Grady Mathews has a BLOG!

Russ Chewning said:
Tony Ruberto had probably never stolen $10,000+ from somebody, either, but there's a first time for everything.
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Russ, you should be careful propagating unsubstantiated claims of thievery like this. I have heard from a number of sources that there is alot to this particular story that has not been told. Not saying that it did or did not happen, just saying that unless you saw it with your own two eyes, you shouldnt state it like its a fact.
 
corvette1340 said:
lol, obviously you don't gamble very much do you? The two sets were agreed upon and that is "SO WHAT".
I personally wouldn't have given Grady a damn dime, but Bruce wanted to pay anyway. If the terms of the game are defined and then one party renegs on the given terms then the game is null and void IMO. By your way of thinking, I assume it would have been ok if they would have played the first set of regular nine ball and Bruce win and then pull up and want the money?
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corvette1340,
Since you can't understand what I'm saying, let's try it this way...The "so what" means "Oh well" or better yet, "so what", as in of all the things we have to face in life such as the death of people we love, job problems, health issues, etc this pales on the "my life is ruined" list. Now do you get it? Not that pulling up is ok, not that somebody would not be p@##%$ off if it did happen to them, only like to so let it consume you or that anybody is so eteranlly messed up over this is stupid. How about saying it this way (and I'm sure this will go over like an anvil)...let's say for the sake of argument (something you seem to enjoy) that some pool players with an affinity for gambling also like to partake in a little drinking and then driiving drunk or smoking crack or a doobie. When they get caught, they want nothing to happen to them. "Everybody does it, so what" etc. When some people break the law, they want no consequences. BUT, when somebody else does something that they feel broke THEIR law or code, then nothing short of the death penalty is in order. Get the point? So, IF he was denied the chance to play a 2nd set of pool, life as we all know it is over? THAT'S what you guys are acting like.
 
I'm On Grady's Side

Grady sez:
Well, I've had enough of this. I have no more to say on this subject.


Now, THAT bets. Post it up.
Doug
( tush hog )
 
Terry Ardeno said:
corvette1340,
Since you can't understand what I'm saying, let's try it this way...The "so what" means "Oh well" or better yet, "so what", as in of all the things we have to face in life such as the death of people we love, job problems, health issues, etc this pales on the "my life is ruined" list. Now do you get it? Not that pulling up is ok, not that somebody would not be p@##%$ off if it did happen to them, only like to so let it consume you or that anybody is so eteranlly messed up over this is stupid. How about saying it this way (and I'm sure this will go over like an anvil)...let's say for the sake of argument (something you seem to enjoy) that some pool players with an affinity for gambling also like to partake in a little drinking and then driiving drunk or smoking crack or a doobie. When they get caught, they want nothing to happen to them. "Everybody does it, so what" etc. When some people break the law, they want no consequences. BUT, when somebody else does something that they feel broke THEIR law or code, then nothing short of the death penalty is in order. Get the point? So, IF he was denied the chance to play a 2nd set of pool, life as we all know it is over? THAT'S what you guys are acting like.
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Hate to break it to you but this incident isnt what turned Bruce away from pool. It was getting robbed at gun point on the road after a score. Treachery consumes this sport sadly.......and thats why Grady will never admit the truth, because some may put him in that category if he does.

Southpaw
 
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Smorgass Bored said:
Grady sez:
Well, I've had enough of this. I have no more to say on this subject.


Now, THAT bets. Post it up.
Doug
( tush hog )
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Agreed.

And to quote a famous American with welt marks all over him "Can't we all just get along?" :)
 
Terry Ardeno said:
corvette1340,
Since you can't understand what I'm saying, let's try it this way...The "so what" means "Oh well" or better yet, "so what", as in of all the things we have to face in life such as the death of people we love, job problems, health issues, etc this pales on the "my life is ruined" list. Now do you get it? Not that pulling up is ok, not that somebody would not be p@##%$ off if it did happen to them, only like to so let it consume you or that anybody is so eteranlly messed up over this is stupid. How about saying it this way (and I'm sure this will go over like an anvil)...let's say for the sake of argument (something you seem to enjoy) that some pool players with an affinity for gambling also like to partake in a little drinking and then driiving drunk or smoking crack or a doobie. When they get caught, they want nothing to happen to them. "Everybody does it, so what" etc. When some people break the law, they want no consequences. BUT, when somebody else does something that they feel broke THEIR law or code, then nothing short of the death penalty is in order. Get the point? So, IF he was denied the chance to play a 2nd set of pool, life as we all know it is over? THAT'S what you guys are acting like.
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You are probably right. There are more important things to worry about, but since I have a job that pays $150,000 a year where I sit at my desk and play internet poker all day, a beautiful wife and a beautiful month old daughter, I guess this is all I really have to argue about. I am still right and Grady is wrong though, IMO.
 
