JA calls out American players

Meow.. sounds like it :thumbup:

I like JA but I think it is overstepping to question motivations and ask why certain players do not play in certain tourneys.
Players can play in any tourney they like and if he does not like it, too bad

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If I did that for you... there would be no words of yours for ANYONE to view & that would be a very good thing IMO.

Why don't you do what you did a couple of years ago & go back & wipe out all of you posts since the last time that you did that.

That would be a blessing that you could leave us with.

Why would there be no words of mine left if you edited JA posts on facebook? In case you haven't figured it out yet by my name, I'm not JA. :confused::confused:
 
I'm with Archer. If you're looking to compete with the truly elite, you should have signed up for Turning Stone months ago. The dates have been on my calendar for months now, and I'm only a fan. If you're skipping the toughest events, it says something about your commitment to excellence.

Personally, I think Archer had a very poor year in 2015, but if he turns it around this year and plays well enough to qualify on competitive performance, I'm fine with his inclusion. That said, by December, he'll be 48 and I'd be shocked if he gets a wild card at a time when America has begun to commit to its young players.

Turning Stone is a super-tough event and if Archer kicks off the year with a top-10 finish, he'll be making a statement. Good luck to Johnny.

I agree with most all that you say, but no one knows why someone schedules the way that they do or don't.

I think it is a bit of a stretch to say someone is not a serious player just because they are not at a single tournament.

I think if Johnny gave it some thought he would retract what he said. It seems as though he was thinking & then it came out different when put in writing.

Best 2 Ya.
 
Why would there be no words of mine left if you edited JA posts on facebook? In case you haven't figured it out yet by my name, I'm not JA. :confused::confused:

Technical nitpicking will NOT get you out of everyone seeing your foolish nonsense.

Do what you did before & wipe out all of your post that you've made since the last time that you did that.
 
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He's earned the right to speak his mind about this game.

Your right.

He can say whatever he wishes but calling your colleagues not serious players is not going to get any team bonus points with them.

I just think it was ill advise & does nothing good.
 
I'm with Archer. If you're looking to compete with the truly elite, you should have signed up for Turning Stone months ago. The dates have been on my calendar for months now, and I'm only a fan. If you're skipping the toughest events, it says something about your commitment to excellence.

Personally, I think Archer had a very poor year in 2015, but if he turns it around this year and plays well enough to qualify on competitive performance, I'm fine with his inclusion. That said, by December, he'll be 48 and I'd be shocked if he gets a wild card at a time when America has begun to commit to its young players.

Turning Stone is a super-tough event and if Archer kicks off the year with a top-10 finish, he'll be making a statement. Good luck to Johnny.

I think the field at the tournament in China is just as (if not more) elite than what you have at Turning Stone.
 
Then why don't you go on facebook and tell Johnny that you are willing to be his post editor so he doesn't look so foolish when he makes posts?

Just to be clear given how you almost always try to put words into the mouths of individuals that they did not say.

I never said anything about Johnny looking foolish.

I just said that I thought it was ill advise, IMO.

You're like a mosquito. No matter how many times one tries to swat it...
it just keeps coming back with that aggravating good for nothing, no good buzzing.
 
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I agree with most all that you say, but no one knows why someone schedules the way that they do or don't.

I think it is a bit of a stretch to say someone is not a serious player just because they are not at a single tournament.

I think if Johnny gave it some thought he would retract what he said. It seems as though he was thinking & then it came out different when put in writing.

Best 2 Ya.

For any player that plays the WPA events overseas, I think it's OK to miss some of the big stuff played on the nine footers in America (Turning Stone, Derby City 9 ball, Super Billiards Expo, Steinway Classic, US Open 9-ball, and possibly one or two other events). However, most of the American players skip the overseas events, thereby sidestepping numerous opportunities to compete against the game's most elite. For that reason, skipping the big stuff played on American soil is a very big deal and Archer was right to speak as he did.
 
He's earned the right to speak his mind about this game.

