Scott "The Shot" Smith

Terry Ardeno

Terry Ardeno

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I think he's the most popular ref this side of Michaela Tabb. For those who know, how strong a player is he?
The little I know about him is he used to compete on the men's tour and had previously owned a poolroom in Colorado. I think he likes to, as he is fond of calling it, "sweat bet" on almost anything. I've also heard that he is also known for having almost inhuman endurance as far as being a tournament director. Any stories or interseting facts on him would be appreciated, as I don't know a whole lot about him.
Thanks
 
I really enjoy an event when Scott Smith is the tournament director. Because of his vast knowledge of the players themselves, he introduces the players before their matches for the audience, and this is really a plus for all those in attendance who may not have a familiarity for the competitors in the event.

Today, Scott Smith is well known to those who follow the tournament trail. He is the BEST tournament director, IMHO. Because he is a player, he is knowledgeable about the game, which is a bonus. The players like Scott, too!

Here's a cute shot of Scott Smith autographing a cigar for a fan at the U.S. Open. Oh, yeah, he loves those cigars! :D

JAM
 

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Terry Ardeno said:
I think he's the most popular ref this side of Michaela Tabb. For those who know, how strong a player is he?
The little I know about him is he used to compete on the men's tour and had previously owned a poolroom in Colorado. I think he likes to, as he is fond of calling it, "sweat bet" on almost anything. I've also heard that he is also known for having almost inhuman endurance as far as being a tournament director. Any stories or interseting facts on him would be appreciated, as I don't know a whole lot about him.
Thanks
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Scott Smith is the best at what he does. I am sure there are others but he is the best I have ever encountered. I don't know much about how he plays, I have heard him mention the words "one hole" on more than one occasion. I have engaged him in a few "sweat bets".

My favorite Scott Smith story comes from the last UPA tourny in LA. It was late in the week and late one evening, Scott was way in the back in a dark corner staring at the back of his eyelids. I don't remember who said it but someone needed a ref to observe a shot. He looks around sees Scott in the back and says "Hey Scott!! Wake up and watch this hit."
Scott opens his eyes looks around, stands up, straightens his shirt, walks down and watches the hit, turns right back around, walks back to his booth and goes back to sleep.:D All without a change of expression like it is the most normal thing in the world.
 
I remember Scotty. he wass the one who didn't saw Earl fouled a ball in that match against Charlie. guess he's also human, Hehehe ! Anyway, he's a great ref and TD !
 
he is the best, its just "different" when he isnt at a tournment, for me I just expect to see him.
 
He beat Wimpy

The first big tournament he ever played in was Johnston City. He was a teen-ager from Arizona. He managed to defeat Luther Lassiter in a nine ball match! In those days Wimpy would roll through nine ball tourneys undefeated. It was some kind of feat and put a lot of heat on his game. It may have been a matter of too much, too soon.

the Beard
 
Besides being a good TD he is very nice to the people all the time.
when u see him eyes closed do not assume he is sleeping.He MEDITATES a lot.
when he was in the tour many many years ago it was my understanding that scott,Joe Blackburn and Howard vickory were in the same range.Joe and scott left the tour and howard stayed in and improved his game to the point of winning a senior ( winnebago warriors) tour.
scott is also good on a bar table.
I have good knowledge of his current skill level but I will not comment on his current game because I do not want to knock his action.
 
Fatboy said:
he is the best, its just "different" when he isnt at a tournment, for me I just expect to see him.
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I agree. I'm always a little bit confused when I see someone else MCing on TV. I think it's really great that there is a face associated with pocket billiards. It would be awesome if his face were as well recognized as John Madden, or if his voice were as famous as Bob Uecher's.

I have to add though, some of his tie choices are questionable!
 
Ss

I saw Scott playing some wellknown player full rack banks at Glass City Open
for a hunnert I think?You could see that he could play the game
 
There was an article about Scott Smith in an early Billiards Digest, I think. May see if I can dig it up this afternoon.
 
