IPT Jeopardizes 2006 US Open 9-Ball

[TheOne]

IPT has already dolled out MILLIONS in prize funds, I hope they
bury all the other promoter hucksters.

There will always be smaller amateur events for everyone else.

Not a bad idea, except what happens IF the IPT fails? Also what about all the IPT players that want to still play in these events, like for example all the players that played in turning stone last week. According to JAM for example this a fabulous event which many players travel too? How many IPT players played in the world cup of pool recentely, again not great prize money, what about the US Open, you think 1 or 2 might turn up there too?

My guess is, well lets say if I gave up my day job and played pool full time I would want to play at least a few events a week, pref a big one most weekends. Given that there will still be over 40 free weekends next year for most IPT players I wouldn't betting that the IPT players would prefer to play in as many events as they can. The IPT is great for the players, most will make a decent living out of it, they will make an even better living if they can keep active and play in as many tournaments as possible, not to mention keep in strke.

 

[Snapshot9]

Needless conversation ...

The players will play where they feel they have the most chance to win the most money .... And if they have enough money already, they might be sentimental towards playing in a particular event for other reasons WHILE considering the cost of the expenses of the tournament, transportation,hotel, food, etc. to them. It is the way they survive, and when you become a pro, it becomes a business.

The IPT has simply established a new standard in the sport (or is in the process of it), and it will simply establish its own boundaries and events. Lessor events and tours can simply cooperate or get out of the way.I am sure they are aware of potential conflicts and do not want to really initiate any they don't have to, but they will if they feel like they have to. Money talks in the Pool world, always has. Yes, I know, but it is just a hard reality in the world we live in today. I might add how many of you would stick with an old job just barely scrapping by rather than accepting another attractive position, say, making 3-4 times your old salary???

 

[pooltchr]

how many of you would stick with an old job just barely scrapping by rather than accepting another attractive position, say, making 3-4 times your old salary???

Good point. I knew a guy who had a great job several years ago. He was the number 2 man at the largest global express delivery company. Everyone thought he was crazy to give it up to head up a small new start-up company. The company he went to was Netscape! Good move on his part? You betcha!!!!
Steve

 

[Dr. Dissent]

So I missed it by a couple of months....

The IPT could very much "fold" before the September 11 event. I really don't believe they will make it by the end of this year.....

Ok, OK, I have to admit that the September and October events materialized but will the December event take place now that the IPT is having problems paying the players? Could I be wrong again?

 

[memikey]

Ok, OK, I have to admit that the September and October events materialized but will the December event take place now that the IPT is having problems paying the players? Could I be wrong again?

If you can tear yourself away from admiring your own smug reflection in the mirror long enough to get up to date on IPT developments you will find that you may not be quite as clever as you seem to think you are Dr Dissent.

Far from materialising,the October event and all the intended prize money which was to accompany it has on the contrary been abruptly cancelled several weeks ago without any sliver of rational or credible explanation as to the reasons why.

Incredibly,the 2006 tour card holders appear to have meekly and tacitly let that particular tournament cancellation issue slide.Even more incredible that you of all people seem to have completely missed the related sitting duck opportunity for IPT bashing.

 

[jjinfla]

Incredibly,the 2006 tour card holders appear to have meekly and tacitly let that particular tournament cancellation issue slide.Even more incredible that you of all people seem to have completely missed the related sitting duck opportunity for IPT bashing.

Evidently you didn't listen to the latest CD by KT prior to the World Open Tornament where he explains what happened.

Truth be known I suspect the players were not all that eagerly looking forward to hopping on a plane and flying to the UK. Besides the expense involved they most likely had some fear of running into terrorists. On land or in the air. Then they would have had to get passports too.

Now they can just relax and play some local tournaments and get ready for the next IPT event.

Jake

 

[Timberly]

Evidently you didn't listen to the latest CD by KT prior to the World Open Tornament where he explains what happened.

Truth be known I suspect the players were not all that eagerly looking forward to hopping on a plane and flying to the UK. Besides the expense involved they most likely had some fear of running into terrorists. On land or in the air. Then they would have had to get passports too.

Now they can just relax and play some local tournaments and get ready for the next IPT event.

Jake

Evidently you've failed to realize that there are A LOT of European players that have incurred those costs 3 times. Orlando, Vegas, & Reno. It is The INTERNATIONAL pool tour.

I would imagine the European players are highly disappointed and rightfully so.

"Unfortunately, the London event that was planned for late October 2006 has been canceled and not rescheduled. Andrews stated that a myriad of problems accompanied the location that the tour was considering, and at this late date, it was impossible to find another one on such short notice."

That was the press release regarding the players meeting and what was said about the London event. Jake, please explain to me WHY this event was cancelled. I'm certainly not seeing a reason listed at all. Anyone can say "a myriad of reasons" all the while not having one, or one that they want people to know about.

I recall seeing somewhere that someone was told that the venue couldn't be obtained for the scheduled dates and that a simple phone call to the venue proved otherwise.

 

[memikey]

Jake.......read again what you have quoted and posted.Cross referencing the above extract which you have selected to quote against what you have posted makes no logical sense whatsoever.What on earth does KT's remarks about the alleged reasons for cancellation have to do with whether or not the players tacitly and meekly accepted the cancellation

That being understood I can nevertheless certainly confirm that I had indeed heard every word of what KT said before that post and I stand by every word of my post.What he gave as explanation in no possible way qualifies as being either rational or credible and simply reinforces mine and others incredulity that anyone who can tie their own shoelaces could swallow such utter drivel,let alone the card holders who just sat there and watched a huge chunk of prize money disappear in a puff of now you see it now you don't abracadabra sleight of hand