Stevie Moore
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I have known stevie since he was about 12 in spartanburg s.c. He grew up running around and learning to play with Brian Turner (slim)also from spartanbrg(lyman really). as another poster put it, stevie might be smarter than 99.9 percent of the pool players out there as he has always known that winning $ is what its all about. He probably has played for more money than just about anyone out there as i have personally seen stevie take down $5000 to 50000 scores on many,many occasions. he simply understands that staying home(atl. for the past several years) and getting the big money gambling is simply more profitable than running around the country and world chasing world titles against efren, earl, the germans , archer, philipinos, etc... and knowing you have to finish top 5 to make any real money is just not smart(not to mention knocking your gambling action even if you were to be very successful on the tournament trail). Stevie simply has no ego(and anyone that knows any of the world champions and players just below that level, these players have incredible egos and desire nothing more than to prove how strong they play and they quite often come across very smug and arrogant and want nothing more than to be in the spotlight and to be the center of attention) he probably makes more money annually gambling than anyone out there. In my book that is the measure of a champion, at the end of the day, who has the most money. Stevie is a class act.(by the way wheatcues, if ferber is "chicken man" then you nailed it as stevie has told me he (chicken man) is the best hustler alive and that includes cooney and all the rest. lol.
bells said:
I think they said Coltrane had 'Non-Specific Tremor' so i guess they really dont understand tremors that well yet. Anyway here is a link that gets into it a little.
http://jnnp.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/72/suppl_1/i3
I talked to Stevie not too long ago, and he said he is enjoying playing pool more right now than he has in a long time. Yeah, he made very good money on the road, but nowadays...its alot more dangerous. He another good friend of mine were out on the road a few years ago and they got robbed. Neither one seem to be that thrilled about the road life since. I have known Stevie for a long time and always admired his style of play. He said he has quit drinking and partying and is trying to see just how good he can play on the tournament circuit. I think he will surprise alot of people....when he bares down, no one has to beat him. NO ONE!
Southpaw
Southpaw
Luv2RunOut1 said:
Are you that dull? You think that top pros don't get nervous? If that's what you think, wake the hell up. Almost all of them get nervous in the finals of big tournaments. Efren, Sigel, Rempe, Archer, YOU NAME IT. They get used to the pressure and perform well under it, but THEY STILL GET NERVOUS! Ask ANY of them. I can't believe people would take my comment about him being "visibly nervous" to offense. I was praising the guy and his game! Man you people need to stop jumping to conclusions so quickly....
Have to agree with all the positive comments about Stevie. I've known him for 7 or 8 of the 9 years I've lived in Spartanburg, SC. Lot of heart, lot of gamble, lot of talent. He had some personal problems right before I met him, but he's got past them. Class all the way. And a nice guy, too.
Luv2RunOut1
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cuetechasaurus said:
Of course they get nervous, but you can see that he shakes when he has to bend over the table more and use those muscles in his arm, and its consistently not just during key shots. Theyre hearts beat faster maybe, but their arms don't shake lol. Sorry it just struck as really bizarre that someone thought his back arm shook as soon as he got down over shot, with consistency, and that this shaking occured more when it was obvious the pressure on his back arm grew, for being fing nervous, but hey I guess im just dull! lol.
Luv2RunOut1 said:
Nevermind, I thought you misinterpreted me, sorry.
Nostroke said:
When I played golf with Coltrain a few years back, he told me that his was called "Focal Task Tremors". He's been to see almost every specialist in the area. He had unlimited resources (monetary) and even went to Duke University Hospital to see some doctor that was an authority on it and he said there was basically nothing that could be done. Stevie's is a little bit different and not as severe. I've known him well for 7 or 8 years now and he has always had and dealt with his shakes. It doesn't even seem out of the ordinary watching him shake now. I'm sure it is second nature to him as well.
WheatCues
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In response to taking the nervousness seriously
I consider myself a serious minded person for the most part and when I view these posts and threads, I am assuming they are by ADULTS and not kids playing around here...
This site is very helpful and informative in many areas of pool, of course it has its lighterside as well, with some of the humorous theatrics "Shorty" has entertained us with in the past...
