Grady/Contract Fiasco/WPBA

[poolplayer1988]

Agree with Grady about the contracts

I agree with Grady about the contracts. They have the potential to be a good thing, even a great thing, if used correctly and for the benefit of everyone involved in the contract. In my opinion, if the contract option was done right, it could REALLY benefit pool and pool itself could move to the next level. Just my opinion!

 

[manlyshot]

I also do not have all the facts in front of me.

Cardiac Kid, one common thread of agreement is that we all want a successful men's tour.

Grady Mathews, the pool player that you labeled as a "well-known hustler," is a seasoned pool veteran, a champion, an instructor, an author, maybe even a living legend, and deserves a little more respect that you have afforded him in your previous post.

You have the right to your opinion, but when it comes to facts, please make sure you have the facts. I remember reading your post on McCready at the Louisville Derby City Classic which, as it turned out, was untrue and not factual.

Hope you enjoy yourself this weekend on the Joss Tour at Classic Billiards in Rochester. I heard it through the grapevine that Fabio Petroni and Kid Delicious will be there.

ManlyShot

 

[piglit]

Funny story about Grady...that shot you tried yesterday ...Never Shoot for Case Money!

Oh God! I got quite a few of those shots too!

-pigo

 

[Pelican]

You can change an image. Look at NASCAR!!!!!! When I was involved in racing in the mid 60's people outside of racing thought of us as nothing but uneducated rednecks. Look at the bucks behind racing today. It all came about due to promotion and image change.

 

[Williebetmore]

The NASCAR formula

You can change an image. Look at NASCAR!!!!!! When I was involved in racing in the mid 60's people outside of racing thought of us as nothing but uneducated rednecks. Look at the bucks behind racing today. It all came about due to promotion and image change.

Pelican,
Very good point. In the 1999 Billiards Yearbook, the publisher Carl Hungness has a long editorial on the pathetic status of professional pool, and the corollary situation of early NASCAR. Carl was involved in auto racing extensively during those days (he did the Indianapolis 500 yearbook for over 20 years), and he believes that all the principles that NASCAR used to gain mass acceptance and popularity could be used in pool to the benefit of all (ie. personal rivalries, image, corporate sponsors, regional favorites, continuous publicity).