Joey Testa
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But here I am stuck at work drooling to play. Maybe next year... 
I'm guessing Joey was an APA 9? Even so, I would like to give yet another congratulations to the APA on allowing top players to sneak into their events and rob them. Good job APA! 
Actually, based on the score that mouse gave, it sounds like he was an 8 and not a 9. A 9 would have had to score 75 and he won with 66.cuetechasaurus said:I'm guessing Joey was an APA 9? Even so, I would like to give yet another congratulations to the APA on allowing top players to sneak into their events and rob them. Good job APA!
So "top players" shouldn't be allowed to play in an amateur event?cuetechasaurus said:I'm guessing Joey was an APA 9? Even so, I would like to give yet another congratulations to the APA on allowing top players to sneak into their events and rob them. Good job APA!
The APA is for AMATEURS. That does not exclude "top players." I know Joe has done well in some regional events and he's obviously having a good run at the Open, but that doesn't mean he's a pro, and it doesn't mean he should be banned from APA events.
And yes, Joe did play as a 9 last year at the APA NTC.
-djb
DoomCue said:So "top players" shouldn't be allowed to play in an amateur event?
The APA is for AMATEURS. That does not exclude "top players." I know Joe has done well in some regional events and he's obviously having a good run at the Open, but that doesn't mean he's a pro, and it doesn't mean he should be banned from APA events.
And yes, Joe did play as a 9 last year at the APA NTC.
-djb
I have no problem with Joe playing in the APA, but I think letting Jason Kirkwood play is pushing the envelope. By the way my problem isn't with Jason it's with the APA's screening of pro players, or lack of screening.
--Chili
Kirkwood is no longer allowed to play in APA events. He was allowed to play in this year's Masters event in Vegas because he had played in his league and paid his fees and dues for the entire season, and the APA didn't feel it would be right to allow him to do that, then ban him in Vegas (I know this because a protest was filed against Dream Team - Michigan at the APA NTC for having Kirkwood on the team). While I feel he shouldn't have been allowed to play in his league in the first place, I do think the APA did the right thing in Vegas since he actually was allowed to play in a Masters league. I'm not sure what the circumstances were surrounding the decision to allow him to play in the league, but more than likely that was made by the area's LO. They should be the "first line of defense" for issues like this, and I find it hard to believe the LO didn't think Kirkwood is a pro.Chilifide said:
I do agree with you that there needs to be a better screening process to determine who is a pro and who isn't, and who's allowed to play and who isn't. The BCA has a list compiled; I think the APA should do the same. However, I don't think such a list should be determined based solely on playing ability, as cuetechasaurus seems to think (although I could be misinterpreting his post - I'm sure he'll let me know if I am).
Babineau's in Raleigh recently held a US Amateur qualifier and BJ Ussery was not allowed to play, even though he was allowed to play at the Masters tournament in Vegas. I'm hoping this is a sign that the APA is paying increased attention to the amateur vs. pro issue.
-djb
dave sutton
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gopi-1 said:
anyone that knows joey knows it aint about luck. he lost but he moved very well with ronnie. they played 10 different kick safes on 2 different 2 balls. then ronnie banks a 4 ball cross corner longways like its practice and runs out. ronnie did to him what he did to parica. i watched both matches from the front row. he can beat anyone at anytimes no luck at all. im sure he'd try you some even!