Grady Mathews has a BLOG!

[uwate]

This is an open public forum and you are entitled to your opinion. But I was there and it was wrong of Grady who is a monument to the sport to pull this crap on a young kid just trying to making a living playing pool. You can criticize me all you want. It doesnt change the truth!!

Southpaw

If this "young kid" beat Chamat, then he isnt some kind of innocent pool lamb. Did he get that good without airballing someone? Maybe he backed the dump truck up on a few of his prior stakehorses?


You want to bring up dirt on anyone, why dont you start by telling everyone your real name and where you live and whether your life is so clean and without any bad deeds?

 

[rack'em zach'em]

Southpaw,

Just drop it....take it up with someone who cares

Rack'em

 

[Southpaw]

If this "young kid" beat Chamat, then he isnt some kind of innocent pool lamb. Did he get that good without airballing someone? Maybe he backed the dump truck up on a few of his prior stakehorses?


You want to bring up dirt on anyone, why dont you start by telling everyone your real name and where you live and whether your life is so clean and without any bad deeds?

Tell ya what....You ask Johnny Archer, Stevie Moore, Tony Watson, Mike Gulyassy,Monica and Helena or ANYONE else that can play serious pool in Georgia or South Carolina if Bruce Berrong or anyone he has ever had backing him has EVER airballed anyone. If you find 1 that can say yes, other than this incident with Grady, then you get $1000.

Southpaw

 

[uwate]

But we cant ask anyone about you right? oh thats right you prefer to be anonymous. You should stop before you look like an even bigger jackass.

 

[Southpaw]

But we cant ask anyone about you right? oh thats right you prefer to be anonymous. You should stop before you look like an even bigger jackass.

Not up for the challenge...I understand. But you just ask John Schmidt, whom I consider to be the epitome of class and very reputable, if me or anyone else who backs Bruce would ever air ball anyone.

Southpaw

 

[corvette1340]

Hey Grady, would you care to play the "space cadet" some right now? He doesn't even play anymore, but we can post $10,000 and invite everyone here on AZ to attend the place of YOUR choice to play. I'm not starting any more crap, just trying to make a game. We can even let Jay or someone of your choice hold the money. Let me know.

 

[corvette1340]

If this "young kid" beat Chamat, then he isnt some kind of innocent pool lamb. Did he get that good without airballing someone? Maybe he backed the dump truck up on a few of his prior stakehorses?


You want to bring up dirt on anyone, why dont you start by telling everyone your real name and where you live and whether your life is so clean and without any bad deeds?

lol, obviously you don't know Bruce. He has never dumped anyone or done any of the shady things that 99% of the pool world expects from players. In fact, there are 3 players that I would trust with my money and any game they chose to be on the square, Bruce, Stevie, and Brian White. In the times I've spent on the golf course and out with Corey I would probably afford him this also until he proved me wrong.

 

[Grady]

Look, Southpaw, I apologize for anything I may have said or done to offend you. How about we just stay out of each other's business from now on?
Mr. Wilson, if you're reading these posts, how about a little protection? I knew it would come to this guy's not so subtle "muscling". All I want to do is post and have a good time, telling the truth as I've always done.

 

[uwate]

Not up for the challenge...I understand. But you just ask John Schmidt, whom I consider to be the epitome of class and very reputable, if me or anyone else who backs Bruce would ever air ball anyone.

Southpaw

Yeah I will make the check out to "Southpaw" address "cyberspace" pullease

No I dont think you do understand. My point was not that Bruce Berrong is of bad character...hell I didnt even know who you all were talking about until you named him, and I certainly wasnt trying to say that Berrong airballs people. My point is that it is classless to badmouth players who are not afraid to identify themselves, while you sit in anonymity.

Btw..Berrong from what I hear has the nuts in this game. Maybe your just hot because Grady Mathews outmoved Southpaw?

 

[Southpaw]

Fine Grady....it will never be mentioned again. You got the money for the 1 set that you did play and I guess thats all that matters. But you know how it all went down and you know that you were never in a situation to get aired! We just wanted to play the game that we were told we could play. Does it sound smart for Bruce to agree to play you a set of backpocket 9 ball and not have the condition to want to play the regular 9 ball set?? He doesnt even play one pocket so to just play your game would have been foolish. And Mr. Colaw, I apologize to you sir for hijacking your thread.


Southpaw

 

[Fast Lenny]

So they were "locked in" for 2 sets?If your locked you have to play them unless its a mutual agreement to quit.I played a guy last night and he said we would play 3,we play one and he quit,i was alittle pissed but for the spare change we were playing for it wasnt worth saying anything.

 

[manwon]

Grady Mathews has a new blog - GRADY's PLACE

Grady is new to blogging, but I think once he starts voicing some of his opinions or telling his road tales, that the interest will only grow. Randi has posted a quick summary from Grady's recent Exhibition Road Show. Please stop by and drop a comment or two and support this new online endeavor by the Professor.