So when you consider the previous threads to this original post, you can see that it was a serious minded inquisition, and I offered advice and information from a personal and experienced standpoint, to clarify any misconceptions those who do not know Stevie may have...
I can appreciate a good sense of humor as well as the next guy, but that comment about " I can't believe you take the nervousness seriously" by (LUV2RUNOUT) is very insulting to the ones who really DON"T know, or haven't seen Mr. Moore in a personal manner !
I'm simply conveying my feelings just as you do, however, I think the fun and games should be indicative to the post, and used with some discretion...
Not all of us live in poolrooms and/or consumed by the drama of the players, and can find your juvenile antics somewhat insulting !
We're all adults here and we obviously share the same passion and enjoyment for the game, and of course the billiard world is very small and tight-knitted community, and one way or another we all end up meeting eventually.
SO, CAN'T WE ALL JUST GET ALONG !!!!!
- Eddie Wheat
I consider myself a serious minded person for the most part and when I view these posts and threads, I am assuming they are by ADULTS and not kids playing around here...
This site is very helpful and informative in many areas of pool, of course it has its lighterside as well, with some of the humorous theatrics "Shorty" has entertained us with in the past...
So when you consider the previous threads to this original post, you can see that it was a serious minded inquisition, and I offered advice and information from a personal and experienced standpoint, to clarify any misconceptions those who do not know Stevie may have...
I can appreciate a good sense of humor as well as the next guy, but that comment about " I can't believe you take the nervousness seriously" by (LUV2RUNOUT) is very insulting to the ones who really DON"T know, or haven't seen Mr. Moore in a personal manner !
I'm simply conveying my feelings just as you do, however, I think the fun and games should be indicative to the post, and used with some discretion...
Not all of us live in poolrooms and/or consumed by the drama of the players, and can find your juvenile antics somewhat insulting !
We're all adults here and we obviously share the same passion and enjoyment for the game, and of course the billiard world is very small and tight-knitted community, and one way or another we all end up meeting eventually.
SO, CAN'T WE ALL JUST GET ALONG !!!!!
- Eddie Wheat
I've got basically the same thing, however, mine is in my left hand. It makes it tough to keep control of your bridge hand but I keep pushing on. Here are the characteristics of this disorder.
Clinical Characteristics of Essential Tremor
Essential tremor (ET) is considered the most common neurologic movement disorder. It may affect as many as 10 million people in the United States and be 20 times more prevalent than Parkinson's disease. ET is a chronic condition characterized by involuntary, rhythmic tremor of a body part, most typically the hands and arms. In most patients, ET is considered a slowly progressive disorder and, in some patients, may eventually involve the head, voice, tongue (with associated dysarthria), legs, and trunk. However, in many people, the disease may be relatively non-progressive and the tremor may be mild throughout life.
Hand tremor is the most common form of essential tremor. It is typically biphasic and involves agonist and antagonist muscles. It is usually present in both hands (bilateral); however, in about 10% to 15% of patients, tremor is first noted in the dominant hand. The frequency of the tremor is between 4 to 12 Hz.
Tremor may be most visible while the patient is voluntarily maintaining a fixed position against gravity (e.g., outstretched arms, etc.). This type of tremor, termed a "postural tremor," is a major component of classic ET. The tremor is apparent while holding the body part in a fixed position. In some patients, the tremor may worsen upon performance of self-directed tasks or goal-directed movements. This component of essential tremor is termed as an "intention tremor" meaning that it is present with targeted actions, a form of "kinetic tremor". ET sometimes results in what is referred to as an "internal tremor." Patients most often describe this feeling as a general "shakiness" or a vibrating sensation in the body. All tremors usually disappear during sleep. Unlike the resting tremor associated with Parkinson's disease during which muscles are not voluntarily activated, the symptoms of essential tremor are either absent or minimal during periods of rest.
As the disease progresses, individuals with ET experience varying degrees of functional disability and resultant handicap based on the severity of the tremor. Affected individuals may have difficulty performing everyday tasks requiring fine motor manipulation skills. Holding or manipulating small objects, such as small tools or utensils, may be difficult. Hand tremor may cause difficulties with writing, drinking fluids from a glass or cup, eating, sewing, applying makeup, shaving, or dressing, for example.