corvette1340 said:
You are probably right. There are more important things to worry about, but since I have a job that pays $150,000 a year where I sit at my desk and play internet poker all day, a beautiful wife and a beautiful month old daughter, I guess this is all I really have to argue about. I am still right and Grady is wrong though, IMO.
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corvette1340,

Now THAT is a classy post that, for me at least, gained you much respect!
You have all the right in the world to post whatever you feel. Many of your previous posts were super. It's just that I personally think we can agree to disagree and still be "buddies" on this board and that we can do it without tearing somebody up and running them off.

It sounds like God has really blessed you! I'm very happy for you and I sincerely mean it.

I look forward to reading more of your posts....but on another thread :)

And Grady is really a top shelf man, IMO
Your friend,
Terry
 
Terry Ardeno said:
corvette1340,

Now THAT is a classy post that, for me at least, gained you much respect!
You have all the right in the world to post whatever you feel. Many of your previous posts were super. It's just that I personally think we can agree to disagree and still be "buddies" on this board and that we can do it without tearing somebody up and running them off.

It sounds like God has really blessed you! I'm very happy for you and I sincerely mean it.

I look forward to reading more of your posts....but on another thread :)

And Grady is really a top shelf man, IMO
Your friend,
Terry
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Agreed. If we ever meet I will buy the first drink.
Take Care.
 
Southpaw said:
Hate to break it to you but this incident isnt what turned Bruce away from pool. It was getting robbed at gun point on the road after a score. Treachery consumes this sport sadly.......and thats why Grady will never admit the truth, because some may put him in that category if he does.

Southpaw
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I have heard these "I quit because I was robbed at gunpoint" stories over and over and I think all of them are complete horseshit. The truth is that the first thing that fades away on you out there is your heart - the second thing that goes is your nerves, the third thing that fades away are the people you can trust with your life. I believe his "quitting" has more to do with #3 than anything else. That's just how it goes when you put your ass on the line for a living. Only the strongest survive, and I am in awe of Grady for the fact that he is still out there and still in the fight. He is either one tough SOB, knows what he is doing, or he's a winner. My money says that its probably all 3. One dangerous incident is not going to scare away anybody - hell, I had stuff like that happen to me every other night in one way or another - and the risk was always there and you had to be prepared for that. It comes with the territory.

As far as all of that ancient history goes, it was due to not conducting business the right way (on either end) - so IMO, you should forget about it and move on. Out there you can win, you can lose, you make some good deals, and you make some bad deals. The one thing that you should never do is get all caught up in the emotion of a deal whose outcome wouldn't significantly change your life - win or lose. It was a lousy 2 sets for 1K. You ended up out half. Shrug it off and keep hunting. Holding a grudge over such a small amount will eventually kill your action or steer people away from you. Five hundred bucks isn't worth all of that.
 
Boy, Southpaw, it sure takes a lot of guts to hustle a 64 year old man to play 9 Ball. Oh, wait, it's not you, is it? One thing about me, I always did my own playing. I didn't need somebody else to do it.
You want a fair game? I doubt that but I'm gonna try anyway: I'll get in my car and drive to Dallas to Cardone's new place and play you and Bruce this: Two out of three sets, you have to win two to win the money: 150 points straight pool, 4 out of 7 One Pocket and 11 out of 21 9 Ball. Or I'll play Bruce even , I get the break and Nevel breaks for me and I rack my own balls. The bet will be 5 or 10 dimes and we'll post and have a referee.
You've as much as called me a liar and a cheater and I'm deeply offended at that. What you are is a low life hustler and exactly the type of person I've tried tp avoid in my gambling life.
 
