*** Mosconi Cup 2015 Updates Thread ***
- Thread starter Kickin' Chicken
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Pretty bad reading comprehension by him lol!
Videos of todays matches are up:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRstW1gxiR0tHJ7dSJJWv4Q
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRstW1gxiR0tHJ7dSJJWv4Q
The 8ball Appleton hit game 3 or 4 (singles v SVB) probably (unless was a safe) skid too. Missed by 1.5 diamonds. Left SVB terrible & Appleton won anyway.
Update -- it is now 5-1 in Appleton's favor in Mosconi Cup singles matches vs. SVB (and 27-13 in games).
So you can bet on Europe?
Are they playing with Cyclop balls?
And to the person that said Mike was the hero of the first match -- he was the hero by default. He missed the 3 ball in that game by the same 3 inches he missed that 7 ball in the doubles match. But in the all team match he got lucky it shit in two rails and he ran out.
And to the person that said Mike was the hero of the first match -- he was the hero by default. He missed the 3 ball in that game by the same 3 inches he missed that 7 ball in the doubles match. But in the all team match he got lucky it shit in two rails and he ran out.
I was INCREDIBLY impressed by Sky's play in his first Mosconi Cup ever. He played beautiful pool. Shot making, safety play, confidence, etc., etc., etc..........
He showed absolutely no fear!!!!!
I have watched 2 matches so far. I love every US player on this team. They are young, exciting and they are obviously great players.
This is the most exciting sporting event of the year for me to watch.
The difference in the level of commentary from Wych to the American guy, who's name escapes me at this moment, is stunning. I can not listen to Wych anymore, at all, so all of the matches go on mute immediately. Where as the other guy is always awesome, one of the best in the business. Breslyn is OK, but slants to the euro side, not half as bad and annoyingly as Wych though.
Great time of the year. Go USA!
This is the most exciting sporting event of the year for me to watch.
The difference in the level of commentary from Wych to the American guy, who's name escapes me at this moment, is stunning. I can not listen to Wych anymore, at all, so all of the matches go on mute immediately. Where as the other guy is always awesome, one of the best in the business. Breslyn is OK, but slants to the euro side, not half as bad and annoyingly as Wych though.
Great time of the year. Go USA!
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The commentators so far have been:
Match 1. Jim Wych and Jerry Forsyth
Match 2. Jerry Forsyth and Jay Helfert
Match 3. Wych and Helfert
Match 4. Wych and Helfert
Match 5. Wych and Forsyth
I like Wych's commentary.
I thought at the time it was pretty clear that Niels outplayed him - whilst getting a couple of slices of luck; I don't have time to rewatch the match and highlight specific moments. What I found more amusing was the "he might have lost, but he played better" attitude that seems to permeate these forums each year. If it's not the break it's the crowd, if not the crowd then the format, if not the format then the rolls. It's a losing attitude - amongst the players and the fans, IMO.
What's that quote from The Hustler?
"I'm the best you ever seen, Fats. I'm the best there is. And even if you beat me, I'm still the best."
"Stay with this kid; he's a loser."
It reminded me of that.
The US needs to get away from that line of thinking if they want to be successful in this competition again.
That being said, I thought it was fairly even today. I thought the US were fortunate to win the first match, but they then let Europe off the hook in the second, so it goes both ways. Woodward played well. Hopefully it will be a close cup this year.
IMO U.S.A. needs play more safes when they have bad shot position or a bad roll or lucky leave and stop trying to be the hero on every shot. They wouldn't take these crazy shots gambling or in major tournaments. They play like they're just happy with the 10k they already have. Johnnyt
PS: maybe it's 7,500.
PS: maybe it's 7,500.
Wych is indeed terrible, his commentary is a copy&paste of last year's, which was a copy&paste of 2 years before, which was....you get the picture. King of cliches. But, Whych rooting for the Euros??? What are you smoking? He's one of the greatest SVB nuthuggers ever drew breath on earth, ferchrissake!
All American commentators suck major balls. They're way too old to understand the modern game, they're puking "pearls" every 5 minutes. Meh...
You must be watching a different event. The pressure tells in these matches - a lot more than in standard tournament or gambling play.