Scott

I played against Scott during the late 70’s and 80’s in the bar table pool leagues in Colorado Springs. I also served with him on the board of directors for the Colorado Springs Pool League for a couple of years. He was one of the most personable and knowledgeable people in our pool environment. He was also one of the best players in the league, what a smooth stroke. He used to own a couple of places here in the Springs. He had the “Bankshot” first and then he owned “The First Draft Choice” both pool halls. I do see him once in awhile now. He actually played this last weekend in the Mcdermott Tour event at Antique Billiards in which Rueben Silva Jr won. I don’t know where Scott finished. While playing in this event he was also playing 1 hole on one of the tables in the back of the place against Joe Ross.

Here’s a little story I will share with you. Back when we were playing in the bar leagues he had the Bankshot pool room. His brother the late Brett Smith had a team out of the Bankshot and my team was playing against them. Scott and I bet on the match and my team won. I took the winnings and bought my wife a dog(cockapoodle) and I named it “Bankshot”. Bankshot lived for about 17 years. Everytime I would see Scott I would always bring up my dog’s name just as a little dig. It was fun and Scott thought so too.

Good all around person who I still consider an old friend.
 
jgpool said:
I played against Scott during the late 70’s and 80’s in the bar table pool leagues in Colorado Springs. I also served with him on the board of directors for the Colorado Springs Pool League for a couple of years. He was one of the most personable and knowledgeable people in our pool environment. He was also one of the best players in the league, what a smooth stroke. He used to own a couple of places here in the Springs. He had the “Bankshot” first and then he owned “The First Draft Choice” both pool halls. I do see him once in awhile now. He actually played this last weekend in the Mcdermott Tour event at Antique Billiards in which Rueben Silva Jr won. I don’t know where Scott finished. While playing in this event he was also playing 1 hole on one of the tables in the back of the place against Joe Ross.

Here’s a little story I will share with you. Back when we were playing in the bar leagues he had the Bankshot pool room. His brother the late Brett Smith had a team out of the Bankshot and my team was playing against them. Scott and I bet on the match and my team won. I took the winnings and bought my wife a dog(cockapoodle) and I named it “Bankshot”. Bankshot lived for about 17 years. Everytime I would see Scott I would always bring up my dog’s name just as a little dig. It was fun and Scott thought so too.

Good all around person who I still consider an old friend.
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Didn't he also own Rack and Roll in Springs when he was married to Laura?

Cheers,
RC
 
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sixpack said:
Didn't he also own Rack and Roll in Springs when he was married to Laura?

Cheers,
RC
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That sounds familiar. He had the Bankshot on 8th Street when he was dating and teaching Laura to shoot. Then I remember the First Draft Choice on Filmore Street. There was a gap in time from the Bankshot to First Draft as I remember. That is where the Rack & Roll could have been, sounds very familiar but I can't visualize it, then again my memory could be failing me.
 
I first met Scotty when he came out to California from Arizona in the late 60's. He was on the road with Arizona Sean, the state champion. I played Scotty some 9-Ball at the Billiard Den, and got him for a few barrels before he pulled up. He never asked me to play again until recently, when he began to woof at me in DCC. I guess I'll have to shake off the rust and make my 10th or 20th comeback. I'm getting old for this stuff, but duty calls.

Scotty is a great announcer and a good T.D. even though he suffers from narcolepsy. Okay Scott, you got me for some Banks or One Pocket. Take your pick, and pick your bet. My 9-Ball days are over.
 
Sorry, I've looked through the first two years of Billiards Digest and a few more and can't find the article on Scott Smith. I looked into what I could find up to the early '80s and didn't find it. If I come across it, I'll scan it and post a link to it in Photobucket. I could've sworn it was in the first two years, though.
 
Scott can play...now and THEN. His team won the BCA Nationals TWICE in the early 80's! I thought they played out of the Corner Pocket then, but I could be wrong. One of his teammates then, was Jane Bartram, who won the women's ACUI national tournament during the same time frame, and then moved to Montana to open a pet store. I worked with her when she lived in Bozeman. She was in my APA league, and the first female APA 7 in the country, in the early 90's. She also won the VNEA women's 8-ball, 9-ball, and finished 2nd in scotch doubles, in 1993, on her FIRST entry into that tournament. That accomplishment has not been repeated by anyone since, and got her into the VNEA Hall of Fame.

Scott Lee
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