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I agree. I couldn't find last month's issue of BD because the shop that I buy it from decided to move it out of the sports section over to where the poker magazines were.Hershel said:
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LowEnglish said:
I believe Mike was ranked 3rd at the end of the year once in the early 80's, and was top 10 many years. Also, didn't Mike win a Seniors event in the last 5 years or so against top notch competition? Regardless, he is one of the nicest people you'll ever meet and one of the best ambassadors of our sport. None of the shortstops around my area have a stroke like that.
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You are right on all counts. Also as they seem to be running down trick shot artists as not real players. Tom Rossman won a Joss event or one of the other regional tours last year. If you think they can't play, just get up there and try to do what they do. Various players have strengths in different parts of the game. I would be courious to see how good these guys would hold up in the following game. 10 ball, breaker gets ball in hand after the break. If you miss the other guy gets to start with a fresh rack. You only score when you run out. If you run the rack you get to break again. This eliminates the strong breakers from dominating and the allows the shot makers and shape players to dominate more so than the stradegy players. I think it would surprise you how well these guys would play that game.unknownpro said:
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I think that some pool players on this forum underappreciate trick shot artists. Think the amount of dedication and patience you have to have to practice one shot for so long. It is more difficult than people think. At first, before people can appreciate good play by say a nine ball player, they appreciate what is pleasing to see done. They see trick shot artists and like them for this. Imagine how many people got into poo after seeing Massey on espn or one of his exhibitions. He dominates the trick shot world by outstroking his opponents with his strength. It doesn't matter if he plays nine ball as well as a pro; he is an amazing trickshot artist which is what he does.
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I brought up someone's name w/out their permission and I think I need to clarify what they meant. They did not say that trick shot artists couldn't play pool. They simply stated that the public thinks they're great pool players as in compared with the guys on the pro circuit. That's the way I took it and I was there to hear the tone of voice. Trick shot artists are great at what they do. Pro players are great at what they do. I don't think either one can go over to the "other side" and dominate. Sure, they can play on the other side, but I don't think they could do it proficiently. IMO. I think Mike Massey is the exception to the rule because he's done great at both. But, he's out of stroke so to speak in 9 ball these days and I don't think that he could dominate. My .02Hershel said:
LowEnglish said:
Just trying to figure out why you took this route with Tennessee? You showed your true hand with this post.
