If only the balls fell like Austin's tears.

[Str8PoolPlayer]

Absolutely True ...

I bet that 99% of the people on this board would have traded places with Austin in a heartbeat if the chance was offered to them. Even if they don't play a fraction as good as Austin does now.

You are SO right, John ... At the first One-Pocket Tournament I entered at Hard Times Sacramento they paired me with Rafael Martinez in Match #1 and Billy Palmer in Match #2 ... It was the best entry money I ever spent and a very memorable experience, though short-lived ...

 

[bumpypickle]

A realist, not a jerk.

, I just think you are being a jerk to a 14 year old kid.

So many of the posts about this match are making excuses for Austin and it makes me laugh. The fact that I was not interested in voting for or watching Austin play somehow makes me an a**hole to some people. The comparison between Fedor and a 120 lb. high school freshman may be a little sarcastic but it is obviously realistic. If Austin is tough enough to ask for votes and thought he was tough enough to play the best then he can definately hear a realistic comparison about his match with Efren.

 

[bumpypickle]

Good PR?

While it wasn't a competatvie match, it is good PR for the gave. The "undercard" was great.
.

Why is it good pr? In your own words it was not a competative match and who watched this match besides people who are pool players? Would it have been even better pr if Austin was 5 or so and could hardly hold a stick? I do not believe the age of a player is going to make people watch our sport. A young PRO level player maybe but Austin's level, no way. Why was the undercard match so great? Did it have something to do with the players being 2 of the best in the world and not a young amateur?

 

[bumpypickle]

Gee really?

they should have had svb,bustamante,earl or someone like that playing.

Did you vote for Austin? I voted for some top pros and was called an idiot, tweedle dum, jerk, and a few other choice names. One guy even called me an a**hole. What if I was the sensitive type? I might be offended.

 

[jasonlaus]

Did you vote for Austin? I voted for some top pros and was called an idiot, tweedle dum, jerk, and a few other choice names. One guy even called me an a**hole. What if I was the sensitive type? I might be offended.

No issue with who you voted for just the comments made about austin. I would have the same issue if it was any other player also. Just rude for no reason.

 

[bumpypickle]

Comparing Austin to Efren?

And just for the record, when was the last time YOU were compared to ANY world champion in anything? Much less compete against one for all the world to see.



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Gee, now we're comparing Austin with Efren? People have compared me with Nevel on youtube and on this forum. Bald and big strokes. Play in some opens and you might play a world beater.

 

[Southpaw]

Did you vote for Austin? I voted for some top pros and was called an idiot, tweedle dum, jerk, and a few other choice names. One guy even called me an a**hole. What if I was the sensitive type? I might be offended.

Im sure all the crap you are getting doesnt have anything to do with the way slammed a 14 year old. I mean, just look at the title of this thread. And, your anal retentive remarks helped Austin get voted in in the first place...good job. You gave the kid the biggest moment of his young life. Im sure he appreciates the learning experience.

Southpaw

 

[bumpypickle]

A**hole?

Man,you're an asshole

What does a hole with a donkey in it have to do with anything?

 

[bumpypickle]

What comments?

No issue with who you voted for just the comments made about austin. I would have the same issue if it was any other player also. Just rude for no reason.

The kid cries when he loses, but if you mention it then you are rude? What comments did I make about Austin that are not true? I would love an answer.

 

[bumpypickle]

Same challenge.

Im sure all the crap you are getting doesnt have anything to do with the way slammed a 14 year old. I mean, just look at the title of this thread. And, your anal retentive remarks helped Austin get voted in in the first place...good job. You gave the kid the biggest moment of his young life. Im sure he appreciates the learning experience.

Southpaw

So I guess you can't mention when a kid cries when he loses? Tell me what I have written about Austin that was not true. Have fun trying to find something.

 

[Southpaw]

So I guess you can't mention when a kid cries when he loses? Tell me what I have written about Austin that was not true. Have fun trying to find something.

LOL...HE'S 14....ofcourse he cried. Its the biggest moment in his life so far. When kids lose at the Little League World Series, you see them cry too, but there isnt a jealous wanna-be standing there saying "look..they are crying...". True or not...its pretty classless of you to pick on a 14 year old kid.

