I would take Orcullo this time around if I was betting the cash but since I am pulling for a good guy and betting a whole lot of air, I will pull for Shane VanBoening.
For the cash, I think Orcullo is tough as nails and he hasn't gotten there as much as he has in the past and I think his talons will be sharp and strong.
I believe that every one of the top players has their turn at the main feeding trough and it just depends on who is the hungriest as to who will come out on top. This is a gourmet meal for some good shooting pool player.
God, I wish I was there. I finally found a round trip ticket to Kansas City MISSOURI for a little less than $300 which makes it almost acceptable but then you have to figure out how to get all the way over to Olathe and the pool hall from the Missouri airport. Not knowing how or how long it takes or how much it costs to get from KCM to Olathe is an aggravation and a consideration. Southwest flys into KC, MO but not KC, KS. Since I wouldn't be playing, and only staying for the weekend, I could probably stay awake for a day or two while looking like a bobblehead.
JoeyA