Justin Bergman is on a mission
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g0ds gReeN
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I hope he finds enough success to stay active (and maybe enough to travel.) At worst I'd love to see him play for some Range Rovers lol.
It literally IS their job. Players are encouraged to put themselves out there on social media now. It helps build their image and fan base, and builds excitement for pool and for events like the Mosconi Cup.Imagine if every player wrote self congratulatory posts about signing up for tournaments. That’s your job!Whoop de do.
This is like a mechanic bragging about showing up to the garage.
Badpenguin
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They usually stream on xpool.
You brought this on yourself slick. You're lucky she has mellowed, a few years ago she'd already have had you curled up in the corner crying
I've had my own past sparring with JAM, but I agree with her 99% of the time and she has been more than tolerant of our new local imbecile
Yeah, Tony was one hell of a player who had a very big break. He was probably never a top five player, but often a top ten. I got to know him during his PBT days and enjoyed his company. He is sorely missed.
looking forward to seeing him play in these. he's incredibly talented. great touch and position play. in cash games he can be a real tough watch because of his speed, but with a shot clock i really enjoy seeing him play. best i've seen him was (i think) the international 2019, where he played great.
i think the small margins of error and the safety play in WNT (and predator for that matter) will favor him. on the minus side is his jumping. i don't think it's possible to reach a major final in today's game without it
i think the small margins of error and the safety play in WNT (and predator for that matter) will favor him. on the minus side is his jumping. i don't think it's possible to reach a major final in today's game without it
Agreed. It doesn't take that many ranking points to be an auto-qualifier for Team USA. One good finish, like when Tyler Styer came 3rd at the 2025 UK Open, might be enough and, even if it isn't, will put him in the limelight for a possible wildcard selection.
Actually, I suspect that Tyler will be very much in the hunt for the third auto-qualifier spot on Team USA. Yes, he had a poor campaign at the 2025 Mosconi, but it would be premature to write him off.
I believe this is in error. I believe that Mike played in the US Open in either 2023 or 2024 but failed to cash. I remember chatting with him at length in the tournament room at Harrah's. Ironically, he drew Jayson Shaw, his old rival on the Joss Tour, but unlike when their rivalry was hottest (perhaps 2014-19), Jayson beat Mike convincingly.
I’ll refrain from applauding Bergman and giving him a participation medal for deigning to show up but knock yourself out.
Badpenguin
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Sure, but I'll believe it when I see it. He doesn't seem like the same person pre-Mosconi Cup 2025. That kind of performance could have negative effects on his confidence and overall mental state. Hopefully he has a quick recovery and doesn't dwell on it too much (like I do).
If anything, there's a higher chance Johan picks him as a wildcard or captain's pick due to their relationship, rather than auto-qualifying. If I were a betting man.
Thanks for the assistance.
Yes, now it's coming back. That Shaw match was at Derby. Mike did, however, play the 2024 US Open at Harrah's, as you have noted, but he did not cash.