Lordy. Impossible to pick a favorite. The eventual winner will have won six straight matches in that field -- the strongest ever for an Open?
US Open 9-Ball, 2023, Atlantic City, Sep 25-30
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Was it Chang JL and Shane that had something like a race to 40 in 2018 or so? Did they end up hill-hill and call it a draw? I forgot exactly how it played out. I remember they were both in their chair tired.
Windows Snipit tool.
I tried to tellem, but you know how pool players are.
Not the same as doing a screen capture.
Interesting matchup in Jeremy Sossei vs Robbie Capito. Last time they met it was in the round of 32 and iirc they had a very good match.
I guess you’re computer game is better than your 5 pack
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Was that a YouTube snip? Seems to have YouTube control features in the image. I also have never had a problem with YouTube captures.
As mentioned, DAZN has arranged for the Windows screen to go black for any captures. Do you have a way around the DAZN protection?
that was 2021 i think. chang had his number before that. they have tons of respect for each other. i haven't been overly impressed by chang of late tbh. but he looks to be playing strong this tournament.
Earl doesn't pay attention to such things when he plays well... When he plays bad tho...
that's clearly mental. but i think he's at a better place mentally now with a woman at home and a good financial situation. he's still crazy ofc, i saw a snippet of him yapping with jayson about placement pool by the practice tables yesterday, but i think he likes the conditions and the breaking rules. big ask to beat shaw in L64 though.
You play in the us open golf tournament you don’t play on easy courses like your home course. you want to play with the big boys your going to have to play on the big boy tables.
Take a picture or video of the computer screen with a cell phone or other camera. Simple.
I don't know anything about the windows snipit tool..maybe it works..maybe not.
So are you saying"Earl has a girlfriend"?
I've been catching up on this thread and figure I'll comment.
1.
First, we agree on hosting qualifying tournaments for the big events.
I don't want these to all become invitationals -especially not the US Open, which has always been a place for an unknown to possibly make a splash in the US pool world.
I also don't want to watch a pro play a 500 fargo. A qualifier would weed out most of those who cannot run 5 balls.
2.
I find it difficult to watch the robots play this game, even at the highest level.
Tighten up the equipment if you like, but try to make the matches watchable LIVE.
Robotic pool is boring to watch, and is unbearable without a shot clock.
I cannot watch most of the Europeans without the <skip ahead 10 sec> button.
Shaw and Filler can play at the highest level without walking around the table between every shot, taking 5 seconds to get into their stance, 15 slow practice strokes, etc.
Let's say we clock their average shot time and double it. No player is allowed more time than that to take their shot.
3.
I'm no fan of leagues, but I imagine they generate more than 70% of the pool industry's total revenue in the US.
The industry sponsors would be wise to make as many reasons for those league players to be excited about pool at every level as they possible can.
Maybe YOU will not buy a Mezz, but thousands of players will, and do. They sponsor events to get their name out there and to engage with their customers.
I don't shoot with a Predator but they are the best thing that has happened to pool in years imo.
They run pro events along with amateur championships to get the entire pool community together.
They created the pred ONE series for fans to get their fix of pro pool during the scamdemic. I am thankful they are involved in pool.
4.
It is hard to teach new players discipline and dedication to what is 99.9% likely to be a hobby.
Any tradesman in America makes more money per year than any US pro besides Shane and perhaps 2 or 3 others.
If there was a reasonable chance for a career in pool here in the US, more players would have that level of dedication.
5.
While I don't share the idea, some amateurs are happy to spend the entry fee into the Open for the chance to play with a pro.
To say that is crying to receive a participation trophy is laughable. Rather, it's a form of meet and greet for the amateur/fan.
If a pro tour stop is in the area, amateurs are likely to want to be in on the action any way they can.
When it comes to Matchroom, I am neutral.
It is clear they want to grow the game, just not in America.
9 Americans into the final 64! That has to be a record, right?
Shane Van Boening
Skylar Woodward
Billy Thorpe
Tyler Styer
Oscar Dominguez
BJ Ussery
Jeremy Sossei
Chris Reinhold
Earl Strickland
Shane Van Boening
Skylar Woodward
Billy Thorpe
Tyler Styer
Oscar Dominguez
BJ Ussery
Jeremy Sossei
Chris Reinhold
Earl Strickland
Anyone know of any brackets for the juniors?
yes, and also a financial structure with his exhibitions. idk how much that's thanks to her. but he's obviously in a better place than what we've seen in a long time. (he'll probably go berserk against jayson and disprove this reasoning lol)