So far, do you think C J Wiley is doing the best thing for the Mosconi cup and USA?
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Great post, CJ used my computer,
He did one hell of a job, on MANY levels. He was very effective as a team captain. He knows pool & winning as good as anyone who has ever picked up a cue. Each day he was more effective, had they had more time "gel" there is little doubt in my mind we would have won. Everyone on the team, did a great job.
I never seen pressure like that, ever. Except there, York Hall is brutal. It was fun, and winning would have been great. It takes years of experience to fade that pressure. IMO and thats why if you look at the ages of the European's and our players who did the best they are older. Its not a spot for young guys. Hell I been around forever and i'd fall apart like a cheap suit there, it's not for everyone.
Overall i feel like we will have a better chance next year, as Mike and Brandon got their noodle wet there, its tough no matter what. They will come back stronger and more prepared than ever. Also having the same captain year after year helps too because there is familiarity which counts for a lot. We lacked that somewhat this year and that hurt us, CJ figured it out and worked his ass off. everyone of the players could see that and listened. cant ask for more.
eric
Hello Fatboy,
I certainly appreciate you posting in my thread for all to see exactly how hard it was at the Mosconi Cup event. First hand info is always better than second hand info. You are an asset to the AZB family, and the world famous Lock Society. They call you Fat Lock!
Many Regards,
Lock N Load.
LMAO-
Spidey...you made my day-even if i had to clean my desk after spitting out my first coffee, rofl ´:grin:
Great post Eric!
IN this thread here (thx god) some very knowledged guys posted very nice stuff. Me and some friends/guys really wondered how some US guys had been bashing members from the us-team from the first day on.
And the *worst coments* are sure made by players, who already shit in their pants if they play the 1st round in a local tournament in the last corner behind in a poolhall.....
HOw the team from USA came back on the last day was great. Therefore i m thanksful- This made the event even more worthful. And also the victory for europe is also more worthful, because they had to fight an amazing opponent on the final day!
And in my opinion CJ Wiley and Johnny Archer had big influence to their team so that they had been able to perform that great on the last day. For such a comeback you need big balls and MUCH self-belief.
But finally we had Chris Melling who again performed outstanding :grin-square:
@Eric: Maik and me had fun by sharing some stories about his meeting with you in Vegas
we laughed so much. Hope to meet you next time 
I shoot you some greetings from him^^
i am satisfied that now some americans here are (again) proud of their team,
lg from overseas
Ingo
Great thread here, I'm sorry to have missed the match. I find the emotion aspect interesting, and I cant help but wonder if the team discussed this. Or were they told it would be good for tv? On the surface I agree with what basement said, high emotion isnt normally a part of their games. But they did well, so perhaps teams thrive on emotion better than individuals do.
Great post Eric!
IN this thread here (thx god) some very knowledged guys posted very nice stuff. Me and some friends/guys really wondered how some US guys had been bashing members from the us-team from the first day on.
And the *worst coments* are sure made by players, who already shit in their pants if they play the 1st round in a local tournament in the last corner behind in a poolhall.....
HOw the team from USA came back on the last day was great. Therefore i m thanksful- This made the event even more worthful. And also the victory for europe is also more worthful, because they had to fight an amazing opponent on the final day!
And in my opinion CJ Wiley and Johnny Archer had big influence to their team so that they had been able to perform that great on the last day. For such a comeback you need big balls and MUCH self-belief.
But finally we had Chris Melling who again performed outstanding :grin-square:
@Eric: Maik and me had fun by sharing some stories about his meeting with you in Vegas
I shoot you some greetings from him^^
i am satisfied that now some americans here are (again) proud of their team,
lg from overseas
Ingo
Chris Melling was the most relaxed looking player of them all-both teams. Wow it looked like he was just playing his 2 round match of a $5 tuesday night tournemnt, loose as a goose. He seemed to handle the pressure the best. JA won all 6 matches so clearly he handled it too but he felt it, Chris didnt look like he felt anything. I still pick JA over Chris heads up.
it was a awesome experience and congrats to Chris for his MVP as well.
well said, I agree. When i'm there then I can start to knock other players until then, its out-of-line to do so.
If everyone were to adhere to that rule you might as well turn the lights out on this place.
Lou Figueroa
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Baloney. Many of us who watched could see an obvious difference between the performances of the players and how the Euro coach and the US coach interacted with their respective teams. Jay validated much of that with his on-scene observations posted here. And, it needs to be pointed out that, seeing as how you were figuratively in bed with the team, your observations are to be taken with a grain of salt.
Yes, I know I wasn't there -- I've just read what you and others have written and am commenting based on what I saw with my own two eyes on the ESPN stream. I also got first-hand observations from friends who were there. Don't get me wrong -- nice job CJ. But that does not put his performance, or that of any particular player, beyond the reach of critical discussion.
So how about this: tell us specifically the things you observed that CJ did that made him such a great coach, instead of vague generalities? How do you justify Dechaine's performance?
Lou Figueroa
thought Shuff
did just fine
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CJ took care of business. He managed the team well through the pressure cooker for four days and put them in a position to win. It was anybody's match up until the eleventh hour. Despite being behind, our guys fought back and gave it their best shot.
With Johnny Archer at quarterback, we had a solid team. CJ stepped in when he was needed and let the guys do what they do best...play pool. I would like to see him be involved next year with the team, if possible. Either coaching or playing. Thanks, CJ!
Best,
Mike
With Johnny Archer at quarterback, we had a solid team. CJ stepped in when he was needed and let the guys do what they do best...play pool. I would like to see him be involved next year with the team, if possible. Either coaching or playing. Thanks, CJ!
Best,
Mike
Hello Bambu,
I thank you for the compliment on this thread. Happy Holidays to you and your family. Merry Christmas, and I hope you have many more to come!
Many Regards,
Lock N Load.