I happened to run into George Breedlove yesterday, who was VERY distressed about the recent AZB threads in the IPT forum regarding his statement/proposition at the recent IPT event (I was not the one that brought this to his attention - Stevie L is my buddy
). He states emphatically that what was posted on AZB is NOT what happened; and he is very upset that people would think such things about him. He asked me to post this to help set the record straight. At the end, I'll list the link to the thread, and the actual proposition which is and always has been in effect.
It was implied on this forum that he was using his "day job" as an excuse for losing a match; and he states that this was NOT the case. He stated that the only time he mentioned his proposition was BEFORE his match with Ralf Souquet (NOT after a loss), and ONLY in direct response to a question from a journalist about his proposition (which has been in effect for quite some time BEFORE the IPT tournament).
The reason he was asked the question was because of a match earlier this year in Indy between George and a champion player passing through town. This champ is a full-time world renowned player - plays all day, every day, has sponsorship. The champ passing through was looking for action, George was called, came from work, and agreed to a 10-ahead set for 1K. George wins the first set in about 45 minutes. The perturbed champ insists on a change of venue, they change pool halls, and start another set. After about 6 hours it is still very even (though the champ several times approached the hill). The champ is very disgruntled, slamming racks and balls around, insisting on a raising of the stakes in a somewhat insulting manner. As many know, George gambles his OWN money, and has a lot of heart - to question otherwise is somewhat impolite; but on the other hand, he is working full-time, he's tired, and the bet has already been agreed upon. It seemed the pro was trying to take advantage of the situation.
At this point, George re-iterated his standard proposition (turned down by this particular pro) - IT IS A REAL PROPOSITION OPEN TO ANY PLAYER; if you want to make some real money, then he will wager 50K of his own. You work for him for 30 days, then play the set for 50K. The work is tough, very physical, probably a minimum of 75 hours a week; not much sleep. If you have the month to spare and the 50K, it can happen no matter who the player is. It is obvious that he does not think that the top champions can maintain a level of play to exceed his with this type of schedule. Anyone who disagree's just needs to put up the funds, and come to Indy for a month - it will be fun. He was NOT using this proposition as an excuse for losing any match. He believes his skills are fine even with very little play and no practice; and he WELCOMES any challengers to this proposition.
In any case, George's response in Vegas was to a journalist asking about the proposition; and he told her the terms of it. No excuses were being made; just the thought of that is very abhorrent to him.
Anyway, he just wanted people to know that he was not an excuse maker.
P.S. - To Stevie L. he says he would never take your proposition; he does not believe he could make 3 freaking balls in a row if he had to work at a desk for a week.
P.P.S. - Here is a link to the thread with which he was upset (not mad, just distressed that people would think that about him):
http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=37177&highlight=breedlove
). He states emphatically that what was posted on AZB is NOT what happened; and he is very upset that people would think such things about him. He asked me to post this to help set the record straight. At the end, I'll list the link to the thread, and the actual proposition which is and always has been in effect.It was implied on this forum that he was using his "day job" as an excuse for losing a match; and he states that this was NOT the case. He stated that the only time he mentioned his proposition was BEFORE his match with Ralf Souquet (NOT after a loss), and ONLY in direct response to a question from a journalist about his proposition (which has been in effect for quite some time BEFORE the IPT tournament).
The reason he was asked the question was because of a match earlier this year in Indy between George and a champion player passing through town. This champ is a full-time world renowned player - plays all day, every day, has sponsorship. The champ passing through was looking for action, George was called, came from work, and agreed to a 10-ahead set for 1K. George wins the first set in about 45 minutes. The perturbed champ insists on a change of venue, they change pool halls, and start another set. After about 6 hours it is still very even (though the champ several times approached the hill). The champ is very disgruntled, slamming racks and balls around, insisting on a raising of the stakes in a somewhat insulting manner. As many know, George gambles his OWN money, and has a lot of heart - to question otherwise is somewhat impolite; but on the other hand, he is working full-time, he's tired, and the bet has already been agreed upon. It seemed the pro was trying to take advantage of the situation.
At this point, George re-iterated his standard proposition (turned down by this particular pro) - IT IS A REAL PROPOSITION OPEN TO ANY PLAYER; if you want to make some real money, then he will wager 50K of his own. You work for him for 30 days, then play the set for 50K. The work is tough, very physical, probably a minimum of 75 hours a week; not much sleep. If you have the month to spare and the 50K, it can happen no matter who the player is. It is obvious that he does not think that the top champions can maintain a level of play to exceed his with this type of schedule. Anyone who disagree's just needs to put up the funds, and come to Indy for a month - it will be fun. He was NOT using this proposition as an excuse for losing any match. He believes his skills are fine even with very little play and no practice; and he WELCOMES any challengers to this proposition.
In any case, George's response in Vegas was to a journalist asking about the proposition; and he told her the terms of it. No excuses were being made; just the thought of that is very abhorrent to him.
Anyway, he just wanted people to know that he was not an excuse maker.
P.S. - To Stevie L. he says he would never take your proposition; he does not believe he could make 3 freaking balls in a row if he had to work at a desk for a week.
P.P.S. - Here is a link to the thread with which he was upset (not mad, just distressed that people would think that about him):
http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=37177&highlight=breedlove
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I love it. Pot leaf guy just corrected the surgeon. That will teach you to try to type fast between patients.
Now I finally know why I can't make three freaking balls in a row! 
And all this time I thought it was my stroke... 
