Whats a Champion ?

[Maniac]

Probably has something to do with the dictionary definition of champion. Not meaning to be a smart-ass.... it's just that the word champion does mean the winner of something.

Not true in all cases. In my Webster's New World College Dictionary (fourth edition), the first two definitions of the word champion, when used as a noun as it most commonly is, are as follows: (1) a valiant fighter (2) a person who fights for another or for a cause; defender; protector;supporter / a "champion" of the oppressed.

The third definition, when used as a noun, states: (3) a winner of first place or first prize in a competition.

Oddly enough, when used as an adjective, it states: winning or capable of winning first place; excelling over all others.

I'm cut from a different breed. As many here on this forum are only concerned with winning, I think the need/urge/desire to win something is over-rated. This is only an opinion from a person who plays any chosen sport/game for the simple enjoyment of it. Each to his/her own.

I DO like some of the "alternative" definitions of the word champion though. I know plenty of people that fit into this category without ever having won anything of any consequence or value.

Maniac

 

[JoeyA]

Shane Van boening

I just spent about four hours with my grandson,Shane Van boening, who
had just arrived on a plane from Florida and had a chance to share some thoughts of the events that transpired over the last couple of weeks
Needless to say, I'm oh so proud of him,not only for his pool skils,but the
Manner in which he handles his personal life. A true champion.
As an infant, of about one and a half, I would secure him in a captains
chair and he would watch me play by the hours as if to be mismerized by the balls. At Xmass, I bought him a 2' x 4' pool table and took the wrap off,he dropped all his other gifts,grabbed the cue and crunched his fingers around to get a proper bridge and took a near perfect stance. It was amazing and he has been amazing every since. He was doing trick shot shows with me when he was eight and, as a student,he has such great comprehention for the game.
Most of all ,he is so motivated in the way he practises along with the mental aspect of the game. He is going to be here in Rapid City for a few days and ,as usual , we will spend some time on his game.
Shanes Mother ,Timi Bloomberg,Aunt Gari Jo Jensen,and his grandmother Jeanne Bloomberg, also hold national pool titles (BCA and VNEA) and have been a great inspiration for Shane . Me ,Ijust turned 80 and still like teaching and reminiscing of the days when I was hitting pretty good . Shane has the right formula for becoming a champ and ,you know, all athletes have become great useing the same formula Shane has followed.

Congratulations PA-PA.
You got a fine grand son who plays pool well.
BTW, Shane shows a lot of class when you're not around.

JoeyA

 

[manny1991]

I just spent about four hours with my grandson,Shane Van boening, who
had just arrived on a plane from Florida and had a chance to share some thoughts of the events that transpired over the last couple of weeks
Needless to say, I'm oh so proud of him,not only for his pool skils,but the
Manner in which he handles his personal life. A true champion.
As an infant, of about one and a half, I would secure him in a captains
chair and he would watch me play by the hours as if to be mismerized by the balls. At Xmass, I bought him a 2' x 4' pool table and took the wrap off,he dropped all his other gifts,grabbed the cue and crunched his fingers around to get a proper bridge and took a near perfect stance. It was amazing and he has been amazing every since. He was doing trick shot shows with me when he was eight and, as a student,he has such great comprehention for the game.
Most of all ,he is so motivated in the way he practises along with the mental aspect of the game. He is going to be here in Rapid City for a few days and ,as usual , we will spend some time on his game.
Shanes Mother ,Timi Bloomberg,Aunt Gari Jo Jensen,and his grandmother Jeanne Bloomberg, also hold national pool titles (BCA and VNEA) and have been a great inspiration for Shane . Me ,Ijust turned 80 and still like teaching and reminiscing of the days when I was hitting pretty good . Shane has the right formula for becoming a champ and ,you know, all athletes have become great useing the same formula Shane has followed.

Just wanted to say that your son Mike has help me a lot with my pool game. He is My ace player on my pool league team here in college station.
I went to vegas and watch your grandson play he has a lot of talent.