Glass City Open Update!!!!!!!

[Keith McCready]

It is great to see Danny getting a little press. I know many Pro pool players deserve the attention he is getting and I wish many of the pros struggling to make it get a break like Danny is getting. Hopefully he helps promote the sport. He definately has what it takes to be a World Champion (IMO).

It's a tough field and while Johnny Archer and Rodney might be favorites.. I think this one can be Kid Delicious's event if he gets off on a good role.

Danny is playing well. He is playing very fast, and when I asked him about his pace, he said he had been working on it for some time, as he was aware that his slow style of play may have hindered him. He looks great, actually has a bounce in his step. He came in second place last year, if memory serves me correctly. Indeed, he truly does look like a man on a mission.

JAM

 

[mjantti]

Well, Fabio just beat Johnny Archer, 10 to 3. He's in good form this tournament, Fabio is. Fabio is sitting here with me in the lobby, while I'm on one of the computers. He said he's feeling pretty confident this tournament because he "found his break." Fabio ran a 5- or 6-pack last match.

Fabio is sponsored by the Mari Club of Italy. He is looking forward to the Skins Billiards Championship next weekend at the Atlantic City Hilton Casino in New Jersey.

Fabio is playing with a Longoni cue, 19 ounces. He likes the medium Moori tip. He uses a Longoni break cue. Those Italian cue-makers are a favorite among many Europeans. Niels Feijen of Netherlands plays with a Longoni cue, too.

Things are happening at the GCO!

JAM

Fabio is quite impressive when shooting well ! Very relaxed and talkative and "active" outside the table as well...

Oh, Mika used to play with a Longoni cue in the early 90s and Longoni had a special Mika Immonen -line.

 

[mjantti]

At 8:00 p.m., Keith McCready will play Mark Jarvis.

Go get 'em Keith !!

 

[drivermaker]

He is playing very fast, and when I asked him about his pace, he said he had been working on it for some time, as he was aware that his slow style of play may have hindered him.
JAM

His slow style of play probably hindered other players even moreso than him. What a drag.....

 

[Black-Balled]

It probably hindered other players even moreso than him. What a drag.....

Dan is one of the nicest players out there on the tourney trail and is always pleasant and respectful. You are not lying though. I played him this year and it was jus wrong the amt of time he would take to shoot. And I sell out every couple of shots too! I have a tape hes on and he also takes way too long and gets loser real fast.

 

[Eric.]

Danny is playing well. He is playing very fast, and when I asked him about his pace, he said he had been working on it for some time, as he was aware that his slow style of play may have hindered him. He looks great, actually has a bounce in his step. He came in second place last year, if memory serves me correctly. Indeed, he truly does look like a man on a mission.

JAM

Thanks for the updates, JAM & Keith.

I talked to Danny a couple of weeks ago when he was in NJ and he said the same thing about his pace. I kidded him when I asked if he was late for something, it was the first time I seen him shoot like that too. He seems to have adjusted well.


Eric

 

[sniper]

Anybody who has had the pleasure of watching Fabio play knows his win over Archer was no "upset" He can perform utter magic with his cue and if his break is on which it was against Archer it's pretty much lights out reguardless of who he is playing.

 

[Perk]

Whats going on in the bottom bracket? No updates there. Varner/Keith are in that bracket, as well as a couple friends of mine.

thanks in advance.

 

[Keith McCready]

Whats going on in the bottom bracket? No updates there. Varner/Keith are in that bracket, as well as a couple friends of mine.

thanks in advance.

Perk, the bottom bracket in the winners' side is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. tonight. That's Keith's bracket currently and he plays Mark Jarvis. Mark was practicing this afternoon between other matches and looks strong. Buddy Hall is also scheduled for 8:00 p.m. The winner of Keith/Jarvis match will play the winner of Buddy Hall match. I can't remember who Buddy is playing.

The bar tables are set up for the league players who are showing up today.

There was a lot of woofing last night, but not much materialized. The last match for tonight will be at 10:00 p.m., which will allow time for some action or mini-tournament.

JAM [posting under KM's account; cookie problems on my laptop]

 

[JAM]

Corey Deuel plays Ryan McCreesh at 10:00 p.m.

Pat Fleming and Accu-Stats is here, along with BCn, to prepare for filming the finals.

JAM

 

[cut shot]

Thanks for taking the time to update us! I know it is very busy for everyone up there. I hope everyone has a good time and please don't forget the pics!

Corey Deuel plays Ryan McCreesh at 10:00 p.m.

Pat Fleming and Accu-Stats is here, along with BCn, to prepare for filming the finals.

JAM

 

[Keith McCready]

7:00 p.m. matches...

