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Charlie Williams named as Captain Team USA Mosconi Cup!
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Gold Star of the day.
WOW, if working so much causes me to miss gems like this then I quit, effective tomorrow.
At least the Americans will have a better chance when Daz gets drunk and wakes up with Charlie poking him in the back with his little dragon.
He won't be able to make a ball on the final day he'll be so shaken.
At least the Americans will have a better chance when Daz gets drunk and wakes up with Charlie poking him in the back with his little dragon.
He won't be able to make a ball on the final day he'll be so shaken.
Damn Vette, it's gay pride week somewhere for sure.
I like you H-Nut, but this argument won't hold water. I wouldn't know where to begin to refute this statement, but let's start with Golf. Do you really believe Hank Haney could beat Tiger Woods or that Greg Norman could beat Adam Scott, one of the players on his President's Cup team? Maybe once upon a time Norman was the better player, but that time has long since passed. Do you think Freddie Roach could take Manny Paquiao? That would be MURDER and Manny would go to jail!
You better think again about what you said here. You're not just wrong, you're way wrong. :nono:
Be careful, Helfert
Norman ALMOST snapped off another Open title 2 or 3 years ago out of nowhere...which is way closer than Adam's ever been. Chris Evertt prob had something to do with that resurgence, I believe.I think Norman can still prob beat anyone in 1 round if he clicks. Doesn't mean he's better. Kind of like how anyone can beat anyone in a short set. Norman can still play.
LMAO,,,, the gospel??? HERE???? LMAO!!!!! Why would anyone come here who is trying to do something good?
I am betting matchroom has little or no conerns of the opinions here. In fact they probably share the opinions of most of the good players.
I can't believe nobody has brought up the US dumping to Europe!!
i don't agree with their choice of a captain either. I don't even understand the thinking, but it is what it is. I only hope he is capable and can handle it. It all could end up quite embarrassing.
As far as A and pool goes, I think A is viewed as a problem rather than a solution.
BTW, where is BlackJack??
One of the all time classic movie scenes, lol. Props Juice.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWvDao-MpOk
Arguments can be made both ways. Boxing is a bad example. I should have deleted a few of the sports after my google search and copy / paste of individual sports.
The main point is individual sports that come together as a team sport is way different that team sports in general. All most always the Captain named is a champion of the given sport.
All I can say is on any given day Fred Couples, Captain of the 2011 President's Cup can shoot the nuts off of any of the players if they have an average day.
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Damn... It feels like someone just took a crap in my cereal! Charlie Williams is like a thorn in billiard worlds side.
GO EUROPE! Much love from New Jersey! Woot woot! I am TOTALLY routing against "Team U.S.A" this year.
I'm prolly gonna boycott it too. Who wants to start a boycott the mosconi cup poll? A message should be sent that we the pool community won't tolerate politics and bull**** in our passion.
Occupy AZ has begun
GO EUROPE! Much love from New Jersey! Woot woot! I am TOTALLY routing against "Team U.S.A" this year.
I'm prolly gonna boycott it too. Who wants to start a boycott the mosconi cup poll? A message should be sent that we the pool community won't tolerate politics and bull**** in our passion.
Occupy AZ has begun
I wouldn't go as far as rooting for Team Europe.
I am more than a little disappointed in the decision for Captain tho.
I always liked Nicky and think other than him, there were many more obvious choices.
I guess that in the spirit of giving everyone the benefit of doubt and a chance, it is what it is and isn't going to change.
Someone mentioned that the APB got their man a pay check and considering
Charlies involvement with them, I can't help but think there was a little underhandedness in this. But then, considering the APBs track record thus far, Surprise, Surprise.
I would have gone with Jay Helfert or even Phatboy before Charles. And thats not intended as a put down to either.
I just believe that either of them have the abilty to put the team together better than CW.
I am more than a little disappointed in the decision for Captain tho.
I always liked Nicky and think other than him, there were many more obvious choices.
I guess that in the spirit of giving everyone the benefit of doubt and a chance, it is what it is and isn't going to change.
Someone mentioned that the APB got their man a pay check and considering
Charlies involvement with them, I can't help but think there was a little underhandedness in this. But then, considering the APBs track record thus far, Surprise, Surprise.
I would have gone with Jay Helfert or even Phatboy before Charles. And thats not intended as a put down to either.
I just believe that either of them have the abilty to put the team together better than CW.
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I can't completely boycott it...
I was thinking of going this year and watching in person, but now I'm on the fence...
Either way I've gotta route on Team USA and watch the stream at least...
I've been known for doing a play by play here on AZ for those who can't watch the stream due to being at work etc...
I usually get a lot of green for it... Now I'm afraid if I do it, I'll get red....
Jaden
I was thinking of going this year and watching in person, but now I'm on the fence...
Either way I've gotta route on Team USA and watch the stream at least...
I've been known for doing a play by play here on AZ for those who can't watch the stream due to being at work etc...
I usually get a lot of green for it... Now I'm afraid if I do it, I'll get red....
Jaden
Yup, the drive-by press release is imminent. In the background and around the corner, I hear the SmartCar with the air-chiseled exhaust pipes, air-powered shocks being lowered to a couple inches off the ground, and loud boom-boom music, revving its engine...
I was thinking of something more like this:
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The news that Charlie is the Team Captain is disturbing.
There are so many great players that could have been chosen.
I am not sure why Matchroom Sports wanted to choose someone controversial. Surely they knew this was going to happen.
Sorry XXX, but are you going to join Dragon Promotions next?
Didn't have the heart to spell your name.
I appologize for the comment as you are one of the good guy's, Barney
The news that Charlie is the Team Captain is disturbing.
There are so many great players that could have been chosen.
I am not sure why Matchroom Sports wanted to choose someone controversial. Surely they knew this was going to happen.
Sorry XXX, but are you going to join Dragon Promotions next?
Didn't have the heart to spell your name.
I appologize for the comment as you are one of the good guy's, Barney
No one is saying what is said here is gospel.
However, when it comes to the Mosconi Cup in this country this forum does represent the hardcore pool aficionados that have more than a passing interest in the event. The rest of pooldom in the USA wouldn't recognize the names on the teams. They know Minnesota Fats, Jeanette Lee (they probably don't even know her real name and just know of "The Black Widow"), Willie Mosconi, and maybe Efren and Earl. That's it.
What you see reflected here are the opinions of those knowledgeable about the sport. They are the ones that log on and later on go to their local rooms where people not inclined to hash things out on the internet ask them, "So what's going on?" Or, they just go ahead and share the latest news. And that, my dear gospel loving friend, is what most folks would recognize as the opinion leaders in any given community.
So no, it ain't gospel. But if you're looking for disciples to spread the good word amongst pool players in this country, this might be a good place to look. Or maybe if you just wanted an accurate read from the only group of pool players in the US who even know what the Mosconi Cup is...
Lou Figueroa
