justinb386
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I do not see why they should have felt any pressure. They were guaranteed $10,000 each (even if they lost), so why feel pressure? Is it mainly because of the noisy crowd, and maybe the pressure of being a team player?
Can Dechaine handle pressure?
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I do not see why they should have felt any pressure. They were guaranteed $10,000 each (even if they lost), so why feel pressure? Is it mainly because of the noisy crowd, and maybe the pressure of being a team player?
Semi interesting question... I often hear people who played really well tried to goad others into games by saying they have no heart, ATC... Is it a matter of heart, or is it a matter of skill, that keeps people from getting up?
Does Mike handle pressure well, or does he just play better?
Does Mike handle pressure well, or does he just play better?
You over value money. There is such thing as competitive spirit, and wanting to end a streak.
You are absolutely correct, his unorthodox chalking technique gets chalk on the tip of the cue, even in a hostile environment, his stroke however does not get balls into pockets under pressure.
Since when did MD drop from top 5 to top 15 American? Unless you are saying his new haircut is now top 15
I'm sure the biggest thing with the Mosconi is being a representative of your country and knowing that you are letting down the other 4 guys.
I know how that feels, one league match play-offs I played last, and the only way for us to win was for me to hold the other guy to 0 points scored. If he made a single ball against me, we would be eliminated. So not only was I playing my match, I was playing to keep our team from being eliminated, even though the other players played badly enough to be so far behind in points. Even though this was a few years ago, I am still proud that I won 4 games before the other guy was able to make a single ball. But then the pressure was also on him to make that one ball for his team LOL.
justinb386
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These are all very seasoned pro's, who have been in many very high pressure situations many times in the past. The Mosconi Cup is a live ESPN covered event though, and they know that their every move (and possible mistake) will be seen live by all of their fans. I do not know, but that might put a lot of pressure on them.
Mike gambles and bets high, even against world class players. Archer ran for the hills instead of playing the $10,000 match at the Derby they had agreed to before the 2015 Derby City Classic.
Mike played Ruslan Chinakhov at the Derby for $1,000 a set and beat him.
Truth is that there aren't many world class players that want to gamble with Mike at 9/10 ball. They all know how hard he is to beat for the cash.
justinb386
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Yeah, I know about team pressure (the pressure of being on a team, and it coming down to me against one other player, to qualify for the nationals), and I understand how much higher the pressure is then normal (singles competition). These are seasoned pro's though (with years of seasoning on the pro level playing field), and I can only imagine that they should be mentally strong enough to handle it. Too bad they could not have gotten past the pressure, and played their best (and then if they still lost, then at least they would know that they played the best that they could).
If you're talking about the US he is definitely a lot better than top 15...
Yes, he's thirteenth in the world by Fargo rating. Fargo rating says that, of the Americans, only SVB and Bergman would have a chance to beat Mike in a long match, and I'm inclined to agree.
He tied for 9th in the 2015 WPA World 9-ball Championship and tied 17th in his only WPA event this year in Kuwait. Other than SVB, he's the only American that has high finishes in WPA events and the only one that isn't over-matched when he attends them. This year at Turning Stone, he beat both of the Ko brothers back to back. At the US Open this year, he beat Appleton 11-2, he beat Mario He (Eurotour #9) 11-3 and Mark Gray 11-6. What American other than SVB takes down more big international stars of pool than Mike? The answer is nobody. That all speaks volumes to me. He's definitely top 20 in the world in my mind.
I would agree with you. I think a lot of people just made up their mind to not like him. It takes all different styles of play and personalities to make this sport work. Look back at Tennis the 80's. Would it not be boring if everyone played like and acted like Stephan Edberg. You have to have all kinds for the sport to work.
John Disque
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Mike Dechaine is a great player who deserves the respect of all pool players of all levels. ~Trust me - He earned it.
I have not always agreed with some of his actions but I have not always agreed with ANYONE'S actions.
These guys are not flawless robots who come with instruction books. They're human beings who sometimes make mistakes.
If you don't think he can play - you're wrong. If you think you can beat him... challenge him.
I have not always agreed with some of his actions but I have not always agreed with ANYONE'S actions.
These guys are not flawless robots who come with instruction books. They're human beings who sometimes make mistakes.
If you don't think he can play - you're wrong. If you think you can beat him... challenge him.
Well here is a case in point ,, I saw a sports shrink few yrs back ,, Ryan was using my cue playing Mike at the expo that yr , they were tied 9-9 and Mike was showing signs of snapping , he barks at Ryan stop pattern racking , Ryan was about to fly off the deep end
I turn to mike and say hey champ he doesn't know about pattern racking mike says ya your probably right he doesn't know much about pool at all . I said really he must know a little to be tied 9-9 with a world class talent like your self , Ryan breaks dry leave a hard shot on the one sits down and I tell Ryan trust me he is one bad shot away from snapping trust me stay cool it's going happen Mike misses the shot slams his stick on the table and he was done Ryan ends up beating him knocking him out
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He is good..
Mike is a very good 9 and 10 Ball player and who besides Shane would be the favorite over him out of all our American pros?
For what ever reason Mike has had to push through lots of unfavorable internet comments.
I think letting some ones Mosconi Cup performance own and define them is being unfair to them.
I would love to see Mike go up against that Europe team one on one in long sets with winner breaks. I think he would do well.
Mike is a very good 9 and 10 Ball player and who besides Shane would be the favorite over him out of all our American pros?
For what ever reason Mike has had to push through lots of unfavorable internet comments.
I think letting some ones Mosconi Cup performance own and define them is being unfair to them.
I would love to see Mike go up against that Europe team one on one in long sets with winner breaks. I think he would do well.