Let's not be fooled by the jingoistic tones of many posters on this (and related threads).
US pool needs some European, (particularly UK) influence to give it some backbone.
Johann's appointment is just the tip of an iceberg. Darren, Jayson,Mika, Thorsten are all raising the standard in US tournaments.
Now Darren has shown you how to run a proper professional event with his World Series and The World 8 Ball and World 9 Ball Championships were rooted in Britain.
The World Pool Masters, The World Cup of Pool and The Mosconi Cup are all masterminded from the UK.
Finally Allison, Karen, Kelly, Julie Gerda, Ewa and Jasmin are keeping ladies pool alive.
Oh and I nearly forgot Mark Cantrill is the star of American Billiards Radio and
J P Parmentier is pool's greatest photographer bar none.
Still they keep coming - Mosconi Cup referee, Welshman Nigel Rees and Florida Tour supremo Tony Crosby
WHO IS THE MOST INFLUENTIAL MAN IN POOL? It's a No Brainer - Luke Riches
Doug;
I generally enjoy and even agree with your views and contributions here on azb but what I've highlighted in red above is offensive. It may well be your opinion but it is offensive, nonetheless, at least to me.
Like you Brits, we Americans have a lot of pride and despite performing poorly in MC play for many years, I'm sure we do not require "some European, (particularly UK) influence to give it some backbone."
With all due respect.
best,
brian kc