Rodney Morris and Edgie Geronimo Rematch? Tuesday, April 7th
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There's dozens of Philipinos who could. For most they can't afford or justify coming over to play.
Heard commentators say that Rodney was distracted by loud noises in Pinoy crowd. Which they say is common in Philippines for Edgie LOL
First time I saw Edgie play . He is ok plays below Ignacio for sure - read somewhere someone said he is future World Champ. Not to knock Edgie but he is not World Champ material yet .
here's edgie vs ignacio https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voNR3Y7qh30
also edgie vs biado https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y09Oeprd41U
both good matches.:thumbup:
I was going to say exactly the same thing. I haven't seen Edgie play but a couple times and he hasn't overly impressed me with his position play on either occasion.
As for Rodney, I have seen him play and I know he wasn't playing his best during this match. He was sporadic...perfect for a bit and then a simple error or miss...that isn't normal for Rodney. I do think the table and crowd favored Edgie, but I thought Rodney could outrun that.
I guess it simply wasn't Rodney's day.
I'm not knocking Edgie, but Rodney is I think the favorite in this matchup.
Edgie
Ive had the pleasure of knowing Edgie for about 3 years now. I am a US contractor in Afghanistan but my wife is Filipino and we have a house in Marilao, Bulacan where I first met Edgie. I would back him against a lot of the players in the Philippines and everywhere we went everyone knew who he was.
As good of a player that he is, he is an even better person. I have yet to meet anyone that has ever said a bad word about him. Whenever we would go to other provinces in the Philippines to play there best player, Edgie would have fans cheering and betting on him which only really happens for the top guys like Dennis. Usually they will bet with there hometown guy, and the visiting opponent and his entourage would cover as much of the bets as they can.
From the comments that I have read from the guys in the USA that have met him seem to have the same opinion of Edgie as I have. His reputation is beyond reproach. He would rather be known for his integrity than being known as the best player.
There were numerous times that someone wanted to match up with him and I would tell him that it was ok. But if he felt like the game wasn't right or that he wasn't playing well he would refuse to play. Most players in his position would just get up and play because they have nothing to lose. He wouldn't. That's not his style. To him there are more important things in life than money.
Ive had the pleasure of knowing Edgie for about 3 years now. I am a US contractor in Afghanistan but my wife is Filipino and we have a house in Marilao, Bulacan where I first met Edgie. I would back him against a lot of the players in the Philippines and everywhere we went everyone knew who he was.
As good of a player that he is, he is an even better person. I have yet to meet anyone that has ever said a bad word about him. Whenever we would go to other provinces in the Philippines to play there best player, Edgie would have fans cheering and betting on him which only really happens for the top guys like Dennis. Usually they will bet with there hometown guy, and the visiting opponent and his entourage would cover as much of the bets as they can.
From the comments that I have read from the guys in the USA that have met him seem to have the same opinion of Edgie as I have. His reputation is beyond reproach. He would rather be known for his integrity than being known as the best player.
There were numerous times that someone wanted to match up with him and I would tell him that it was ok. But if he felt like the game wasn't right or that he wasn't playing well he would refuse to play. Most players in his position would just get up and play because they have nothing to lose. He wouldn't. That's not his style. To him there are more important things in life than money.
Thanks for this, a good analysis of a very good player and person. I've only known Edgie a year or so and he is extremely likeable and personable, a very down to earth guy. He never fails to acknowledge me when I see him, greeting me with a smile even while he is playing a match. I appreciate that, the little things being very important to me.
Edgie is a good example that you can be competitive and still friendly. Rodney is very similar in that respect, making them an enjoyable pair to watch play a match. There is no sharking or other antics going on when they play, just some good solid pool being played by two good players. I for one get tired of all the b1tching and moaning that seems to accompany matches involving two otherwise good players.
Professional Pool should be an honorable game, played between two honorable participants. That is the beauty of the game and it is sometimes lost by present day players. Give me a Tony Robles or a Tommy Kennedy any day. Jimmy Fusco was another example of good sportsmanship combined with great play. This is a quality I loved in young Landon Shuffett, who has managed to keep everything in perspective while pursuing his life goals. For his entire career Efren has been able to smile at misfortune and applaud good play by his opponents. I like that about him nearly as much as I like his brilliance.
Other current players I admire include guys like Chris Bartram, Dennis Orcollo, Joey Gray, Ralf, Niels, Oscar, Francisco, Shane, Lee Vann, Josh Brothers and Danny Smith. They just get up there and play the game, not wasting time trying to distract their opponents. I'm sure there are more like this (please feel free to add to this list), but they are some that come to mind for me. Actually as I think about it more, most of our top players are good sports, with only a few who spoil it for the rest of us.
After all these years it is still my dream to one day see our sport be recognized and the players well compensated for the consummate skill required to play the game at the highest level.
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exactly...
Also, unlike some players, Edgie is still personable win or lose. He's not like some players that become little *****es if they lose. That goes a long way in my book.
An honorable, great player. I'm rooting for him most every time I hear he's playing and I look forward to playing him again this season on the Mezz tour.
Jaden
Also, unlike some players, Edgie is still personable win or lose. He's not like some players that become little *****es if they lose. That goes a long way in my book.
An honorable, great player. I'm rooting for him most every time I hear he's playing and I look forward to playing him again this season on the Mezz tour.
Jaden