Mosconi Updates Please

[JAM]

In this photo, you can see the unison in Team Europe after each shot, after each game. The ladies of Team EUrope members are also sitting in unison BEHIND the front row where Team Europe members sit.

Team USA members were all over the place in the audience, and I never saw Earl or Shane once in the audience when they weren't playing in the pit.

This unison is what holds Team Europe together and what is missing from Team USA.

 

[JAM]

Now, I'm not going to say Team USA spirit is bad, because when they were hitting 'em, they did band togehter in the team versus team first game. Look at the audience behind them, the American fans giving support.

There's Larry Ross, and I see Robin Boggs too.

 

[JAM]

Here's a cute shot of Johnny and his son sitting in the stands between matches when Johnny wasn't competing. Johnny's focus even from the audience is intense.

 

[JAM]

When you're having a bad time at the table, it doesn't do much good to look like this when you're team mate needs your support. I'm sure it didn't help Rodney much to see Earl looking like this.

Check out Angel Levine sitting ot the left of Dennis Hatch in the audience. There's Larry Ross behind Earl. Behind Dennis is Scotty Boggs. It's nice to see the American fans uniting. Wish Team USA did more of this.

Again, it would have been nice for all of Team USA to be right down in the front giving support, like Team Europe was. And Earl's expression here says it all, unfortunately. :embarrassed2:

 

[JAM]

Here's the first game, Team vs. Team. It went downhill after this match. Again, in the audience, all the American fans uniting together. There's Max, Bobby Cotton (I think), Scotty Bogs, Robin Boggs, Angel Levine, Johnny's wife and children, Larry Ross. They're all there pulling for the team.

The players were miked, I think. I did hear Dennis say at one point to Johnny that he was left-handed and couldn't make the shot, so he gave it to Johnny.

 

[JAM]

Here's the lovely ladies of Team Europe, providing support in unison, sitting behind their men. That's Darren's girlfriend on the left, and the other two, I think one of them is Karl's and the other is Ralf's, but I'm not sure. Maybe somebody else knows. I like the fact they were all sitting together, though. It just showed unity, again, the missing ingredient in Team USA.

 

[JAM]

Here's Johnny! With his trademark break. :grin-square:

Look at how the American fans all sit together behind Team USA. The fans are more in unison than the team, it woudl seem, at times. There's Ray from Albany in the front row with the yellow shirt. Look at all the red, white, and blue with the fans.

 

[JAM]

I thought this was a cute shot with Shane shaking hands with Mika and exchanging a smile. These players are friends with each other, even though they're on the opposite sides right now. :wink:

And look at the definition in those arms on each player. WOW!

 

[JAM]

These last two pictures tell the story. Here's Team Europe supporting their fellow player while Darren is competing solo. They are right there up front and close to Darren.

 

[JAM]

I guess there's not much to smile about for Team USA, but a little team spirit would have gone a long way instead of these sour-puss faces. But that's how I kind of feel after yesterday's festivities.

What will happen today? Hope we see a few wins. I wonder what Team USA members did last night. Did they all go their separate ways, or did they band together and prepare with a new strategic attack for Day Two? Time will tell.

 

[SilentLurker]

Here's the lovely ladies of Team Europe, providing support in unison, sitting behind their men. That's Darren's girlfriend on the left, and the other two, I think one of them is Karl's and the other is Ralf's, but I'm not sure. Maybe somebody else knows. I like the fact they were all sitting together, though. It just showed unity, again, the missing ingredient in Team USA.

Sorry JAM, the one on the right is Karl's wife. A past world champion in her own right.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/other_sports/snooker/7507502.stm

 

[JAM]

Sorry JAM, the one on the right is Karl's wife. A past world champion in her own right.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/other_sports/snooker/7507502.stm

Thanks. I wasn't sure, but that little tidbit is interesting. Thanks for sharing.

Niels other half is also a good player. All in the family, as they say! :grin-loving:

You're referring to this photo here. Thanks again for sharing.

I guess the lady in the middle is Ralf's wife?

 

[JAM]

Here's what Johnny Archer said after Day One ---> HERE

 

[JAM]

Thanks to NYCGrind and Alison Fischer, the only place I could find the schedule for Day Two. I spent a little time googling. You'd think it would be on the Main Page of the Mosconi Cup website.

Tuesday December 3 11 a.m., Vegas Time
Match 6 Doubles match
Match 7 Singles match (Cannot be the same player as Match 3 and 5)
Match 8 Doubles match (All players to have played once in matches 6)
Match 9 Singles match (Cannot be the same player as Matches 3, 5 and 7)
Match 10 Doubles match

 

[PINKLADY]

KK9 posted this @ other thread, but i'm going to post it here, too:

The day started out ... ok, until we got downstairs to the AZ meet and greet. The meet place was being demolished. Big curtains blocked us off at the entrance. Off limits. Ominous? Met Sjm, Cuebuddy. Rick S,Vagabond, fat Albert, EZ Money and @ 6 other AZers coagulated. Lee and other freaking Brits were there with sh1t eating grins.

Rick S, photog extraordianire and fat Albert hooked us up front row, head spot. TY! The crowd was decidedly vocal for US. 2 years ago, Euros smoked us in rooting. We actually won a couple racks outta the gate. Melanie was all fired up, everyone was. Foot stomping, screams and whistles.

Earl was perfect. He chirped a little... Bottom line, we got smoked on the break. We got MF'g crushed on the break. Again.

Johnny got one shot in match one of team play, a break shot where he parked whitey, but got the CB kicked into lower left. Didn't see him again for hours.

