Player Selection for First IPT Tournament
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SlimShafty said:
I like that because as you well stated, we need to add excitement.
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I've had some wine tonight and this may be my nerdy equivalent to drunk dialing.Nostroke said:I think you are a bit out of line Marissa-Let's not forget our christian roots.
But seeing as you raised the subject, do you ever....Oh nevermind you wouldnt be home Saturday nite if you did.
Sweet Marissa said:
Ok Understood-Not sure i would define that as Nerdy though.
Drunk dialing im pretty familiar with. I used to call the operators at the telephone office in town and try to get something going with them. I gave'm a good laugh anyway though the supervisors didnt find it too amusing.
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I'm the worst at drunk dialing. My mobile should have come equipped with a breathaliser!Nostroke said:
just a theory...if varner and reyes are not invited then mike sigel really asked trudeau to not let them join the tournament as he is more interested in himself and to make the tournament in his favor.Masayoshi said:
What is this ...
It seems more and more like Sigel couldn't accept charity
right out, so this big plan was hatched to get him some
money. Do you honestly think they are going to really
put anyone too dangerous up against Sigel? This is sounding
more and more like a Ballbuster's type production with
mediorce (read past primes, haven't shot except for last 2 months)
type talent to be showcased against Sigel in the finale'.
As far as being on TV, the production will probably be absolutely
inundated with commercials for Kevin's products.
It seems more and more like Sigel couldn't accept charity
right out, so this big plan was hatched to get him some
money. Do you honestly think they are going to really
put anyone too dangerous up against Sigel? This is sounding
more and more like a Ballbuster's type production with
mediorce (read past primes, haven't shot except for last 2 months)
type talent to be showcased against Sigel in the finale'.
As far as being on TV, the production will probably be absolutely
inundated with commercials for Kevin's products.
I disagree with those who suggest that Trudeau and Sigel won't try to assemble a very strong field.
I do, however, agree that they'll likely take care of Mike's favorites before applying objective logic in the selection process, and the result will surely be that some who deserve in will not have the opportunity to play.
I rather like the idea of inviting all living BCA Hall of Famers (players category, not meritorious service). At very least, it ensures Efren, Buddy and Varner will be there, good news for any event.
I do, however, agree that they'll likely take care of Mike's favorites before applying objective logic in the selection process, and the result will surely be that some who deserve in will not have the opportunity to play.
I rather like the idea of inviting all living BCA Hall of Famers (players category, not meritorious service). At very least, it ensures Efren, Buddy and Varner will be there, good news for any event.
sjm said:
Mike is on record as saying that the old timers will dominate the IPT. This of course is a ridiculous statement if the cream of the Young Guns are given an opportunity. He also said and im cutting and pasting this.
'LJJ would KILL korr and fisher under these conditions..this is 8 ball..slow nap cloth...no breaking from the side rail'.
What a load of crap!!
I don't know who has less credibilty Kevin or Mike but this is sounding more and more like wrestling to me.
Anyway the fact that he said that BS about the old timers makes me think that he may do everything he can to make his statement come true. I wouldnt bet much on my theory, it's just a possibility.
Hopefully SJM is correct-Time will tell of course.
LJJ while being a fine player on the womens circuit can't play with Korr or Fisher now or ever.Nostroke said:
Sure the old-timers will have some help from the old style cloth. Then again it might not be as helpful as he thinks. Players like Hall, Varner and Rempe have kept playing into the Simonis era and have adjusted well. Most players I know don't want to go back to the slow cloth after playing on the modern faster cloth. Besides, the young players now are soooo strong and there are so many of them. So many strong young players that suport several regional tours throughout the country. If the the money true and the money is good everyone will adapt and adapt fast.
I have an idea. A friend of mine is a farmer that plays pool in his barn so I think I will start a tour and cover all the tables with old potato sacks cause thats how the table in his barn is... He would be a sure thing to win!!
Is Sigel playing the open nest week? I know his name goes on the list as a past winner.
Thats what I'm figuring also... At least he would have a well documented excuse for losing which he could refer back toNostroke said:I doubt it- afterall he cant compete on 'fast nap cloth'
Nostroke said:
Perhaps Mike should do stand-up comedy.
At the 2000 US Open Straight Pool Championships, Allison Fisher showed she can even dominate LJJ playing the game LJJ grew up on, a game that Fisher had tried only a few times before that event. Comparing Fisher (or Corr) to LJJ is a complete waste of time.
Of course, Mike is in a position to make this a self-fulfilling prophesy, by stacking the deck sufficently against today's elite players, but if he does, this whole tour amounts to a hoax. I'm both hoping for and expecting better.
If any one thinks the best of the best will not be invited think again, nobody will be left out because they are too good, thats silly actually, and the opposite is true, those not good enough will be left out at some point since you have to qualify to stay on tour. The first tour stop is an invitational and only 43 players so some certainly will cry foul, but that's life, It's an INVITATIONAL.
That being said Varner is already confirmed, Reyes is invited and it's up to him if he wants to play. Guys like Strickland, Varner and Reyes, Hall will be right up there, I think Reyes will be in the top 3 for sure if he wants to play, I sure hope he isn't worried about a slap on the hand from the WPA, some of the better international players may get spooked by the all ruling WPA which would be sad
That being said Varner is already confirmed, Reyes is invited and it's up to him if he wants to play. Guys like Strickland, Varner and Reyes, Hall will be right up there, I think Reyes will be in the top 3 for sure if he wants to play, I sure hope he isn't worried about a slap on the hand from the WPA, some of the better international players may get spooked by the all ruling WPA which would be sad
TX Poolnut said:
* If I'm not mistaken there are only 10 living "male POCKET billiards" members on this list.
Maybe they are who he was refering to??
I think its more of if Trudeau knows who the best 33 players in the world are. It will be interesting to see how much of the field is from Asia and Europe..SlimShafty said:
SlimShafty said:If any one thinks the best of the best will not be invited think again, nobody will be left out because they are too good, thats silly actually, and the opposite is true, those not good enough will be left out at some point since you have to qualify to stay on tour. The first tour stop is an invitational and only 43 players so some certainly will cry foul, but that's life, It's an INVITATIONAL.
That being said Varner is already confirmed, Reyes is invited and it's up to him if he wants to play. Guys like Strickland, Varner and Reyes, Hall will be right up there, I think Reyes will be in the top 3 for sure if he wants to play, I sure hope he isn't worried about a slap on the hand from the WPA, some of the better international players may get spooked by the all ruling WPA which would be sad
All you've mentioned is three hall of famers and one whose omission from the hall of fame is one of pool's longest running jokes. Yes, the hall of famers are in, as is the biggest draw in men's pool today, Earl Strickland.
What most of us are interested in is seeing whether the most elite competitors in men's pro pool today are invited, such as: Souquet, Archer, Hohmann, Immonen, Deuel, Wu, Kuo, Chao, Yang, Morris, Manalo, Bustamante, Chamat, Engert, Feijen, Owen and several others. Finally, if playing credentials don't come first, what will the selection criteria be: a) age, b) looks, c) nationality, d) affiliations or lack thereof with other pro pool organizations, e) level of friendship with Sigel, or f) other?
We're all on the edge of our seats, hoping that the field will be chosen i a way that we beleive serves the game's besat interests.