NA Open Semi-Final on Versus today.
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In light of the whole IPT implosion, I guess it doesn't matter so much, but I have to say that IMO the broadcasts are getting better. KT doesn't seem to talk as much, which makes it more bearable without the mute button, Sigel's not so full of himself anymore, and that Matt dude is starting to figure pool out.
In fact, I'm kind of liking MS's announcing, and I used to really dislike it. A lot of people who I've spoken to say that he wasn't always an arrogant jerk, cocky yes, but not to the point where you can't stand it. It looks like they let him drop his "I'm the greatest" act, and he seems like a pretty decent guy now.
And the third guy Matt seems to be developing a genuine interest in pool, which is really kind of encouraging for the idea that "ordinary sports fans" can get into pool. Of course, he might just be feigning interest (he does after all work for KT), but it looks like he's actually getting into the game.
Of course it appears to be all for nothing. The whole situation is so s****y. I've always been conflicted, of course wanting the IPT to succeed, the excitement and the tournaments and the money were all great, but I was always uneasy about having a credit-card-stealing, fake-cancer-cure-peddling infomercial king at the helm. Now with the whole non-payment and lying, I guess the writing's on the wall, and maybe it's better in the long run for pool to not be linked to KT. Who knows. Let's just hope the players get paid...
Still, for what it's worth, I think the TV coverage is getting better.
In fact, I'm kind of liking MS's announcing, and I used to really dislike it. A lot of people who I've spoken to say that he wasn't always an arrogant jerk, cocky yes, but not to the point where you can't stand it. It looks like they let him drop his "I'm the greatest" act, and he seems like a pretty decent guy now.
And the third guy Matt seems to be developing a genuine interest in pool, which is really kind of encouraging for the idea that "ordinary sports fans" can get into pool. Of course, he might just be feigning interest (he does after all work for KT), but it looks like he's actually getting into the game.
Of course it appears to be all for nothing. The whole situation is so s****y. I've always been conflicted, of course wanting the IPT to succeed, the excitement and the tournaments and the money were all great, but I was always uneasy about having a credit-card-stealing, fake-cancer-cure-peddling infomercial king at the helm. Now with the whole non-payment and lying, I guess the writing's on the wall, and maybe it's better in the long run for pool to not be linked to KT. Who knows. Let's just hope the players get paid...
Still, for what it's worth, I think the TV coverage is getting better.
I agree. There is no question it has improved considerably since the early broadcasts. Mike is less opinionated and more factual in calling the plays, he's getting better at using the light pen, and his overall polish at the job is improved. KT speaking less is a definite improvement in the professionalism. No more inane comments like, "For the viewers at home, I believe they call that 'humping the table', is that right, Mike?" Gag.ineedaspot said:
The matches ....
Efren seemed a little worn out against Thorsten. Why in the world didn't he shoot that 9 ball the first time he had shape on it? I can't figure that out!
He could have cut into the side or played the combo with the hanger in the corner, 10 ball I think.
What new shaft diid Thorsten get right before the tournament that he liked so well?
Also noted that Efren was playing with a cue with a plain forearm against Thorsten.
Manalo played great against Souquet, although Souquet had his chances to win. Souquet looked brain dead kind of. I would not have gone 3 rails for shape on the 8 that last game. I would have played it either soft, taken a longer shot, or taken the cue down to end rail and back up for the 8.
Noticed when Manalo breaks his grip hand is only 1-2" behind the top of his wrap, but that his stroke is fairly long. When he shoots, his grip hand is back about 1-2" from the bottom of his wrap.
And the mystery questions is: Who when they show guys breaking in their promo, who is the player that jumps the cue ball off the table on the break? (I think I know, I want to see if you do ... lol)
Efren seemed a little worn out against Thorsten. Why in the world didn't he shoot that 9 ball the first time he had shape on it? I can't figure that out!
He could have cut into the side or played the combo with the hanger in the corner, 10 ball I think.
What new shaft diid Thorsten get right before the tournament that he liked so well?
Also noted that Efren was playing with a cue with a plain forearm against Thorsten.
Manalo played great against Souquet, although Souquet had his chances to win. Souquet looked brain dead kind of. I would not have gone 3 rails for shape on the 8 that last game. I would have played it either soft, taken a longer shot, or taken the cue down to end rail and back up for the 8.
Noticed when Manalo breaks his grip hand is only 1-2" behind the top of his wrap, but that his stroke is fairly long. When he shoots, his grip hand is back about 1-2" from the bottom of his wrap.
And the mystery questions is: Who when they show guys breaking in their promo, who is the player that jumps the cue ball off the table on the break? (I think I know, I want to see if you do ... lol)