Shane was down on a shot, up 4 -3. The PA system snorted out this monsterous noise, Shane missed an easy out. Michaela turned the other cheek, wasn't anything she could do. What momentum we may have had, went in the toilet. It happens.

Here's what I have to say, in my disheartened mood, as that damn volcano outside keeps popping off every hour on the hour.. FWIW.

I was literally 12 feet from the seats where the Euro team was sitting (the row above them was all beautiful women, Angie included).

Anyway, EVERY rack the Euro's won, they'd all get up and fist bump the player(s). Never saw all our players again after match 2. Hatch was always there.

Lou was there on our front row. He's even more ugly than I could imagine. Kidding Lou, nice to meet you!

In conclusion, in my concussion... The break is massive, and we lost that battle. We missed a few critical shots. Tight? IMO, we played a few low % shots. Pockets are 4.25". Euro's played solid. all were stoic. Hats off to them.

I'm running out of Kleenex.


Best thing today - Michaela didn't throw me out. She had ample opportunity. Tomorrow is another day. Better be a good one.

 

[JAM]

Look at this team photo of Team Europe. How would you like to see these five guys walking into the pool room? :grin-square:

Anybody want to play a game of 9-ball?

Look at all the patches on Ralf Souquet!

 

[PINKLADY]

yesterday was cool, from the crowd perspective. i was proud to be an American. (as opposed to 2011)

we took up the whole front row, behind the break line. only 2 available seats were SkySports & Lou Figuera - whom i recognized immediately from SpiderWeb's cartoons. i immediately asked: WHERE'S JB CASES? Lou was cool - no matter what anyone says. and we'll be sitting w/ him tomorrow, too. it was interesting conversation w/ SkySports.... we lost track of SJM/Lou, but we'll be with him tomorrow.

the entire left side, is USA. lots of RED. and probably 20 in FLAG garb. Melanie, Lee, & LeeAnn, are @ their regular seats @ 11:00 & 3 rows up. Rodney's GF - OMG - did yáll see what she was wearing???? damn! (do a shot & sit down for this) tight tank top, with rhinestone heart-shaped flag - you have to look past her huge boobs to notice it was HEART-shaped).... red spandex HOT-pants, to her ankles.... and then.... FkMe platform pumps/ankle-boots, that were red/white/blue.... must have cost $400 & custom-made.... HOT, is an understatement. she sat mostly @ the bottom stairs - ON the stairs.

and then The Black Widow showed up & joined her - dressed in signature black & HOT as well. Melanie was refined in pure red, form-fitting, & the kids were dressed to the 9's in red & white sparkles.

the center section was divided b/w USA & Europe. KK9 was front row/center, spinning those 2 tee-ninesie US flags on a toothpick - compliments of Vagabond. (tune in on THU for pics of one of us sporting them as a g-string patch!). Lou was @ front left. SkySports next to him. front 50% rows were USA - we made Eu-rope sit BEHIND us. there are 5 Germans, in blue custom Mosconi shirts waiving their flag. THIS IS WHO YÁLL HEARD YELLING EUUUUUUUR-UPPPP. they are allowed to come back tomorrow, but only cause they are German & speak very little English. Nathan was @ the back row, and was fairly quiet (i'm sure it had nothing to do w/ BB). Fat Albert was front right next to Team Europe & will give those Germans a run for their money tomorrow. next up, he's going to mention the Revolutionary War....

the right side was 80% Europe & not much blue. and the 2 front rows (10 seats), had notes of RESERVED TEAM EUROPE. for the players & GFs. Vagabond was slick in his silver $2K silk suit, white Italian shirt trimmed in diamonds, and matching shoes/belt. Lee Brett was late to the party & i had to ask Europe to hold a seat for him. Lee Brett? no problem, maám! he sat front row, a few seats right of the players. Rodney stopped b/w shots & hugged him.

AZB Mike & Jerry were running b/w the booth & Players' ballroom. the players were all mic'd. and AZB heard every word out of Earl's mouth, which i can't post. Jay Helfert's here. JP's of course here. and Rick S was the MACK-DADDY in holding our seats! (although he wasn't too happy carrying my hot pink bag)

the line to get in was insane @ 10AM. 7 roped-off lines, per ticket # (date of purchase), hundreds of people filling the lobby & down the hall - being cordial. Fat Albert (compliments of JA), got us in the VIP line, and we were 20th to enter (Vagabond was in front of us w/ his English friends).

the bar's in the back. no food access. everyone was hitting it hard by Round 3. $10 for liquor, Corona, Stout. smoking lounge is straight out the doors across the small lobby to outside.

Michaela put the fear of God in everyone, for silent phones & no flash. this is why yáll got no updates - turned my ipad off. that, and we were too busy stomping the floor 3 times in succession w/ U-S-A. and yelling till nothing would come out.

can't wait for Day 2!

PS - i was texting Lee Brett from 20 feet away: yáll suck! (plus some comments about Michaela's ass vs his)

 

[skogstokig]

nice pictures JAM!

team europe is solid as a rock this year

 

[Pathetic Shark]

we took up the whole front row, behind the break line. only 2 available seats were SkySports & Lou Figuera - whom i recognized immediately from SpiderWeb's cartoons.

Lol.

..............

 

[JAM]

nice pictures JAM!

team europe is solid as a rock this year

Yes, they sure are. The pictures, I might add, are property of Matchroom Sport, taken by our own J.P. Parmentier.

He really does capture some good moments, the expression on the faces, the movements, the mood. I feel like I'm there when I see his photos.

Well, today's a new day. I wonder what lies ahead. :grin: