Nick B said:No I was suggesting an alternate format to what happend.
oh, gotcha.
VAP
Nick B said:No I was suggesting an alternate format to what happend.
Nick B said:Here is the risk. All the "other" federations/group fold their tents because they can't compete with the money that is supposedly being thrown around and after it all implodes there is no one around to pick up the pieces.
Nick
Williebetmore said:Nick,
I personally doubt that the IPT will amount to anything long-lasting; but WHO CARES. Do you REALLY think that no one will want to pick up the pieces. There will be a bunch of guys like Ian A. and a bunch organizations falling all over themselves to see who will be the first to try and take advantage of the poorly organized, poorly educated pool players. It will be a mad scramble to see who can climb on the gravy train. Very little risk to this in my opinion. Perhaps in the scramble to "pick up the pieces" a better organization will come along.
Williebetmore said:Nick,
I personally doubt that the IPT will amount to anything long-lasting; but WHO CARES. Do you REALLY think that no one will want to pick up the pieces. There will be a bunch of guys like Ian A. and a bunch organizations falling all over themselves to see who will be the first to try and take advantage of the poorly organized, poorly educated pool players. It will be a mad scramble to see who can climb on the gravy train. Very little risk to this in my opinion. Perhaps in the scramble to "pick up the pieces" a better organization will come along.
Nick B said:(snip) I'll now shut up about it until next year.
Nick
AzHousePro said:Sorry it took so long to get the report together. We got in about 2am from Vegas and I was completely beat.
Trudeau seemed to go all out for the production on this one. Over 10 cameras in action and 400-500 people in attendance.
Besides the celebrites in attendance that were mentioned in the report, Sigel has Rempe and Varner cheering for him at the event. Surprisingly, I didn't see any current WPBA players there to support Jones. Mary Guarino was there, but she hasn't played in quite some time. With the event in Vegas, it was no surprise that there were a few pool legends in attendance. Lou Butera, Bill Incardona and Ronnie Allen were there, as well as Leonard Bludworth.
This was the first time I have ever watched Sigel play live. He sure puts on a show. Studies every shot and if he doesn't get perfect, he acts like he is hooked. When he does get perfect, he lets you know that too. He fired in one shot and as the balls were slowing down he let out a "Don't get perfect! That's too good". He was constantly imploring the balls to slow down or speed up. He sounded like the animal trainer at a circus when he was shooting. He would make that "hut, hut" sound that trainers make to get the attention of the animals. As for his level of play, it was typical Mike Sigel. Late in the second match, when he was just shooting fast and loose, he chose some shots to get out that looked routine for him but most people wouldn't even think of choosing.
The slow cloth and tight pockets didn't really seem to make much of a difference. Although it might have affected Jones shot selection as she never really let loose with a shot that required a lot of cue ball movement. (She tried one and missed it badly) I don't really think any cloth could have affected Sigel's game. I think he could draw the ball in mud.
What did really seem to affect Jones' game was the fact it was 8-ball. She just didn't seem to have 8-ball patterns down. Tied up balls and balls in tough spots were left for last and she found herself in terrible shape late in multiple racks. The 8-ball she missed in the 2nd game of the 2nd set was nothing but nerves, but that was the end of the set in my opinion. Sigel was starting to really get fast and loose and she needed to shut him down. Letting him get to 2-0 with him breaking, instead of 1-1 with her breaking was awful.
Mike
SlimShafty said:Thanks Mike! That's awesome, did they allow cameras? any pictures?
Anyway sounds like Kevin is on the right track, I hear he's got one of the top PR firms BNCPR handling some things for him, so he's not afraid to spend. And 10 cameras!! wow that seems over the top, can't wait to see this on TV.