Mosconi Cup 2012 Day (4) Discussion
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For those who say that pride is the main motivator at the Mosconi Cup, I'll have to say the I wonder if it's the case. The $7,500 difference between first and second place is a huge amount in this sport, about what the winner at Turning Stone will earn next month. Make no mistake, these guys are in big action and they'll have to fade the pressure that comes with it. Pride is a motivator, but personally, I doubt it is the main one.
At the Ryder Cup, members of Team America typically have made about $3,000,000 in the year leading up to the event. Pride is their main motivator. Pool is a sport in which their are few significant paydays, and the Mosconi Cup offers one of the better ones. Pride is a factor, but the money looms large in the lives of players whose incomes are relatively small.
At the Ryder Cup, members of Team America typically have made about $3,000,000 in the year leading up to the event. Pride is their main motivator. Pool is a sport in which their are few significant paydays, and the Mosconi Cup offers one of the better ones. Pride is a factor, but the money looms large in the lives of players whose incomes are relatively small.
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The crowd have their part to play in making the Mosconi Cup a
TV friendly event. So fingers crossed for a lively crowd this evening,
but one which knows where to draw the line when creating an
exciting atmosphere for Pool.
Sadly, there are too many idiots this year who are unable
to control themselves after a couple of beers.
Respect for Johnny Archer from this side of the pond for handling
it well. Dennis Hatch made a valid point regarding the clowns who are
whooping/cheering/whistling/shouting out at the wrong time.
A few idiots have embarrassed the European crowd this year.
Looking forward to watching, what I hope will only be two hours of action
this evening. Although, if needed, the fridge is well stocked to see me
through five or even six hours.
TV friendly event. So fingers crossed for a lively crowd this evening,
but one which knows where to draw the line when creating an
exciting atmosphere for Pool.
Sadly, there are too many idiots this year who are unable
to control themselves after a couple of beers.
Respect for Johnny Archer from this side of the pond for handling
it well. Dennis Hatch made a valid point regarding the clowns who are
whooping/cheering/whistling/shouting out at the wrong time.
A few idiots have embarrassed the European crowd this year.
Looking forward to watching, what I hope will only be two hours of action
this evening. Although, if needed, the fridge is well stocked to see me
through five or even six hours.
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Lineups
The order of lineup is more important to the US team, as several players are just not as strong as the others, and one of the best is off his game.
There are good arguments on previous posts, regarding who to shoot when.
I played in roughly 40 team tournaments between 1973 and 2008. My teams had a 90% plus winning percentage. We always played our two best players first and last. Those were the most pressure-packed games.
The order of lineup is more important to the US team, as several players are just not as strong as the others, and one of the best is off his game.
There are good arguments on previous posts, regarding who to shoot when.
I played in roughly 40 team tournaments between 1973 and 2008. My teams had a 90% plus winning percentage. We always played our two best players first and last. Those were the most pressure-packed games.
Banks
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We have certainly had some bad rolls. The one that comes to mind was the obvious skid that Dechaine had on a 6 ball (I think it was a 6 ball). However, the Europeans have had some bad rolls as well. The difference is - the U.S. team can't afford any bad rolls, while the Europeans can. It has been that way for a few years now, where the U.S. team has to play near their best. The Europeans haven't had to play near their best and this tells me they have clearly been the better team for several years now.
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