Grady said:
Boy, Southpaw, it sure takes a lot of guts to hustle a 64 year old man to play 9 Ball. Oh, wait, it's not you, is it? One thing about me, I always did my own playing. I didn't need somebody else to do it.
You want a fair game? I doubt that but I'm gonna try anyway: I'll get in my car and drive to Dallas to Cardone's new place and play you and Bruce this: Two out of three sets, you have to win two to win the money: 150 points straight pool, 4 out of 7 One Pocket and 11 out of 21 9 Ball. Or I'll play Bruce even , I get the break and Nevel breaks for me and I rack my own balls. The bet will be 5 or 10 dimes and we'll post and have a referee.
You've as much as called me a liar and a cheater and I'm deeply offended at that. What you are is a low life hustler and exactly the type of person I've tried tp avoid in my gambling life.
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You werent 64 when this game was originally to be played and it was agreed upon by you and Bruce. Now if you want the same game you got it. There is a very nice triple shimmed Diamond table at The Poolroom in Duluth, GA. that is just perfect for these 2 games. Ask Shane V. and Larry about the table they have both played on it. As well as Corey, Troy Frank and many others.

Southpaw
 
Southpaw said:
Who I am really isnt important.... As for cheap shots....as soon as 1 single person comes on here and says they were there and this isnt the way it happened, then you can accuse me of cheap shots... Southpaw
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LOL! Sir, you attacked a WORLD CHAMPION in a public forum, not saying who you are makes you a sniveling coward, and I am calling you out as a liar to boot. Your manners here are worse than what you accused Grady of in the first place.

There may have been a "misunderstanding", as someone else generously put it - but I know Grady personally, as do many others, and there is no way it went down as you portray it.

As for " If 1 single person comes on here and says they were there and this isnt the way it happened..." - ONE SINGLE PERSON WHO WAS THERE DID DO THAT. HIS NAME IS GRADY MATHEWS. IF HE WAS THE PERSON YOU CLAIM, IT WOULD BE WELL KNOWN ALREADY. YOU OBVIOUSLY DO NOT KNOW THE MAN WELL AT ALL. AN ANONYMOUS HIT IS ALWAYS A CHEAP SHOT!

I SUGGEST WE TAKE A VOTE. WHO AGREES THAT ANONYMOUS ATTACKS IN PUBLIC FORUMS ARE CHEAP SHOTS FOR LOSERS?

I DO. That makes it 1 so far in favor of you being the jerk. So be a little pussy and hide behind your handle, coward. You suck. And my handle is my name, in case you don't like it.
 
Johnny Colaw said:
LOL! Sir, you attacked a WORLD CHAMPION in a public forum, not saying who you are makes you a sniveling coward, and I am calling you out as a liar to boot. Your manners here are worse than what you accused Grady of in the first place.

There may have been a "misunderstanding", as someone else generously put it - but I know Grady personally, as do many others, and there is no way it went down as you portray it.

As for " If 1 single person comes on here and says they were there and this isnt the way it happened..." - ONE SINGLE PERSON WHO WAS THERE DID DO THAT. HIS NAME IS GRADY MATHEWS. IF HE WAS THE PERSON YOU CLAIM, IT WOULD BE WELL KNOWN ALREADY. YOU OBVIOUSLY DO NOT KNOW THE MAN WELL AT ALL. AN ANONYMOUS HIT IS ALWAYS A CHEAP SHOT!

I SUGGEST WE TAKE A VOTE. WHO AGREES THAT ANONYMOUS ATTACKS IN PUBLIC FORUMS ARE CHEAP SHOTS FOR LOSERS?

I DO. That makes it 1 so far in favor of you being the jerk. So be a little pussy and hide behind your handle, coward. You suck. And my handle is my name, in case you don't like it.
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Your opinion of me doesnt matter 1 little bit to me. I was there and you werent. If this was in a court of law, I have provided eye witness accounts of what happened and the defense has not. How would you "vote" if you were a juror on this case with an UNBIASED opinion??? And if it had been just a misunderstanding then it would no have been taken this far, but it wasnt. And the last thing I really want is some "Shady Grady" phanatic stalking me....but you can let me know when you will be in Athens, GA. and see if you have the balls to call me a pussy to my face....

