Great match, Scott had some hard luck going into the racks and coming up dry all the time he also missed a few shots that shouldn't have been missed but Dennis worked him over so bad and the score showed it i've never seen a player beat that bad and couldn't walk away $$$$$ OUCH
Orcullo vs. Frost- Live Reports
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I tried telling that to Hank Smith, he cussed at me. You're a funny man J bird
Yeah, but he won all ten sets!
I actually felt this match was even further apart than what the score indicated.
I watched a lot of it and the key to me was Dennis figured out what Scott was lacking and exploited it. Dennis looked a lot like Scott by the end of the match.
Yes I think Dennis routinely out moved Scott. He was playing strong one hole.
Scott didn't outsmart Dennis cause he never figured out what shots Dennis was weak on. We watched the same crosses and straight backs go in for 4 days.
Dennis was the more professional one. He was quiet on social media. Never made excuses left and right. He was an ass for the chalk thing upside down tho...who does that nonsense. Unnecessary shark but Scott got way too animated and emotional. Plus frankly I feel like I saw Scott give up 3 days in a row at the end when things really went against him. Look at the last rack of the final 3 days...all eerily similar. Dennis was eating and seemed to take fewer trips outside and stay at the table.
As for the play no question Dennis did everything a purer ball striker does. Make tough shots look routine. If Dennis played like that against say Alex...he'd have to adopt a different style and I think he would. You can't leave Alex long and tough cause he has that same ball pocketing ability it just doesn't work
I'm betting on Dennis though anytime it's 4 days of play. The guy on Sunday was much better than the guy on Thursday. Scott really needed to win more of those end game situations and not blow 7 ball leads.
I was disappointed in the fact I felt like nearly at all times one of them was weak...I didn't see that clash of the titans I was expecting. I saw 2 guys playing in spurts like champs and one guy had it going for 3 days.
Balls been skidding forever...no excuse
At some point it became tough to watch if you were backing Scott
When Scott came back from that 5-0 deficit on the first day, and actually led 10-8 at the end of that, I thought this was going to be a very tough competitive match....however, and IMHO, it became apparent to me that the match was getting away from Scott as Dennis was consistently making tough shots, and how do you mentally compensate and re-group after losing a game where you were ahead 7-0?
When Scott came back from that 5-0 deficit on the first day, and actually led 10-8 at the end of that, I thought this was going to be a very tough competitive match....however, and IMHO, it became apparent to me that the match was getting away from Scott as Dennis was consistently making tough shots, and how do you mentally compensate and re-group after losing a game where you were ahead 7-0?
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Great assessment and analysis - thanks. I was at California Billiards watching the one pocket when Alex and Dennis played. You are right, it's a heads up match. That would be a good one.
I watched here and there. This was quite entertaining as far as one pocket goes, but I still couldn't stomach it for very long.
When I did watch I was very impressed by Orcullo's ability to pocket balls from seemingly every where. He is the straightest shooting pool player I've ever seen. Perhaps the only others guys that are in his league(in terms of shooting ability) are Shaw and Earl in his prime.
When I did watch I was very impressed by Orcullo's ability to pocket balls from seemingly every where. He is the straightest shooting pool player I've ever seen. Perhaps the only others guys that are in his league(in terms of shooting ability) are Shaw and Earl in his prime.
Lmao! You're a freaking Comedian! Stick to Poker jay
At some point it became tough to watch if you were backing
When Scott came back from that 5-0 deficit on the first day, and actually led 10-8 at the end of that, I thought this was going to be a very tough competitive match....however, and IMHO, it became apparent to me that the match was getting away from Scott as Dennis was consistently making tough shots, and how do you mentally compensate after losing a game where you were ahead 7-0?
When Scott came back from that 5-0 deficit on the first day, and actually led 10-8 at the end of that, I thought this was going to be a very tough competitive match....however, and IMHO, it became apparent to me that the match was getting away from Scott as Dennis was consistently making tough shots, and how do you mentally compensate after losing a game where you were ahead 7-0?
Northern Virginia is on cloud 9
We may have some action around town again. But, orcollo impressed me!
I will ask friends of Mr. Frost to keep him in your thoughts and prayers! This is a very tough loss for a once great warrior!
Career ending and life changing possibly? We already lost chohan this month! Wonder whose next?
Kd
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After day 1 it turned into a complete beat down Jay! It might not even be a gamble if Scott got straight 8-7 with a 1 minute shot clock. I wasn't aware that Dennis had that level of firepower and focus. He was like Houdini. He rarely missed banks--long or short. Hats off to all involved for producing the event.
What shots was Dennis weak on?
On the 2nd day Dennis was already in Scott's head. Dennis seldom missed and never rushed.
Overall I agree with your assessment.
He was missing shape by a few inches after playing a three rail combo tickey with inside. Needs to work on that shot.
Don't forget missing shape a dollar bill's length when shooting combinations while stretched out .
Wait till he learns how to play one pocket.
Dennis, quite a few times, was leaving Scott cross banks when he should've been under-
hitting the shot to the short rail instead of trying to get the ball closer to his pocket.
It wasn't till the fourth day that Dennis caught on.
Scott just missed too many open shots that were gimmes for nine ball players.
Scott should practise on a snooker table for a while....accuracy is still the foundation....
....even at one hole.
I noticed that too. That could be exploited by God if they ever play.
Last year Frost and Pagulayan played 8 ahead and it ended up being Alex's 55 to Scott's 47, for a total of 102 games being played.
This time it was a race to forty and Orcullo beat Frost 11 ahead in 69 games. I don't think it was close at all.
Scott was outplayed by someone with better shot making skills and superior mental ability.
I have never seen any pro refusing straight on shot for the game (object ball was 2-3 ft from pocket and cue ball was 3-4 ft away from object ball) instead scott took slightly difficult shot with built in safety. (Perhaps he was feeling weak) Obviously he missed and but was lucky to win the game no 19. People may argue on the choice but i will gain confidence if my opponent does that.
I have never seen any pro refusing straight on shot for the game (object ball was 2-3 ft from pocket and cue ball was 3-4 ft away from object ball) instead scott took slightly difficult shot with built in safety. (Perhaps he was feeling weak) Obviously he missed and but was lucky to win the game no 19. People may argue on the choice but i will gain confidence if my opponent does that.
True but Scoot beat him to the shot on a regular basis and would either miss the shot or leave himself bad or worse sell out
DO got a lot off help
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