In individuals with ET, the next most frequently affected area of the body is the head, followed by the voice, tongue, legs, or trunk. These tremors may occur in isolation or along with tremor of the hands, arms, etc. The movements associated with head tremor usually occur in a horizontal "no-no" pattern (in about 75%); however, in some patients, head tremors may occur in a vertical "yes-yes" pattern. In advanced cases, tremor of the voice, tongue, and palate may lead to dysarthria. In these patients, the voice is usually "shaky" or has a "trembling" quality. Such tremors are uncommon in individuals under the age of 65 years.
The psychosocial effects of ET may be embarrassing and debilitating. ET may eventually affect the patient's ability to perform certain work-related tasks; interfere with activities of daily living; or lead to withdrawal from social activities and interactions due to embarrassment.
In some patients with ET, other neurologic symptoms may also be present such as unsteady, uncoordinated manner of walking (tandem gait disturbance [ataxia]). This finding may be more common than previously believed; however, its occurrence seems to be more frequent in older patients or those with long-standing disease ( >5 years' duration). In many people, the disease may be relatively non-progressive and the tremor may be mild throughout life.
Clinical Characteristics of Essential Tremor
Essential tremor (ET) is considered the most common neurologic movement disorder. It may affect as many as 10 million people in the United States and be 20 times more prevalent than Parkinson's disease. ET is a chronic condition characterized by involuntary, rhythmic tremor of a body part, most typically the hands and arms. In most patients, ET is considered a slowly progressive disorder and, in some patients, may eventually involve the head, voice, tongue (with associated dysarthria), legs, and trunk. However, in many people, the disease may be relatively non-progressive and the tremor may be mild throughout life.
Hand tremor is the most common form of essential tremor. It is typically biphasic and involves agonist and antagonist muscles. It is usually present in both hands (bilateral); however, in about 10% to 15% of patients, tremor is first noted in the dominant hand. The frequency of the tremor is between 4 to 12 Hz.
Tremor may be most visible while the patient is voluntarily maintaining a fixed position against gravity (e.g., outstretched arms, etc.). This type of tremor, termed a "postural tremor," is a major component of classic ET. The tremor is apparent while holding the body part in a fixed position. In some patients, the tremor may worsen upon performance of self-directed tasks or goal-directed movements. This component of essential tremor is termed as an "intention tremor" meaning that it is present with targeted actions, a form of "kinetic tremor". ET sometimes results in what is referred to as an "internal tremor." Patients most often describe this feeling as a general "shakiness" or a vibrating sensation in the body. All tremors usually disappear during sleep. Unlike the resting tremor associated with Parkinson's disease during which muscles are not voluntarily activated, the symptoms of essential tremor are either absent or minimal during periods of rest.
As the disease progresses, individuals with ET experience varying degrees of functional disability and resultant handicap based on the severity of the tremor. Affected individuals may have difficulty performing everyday tasks requiring fine motor manipulation skills. Holding or manipulating small objects, such as small tools or utensils, may be difficult. Hand tremor may cause difficulties with writing, drinking fluids from a glass or cup, eating, sewing, applying makeup, shaving, or dressing, for example.
In individuals with ET, the next most frequently affected area of the body is the head, followed by the voice, tongue, legs, or trunk. These tremors may occur in isolation or along with tremor of the hands, arms, etc. The movements associated with head tremor usually occur in a horizontal "no-no" pattern (in about 75%); however, in some patients, head tremors may occur in a vertical "yes-yes" pattern. In advanced cases, tremor of the voice, tongue, and palate may lead to dysarthria. In these patients, the voice is usually "shaky" or has a "trembling" quality. Such tremors are uncommon in individuals under the age of 65 years.
The psychosocial effects of ET may be embarrassing and debilitating. ET may eventually affect the patient's ability to perform certain work-related tasks; interfere with activities of daily living; or lead to withdrawal from social activities and interactions due to embarrassment.
In some patients with ET, other neurologic symptoms may also be present such as unsteady, uncoordinated manner of walking (tandem gait disturbance [ataxia]). This finding may be more common than previously believed; however, its occurrence seems to be more frequent in older patients or those with long-standing disease ( >5 years' duration). In many people, the disease may be relatively non-progressive and the tremor may be mild throughout life.