Some strong matches at 7:00 p.m.

Corey Deuel and Fabio Petroni. Corey is breaking good and seems to have captured the speed of these blue-felted tables. Corey is slow-rolling the ball with precision. Fabio is having a great tournament and won a little score last evening against Dennis Hatch, giving him great momentum to keep it going. He, too, has commented that he found his break on this equipment. Between the two of them, it's a tough call. I think I'd give Corey the edge, just from seeing them both shoot this tournament.

Keith McCready vs. Buddy Hall. Keith has commented after several matches that he is having trouble with the "light cue ball," resulting in getting out of line. Buddy is strong in any event he plays in, coming off his recent excellent finish at the Steve Mitzerak Seniors Tournament last week. Both players are seasoned and have a good arsenal of shots. Whoever gets out of the gate first will win this match (IMO).

Rodney Morris and Steve McAninch, a local champion and a hometown favorite, will be a good match to watch. If Rodney is on his game, he should roll right on through. Steve's family and friends are rooting for him, providing support to one of their own, and it hard on some opponents when the crowd becomes unglued after every good shot or game win in a race to 10, but, hey, that's what makes these kinds of tournaments a lot of fun. I like it when the hometown guy wins sometimes. This match is a coin toss.

Earl Strickland and Brandon Ashcroft. I like Earl in this match and think Earl is in a good bracket to win the whole tournament.

Funny things happen in tournaments, though, in short races. Still too early to tell. Everybody on the winners' side has made the money rounds currently.

Funny comment I overheard from Buddy Hall last night. After his win, he said that playing between Earl Strickland and Keith McCready wasn't any picnic, or words to that effect, half-heartedly kidding. Poor Buddy had the good fortune of having to play his match between Earl and Keith.

Last night after Kid Delicious beat Canadian Veteran Jeff White in an unbelievably tension-filled hill-hill match, he let out that King Kong roar of his a total of four times with his arms in the air. His new-and-improved fast pace has been replaced with his slower and more deliberate style from before.

JAM [posting under KM's account due to laptop cookie problems]

 

[lunchmoney]

Some strong matches at 7:00 p.m.

Corey Deuel and Fabio Petroni. Corey is breaking good and seems to have captured the speed of these blue-felted tables. Corey is slow-rolling the ball with precision. Fabio is having a great tournament and won a little score last evening against Dennis Hatch, giving him great momentum to keep it going. He, too, has commented that he found his break on this equipment. Between the two of them, it's a tough call. I think I'd give Corey the edge, just from seeing them both shoot this tournament.

Keith McCready vs. Buddy Hall. Keith has commented after several matches that he is having trouble with the "light cue ball," resulting in getting out of line. Buddy is strong in any event he plays in, coming off his recent excellent finish at the Steve Mitzerak Seniors Tournament last week. Both players are seasoned and have a good arsenal of shots. Whoever gets out of the gate first will win this match (IMO). t

Rodney Morris and Steve McAninch, a local champion and a hometown favorite, will be a good match to watch. If Rodney is on his game, he should roll right on through. Steve's family and friends are rooting for him, providing support to one of their own, and it hard on some opponents when the crowd becomes unglued after every good shot or game win in a race to 10, but, hey, that's what makes these kinds of tournaments a lot of fun. I like it when the hometown guy wins sometimes. This match is a coin toss.

Earl Strickland and Brandon Ashcroft. I like Earl in this match and think Earl is in a good bracket to win the whole tournament.

Funny things happen in tournaments, though, in short races. Still too early to tell. Everybody on the winners' side has made the money rounds currently.

Funny comment I overheard from Buddy Hall last night. After his win, he said that playing between Earl Strickland and Keith McCready wasn't any picnic, or words to that effect, half-heartedly kidding. Poor Buddy had the good fortune of having to play his match between Earl and Keith.

Last night after Kid Delicious beat Canadian Veteran Jeff White in an unbelievably tension-filled hill-hill match, he let out that King Kong roar of his a total of four times with his arms in the air. His new-and-improved fast pace has been replaced with his slower and more deliberate style from before.

JAM [posting under KM's account due to laptop cookie problems]

JAM
I know you have heard it before, but your posts are very much appreciated and well covered. Talk Keith into coming out to the Seattle area. Harry Platis is screaming for a game. I heard its so bad that he is playing 1-hole for 20 bucks a game and is even playing in a BCA League. Keith can stir things up and get the players out of the poker rooms and back into the pool halls.

Lunchmoney

 

[cut shot]

Kieth, listen to JAM and get up to Seattle! I know you will kick some Booty! Listen to JAM she knows like any gal knows!!!!

