Mosconi Cup Team USA
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Bergma, SVB, Schmidt, Sossei, Hall
this is my thoughts, don't agree with that selection but think who will be in it.
If Cory beats Shaw tonight, he should be in on that match alone. shaw is shooting that good.
Honest idc long as bergman makes it i think he deserves it
I agree Jayson is in great form. So far, it has been a good week for the Joss Tour giants, Dechaine and Shaw, two rivals (and friends, too) who have strengthened each other's competitive pedigree.
If Corey gets past eight racks, it's pretty darn good. Still, Corey has a shot at this one for sure.
I know mike Dechaine won't make it but it should be Shane, Dechaine, bergman, hall, and Corey. I think Oscar is close but I would take those 5 over him.
That would be my pick
There are three automatic spots available on Team Europe drawn from three separate rankings; the Euro Tour rankings made up of five events, a World event list made up of the China Open, World 9-ball Championship and October’s US Open, and a list combining all eight events. The remaining two players will be wildcard picks. -looks like the US Open will be deciding factor in 2 of the three automatic spots
Euro Tour Ranking (complete)
1. Mark Gray (ENG) 56 1st confirmed player on team Europe
2. Nick Ekonomopoulos (GRE) 50
3. Nick van den Berg (HOL) 44
4. Dennis Grabe (EST) 40
5. Niels Feijen (HOL) 36
6. Karl Boyes (ENG) 30
7. Mario He (AUT) 31
8. Ralf Souquet (GER) 29
9. Karol Skowerski (POL) 28
10. Mateusz Sniegocki (POL) 27
World Ranking (after two of three events)
1. Niels Feijen (NED) 40
2. Albin Ouschan (AUT) 25
T3.Mika Immonen (FIN) 15
T3.Thorsten Hohmann (GER) 15
T3.Radoslaw Babica (POL) 15
T6.Ralf Souquet (GER) 10
T6.Darren Appleton (ENG) 10
T6.Mario He (AUT) 10
T6.Nick Van den Berg (NED) 10
T10. Chris Melling (ENG) 5
Combined Ranking (after seven of eight events)
1. Niels Feijen (HOL) 76
2. Mark Gray (ENG) 56
3. Nick Ekonomopoulos (GRE) 55
4. Nick van den Berg (HOL) 54
5. Albin Ouschan Jr. (AUT) 49
T6. Mario He (AUT) 40
T6. Denis Grabe (EST) 40
8. Ralf Souquet (GER) 39
9. Radoslaw Babica (POL) 36
10. Karol Skowerski (POL) 33
I like this team from a US perspective.
Fighting for 1 spot...
In my opinion, I believe the team will be a majority of younger players with two veterans anchoring at the top...
I think amongst those young players two are guaranteed locks and have earned their spot amongst the team with their veteran counterparts. Which leaves 1 position up in the air and for grabs.
My list is...
1) Shane Van Boening
2) Corey Deuel
3) Justin Bergman
4) Justin Hall
The final spot I think is still up for grabs and arguments can be made for any of the remaining players based on their track record and skill set. I think the biggest thing to consider is team chemistry and professionalism as those two things are at the core of what coach Wilson is looking to curate in the contemporary American pocket billiards game.
My initial instinct is to fill that 5th spot with someone who's top notch class, consistent in their approach and game and is a solid role / team player. I can think of two names that fill that ideally and that's Oscar Dominguez and Jeremy Sossei. One can argue that Sossei has had a better playing record in competitive tournaments this year and with Oscar's current work load that is more than understandable. But Oscar has been there before and knows the environment.
Just my observation but I wouldn't be surprised if this was our team USA for 2014 Mosconi Cup.
Go get em boys!
In my opinion, I believe the team will be a majority of younger players with two veterans anchoring at the top...
I think amongst those young players two are guaranteed locks and have earned their spot amongst the team with their veteran counterparts. Which leaves 1 position up in the air and for grabs.
My list is...
1) Shane Van Boening
2) Corey Deuel
3) Justin Bergman
4) Justin Hall
The final spot I think is still up for grabs and arguments can be made for any of the remaining players based on their track record and skill set. I think the biggest thing to consider is team chemistry and professionalism as those two things are at the core of what coach Wilson is looking to curate in the contemporary American pocket billiards game.
My initial instinct is to fill that 5th spot with someone who's top notch class, consistent in their approach and game and is a solid role / team player. I can think of two names that fill that ideally and that's Oscar Dominguez and Jeremy Sossei. One can argue that Sossei has had a better playing record in competitive tournaments this year and with Oscar's current work load that is more than understandable. But Oscar has been there before and knows the environment.
Just my observation but I wouldn't be surprised if this was our team USA for 2014 Mosconi Cup.
Go get em boys!
Well, when you've got the last three world 9-ball champions to choose from in Feijen, Hohmann and Appleton, it's pretty hard for Europe to go too wrong.