I'd be curious if him playing in this event was part of the reason they changed the break rules. For the best players, him included, the preliminary stage of this event is going to nearly be a coin-flip.
I'm sure given a month he will be able to figure out how to get shape on the one after the break while the wired wing ball goes in. There will be very little safety play involved as well as the spreads will be very predictable. Judd will be a very difficult out in this format.
Some snooker players will take to 9-ball very quickly. After all, the outs are like running the colors.it's the same break rule as 2017. and iirc the rule was the same even before matchroom bought it. imo it's not possible to master the break, jumping, kicking within weeks, let alone transitioning to bigger diameter balls (and possibly cue tip size). trump has slim chances against a high fargo player.
It will be interesting to see if he misses a few shots. I don’t think Ronnie missed a single ball vs Archer at the IPT in 8 ball, but his break absolutely killed him.No surprise. Judd will be on the TV table tomorrow. Looks like the 3rd match if I'm looking at the schedule correctly
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No surprise. Judd will be on the TV table tomorrow. Looks like the 3rd match if I'm looking at the schedule correctly
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Joe Magee is Trumps first opponent. I wonder how good he is. I searched his name on fargo rate and came up dry. I wonder if he is extra nervous that he will be the center of attention due to his opponent, or is thrilled about it.
Not sure if you saw these two short videos with Joe Magee, but they could give some very, very rough indication of his skill level. It isn't much to go on but my best guess is that he could fall anywhere along the line in the 530-630 fargo range, and probably isn't a short stop. Seems to be having fun with the whole thing though. Also looks like he is fairly local to your old stomping grounds, so one of your buddies back home may know of him and have a better line on his play. Share if you hear more. Or maybe 9andout, who posted the second link and seems to know or at least be familiar with him, will share. Personally I hope he does well in the match.Joe Magee is Trumps first opponent. I wonder how good he is. I searched his name on fargo rate and came up dry. I wonder if he is extra nervous that he will be the center of attention due to his opponent, or is thrilled about it.
He is just winging it really. It's only happening cause there is no snooker tournament for 1 month, so he is available. He usually goes to Greece or Spain in September but this time Matchroom convinced him otherwise probably with financial incentive, but also he loves travelling with his brother and mates so Atlantic City is probably an attractive destination for him and his crew - I expect them to party every night (even during tournament days).Has anyone heard if Trump is just winging it, or has he been playing with an experienced 9-ball player?
How many world Snooker champions are from your country? At least Canada has one and more than a few that have contended over the years.That speaks more to the rest of the talent in Canada than Alex's.
What a great story. A guy (presumably a very solid amateur pool player) who just wants to pay $750 to play in the US Open, and see what he can do, drawn against a snooker world champion who has been thrown into the mix to promote the tournament. Win-win situation for bar owner and league player Joe Magee.Not sure if you saw these two short videos with Joe Magee, but they could give some very, very rough indication of his skill level. It isn't much to go on but my best guess is that he could fall anywhere along the line in the 530-630 fargo range, and probably isn't a short stop. Seems to be having fun with the whole thing though. Also looks like he is fairly local to your old stomping grounds, so one of your buddies back home may know of him and have a better line on his play. Share if you hear more. Or maybe 9andout, who posted the second link and seems to know or at least be familiar with him, will share. Personally I hope he does well in the match.
Judd Trump to play U.S. Open.................
Any thoughts? Shoots straighter than Dick Tracy. Can he win a match or two?forums.azbilliards.comUS Open 9 ball
We have a local guy that drew Judd Trump first round. SO great. We are having a great time with it! Go Joe Magee! Like Rocky vs Apollo lol! Owner of a great local bar. Marty Magee's!🍻forums.azbilliards.com
What a great story. A guy (presumably a very solid amateur pool player) who just wants to pay $750 to play in the US Open, and see what he can do, drawn against a snooker world champion who has been thrown into the mix to promote the tournament. Win-win situation for bar owner and league player Joe Magee.
Wow, thanks for sharing that. I completely missed it. He looks super familiar in the video. I searched for pictures from his room McGee's, and I recognized the floor and the tables. I did indeed play there 2 or 3 times, 3 years ago. I was traveling back up to Philly, and my buddy from there took me to McGees and the 4 tables were jumping with action and I got a few games. I think I briefly might have met the owner, but I can't recall if I saw him play.Not sure if you saw these two short videos with Joe Magee, but they could give some very, very rough indication of his skill level. It isn't much to go on but my best guess is that he could fall anywhere along the line in the 530-630 fargo range, and probably isn't a short stop. Seems to be having fun with the whole thing though. Also looks like he is fairly local to your old stomping grounds, so one of your buddies back home may know of him and have a better line on his play. Share if you hear more. Or maybe 9andout, who posted the second link and seems to know or at least be familiar with him, will share. Personally I hope he does well in the match.
Judd Trump to play U.S. Open.................
Any thoughts? Shoots straighter than Dick Tracy. Can he win a match or two?forums.azbilliards.comUS Open 9 ball
We have a local guy that drew Judd Trump first round. SO great. We are having a great time with it! Go Joe Magee! Like Rocky vs Apollo lol! Owner of a great local bar. Marty Magee's!🍻forums.azbilliards.com
1... I live in Canada, and was born here.How many world Snooker champions are from your country? At least Canada has one and more than a few that have contended over the years.
Ronnie missed shots, as did Trump today. There’s no reason to think either would not miss shots. Other than ignorant fantasy.It will be interesting to see if he misses a few shots. I don’t think Ronnie missed a single ball vs Archer at the IPT in 8 ball, but his break absolutely killed him.
He was obviously not a good player but I thought his mechanics and stance looked better than any APA 3 I’ve seen.Joe Magee is an APA 3 which was mentioned in the US Open updates thread by someone he is local to.
But he couldn't run 3 balls so there you go.He was obviously not a good player but I thought his mechanics and stance looked better than any APA 3 I’ve seen.
Nerves probably had a lot to do with it.But he couldn't run 3 balls so there you go.
And skill level. Someone who knows him said he's an APA 3 maybe a 4 and he played like it. No disrespect to him. It is what it is. Obviously Judd has skill. He is a world champion after all. That being said, I think a decent short stop drills him. He's too new to 9B. Now, give him a six months to a year and he would probably be a very dangerous rotation player.Nerves probably had a lot to do with it.