JAM
I know you have heard it before, but your posts are very much appreciated and well covered. Talk Keith into coming out to the Seattle area. Harry Platis is screaming for a game. I heard its so bad that he is playing 1-hole for 20 bucks a game and is even playing in a BCA League. Keith can stir things up and get the players out of the poker rooms and back into the pool halls.

Lunchmoney

 

[lunchmoney]

Kieth, listen to JAM and get up to Seattle! I know you will kick some Booty! Listen to JAM she knows like any gal knows!!!!

Thanks for the reinforcement Cutshot. Keith would have a blast plus having a place to stay probably wouldn't be a problem.

Lunchmoney

 

[JAM]

Would love to come to Seattle someday. Harry and Keith are great friends and keep in touch by phone periodically. Harry has been good to Keith through the years, and if there was anybody who has passion for the game, it sure is Harry Platis.

I just saw Troy Frank in the lobby where Keith is doing the Beat the Champ exhibition, getting in stroke for his 7:00 p.m. match. It's a 7-foot table, but it will loosen him up. Troy is in the losers' bracket and just defeated Larry Nevel.

Ryan McCreesh got knocked out of the tournament on the B side by Jamie Barracks (sp), the guy who just won the Knoxville $5,000-guaranteed-purse tourney a week or so ago.

JAM

 

[cut shot]

Could be he might put them in his house for the night or two! I know if Kieth and Jam came to my town I would put them up in my house...no charge! Kieth would have to give me free lessons of course! HeHeHe.

Would love to come to Seattle someday. Harry and Keith are great friends and keep in touch by phone periodically. Harry has been good to Keith through the years, and if there was anybody who has passion for the game, it sure is Harry Platis.

I just saw Troy Frank in the lobby where Keith is doing the Beat the Champ exhibition, getting in stroke for his 7:00 p.m. match. It's a 7-foot table, but it will loosen him up. Troy is in the losers' bracket and just defeated Larry Nevel.

Ryan McCreesh got knocked out of the tournament on the B side by Jamie Barracks (sp), the guy who just won the Knoxville $5,000-guaranteed-purse tourney a week or so ago.

JAM

 

[cut shot]

OOPs... I forgot,after feeding Kieth and JAM they would both be at least 10 pounds overweight...I am an gormet cook![ QUOTE=cut shot]Could be he might put them in his house for the night or two! I know if Kieth and Jam came to my town I would put them up in my house...no charge! Kieth would have to give me free lessons of course! HeHeHe. [/QUOTE]

 

[lunchmoney]

Would love to come to Seattle someday. Harry and Keith are great friends and keep in touch by phone periodically. Harry has been good to Keith through the years, and if there was anybody who has passion for the game, it sure is Harry Platis.

I just saw Troy Frank in the lobby where Keith is doing the Beat the Champ exhibition, getting in stroke for his 7:00 p.m. match. It's a 7-foot table, but it will loosen him up. Troy is in the losers' bracket and just defeated Larry Nevel.

Ryan McCreesh got knocked out of the tournament on the B side by Jamie Barracks (sp), the guy who just won the Knoxville $5,000-guaranteed-purse tourney a week or so ago.

JAM

I hope it is soon JAM, The seattle pool scene is dying off. Everyone is either playing or dealing poker now. Having Keith there may revive it.Of course your presence wouldn't hurt either. Next time I see Harry I have him send a couple of plane tickets. Think he'd go for it?

Lunchmoney

 

[Keith McCready]

Tough night in the McCready camp. Keith was a two-game dog against Buddy Hall, and the match could have gone either way (IMO). It went the distance to hill-hill, with Keith winning. Buddy won his next match on the B side. At 11:00 p.m., Keith faced Charlie "Hillbilly" Bryant and was defeated, 10 to 6.

There was a Calcutta before the evening matches, with Earl Strickland going for the first blind bid, a golden opportunity to pick any player in the field. Jason Kirkwood went for the highest bid.

Johnny Archer will face Shawn Putnam tomorrow at 1:00 p.m., and Keith plays the winner.

The tournament payouts have been posted, and the remaining players are all in the money.

The stands were packed tonight, and the crowds were enthusiastic. Some new cue vendors showed up on the scene and set up in the front lobby. With the league players here in full force, there are activities going on 24/7. The pro tournament room is left open for all to enjoy, which is great for the players.

Lunchmoney and Cut Shot, Seattle sounds dreamy. It would be great to be able to check out the pool scene there.

Next weekend is Allen Hopkins' Skins Billiards Championship in Atlantic City, NJ, and many of the players who are here at GCO will be competing there as well, hoping to get a piece of the $130,000 purse.

JAM [posting under KM's account because of laptop cookie problems.]