AzHousePro said:
Should we start the fund going and allow everyone who donates to make a vote as to who to send?
Are these the choices as of right now...
Jimmy Mendoza
Blackjack
Keith McCready (JAM, is Keith ok with this?)
Just for fun, how about if we toss Mr Harriman's name into the mix? Danny, you up for this?
Mike
I think Keith would be very honored to be included on the ballot for an AzBilliards-sponsored player. One thing for sure, whatever table he plays on, a crowd usually draws near.
I am actually considering doing a self-made documentary about the U.S. Open this year. I am looking into purchasing a video recording device (not sure which brand yet), but at the Open, there are quite a few good opportunities to see the players on the offs and capture their personality. It will be fun (IMO).
As a matter of fact, no matter who gets voted in to represent AzBilliards, I would absolutely love to see a great big AzBilliards logo in the form of a patch, hat, or shirt on full display for all to see. I do believe that AzBilliards is the best pool-related website on the Net, and what better way is there than to have the player wearing his colors; in this instance, AzBilliards' colors.
At the Skins Billiards Championship last November, 6 out of the 16 players actually sponsored themselves by paying their own $5,000 entry fee. Keith was one of those players. When TD Scott Smith announced the names of the players and who they were sponsored by on ESPN, the sponsor received recognition. I remember when they announced Johnny Archer's name, being sponsored by Olhausen and InsidePOOL, and people do take notice. This is name-brand recognition, and AzBilliards should be right out there, up front and center.
Let's get it going. No matter who gets voted in, I'm in like Flynn.
I would also like to add Walter Kochs a/k/a Black-Balled to the list, who is another regular on this forum, and from what I've been seeing of his game lately, he can get there.
JAM