I like Jayson Shaw a lot, mainly because he's a family man first. I admire a pool professional who plays full-time but yet makes time for his family. It's very hard to balance work and family life on the international pool tournament trail today. As Barry Hearn says, "Family first, business a close second."
Because he's so damn good and animated when he's on a Mosconi Cup stage playing against Team USA, I feel like throwing a tomato at him, but, hey, all's fair in love and pool. In the end, Jayson Shaw is good for the sport. I like the kid, and I will never throw a tomato at him.