So where is the Bonus Ball annoucement?

Banikane said:
If any good comes of this cluster f*, I hope it is that people realize that a new game is not needed, but something like the team format could work. I think Team 8-ball would work at the pro level (tv) and would be successful in an apa banger type of league. I also like the way they cut the pockets, I hope that catches on.

And for a little rant -I don't get how the people at bonus ball can say we(avg. pool players who visit azbilliards) are not the target audience yet post weekly updates here- where else do they post? They stated that orange/purple/black balls are used because of market research and video analysis of how the colors look on the screen - when in reality you can't tell the purple from the black and it comes out in another post that the main guy behind bb dresses in orange/purple all the time and are his favorite colors(great business decision there!) I feel bad for the pros who fell for this crap. I hope it motivates them to work with real professional pool promoters like Mark, Justin, CJ, Alan, Charlie, Mike z,etc and find a way to work together to make pool more popular and financially beneficial for everyone involved.
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Where's the Like button. Good post! Tap, tap, tap!
 
JAM said:
Hey, American roughnecks drill deeper than Canadian roughnecks. :cool:
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That is what she said :eek::D

In all seriousness, I hope the press release is positive, and the players keep making $$$.

If it was to end tomorrow, one good thing that has come out if this is, that we found out that Scott Frost is a hell of a commentator!
 
Banikane said:
If any good comes of this cluster f*, I hope it is that people realize that a new game is not needed, but something like the team format could work. I think Team 8-ball would work at the pro level (tv) and would be successful in an apa banger type of league. I also like the way they cut the pockets, I hope that catches on.

And for a little rant -I don't get how the people at bonus ball can say we(avg. pool players who visit azbilliards) are not the target audience yet post weekly updates here- where else do they post? They stated that orange/purple/black balls are used because of market research and video analysis of how the colors look on the screen - when in reality you can't tell the purple from the black and it comes out in another post that the main guy behind bb dresses in orange/purple all the time and are his favorite colors(great business decision there!) I feel bad for the pros who fell for this crap. I hope it motivates them to work with real professional pool promoters like Mark, Justin, CJ, Alan, Charlie, Mike z,etc and find a way to work together to make pool more popular and financially beneficial for everyone involved.
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I agree with using the traditional games that are very popular and not something totally new.

Also you forgot Greg Sullivan and Pat Fleming.
 
Lee, all you need to know is that Jam gets over her head and then does the Cat in the Litter Box act.

BCA? Billiard Congress of America. Last time I checked, we all live on the continent of North America.

We do have BCA Leagues in Canada.

And now for a little comedical interlude.

William Shatner - I am Canadian.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOnQROgk1IM

Just cause we like to laugh at ourselves on occasion.
 
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shinobi said:
You avoided my question of whether or not you've actually been to Canada yourself. What a shocker.
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Oh, yes, I have. My brother had a strawberry farm in St. Michel du Napierville. It was kind of out in the country. We stayed with him for a week. I was a teenager. My parents and I drove up there. :smile:
 
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BB had a meeting with all the players today at 6pm est...I'm guessing the release will come tonight after the meeting with all the players.
 
JCIN said:
Word on the street is the PR people are expecting was pushed back. Who knows what they will decide to do ?
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Ive been mulling this over in my head for a little while. Im hoping you answer truthfully.

Do you have a dislike for Bonus Ball because Nathan is associated with it? I know Nathan/Dave helped out with the US Open 1 pocket and US Open 10 Ball one year. Ever since that, you have seemingly taken a disliking to anything that Nathan would do. Is this a personal thing or do you just hate Bonus Ball?

Two part question; Are your personal thoughts on Bonus Ball directly related to the fact that Mark Griffin is the one who you are currently 'employed' by? I gather you started TAR but its obvious there is money behind it and that part is coming from Mark. So by default, are you viewing Bonus Ball as competition?

Please dont be offended by these couple questions. I would have sent them via PM but my other PM attempts over the years have gone unanswered.
 
sizl said:
That is what she said :eek::D

In all seriousness, I hope the press release is positive, and the players keep making $$$.

