How about SVB vs. Schmidt in a triathlon?

Shawn Armstrong

Shawn Armstrong

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There's been some woofing since the Action Challenge on the weekend. Now, I know that the second challenge is already booked with Earl. If this is 10-ball again, I'm not all that interested in the outcome, as Earl is a 9-ball legend. Make it 9-ball, and I'd watch.

Anyways, what does the pool public think about a triathlon pool event between SVB and John Schmidt? Action Report could set it up - $20K entry for each player. 3 sets - 14.1, 10-ball, 1 Pocket. Winner of the best 2 of 3 wins the money. I'd love to see this action. Race to 400 straight pool. Race to 50 10-ball. Race to 30 1-Pocket.

Who else would like to see this?
 
Earl is quiet good even in 10-ball imo, if he' really wanna play, he'd just run racks - you won't even imagine how many... I would really hope to see Earl challenges somebody. can't wait
 
I think it would be more entertaining. 10-ball seems to be a specialist's game. Dennis Hatch would be a nice opponent for SVB playing 10-ball.
 
asbani said:
Earl is quiet good even in 10-ball imo, if he' really wanna play, he'd just run racks - you won't even imagine how many... I would really hope to see Earl challenges somebody. can't wait
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Have you seen Earl play 10-ball? I haven't, and I'm sick and tired of all the people that think "it's just one more ball". Rotation is just "6 more balls". Doesn't mean that a 9 ball champ is also a rotation champ. Seems to work in the opposite direction, but not adding balls.

Just because you're an ace at 9-ball, doesn't mean you're great at 10. I can usually beat the ghost playing 9 ball. At 10-ball, I'm a dog.
 
asbani said:
Earl is quiet good even in 10-ball imo, if he' really wanna play, he'd just run racks - you won't even imagine how many... I would really hope to see Earl challenges somebody. can't wait
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I bet he isn't quiet.
 
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Shawn Armstrong said:
There's been some woofing since the Action Challenge on the weekend. Now, I know that the second challenge is already booked with Earl. If this is 10-ball again, I'm not all that interested in the outcome, as Earl is a 9-ball legend. Make it 9-ball, and I'd watch.

Anyways, what does the pool public think about a triathlon pool event between SVB and John Schmidt? Action Report could set it up - $20K entry for each player. 3 sets - 14.1, 10-ball, 1 Pocket. Winner of the best 2 of 3 wins the money. I'd love to see this action. Race to 400 straight pool. Race to 50 10-ball. Race to 30 1-Pocket.

Who else would like to see this?
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I'd like to see it.
Doug
( and then, the winner could play Da Bears ) :)
 
Ten ball

In ten ball the break is as important as It is hard.You can't rely on making 2-3 balls and then running out the rest ,or craping the 9 in.The game makes you rely on you shooting skill and position play.As long as earl can pocket a ball an he definitley can,a player of his caliber should be able to play.I only play ten ball when we practice,and when tourneys come around and we play nine ball the game is so much easier.As long as earl practices ten ball he will be fine.Now SVB can play some nine ball also and has a monster 9 ball break.Most people that play him want to shoot ten ball to take away his break.I would love to see SVB play hatch, and at the viking nationals I almost saw that,but the backers wanted SVB to give hatch a big spot.
 
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Smorgass Bored said:
I'd like to see it.
Doug
( and then, the winner could play Da Bears ) :)
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:eek: My hometown, but I was a Chicago Cardinal fan. Don't ask how old I am! :eek: Love them White Castle sliders too! Aparicio to Fox to Klusluski! Bobby and Dennis Hull! I could go on but you probably want me to shut up, so I will, for now!
 
I think

the players are going to play what they want to play, and not what we fans dream up for them to play.

2 thoughts come to mind - No 2 players are going to agree to use the same break cue, a non-phenolic one..... just won't happen.

1 Pocket to 30, Motel expense might be too much for that one!!!
 
Snapshot9 said:
the players are going to play what they want to play, and not what we fans dream up for them to play.

2 thoughts come to mind - No 2 players are going to agree to use the same break cue, a non-phenolic one..... just won't happen.

1 Pocket to 30, Motel expense might be too much for that one!!!
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I think snapshot pretty much hit it on the head here.

Keep in mind these guys are putting up their own money (or sponsor, backer whatever, but it is real money) of course they are going to make games they like. No different from any other player.

The whole point of the long race is to get away from the gaffe crap. Otherwise where does it end? The Cornbread Keno Challenge?

This is not to say we don't have some non-traditional events in mind because we do, but they will all showcase the players skill on the table not in some gaffe game with arbitrary rules designed to "level" the playing field.

Bring money, rack the balls, play. Simple.

We really like the idea of an all around match format. We are talking to players about it, but like any action, lots of things have to go right for it to go off.
 
Lol, these "games" keep getting more and more ridiculous. Now you want to put Shane up against one of the strongest all around players in the world. I'm sure John's all for that match. All he has to worry about is the 10-ball part. I don't think Shane's gonna go for 14.1. One-pocket isn't even remotely similar to 10-ball. Has Shane even played that game? What's the next one gonna be? Put Shane on the snooker table against Ronnie O'sullivan?

I ask for 10-5 from guys I'll give the 8. My point is, you can't expect to be a champ in that game just because you can make balls from everywhere.
 
So why did you leave out 8-ball? Looks like you just picked John's top games. Ive never heard of Shane playing one single game of 14.1.
 
Shawn Armstrong said:
There's been some woofing since the Action Challenge on the weekend. Now, I know that the second challenge is already booked with Earl. If this is 10-ball again, I'm not all that interested in the outcome, as Earl is a 9-ball legend. Make it 9-ball, and I'd watch.

Anyways, what does the pool public think about a triathlon pool event between SVB and John Schmidt? Action Report could set it up - $20K entry for each player. 3 sets - 14.1, 10-ball, 1 Pocket. Winner of the best 2 of 3 wins the money. I'd love to see this action. Race to 400 straight pool. Race to 50 10-ball. Race to 30 1-Pocket.

Who else would like to see this?
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If this can't be arranged, I wanna see John Barton VS Randy Goldwater on whatever kind of action.
 
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Shawn Armstrong said:
...what does the pool public think about a triathlon pool event between SVB and John Schmidt?... 3 sets - 14.1, 10-ball, 1 Pocket. ...
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Why do so many think SVB can play all cuesports at the top level? Not better than us scrubs, but the top level...
 
Black-Balled said:
Why do so many think SVB can play all cuesports at the top level? Not better than us scrubs, but the top level...
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Sounds to me like Shawn wants SVB to lose at something. Shane would have no chance at that all around game (based on what little I know). How about 10b, 9b and 8b? I'd bet some on Shane playing anyone in those 3 games, but even there he's probably not the favorite against some of the Philipinos.

I do hope theactionreport guys put together some kind of one pocket game. They can charge double since only us one pocket fans will watch.
 
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