CSI sponsors Mike Dechaine at Steinway Classic
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I won't be mad.
my G_d, yáll are worse than women -
@ JOHNNY,
please make a statement, on behalf of you & ABP, re: Bonus Ball & put this to rest.
@ CLEARY
@ ERIC,
please let the big boys hold their own
Funny....
I was just having a bit of fun with CJ, he seems to roll with it well. To me, it's fun having a debate about issues in a "polite" fashion, as opposed to how many of the threads end up here.
Sorry if that isn't crazy enough. Stand by, someone will be by and get outrageous, soon enough.
"Ain't no Teacher when everyone's skipping class AZ boxing on Mommy's keyboard"
You just can't help yourself, can you?
best,
brian kc <--- much prefers your maritime-related posts.
This Mark post is from someone that does as much or more to put people in competition and on tables than anyone, I'd encourage people to read this, especially the pros and people of influence - read it like 3 times (please).
With BB apparently in the cemetary, that conflict appears gone. Yet there's enough other angst that Mark is contemplating a 2 year sabitical (poor Sunny
). "Super star" pros - can you make it easier for this tried, tired and true promoter to help everyone? Mark does not remotely operate like either of the BB's.
"Passion and Compassion is the Teacher"
Joe T
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Yes, do you think that is a bad thing?
How much would someone have to come out of pocket in those 14 hour workdays?
Joe, I hope this takes off. Playing in it has been better than expectation. The payouts are generous. It's brought more revenue to a hall. No BS in this one against one "league" (I never once played in a league due to BS factor).
Matt KK9 <-- finished his 7 matches and will advance to Regionals if the superstrong undefeated Robocop defeats his next guy by a few points
Joe T
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Not asking anyone to replace their existing league, just asking them to unite, host 4 high level matches a week, promote their biz and our sport. Trying to build a tour similar to golfs Nike Tour (now Web.com Tour) Would you like to help?
talk to MG about American Rotation League
Joe T
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How much would someone have to come out of pocket in those 14 hour workdays?
Joe, I hope this takes off. Playing in it has been better than expectation. The payouts are generous. It's brought more revenue to a hall. No BS in this one against one "league" (I never once played in a league due to BS factor).
Matt KK9 <-- finished his 7 matches and will advance to Regionals if the superstrong undefeated Robocop defeats his next guy by a few points
Well done and thanks for hopping in there last minute. I thank all the players and room owners that took a shot on something they think can be good for all of us, they took ACTION. Go Robo
Primo, and you may already know this, but others might not. This "league", sponsored by Mark Griffin with rack mechanic Joe Tucker
doing the heavy lifting, is 8 guys per hall. Each player plays one against one, once, 15 ball rotation call shot. One match a week, 7 weeks. Half the field advances to Regionals (and cash). Then top one or two from each region advance to the Finals - finals held next to US Open for session 1, DCC perhaps next 7 week session, etc. Each player calls each other and plays on their own schedule. So, it's not 12 league players decending on a hall every Tuesday at 8 pm. So, surely less economic impact than an APA league.
The frickin game is awesome. Especially for players that like rotation and have some 1 hole skills under their belt.
Joe T
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Exactly like that, 7 week round robin. Doesn't have to be 8 best, I ask room owners to pick 8 quality people, playing level is obviuosly part of it though.
The entire concept is to;
Provide our current and future players an affordable and sensible way to compete on a national level.
Provide our industry with a united product we can all be proud of.
Please take some time when you can and read a lil on our facebook page;
https://www.facebook.com/AmericanBilliardClubLeague?fref=ts
It costs a player $25/week for 7 weeks - $175 for a 7 week session. In all regions, 50% of the field will advance. In my region, each will then cash - from $100 for last to $1000 1st. Every penny of those $175's are paid out in my Regionals. Then at finals, I'm not sure what the payouts are, but 1st is thousands. Joe and Mark are going out of pocket to build this no BS thing.
Another sign of what Mark and Joe are made of, and their belief in their vision.
Depending on your region, if you're not at least a super strong B, you're dropping $175 for 7 weeks of a cool experience. I believe there are some pros in some halls, it's Open. I can't find a player list - Joe?
KK9 <-- a super strong B trying to play like a shortstop on 4 1/8" deep shelf
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Joe T
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1st season was $25 a week for 7 weeks, 25% of country cashes, people that qualify for 2 day nationals are always guaranteed min $1,000. Payouts are based on participation and we want to give as much as possible and more once we form the official national product. This first season we're actually giving back more than came in and now we're trying to reduce some player fees by adding an amateur status option for some who want to compete with higher level players but do not expect to qualify for national events. The facebook page will fill in a lot of details.
Joe T
Well-known member
It costs a player $25/week for 7 weeks - $175 for a 7 week session. In all regions, 50% of the field will advance. In my region, each will then cash - from $100 for last to $1000 1st. Every penny of those $175's are paid out in my Regionals. Then at finals, I'm not sure what the payouts are, but 1st is thousands. Joe and Mark are going out of pocket to build this no BS thing.
Another sign of what Mark and Joe are made of, and their belief in their vision.
Depending on your region, if you're not at least a super strong B, you're dropping $175 for 7 weeks of a cool experience. I believe there are some pros in some halls, it's Open. I can't find a player list - Joe?
KK9 <-- a super strong B trying to play like a shortstop on 4 1/8" deep shelf
Some of the best players are;
Donnie Mills James Roberts Tony Crosby Adam Wheeler Tom D'Alfonso
Steve Taverier Ray McNamara, Mike Dechaine slept on it and I believe he'll tell ya he should have got in, David Rowell, I had to fill a spot in Boston with Mike Minichello, Tom Mcgonagle and even had 1 female get in up their in Boston. OKC has some good players, Mark Dimmick streamed his match with Gordy last night. Steanway wanted in but was a lil busy and wanted to wait for Earl to come back. It's OPEN to everyone and there is no handicap. Sorry if I missed anybody.