Southpaw

 

[Rubyron]

So many of the posts about this match are making excuses for Austin and it makes me laugh. The fact that I was not interested in voting for or watching Austin play somehow makes me an a**hole to some people. The comparison between Fedor and a 120 lb. high school freshman may be a little sarcastic but it is obviously realistic. If Austin is tough enough to ask for votes and thought he was tough enough to play the best then he can definately hear a realistic comparison about his match with Efren.

It's not the fact that you weren't interested in voting for or watching Austin play, I think it is the tone of some of your posts. You could make your point without being rude about it.

Maybe it is the fact that he is only 14 years old that it stuck a nerve with me. Maybe it wouldn't have bothered me as much if you would have started a thread entitled "If only the balls fell like Ralf's tears" after the 2006 World Pool Championship. I'm not comparing Austin and Ralf, I just think it isn't nice to start a thread like this about anyone losing.

 

[bumpypickle]

Jealous?

It must really suck to be jealous of a 14 year old.....

Southpaw

So if I don't want to watch a 14 year old amateur play pool it's because I'm jealous? It could not be because I'm not intersested in watching a 14 YEAR OLD AMATEUR play pool. Are you in love with Austin or what? Do you want me to get his autograph for you the next time he is crying at California billiards after losing a match to a 40 speed? I can make it happen if you would like.

 

[Southpaw]

So if I don't want to watch a 14 year old amateur play pool it's because I'm jealous? It could not be because I'm not intersested in watching a 14 YEAR OLD AMATEUR play pool. Are you in love with Austin or what? Do you want me to get his autograph for you the next time he is crying at California billiards after losing a match to a 40 speed? I can make it happen if you would like.

If you dont want to watch a 14 year old amateur play..then simply DONT WATCH. But dont come on here and degrade him. Austin was given the chance (thanks to you and your ass-inine comments) of a lifetime and Im sure he will learn from it for future matches. Most people on here would have given anything to have the opportunity that Austin did....Try and save some face and let it go....You are only showing your ignorance.

Southpaw

 

[bumpypickle]

Hey LAMEPAW.

LOL...HE'S 14....ofcourse he cried. Its the biggest moment in his life so far. When kids lose at the Little League World Series, you see them cry too, but there isnt a jealous wanna-be standing there saying "look..they are crying...". True or not...its pretty classless of you to pick on a 14 year old kid.

Southpaw

OMG. You are the lamest.

 

[bumpypickle]

Is praising OK?

If you dont want to watch a 14 year old amateur play..then simply DONT WATCH. But dont come on here and degrade him. Austin was given the chance (thanks to you and your ass-inine comments) of a lifetime and Im sure he will learn from it for future matches. Most people on here would have given anything to have the opportunity that Austin did....Try and save some face and let it go....You are only showing your ignorance.

Southpaw

It would be OK if I came on AZ and praised Austin right? But if I dare degrade him then it's a sin because it is a different opinion than yours. How many people have you contacted and said "you can't say anything good about Austin"? Keep up the Nazi forum patrol.

 

[bumpypickle]

It would have been a pro match.

If another top pro had been beaten by the same score or worse [which is possibe it's efran of course] would you be running your IGNORANT mouth? remember if you don't have nothing nice to say, say nothing at all.

Somebody is going to win. PRO vs. PRO there is still a loser. Did you actually write that I can't say anything negative about a person? YOU are the latest member of the "Nazi forum patrol". Thank goodness there are forum members like you to protect all the other forum members from opinions that might be different than your own. What a relief.

 

[p1noy]

So did everyone enjoy the big match? I love all the excuses when Austin started playing like the 14 year old he is. Next up we have 230 lb. Fedor Emelianenko against a 120 lb. high school freshmen wrestler that has a really big heart and comes from a really good family. Don't count the kid out, he has beaten some of his classmates so he should do good against Fedor. LOL. Who can we vote for next? Maybe a 5 year old that wants to be a fireman and has played pool with his grandpappy a few times? I know, I know. I'm a very bad person.

You're a ----> 8==D

 

[jason]

Next Tar match up: Austin Murphy vs Bumpy Pickle

I'm betting on Austin

I'm betting on Austin:

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I agree with you bumpy, but dude, when was the last time you got laid?

I'm betting on Austin:

 

[Southpaw]

It would be OK if I came on AZ and praised Austin right? But if I dare degrade him then it's a sin because it is a different opinion than yours. How many people have you contacted and said "you can't say anything good about Austin"? Keep up the Nazi forum patrol.

I havent seen you say anything constructive about anyone in any of your posts...

Southpaw