Blackjack said:
There was some controversy, however, about a loophole in the IPT rules permitting Harriman to jump onto the table (like a monkeyDa Poet said:
) to pocket the ball and win the match).
PoolSharkAllen said:There was some controversy, however, about a loophole in the IPT rules permitting Harriman to jump onto the table (like a monkey
Afterward Archer remarked to Gabe Owen, “I didn’t even shake his hand. He said, ‘You’re disrespecting me,’ and I said, ‘Hey, we’re in suits and ties here, and you’re jumping on the table like a monkey … you’re disrespecting me.”
Standing nearby, Owen stated, “That’s awful. A loophole like that is bad.”
Da Poet said:
I was thinking that Harriman's removing his shoes to get on the table might be an IPT dress code violation.Da Poet said:
PoolSharkAllen said:The press release didn't say anything about Harriman swinging from the table light.
Here's more info:
“He had heard that someone had gotten up on the table,” Archer explained before leaving for the evening. “He basically went to the referee and asked the referee. The referee told him yes, you can get up on the table. So he takes his shoes off, jumps up on all fours, and shoots the balls. It was undignified, it was very disrespectful. No matter if it’s the rule or not, I don’t care. It disrespects the game, and if we’re going to be pros, if we’re going to be professional out here playing the biggest tournament in the world, there’s no call for us to jump up on top of the table and shoot the ball.” Archer still advances to Wednesday’s matches in spite of this loss. Harriman was undefeated for the day and will also advance.
Tournament director Deno Andrews was called upon to comment, and he replied, “I looked at the rules, and apparently it is not a rule in the IPT official rules at this time. At this point it’s just the rule for this tournament, and this is really not the time to be reviewing the rules. I don’t know why it’s not in the rules … I don’t know if it’s necessary or if it’s just historical or traditional, but whatever the case may be, it’s just not a rule.”
PoolSharkAllen said:I was thinking that Harriman's removing his shoes to get on the table might be an IPT dress code violation.
Da Poet said:Man this is so hysterical. You are right! You know, I watched him qualify in Orland Park, IL for this thing last week, and you would never even think for a second that he would do something as possibly controversial as this. Really, it just doesn't fit the first impression you would get from him, which makes it all the more funny!
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