JoeyA The Great!

[Kickin' Chicken]

It's been three years that I have been in exile as the former AZB King of Louisiana.

A part of the exile has been self-induced but another more important part was the respect that I had for Stone Cold usurping my crown. He did it the old fashioned way. They say to be the man, you have to beat the man and that he did.

It has been close to a thousand days and I have prepared myself to return to the throne. I'm not even sure if Stone Cold still frequents the Main Forum or not but he will always be remembered as a man who exudes class in everything he does.

The time has come for me to dust off my sandals and return to re-claim the crown that was rightfully removed from my grasp.

I hereby challenge the AZB King of Louisiana for the Louisiana crown!

JoeyA

popcorn, get your popcorn, here...

GL to both of youze guys...

Popcorn...

best,
brian kc

 

[pocket]

He's been away from AZB for awhile.


Last Activity: 03-15-2015 03:54 PM


Hopefully someone knows someone who knows someone and can get this going.

 

[Black-Balled]

Didnt the OP say he doesnt have the way with words that some other do?

Hes fulla poo! I swear i heard the Rocky theme, from about halfway in!

 

[JoeyA]

With a name like Stone Cold, you know his action speak louder than his words.

JoeyA

Didnt the OP say he doesnt have the way with words that some other do?

Hes fulla poo! I swear i heard the Rocky theme, from about halfway in!

 

[Break and One]

Great post.

Its definitely cool to hear about someone who put their mind to something they want to accomplish and set out and do it. Gives us lesser players some hope. And it sounds like Joey is one honorable guy as well. Enjoy your crown while you have it and keep getting better.

 

[Stone Cold]

JoeyA The Great! From the powers that be, I have heard your challenge call from afar!...and I henceforth accept your challenge to regain the Crown, to its only true and rightful owner!

 

[JoeyA]

JoeyA The Great! From the powers that be, I have heard your challenge call from afar!...and I henceforth accept your challenge to regain the Crown, to its only true and rightful owner!

:bow-down::bow-down::bow-down: Oh Mighty King, I humbly look forward to our battle. See you soon.


JoeyA

 

[Stone Cold]

I unfortunately won't make it to White Diamonds, but I'll get with you soon sir!

 

[Kickin' Chicken]

popcorn...I'm rewarming the popcorn here... :smile:

stone cold came back from a few years off - must be driving a DeLorean. :wink:

Popcorn.

GL boys.

best,
brian kc

 

[JoeyA]

Aw GEEZE! I was hoping we could meet up at WD. Kevin Cheng and Alex Pagulayan are just two of the SUPER ELITES coming to this event.

Next time! :grin:

JoeyA

I unfortunately won't make it to White Diamonds, but I'll get with you soon sir!

 

[greyghost]

Aw GEEZE! I was hoping we could meet up at WD. Kevin Cheng and Alex Pagulayan are just two of the SUPER ELITES coming to this event.

Next time! :grin:

JoeyA

may have time to play some one a hola or some banks on friday or early sat

 

[Stone Cold]

Joey I would love to attend, but with the recent passing of my Dad, I won't be able to attend this time around.

I'll come to Buffalo's and we can play how you chose, as stated in the very first post of this thread.

 

[JoeyA]

Of course. I understand. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Joey

Joey I would love to attend, but with the recent passing of my Dad, I won't be able to attend this time around.

I'll come to Buffalo's and we can play how you chose, as stated in the very first post of this thread.

 

[JoeyA]

I'm not sure quite how to start this, as I'm no poet of Pool such as Joey A, among others. But here goes.

Around 3-4 years ago, I met JoeyA at White Diamond Billiards and realized that many had great respect for this man and his vast knowledge of the game. I then studied his process, gaining knowledge and a different view of this game we call Pool. After about a year I thought my game had improved such as to challenge him to the Louisiana AZB Crown at the next White Diamond event. I then made it official with a callout, and making sure I had the correct criteria for the challenge. Joey so gracefully met my challenge with agreeing to whatever terms I saw fit. Being the 1-pocket player he is, and the 1-pocket player I am not(never played the game) he agreed to a single race to 7, playing 9-ball on a Valley.

So in the preceding months I trained myself, because I knew the battle yet stand before me. And when the time came I felt confident, and eager. But no matter the confidence, it was not enough to best the Great Joey A. For I had lost 7-5. However I held my head high, because I knew I made a valiant attempt to take down such a beast.

So months pass and I continue to improve. And one day we decide to make a trip to Joeys home room, Buffalo Billiards. In the days before I decided to challenge the Great JoeyA again, but this time I would be in his element. Although I improved, I felt weaker in the mind about my chances. He agreed to the same game, as we had developed a good friendship, and respect for each other. But again, I just didn't feel confident, and it showed. With Joey besting me again, at a score of 7-4.

So now we fast foreword to the present. My game stronger than ever, but in my head I know that The Great JoeyA is still the better player. None the less I issue my 3rd and final challenge, because I know if I can't win now, I will never win. He agrees to the same game as always, but this time I want to play where it all started...White Diamond Billiards. He agrees and I set my training in motion. Day in and day out, I try to better my mental state; I try to better my breaks; because I know this will be the last epic battle between the Tiger and the Pig(yes I'm fluffy).

So the day comes. It's Saturday, March 16th 2013, and we arrive at White Diamond Billiards around 9am. I start getting warmed up, waiting for Joey to arrive. Shortly after, I see Joey walk through the door. I continue to play around as he greats all of his brethren. Then I walk up to him, asking if he's ready. He says yes of course. Then I ask if he would like to warm up; and he says no. At first I thought to myself, "What have I gotten myself into." I knew because he hadn't needed to warm up that he must be playing extremely well. But I shook it off and got back to my state of "victory" in my mind.

The coin flips and off we go. About an hour later I wake up from my mental state and look at the score, and to my amazement it was 7-2.......but the beads lay on my side. I shake Joeys hand and tell him good match, as he does to me. I still am not sure what it took to best The Great Joey A, but I knew I had achieved it.

But I know in my head who the True King of Louisiana is, and he will get a shot at getting his Rightful Crown back upon his head. This time upon HIS terms.

~Mitch

Somehow, it looks like I may have missed this post Mitch! Well, I missed giving the proper emoticons to all of you who wrote. I don't know about that Great Joey A stuff but it was fun reading and reliving those matches. I'm not too old to have another go at you. ;-)
JoeyA

 

[Roy Steffensen]

Louisiana AZB Crown, you say? Tempting…

 

[pt109]

Louisiana AZB Crown, you say? Tempting…

Big tournament coming soon to Buffalo’s….see some great one pocket…take JoeyA off…what’s not to like?

 

[jtompilot]

Louisiana AZB Crown, you say? Tempting…

When you’re finished with JoeyA you can play me some

 

[Roy Steffensen]

Big tournament coming soon to Buffalo’s….see some great one pocket…take JoeyA off…what’s not to lik

When you’re finished with JoeyA you can play me some

Maybe we should have a mini AZB-event during Buffalo Pro Classic