I confess, I am his webmaster, and if I can get him updating that blog it will be less work for me working on the website! Grady is a true professional, and a fearsome gambler. Please help support the site by dropping in once in awhile.

Thanks! Keep your head down and follow through...

Johnny Colaw

Hello Johnny, this is a great site, and I completely agree with the following statement (Grady is a true professional, and a fearsome gambler. Please help support the site by dropping in once in awhile.)

I recently had Grady, and his lovely wife Randi put on his pool seminar on pools history at my pool hall in Lakewood, Washington. The event was total success, my customers were very happy with this gentleman's presentation.

The knowledge all gained from the encounter was completely priceless. I hope this new site is a success, and I will personally encourage people to visit it.

Thanks for posting this tread, and if I can help any further please contact me or have have Grady and Randi contact me they have all my information.

Have a great day!!!!!

 

[Johnny Colaw]

How interesting. I post that Grady Mathews has a blog, and the thread gets hit with an anonymous drive-by - shot in the back no less!

Apology accepted for hijacking the thread "Southpaw" - but not for hiding behind your handle to slam my good friend Grady Mathews, who is a fine person and an honest gambler. Identify yourself or shut up your unsubstantiated whining. A lot of people talk crap about Grady, but I have yet to see it backed up. So excuse me as I reject your version of events. He is my personal friend and I stand by him. Why would he duck a 2nd match after winning the first one? fear? LOL! Not collecting the first bet makes far more sense. Even people that do not like Grady can figure that out.

You evaded every question as to "who are you?". Everyone knows you pay when you lose. Anybody here not agree with that? If the response is - I am not paying until you play me another match - that is air-barrel BS. I am from little old Wichita, Kansas, and even there that just don't fly.

Then criticizing Grady for leaning on him to get his $500 - yeah that speaks loads for the character of the loser that let Grady walk away without his money. LOSER behavior. Table skills have nothing to do with moral issues, like paying your debts.

BACK TO THE BLOG, PLEASE!

Cue: Ray Schuler original, billiards taper
Years playing: 46
Favorite game: 12 foot Snooker

SEMPER FIDELIS

 

[Southpaw]

How interesting. I post that Grady Mathews has a blog, and the thread gets hit with an anonymous drive-by - shot in the back no less!

Apology accepted for hijacking the thread "Southpaw" - but not for hiding behind your handle to slam my good friend Grady Mathews, who is a fine person and an honest gambler. Identify yourself or shut up your unsubstantiated whining. A lot of people talk crap about Grady, but I have yet to see it backed up. So excuse me as I reject your version of events. He is my personal friend and I stand by him. Why would he duck a 2nd match after winning the first one? fear? LOL! Not collecting the first bet makes far more sense. Even people that do not like Grady can figure that out.

You evaded every question as to "who are you?". Everyone knows you pay when you lose. Anybody here not agree with that? If the response is - I am not paying until you play me another match - that is air-barrel BS. I am from little old Wichita, Kansas, and even there that just don't fly.

Then criticizing Grady for leaning on him to get his $500 - yeah that speaks loads for the character of the loser that let Grady walk away without his money. LOSER behavior. Table skills have nothing to do with moral issues, like paying your debts.

BACK TO THE BLOG, PLEASE!

Cue: Ray Schuler original, billiards taper
Years playing: 46
Favorite game: 12 foot Snooker

SEMPER FIDELIS

Like I said I was there.....Why would a young 9 ball player that doesnt play any one pocket play a game of backpocket 9 ball without agreeing to play a second set of regular 9 ball???? Think about it....the second set was agreed upon to be played and it didnt get played, bottom line. And Grady knew he couldnt win playing a regular set of 9 ball. I understand you standing up for your friend so you have to understand that I am/ was doing the same for my friend. I have put Bruce in the box against alot of players like Chamat, Scott Rabun, and many others that can verify that the funds were there and available. And one last note about this then I am finished with it....Bruce had the money in his hand handing to Grady when he said "just keep it then" and left.

Southpaw

 

[Johnny Colaw]

Thank you for the kind words Craig. If I am ever in the Tacoma area, I will be sure to drop in. Sounds like you run a great poolhall.

I first met Grady by hosting one of his Pool Clinics in Kansas City. I was in rec.sports.billiard talking smack, and got an email asking if I was interested in hosting a clinic. I was very impressed by the Clinic. Like you said, everyone in attendance derived great benefit from The Professor.

A year later, I found myself in Columbia, SC, and got in touch with Grady. I had no money for lessons, and am a nobody. Yet this 4 Time World Champion invited me into his home, and let me come over and practice with him in his garage for a year. A dream come true for this Wichita home-boy. At the time, Grady mainly kicked my butt, yet I still improved my game just by getting smacked around on the green felt. Grady has promised me the next time I come around, that he will actually give me some training, instead of just sparring. I cannot wait for that opportunity to come true. He also told me that he usually charges for his time - so how lucky was that for me?

