When Rafael was living in L.A., he told me that Mark WAS one of the best, and shot much straighter than Strickland. If that ain't a compliment, I don't know what is. He said he was AWESOME to watch when he was on.
Williebetmore said:Well, just to stir things up, I've spoken to 3 veteran road players (of extremely high caliber), all of whom lump Mark Tadd in with the group of "just another good shortstop" (which is still certainly an admirable accomplishment). I have always wondered if the forum was overestimating his skills (and the skills of other regional "really good shortstops"). I have always felt that the top pro's are definitely at a noticeably higher level than the shortstops (part of the fun at DCC is observing the 2 groups competing). I think competing at a game like 9-ball tends to blur this difference, since even an A or B player can beat a pro the occasional game, and a shortstop can even beat them in a short race.
Having said that, I enjoy any posts that are informative, no matter the playing caliber of the poster. Should Mark ever compete anywhere around here, I would make it a point to observe.
jkhbnkjghbkjbkBobby said:I'm surprised that these players said that he was a
shortstop. I only saw him once on an accu-stats tape
a long time ago, I'd say the match was from '92 or
'93 and he was playing Sigel, I think. Tadd didn't
win the match but he certainly played better than a
shortstop.
vapoolplayer said:hope i won't start a shitstorm here
VAP
drivermaker said:Hey VAP...I think it's currently being classified in the Category 3 range...
MrLucky said:I hate to sound dumb, but who is Mark Tad ? I never heard of him prior to coming here! and why is everyone so concerned with where he went????![]()
drivermaker said:You know...I think we're finally starting to think along the same lines. Don't know how long it'll last, but at least it's a beginning.
MrLucky said:I'm sorry was that an answer?![]()
drivermaker said:I have no problem with answers...you seem to though....Your question about Mark Tadd might also upgrade it to a Category 4 shitstorm.
For ALL of the answers to your question, click on to Members List, go down alphabetically to M, find Mark Tadd, and have a blast reading all of the threads that he started as well as all of his posts. You too can become a Mark Tadd expert and groupie.
And yes Regis...that's my final answer.
MrLucky said:Ever hear of the play Your arms are too short to box with God?![]()
drivermaker said:As I said, you have a TERRIBLE time with answers. You must have gone to the Mark Tadd school of evasion, even though the two of you never met.
Hey goofball, that was another question...not an answer. Go visit Mark Tadd's threads and posts and come back with some answers of your own.
You wanted to know who he was, now you know. Go research and don't come back for about 3 years.
drivermaker said:After looking at Mark Tadd's posts, and especially some of the initial threads that he started, such as "Am I The Real Mark Tadd" what do you think his reasons were for coming on here?
T411 said:I think that he was having some fun just like some other people on here do. He was not rude or belligerent, even when people got personal with him. I enjoyed his post and liked how he strung people on and had us coming back for more.![]()
MrLucky said:Anger management and how to make friends and influence people courses are in order for you !have a good day ranting and trying to mess with someone elses head !
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drivermaker said:I'd be surprised if he ever came back and told.
drivermaker said:Oooh...that must have been before my time on here. When did that occur and how often was his name mentioned? Personally, I don't remember one until the self-aggrandizing started. Fascinating pure talent...I believe that wholeheartedly because a number of members on here in the know that I trust and respect have said so.
T411 said:You may just be right; I would bet that he has more important things to do but that’s only a guess also.![]()
DaveK said:Now, he's faded to where we only have his smile ... curiouser and curiouser ...
Dave
vagabond said:Howdy Toupee Jay,
How are you? Are u sure it was in 1994? I thought that it was in Aug/Sep 1993.I know that you were the producer/promoter of that tournament.i am getting old and can`t remember the things anymore.cheers
Vagabond