http://www.azbilliards.com/news/sto...rious-about-winning-his-fourth-open-in-a-row/
Be careful who you hang with. Johnnyt
Be careful who you hang with. Johnnyt
SVB was asked about BB and the US Open fiascos during a TAR interview. His reply was simply that Barry tries to do a lot for pool and all he gets is grief for it. He was very supportive of him. Since he knows BB better than me (and probably better than any of us) I tend to take his word for it.
keep your friends close, and enemies closer.
It would be more than a little remarkable if Shane could win 4 in a row. Best of luck to Shane.
Just think if Shane saw or overheard something he didn't like while around Barry, like maybe all the money might not be there on time. One bad word from Shane a month before the open and a lot of players would stay home. Shane can train anywhere for the open...there is more to this IMO. Johnnyt
At the last (or next to last) US Open Barry was talking about how he would give Shane the world if he became the house pro a Cue Masters.
Quote from the article: "An update on the prize fund progress shows over $45,000 already in place with, according to Mr. Behrman, the rest of the money well on its way. Pat Fleming of Accu-Stats is overseeing the receipt and retention of all prize monies this year."
Notice, there has been no dollar amount from any press release yet from Mr Fleming himself. That is the only source ANYBODY should be listening to. I don't know why even the author of this article (unnamed), even put down a number coming from Barry's mouth.