I think some of you are missing the point. Monica states herself that she is not "calling them out"...she isn't disrespecting Karen or Allison...she isn't mouthing off. I know Monica...and I know that Monica would just love to play that session, win or lose. And yes, I believe that she likes her odds playing under winner breaks, long session, pool hall conditions....but I do not believe that she thinks she has the nuts.
She just wants to play. Win or lose, it would be good for her. The session itself will be the benefit...the money wouldn't mean much. I used to be like that....I didn't care if the game was tough....I just wanted to play. I wanted to challenge myself....and I wanted to gamble with certain players in order to better my mental game.
Monica has beaten both of them in tournament already. She has been ranked as high as #3....and she stays consistently in the top 6. She gambles...and anyone who knows her knows that she gambles well. She is working with Tony Crosby...and I am sure that she wants a long session to get in a groove with some of things he has been teaching her.
Everyone is entitled to their opinion, their favorite player, etc. But do not disrespect this player who has the heart and the guts to stand up and say that she would like to play #1 or #2. She didn't say she was going to pummel them....she didn't say they couldn't play unless they had tournament conditions....she didn't call them out. I don't think either Allison or Karen would be offended or feel disrespected by Monica's words. So why should any of you?
Monica just wants to play. She should have respect from each and every one of you for that, regardless of whether or not you think she can win.
Melissa