If it was to end tomorrow, one good thing that has come out if this is, that we found out that Scott Frost is a hell of a commentator!
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Any live stream or video advertising commentary from Scott Frost will get my money!!
He had me Laughing my ass off!!
He should definitely be the designated commentator for all Earl matches!
 
sizl said:
That is what she said :eek::D

In all seriousness, I hope the press release is positive, and the players keep making $$$.

If it was to end tomorrow, one good thing that has come out if this is, that we found out that Scott Frost is a hell of a commentator!
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Needing weight said:
Any live stream or video advertising commentary from Scott Frost will get my money!!
He had me Laughing my ass off!!
He should definitely be the designated commentator for all Earl matches!
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Absolutely, Scott was awesome!
 
ScottK said:
Absolutely, Scott was awesome!
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Scott is totally awesome in the booth. He didn't hold anything back when critiquing Atlanta's clock management.

Ironically, here is a Facebook message I sent him well before he spent a combined 20 minutes pointing out Atlanta's clock management shortcomings.
Hi Scott I'm Luxury on Azbilliards I am a huge supporter of bonus ball. I have watched every match and you guys are by far my favorite team.





I tried to add you as a friend. I just now saw you telling Kennedy to stall and had made a mental note that at the one minute and 23 Mark, Manny shot a tough shot with 18 seconds left on the shot clock.

I remember thinking he should have stalled at that point. I know that you are the best and I'm just an amateur but I've been watching and playing so much bonus ball I understand clock management.

Yesterday as time barely expired you stunned a ball to make the game-winning orange in the same pocket as time expired. If you had shot a stop shot and played bank shape you would have had a chance to bank it in the side.

In those speed pool situations the non-shooters need to be doing a countdown so the shooter knows to shoot stop shop position or if they have time to stun over.

I'm betting on you guys and loving every minute of it. Keep those high kicks coming!
 
Sorry this is quoted from earlier today but I cannot access my account while at work, only read posts as a guest :mad:

This was originally just a reply to one person but for the BB haters...

First off, BB was setup to run for what, 32 weeks? Would you like them to have breaks in their season to appease every big tournament? That would be like Major league baseball taking a break for the little league playoffs.
BB was supposed to start in January. This may have given the other tournament directors a chance to maybe make some changes but to what end? There would still be 20 people here bit@hing about not working with tournament directors. The delays with BB were not their fault. I guess you would have liked them to postpone their opening game another 6 weeks? Bills still had to be paid and more waiting would have left the players waiting longer as well.

BB has given the players a guaranteed salary, unlike the 1 in 10 chance to make some $$$ at a tournament. There is no comparison!

And in the end, it's the players who have made the decision to sign the contract with BB. I'm sure they like guaranteed cash instead of a CHANCE at winning a tournament where the top 10 will either break even or take home some $$$
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Now I see there was a players meeting. Hopefully things are all cleared up and this endless prophesying from the crystal ball gazers will come to an end.
 
Bonus Ball announcement. Were pulling our heads out of our ass and switching to 8, 9 and 10 ball and straight pool. Happy days for everyone involved then everyone is the target audience. It will never happen since it makes too much sense.
 
Medalist said:
Bonus Ball announcement. Were pulling our heads out of our ass and switching to 8, 9 and 10 ball and straight pool. Happy days for everyone involved then everyone is the target audience. It will never happen since it makes too much sense.
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That north-south shootout using teams and 9 ball video from 1992 someone recently posted here was much more entertaining than BB.

Shown here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqOVI1fGNnI&feature=youtu.be

JC
 
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Lee, showing Man Nipples is not cool. Yer in trouble now. However, they didn't look to be engorged so we can let this one slide.

Hardly Jam. If you think I'm the only one.
 
Do you Canadians all carry your pet beaver around with you? :grin: I've only been to Montreal and frankly didn't like it so much - dem folks just don' tawk rite. And I never could figure out what I was paying for a REAL gallon of gas. :wink:

Is Quebec REALLY a part of Canada?? :grin:

But Red Green is my hero.
 
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