In gratitude, I built gradymathews.com and support it no charge. Just added the Blog yesterday. All because a World Champion Pool Player named Grady Mathews reached out to a poor nobody like me and did not ask a dime for our year spent practicing together. He is a class act, and he knows his stuff. I am proud to call him my friend.

Thanks again for your kind words about this fine gentleman.

Johnny Colaw

FYI - I am currently working in Denver, if anyone there wants to knock some balls around. I will be attending some free Tom Ross pool clinics soon, I hope.

Cue: Ray Schuler original, billiards taper
Years playing: 46
Favorite game: 12 foot Snooker

SEMPER FIDELIS

 

[manwon]

Tell ya what....You ask Johnny Archer, Stevie Moore, Tony Watson, Mike Gulyassy,Monica and Helena or ANYONE else that can play serious pool in Georgia or South Carolina if Bruce Berrong or anyone he has ever had backing him has EVER airballed anyone. If you find 1 that can say yes, other than this incident with Grady, then you get $1000.

Southpaw

Dude I think you need to chill, you made the following statement (if Bruce Berrong or anyone he has ever had backing him has EVER airballed anyone. If you find 1 that can say yes, other than this incident with Grady, then you get $1000.) Now where I come from, once is all it takes, no matter the situation, there will never be a second time. So relax, take a deep breath, and stick you head out the nearest window and scream!!!!!!!! Because people on this forum are looking at you, just like the homeless guy standing on the street corner telling everyone that the world is coming to an end.

So do not use excuses or make a fuss when you get caught red handed firing blanks and you are really busted.

Have a great day, and remember if you are going to play, you have to pay.

 

[Southpaw]

Dude I think you need to chill, you made the following statement (if Bruce Berrong or anyone he has ever had backing him has EVER airballed anyone. If you find 1 that can say yes, other than this incident with Grady, then you get $1000.) Now where I come from, once is all it takes, no matter the situation, there will never be a second time. So relax, take a deep breath, and stick you head out the nearest window and scream!!!!!!!! Because people on this forum are looking at you, just like the homeless guy standing on the street corner telling everyone that the world is coming to an end.

So do not use excuses or make a fuss when you get caught red handed firing blanks and you are really busted.

Have a great day, and remember if you are going to play, you have to pay.

Blanks...thats cute.

Southpaw

 

[Johnny Colaw]

Like I said I was there.....Why would a young 9 ball player that doesnt play any one pocket play a game of backpocket 9 ball without agreeing to play a second set of regular 9 ball???? Think about it....the second set was agreed upon to be played and it didnt get played, bottom line. And Grady knew he couldnt win playing a regular set of 9 ball.

LOL! I am through with this "unsubstantiated beef" from an anonymous drive-by, except to point out the obvious. The insinuation that Grady Mathews was afraid to play a second set is beyond ridiculous. What exactly did he have to lose? The money not paid? When was the money held out, when the door slammed? I don't know you SouthPaw, heck apparently nobody does, but even if everything you say is true, this is the wrong way to deal with it. Post it up, use your real name, and then everyone can pile on and set it straight.

nuff said....

 

[corvette1340]

Dude I think you need to chill, you made the following statement (if Bruce Berrong or anyone he has ever had backing him has EVER airballed anyone. If you find 1 that can say yes, other than this incident with Grady, then you get $1000.) Now where I come from, once is all it takes, no matter the situation, there will never be a second time. So relax, take a deep breath, and stick you head out the nearest window and scream!!!!!!!! Because people on this forum are looking at you, just like the homeless guy standing on the street corner telling everyone that the world is coming to an end.

So do not use excuses or make a fuss when you get caught red handed firing blanks and you are really busted.

Have a great day, and remember if you are going to play, you have to pay.

lol, I love when people make statements on here and they have no idea what they are talking about. You weren't there and you didn't see Bruce with the money in hand for Grady and him say "just forget about it", like me and 20 or 30 more people were. The fact is that Grady pulled up on an agreed upon bet and after he won his strong game he decided that he had no chance at the other set of straight nine ball and wanted to quit winner. Now, if you want to come to the Atlanta area with Grady or any other stiff and see who has the most money and gamble then lets eat, otherwise good day.

 

[manwon]

So they were "locked in" for 2 sets?If your locked you have to play them unless its a mutual agreement to quit.I played a guy last night and he said we would play 3,we play one and he quit,i was alittle pissed but for the spare change we were playing for it wasnt worth saying anything.

Oh, so you would continue to play even when the your oponent could not pay for the first set you won. Are you crazy ? I mean letting a player, that first of all is being backed, by a backer who is broke, play you another set is nothing more than letting this individual gamble with you with your own money.

Now who in their right mine will do that, if you find someone, I want that action!!!!!!!