Southpaw
 
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Grady said:
Boy, Southpaw, it sure takes a lot of guts to hustle a 64 year old man to play 9 Ball. Oh, wait, it's not you, is it? One thing about me, I always did my own playing. I didn't need somebody else to do it.
You want a fair game? I doubt that but I'm gonna try anyway: I'll get in my car and drive to Dallas to Cardone's new place and play you and Bruce this: Two out of three sets, you have to win two to win the money: 150 points straight pool, 4 out of 7 One Pocket and 11 out of 21 9 Ball. Or I'll play Bruce even , I get the break and Nevel breaks for me and I rack my own balls. The bet will be 5 or 10 dimes and we'll post and have a referee.
You've as much as called me a liar and a cheater and I'm deeply offended at that. What you are is a low life hustler and exactly the type of person I've tried tp avoid in my gambling life.
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TAP! TAP! TAP!
 
Let's Get Ready To RUMBLE

Man, oh man. There's nothing like a thread about a pool match played, money owed, money paid, money collected, tush hogs, the proper spot/weight, who's right and who's wrong and who's known and who's unknown, to get the pool juices flowing..... imo

I smell a RE-match and I think the the only people that should be allowed to be present at this match are the participants, the previous backers/sweators and any current backers. And of course, ANYONE that's participated in this thread.

Doug
( let's get it on.......... carpool anyone )
 
Check Your Weapons At The Door

I'm on my way out the door to play some $2-$5 no Limit Hold 'Em at the naked girl's condo, but I've been thinking about this (and another) thread.

I think that we should combine these matches. Grady M. playing Bruce B. and Dave Matlock (getting the 8) or James Walden playing Corey Deuel on the barbox.

Now, these matches should be played somewhere that is allowed to be Open 24 hours. Somewhere that has liquor around the clock and great food, not to mention ample & comfortable sweators chairs.

Buffalo's or The Corner Pocket in New Orleans comes to mind, but I'm certain that other locations fit the bill. What have we got ?

Doug
( I'll check back after the poker game )
 
Johnny Colaw said:
LOL! Sir, you attacked a WORLD CHAMPION in a public forum, not saying who you are makes you a sniveling coward, and I am calling you out as a liar to boot. Your manners here are worse than what you accused Grady of in the first place.

There may have been a "misunderstanding", as someone else generously put it - but I know Grady personally, as do many others, and there is no way it went down as you portray it.

As for " If 1 single person comes on here and says they were there and this isnt the way it happened..." - ONE SINGLE PERSON WHO WAS THERE DID DO THAT. HIS NAME IS GRADY MATHEWS. IF HE WAS THE PERSON YOU CLAIM, IT WOULD BE WELL KNOWN ALREADY. YOU OBVIOUSLY DO NOT KNOW THE MAN WELL AT ALL. AN ANONYMOUS HIT IS ALWAYS A CHEAP SHOT!

I SUGGEST WE TAKE A VOTE. WHO AGREES THAT ANONYMOUS ATTACKS IN PUBLIC FORUMS ARE CHEAP SHOTS FOR LOSERS?

I DO. That makes it 1 so far in favor of you being the jerk. So be a little pussy and hide behind your handle, coward. You suck. And my handle is my name, in case you don't like it.
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The fact that four people, not including the ones that PM'd southpaw have stood up and said that they were there and disputed Grady's story. Some of you seem to argue that everyone can make a mistake in their otherwise unblemished actions from time to time. Well, in this instance, "the honorable" Grady was the one making the mistake. I'm sorry that all of the Grady backers have to hear this, but on at least 4 eye witness accounts it went down to the contrary of Mr. Mathews. Has Grady had anyone confirm his side of the story? NO. I personally like some of Grady's stories about who he played and gambled with before the depression, so its fine if all of this is forgotten. But, for you to dispute Southpaw's side of the story when it is complete fact is a bit shortsided even for someone with just 9 posts. IMO
 
Smorgass Bored said:
I'm on my way out the door to play some $2-$5 no Limit Hold 'Em at the naked girl's condo, but I've been thinking about this (and another) thread.

I think that we should combine these matches. Grady M. playing Bruce B. and Dave Matlock (getting the 8) or James Walden playing Corey Deuel on the barbox.

Now, these matches should be played somewhere that is allowed to be Open 24 hours. Somewhere that has liquor around the clock and great food, not to mention ample & comfortable sweators chairs.

Buffalo's or The Corner Pocket in New Orleans comes to mind, but I'm certain that other locations fit the bill. What have we got ?

Doug


( I'll check back after the poker game )
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Smorg,
I agree. New Orleans sounds like a good place. I will bet on Bruce and Corey and buy everyones first shot. Then you and I can play heads up hold em for shots until one of us passes out.
 
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