Small observation from the Mosconi Cup

gregnice37

Bar Banger, Cue Collector
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Since there is a shot clock, players sometimes bring their shooting and jump cue with them to the table. Wouldn't it be better if they handed the cue they decided not to use to the ref? Putting it on the floor then changing your mind and switching again has to suck. If the ref just holds one and they swap if need be it would benefit the players in my opinion.
 
The refs are sometimes too slow to even hear the player ask for a cue ball clean or don't react when the player says 'extension'. Now you want to have them react quickly when asked to hold their cue?
 
The refs are sometimes too slow to even hear the player ask for a cue ball clean or don't react when the player says 'extension'. Now you want to have them react quickly when asked to hold their cue?

Agreed, the refs are too unreliable for this function.

Therefore, I suggest we have cue boys/girls just like baseball has bat boys etc.
This would take care of many things for the players, such as drink hand offs, cue caddying, and maybe even towel holder duties.

We could also employ back scratchers, and shoulder massagers at the players tables.

Hell, while we are at it, I think the players shouldnt have to walk to the tables. I think we could get Rascal Scooters to be a sponsor. How great would it be to see SVB hop on his Rascal, and ride it 15' to the table? And the added benefit would be another added job of valet scooter drivers to take it back to the table when play starts.

Big picture thinking folks! Added jobs, more sponsorship money, and who wouldnt enjoy more things to watch instead of just the players knocking balls in the holes. :thumbup2:
 
Most refs aren’t great players
Most Mosconi competitors are great players

So the refs can’t hold their cues





...can’t chalk them either
 
Most refs aren’t great players
Most Mosconi competitors are great players

So the refs can’t hold their cues





...can’t chalk them either

Hehe...what about their cases?

A guy was playing poker, World Series maybe even, getting a massage from a lovely lady with a keen eye. He had 2 spades, thought he had a club and spade or maybe just forgot something. He was about to fold his winning flush...the lady simply stopped her massage causing him to wonder why. He checked his cards and Lo! There it was.

How many mental pool errors would be eliminated if we had a masseur on hand while shooting?
 
Most refs aren’t great players
Most Mosconi competitors are great players

So the refs can’t hold their cues





...can’t chalk them either

Umm ref could you hold my chalk please and get me a cup of tea..
 
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