Not to make your whole post mute, but just to clarify, what I said was said without a thought about Justin or TAR, but about pro pool in general.![]()
I don't think it's unreasonable to set expectations about proper behavior before a match begins. I, for one, wish Scott Smith were back, because he wouldn't put up with this crap. With Scott, if you caused delays with the rack or disputing a shot or whatever, you got one warning. Just one. After that, you paid the price -- right on the spot -- with a bead slid over to your opponent's side. And Scott would dare you to open your mouth again! This is the type of control that needs to be exercised in these matches -- whether one-on-one challenge matches, or full-blown tourneys. I don't think Justin's unreasonable for suddenly realizing the need for this, so, IMHO, I think your sarcasm towards him is a little uncalled-for.
-Sean
Here's one for you- if you are going to do a commentary about a thread, at least read it first.And, if you really think that is just a retaliatory jab, get someone to explain it to you.
I watch to see the GAME played out. That includes how they handle real or perceived sharks, head games, pattern play, safeties, shot selection. It's the skill I'm watching, not their personalities unless you get someone like McCready. He's just plain fun to watch because of his personality.
Now see, that is exactly what I am talking about a few posts up. You, and you aren't alone in this, only want to read what you want to hear. That is, the part where I said it's not that big a deal about how they acted.
What you and others have totally missed, is the whole reason for my post. That is, why is everyone talking about how they acted, and NO ONE talking about the actual game?? This is still a pool forum, isn't it?
Everyone wants to talk about what Dennis or Mike said and how unprofessional it was. Is that really why you all watched it?? Then why not just show some bangers that act nice and everyone will be happy. Just WHY is no one talking about the actual games???? Is this just a chat forum or a pool forum???
Heck, I even brought up one point that was totally missed by everyone apparently. I didn't even get to see it, but apparently many feel that Dennis lost because of the sharking, or that Mike would have won by a larger number of games if Dennis wasn't sharking Mike.
Either way, too many make a huge point out of the sharking. In my opinion, at that level, if you get sharked, tough! At that level, you are supposed to have enough experience and seasoning that you DON'T get sharked. Getting sharked shows a real weakness in your game.
Look at the Pinoys.... just from the pictures Jay has posted, they have guys standing all around the tables. Try and fade that some time! These two wouldn't stand a chance in the Phil. if a little talking bothered them. That's something you have to learn quick out on the road, and it really surprised me that Dennis fell for it hook, line and sinker.
Well, it was just a coincidence. As to the spelling error, I knew I made it as soon as I hit submit. But, I didn't see the need to change it as I knew someone else would nitpick it for me.![]()
Neil, this is what you don't get. If these 2 guys would of acted like professionals in the first place, there would be no drama to talk about and all that would of been talked about is the way they plays.
That is the whole problem. Do act like a fool and you acting like a fool won't be talked about. Sit down, shut up, and play and that is all there will be to talk about.
So, I finally learned that I can't control what my opponent does.
Its blatantly unsportsmanlike behavior like yours that perpetuate the poor image that pool has. With the little head games that you play, you've all but admitted that you cheat.You aren't going to stop all the sharking, it starts the second there might be a match. It's all head games. And, I'm not against a little head games.
Once had a yearly 14.1 tournament around here. Most of us played pretty even, a few a little better but still beatable. Dan Whitten (yes, cue case Whitten) used to live up here. He won it one year. The next year I was already there when he arrived. He had been practicing a lot, and was ready to defend his title. He came in with that look in his eye. I saw it, and walked right up to him. I told him I hope I drew him right away. He looked at me, and asked "why?" I then told him "well, you won it last year." He then replied, "yes, so why would you want to play me first?" I then told him "Well, Dan, we all play pretty even, you won last year. The odds of you winning two years in a row have to be astronomical! I figure you have the worse odds here of winning again!" Needless to say, poor Dan went two and out that year. Am I a cheater for playing a little mind game on him? I don't think so. He lost because he thought about what I said, and it made sense to him. So, he went from a winning confidence to a losing mentality.
Not to make your whole post mute, but just to clarify, what I said was said without a thought about Justin or TAR, but about pro pool in general.![]()
I think the word you're looking for is "moot," not mute...
-Sean
Well, it was just a coincidence. As to the spelling error, I knew I made it as soon as I hit submit. But, I didn't see the need to change it as I knew someone else would nitpick it for me.![]()
Ah yes, one last hurrah. But the intelligencia part of you appreciates when someone points out when you're using the wrong word repeatedly, especially if, as you say, you "know" as soon as you submit it.
-Sean