne, though I've played each numerous times and own some victories against each. The problem with those guys is chair time --- I get a bit too much of it! Steve once ran a 117 on me at Amsterdam and last time I hooked up with TheOne, he was so fired up that he ran a 60 on the very first inning of the session.
Steve and TheOne are nice guys, but awfully tough opponents. The key to playing either one of them is ............................... finding a nice, comfortable chair. They can flat out shoot!
Now let's talk a little straight pool. I sure don't want to gamble with Steve Lipsky or TheOne, though I've played each numerous times and own some victories against each. The problem with those guys is chair time --- I get a bit too much of it! Steve once ran a 117 on me at Amsterdam and last time I hooked up with TheOne, he was so fired up that he ran a 60 on the very first inning of the session.
Steve and TheOne are nice guys, but awfully tough opponents. The key to playing either one of them is ............................... finding a nice, comfortable chair. They can flat out shoot!
sixpack said:
Half-a-dozenpops,
Well, assuming you won't scare my wife, spit on the floor, or steal any of my chalk; you have an open invitation if you are in Indy. I was going to play Efren for $100, so you for $50 sounds okay ( I play for free also ).
In response to your 2 questions:
#1. If the game is 9-ball, then there is NO ONE I wouldn't try for $50 in short races. I've beaten a number of professional players at 9-ball (even though they are MUCH better than I - its a stupid game to differentiate players with; but fun to play and watch - the weaker player always has a chance). If the game is straight pool, then I have NEVER beaten anyone better than myself without a significant handicap.
I disagree with Snapshot's position of not gambling with anyone he hasn't seen play. Even if you see them they might be sandbagging. Step up to the plate if its for small stakes. I find that the top players will usually adjust the spot if they truly love to play and compete; and if they see you are willing to step up to the plate. Some of my best matches have been against totally unfamiliar players (I will insist however, that they be nice guys - I don't care to waste time playing unpleasant opponents).
#2 - See my response to #1.
P.S. - I know that I'm evading the issue; but geez, a bunch of us will be at DCC this year, maybe we'll get to see some AZB match-ups; then we won't have to speculate (of course there are guys like OHB and Satman that are just licking their chops at the thought).
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Williebetmore said:
Derby City sounds like a good place for some of these matches to happen. I may be up for a set or two.
Retracting a little
Wille ... I guess I have to retract a little. I will play almost anyone
a $50 set, although I am not a nit, and when I play I mean to play
a little, and not 1 set out. Yes, I know, quite a bit actually, about
how they can be sandbagging, but I usually stay more in the background
analyzing and evaluating before they even know I am there. I just like
to think that I am a little wiser than I used to be when I was younger
and would match up cold lots of times, especially playing $300 and up
sets. And one of the main reasons today is money, I don't have the
extra cash like I used to have when I was working all the time.
Road players don't come through here like they used to back in the old
days when Burke's Steak house was going with Papa Burke running things,
and I know how all the local players play.
Wille ... I guess I have to retract a little. I will play almost anyone
a $50 set, although I am not a nit, and when I play I mean to play
a little, and not 1 set out. Yes, I know, quite a bit actually, about
how they can be sandbagging, but I usually stay more in the background
analyzing and evaluating before they even know I am there. I just like
to think that I am a little wiser than I used to be when I was younger
and would match up cold lots of times, especially playing $300 and up
sets. And one of the main reasons today is money, I don't have the
extra cash like I used to have when I was working all the time.
Road players don't come through here like they used to back in the old
days when Burke's Steak house was going with Papa Burke running things,
and I know how all the local players play.
Snapshot9 said:
Snapshot,
Correction; I should have phrased it differently - I meant only that my practice is not to watch first (not to imply that your practice is incorrect) - my apologies. I only meant to say that I don't have the time to hang out and watch anyone - I just want to play.
If you haven't read "Rags to Rifleman", you will REALLY enjoy the stories of Burkes Steakhouse - Buddy Hall had some great tales to tell.
Wille ...
I played some with Buddy when he was the best roadplayer right before he
turned pro, and had that long curly red hair, and that Kentucky short leather
jacket he always wore. He gave me the 7 for $20 a game. After playing for
while, he asked me if I had something else I had to do, and then he changed
the spot to the 8.... I have lots of stories about Burke's too. When I first moved up here from Houston (although I am from Dodge City, Ks.), I shot
Jr. Brown down there $1,000 sets. Always a crowd and sidebetters there.
I lived in Indy in '96 and '97, and played some tournaments in NE mall area.
I also played on the team that won the city championship that year. I have played and beat Brain Groce before. I had a standing offer for $1,000-1,500
sets, but no one took me up on it, and George was out of town, and probably
a good thing ... lol
Williebetmore said:
I played some with Buddy when he was the best roadplayer right before he
turned pro, and had that long curly red hair, and that Kentucky short leather
jacket he always wore. He gave me the 7 for $20 a game. After playing for
while, he asked me if I had something else I had to do, and then he changed
the spot to the 8.... I have lots of stories about Burke's too. When I first moved up here from Houston (although I am from Dodge City, Ks.), I shot
Jr. Brown down there $1,000 sets. Always a crowd and sidebetters there.
I lived in Indy in '96 and '97, and played some tournaments in NE mall area.
I also played on the team that won the city championship that year. I have played and beat Brain Groce before. I had a standing offer for $1,000-1,500
sets, but no one took me up on it, and George was out of town, and probably
a good thing ... lol