You are 100% correct, Farhan.
He has a right to speak about this game, not other's
mental state; specifically whether they are motivated as much as he is.

Huge difference. That kind of discourse has the potential to stir up
controversy.
 
Just to be clear given how you almost always try to put words into the mouths of individuals that they did not say.

I never said anything about Johnny looking foolish.

I just said that I thought it was ill advise, IMO.

You're like a mosquito. No matter how many times one tries to swat it...
it just keeps coming back with that aggravating good fro nothing, no good buzzing.

If you keep missing, you might want to try CTE Pro One. :D

edit: you also might want to try reading this- http://www.thesaurus.com/browse/ill-advised
 
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As has been mentioned previously by another member in this thread, the Cup is an excellent training ground for up and coming Pros.

But, as always, with older age comes a bit of Wisdom, that players like Johnny and Earl can provide. Among others.

A little back Bone for the rest of the Team, so to speak. Team Mates that can be looked up to for both Emotional and Ability to play under these conditions.
 
If you keep missing, you might want to try CTE Pro One. :D

edit: you also might want to try reading this- http://www.thesaurus.com/browse/ill-advised

In the omniscience that you perceive yourself to have in your own mind...

did you fail to notice "short-sighted" as a synonym in that thesaurus that you linked.

Only a vengeful fool would associate the swatting of a mosquito with an aiming method for pool.

As it is so ever increasingly necessary, I will leave you & your nonsense to the decisions of others.

Or at least I will try... but knowing you... you will probably drop some more crap.
 
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For any player that plays the WPA events overseas, I think it's OK to miss some of the big stuff played on the nine footers in America (Turning Stone, Derby City 9 ball, Super Billiards Expo, Steinway Classic, US Open 9-ball, and possibly one or two other events). However, most of the American players skip the overseas events, thereby sidestepping numerous opportunities to compete against the game's most elite. For that reason, skipping the big stuff played on American soil is a very big deal and Archer was right to speak as he did.

You got that right ,, Im glad he did by challenging others he's challenging himself also and by the sound of it he plans on leading by example something no American player has done yet ,, so why not him ,
It's rediculas that bar box turnys are points events to begin with that's like having duckpin bowlers getting points for a tenpin event , they need to do away with that
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Copying is a form of flattery.

One blind clown being led by another blind clown.

The players need unity not division... not even in the slightest way.

Calling your 'colleagues' not serious for missing one tournament is being hypocritical unless Johnny is not going to miss any.

I doubt anyone that is not at this tournament for whatever reason appreciates Johnny calling them non serious players.

Fools often laugh when they shouldn't.
 
For any player that plays the WPA events overseas, I think it's OK to miss some of the big stuff played on the nine footers in America (Turning Stone, Derby City 9 ball, Super Billiards Expo, Steinway Classic, US Open 9-ball, and possibly one or two other events). However, most of the American players skip the overseas events, thereby sidestepping numerous opportunities to compete against the game's most elite. For that reason, skipping the big stuff played on American soil is a very big deal and Archer was right to speak as he did.

That could be but what specific individual are we talking about.

No one knows why any individual may be skipping this event. Maybe their wife, girlfriend, or sister is expecting to deliver & they want to be there to support them.

Others may have other issues, perhaps MONEY. Maybe a court date. Whatever.

To call them not serious is as he did say only IN HIS OPINION.

As I said, I think if he would rethink what he said & the implications he might retract it or reword it.

That is just my opinion.

Best 2 Ya.
 
It's great the a player such as Archer is enthusiastic about M.C.
But, Archer is also a successful businessman now.
How many other American players have solid financing to attend all the Mosconi Cup events?

Maybe other players don't have access to that type of financial stability.
 
It's great the a player such as Archer is enthusiastic about M.C.
But, Archer is also a successful businessman now.
How many other American players have solid financing to attend all the Mosconi Cup events?

Maybe other players don't have access to that type of financial stability.

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