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tom mcgonagle

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I just got back from playing a tournament in Las Vegas. I was, one part of a Three Man APA Masters Team.

For the first two days my teammates carried me on their shoulders.

The third day we played four matches starting at 9am. I got to play a set in that round and I won 7-1. The next two sets, I just sat and watched as my teammates just blew away the competition. In fact, our lead off player was now 5-0. He was, by far, our best player. Easily winning, each match.

We started our last match of the day at 9pm. My lead off man built a 5-0. He somehow lost it at this point and never won another game. Losing the set 7-5. No big deal. It was obvious, to me, he had hit the wall and the tank was empty.

That's when I heard the phrase, "He dogged his brains out." This came from the mouth of a non-player in the event. He prides himself as a "BIG TIME, STAKE HORSE." In other words, "He doesn't have the guts to bet on himself or the talent to play, "Big Time Pool." He's got a big mouth and a good size bankroll. That's it. Yet he sits on the sidelines and degrades a WARRIOR, after said WARRIOR, has a major melt down.

I have to ask you, "What gives him or anyone out there, the right to degrade someone that's putting it all on the line while they sit comfortably on the sidelines. I don't and never want to get it." These people are the, REAL DOGS." They don't have the, "BALLS," to get into the arena. Keep your comments to yourself because, WE, the real players, don't need your opinions. "Get a MUZZLE or grow a pair. That's when you can express your OPINION."


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I used to spare in for a team in a division that at the time was way over my head. When I was playing, one of my team mates would sit at the rail and after every shot I made (and missed) he would beckon me over and question me as to why I chose that shot, why I did this and why I did that. It got to the point that after I missed a shot, I would go to the opposite rail than him and watch my opponent.

To make a short story long, he eventually said to me, " I have never lost a game sitting on the rail".

Its just the way it is Tom. You know I have heard, the quietest guys are the toughest guys. Same here. I bet many of these blow hards couldn't play a lick if their lives depended on it but they think their bank roll can back them up. Maybe its just their way of giving themselves some positive affirmations. Other than that its just human nature for some people. They make themselves feel better by putting others down.
 
I know how it all works, Blue Hog ridr, but thanks for reminding me.

It just bothers me when people say those things based on one match. Not on the players entire performance.
 
tom mcgonagle said:
I just got back from playing a tournament in Las Vegas. I was, one part of a Three Man APA Masters Team.

For the first two days my teammates carried me on their shoulders.

The third day we played four matches starting at 9am. I got to play a set in that round and I won 7-1. The next two sets, I just sat and watched as my teammates just blew away the competition. In fact, our lead off player was now 5-0. He was, by far, our best player. Easily winning, each match.

We started our last match of the day at 9pm. My lead off man built a 5-0. He somehow lost it at this point and never won another game. Losing the set 7-5. No big deal. It was obvious, to me, he had hit the wall and the tank was empty.

That's when I heard the phrase, "He dogged his brains out." This came from the mouth of a non-player in the event. He prides himself as a "BIG TIME, STAKE HORSE." In other words, "He doesn't have the guts to bet on himself or the talent to play, "Big Time Pool." He's got a big mouth and a good size bankroll. That's it. Yet he sits on the sidelines and degrades a WARRIOR, after said WARRIOR, has a major melt down.

I have to ask you, "What gives him or anyone out there, the right to degrade someone that's putting it all on the line while they sit comfortably on the sidelines. I don't and never want to get it." These people are the, REAL DOGS." They don't have the, "BALLS," to get into the arena. Keep your comments to yourself because, WE, the real players, don't need your opinions. "Get a MUZZLE or grow a pair. That's when you can express your OPINION."


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I have to agree with you completely, there is always a load mouth in the crowd who has no balls but a real big mouth.

In my opinion you just have to let their bullshit go in one ear and out the other. All they are trying to do is get a rise out of some one, you can try to high roll them to put them in their place, but these little scum bags in most cases will not bet that water is wet.

The best thing to do with some one like that is just wait until no one is around or looking and knock the living shit out of them. It may not prove anything, but you will feel better in the morning!!!!!:grin:
 
tom mcgonagle said:
I just got back from playing a tournament in Las Vegas. I was, one part of a Three Man APA Masters Team.

For the first two days my teammates carried me on their shoulders.

The third day we played four matches starting at 9am. I got to play a set in that round and I won 7-1. The next two sets, I just sat and watched as my teammates just blew away the competition. In fact, our lead off player was now 5-0. He was, by far, our best player. Easily winning, each match.

We started our last match of the day at 9pm. My lead off man built a 5-0. He somehow lost it at this point and never won another game. Losing the set 7-5. No big deal. It was obvious, to me, he had hit the wall and the tank was empty.

That's when I heard the phrase, "He dogged his brains out." This came from the mouth of a non-player in the event. He prides himself as a "BIG TIME, STAKE HORSE." In other words, "He doesn't have the guts to bet on himself or the talent to play, "Big Time Pool." He's got a big mouth and a good size bankroll. That's it. Yet he sits on the sidelines and degrades a WARRIOR, after said WARRIOR, has a major melt down.

I have to ask you, "What gives him or anyone out there, the right to degrade someone that's putting it all on the line while they sit comfortably on the sidelines. I don't and never want to get it." These people are the, REAL DOGS." They don't have the, "BALLS," to get into the arena. Keep your comments to yourself because, WE, the real players, don't need your opinions. "Get a MUZZLE or grow a pair. That's when you can express your OPINION."


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I feel your pain Tom. I agree that it sad that those who are afraid of facing the gauntlet of competition are quick to offer their skewed perspective as to why a warrior failed to win a match.

Most of them don't have a clue what it takes to compete.

I suggest that anyone who hasn't played in a tournament to get out of your chair, pay your entry fee and experience the thrill of success and the agony of defeat. Both of them are priceless experiences.

Thanks for saying what many of us think from time to time.
 
Joey A, and the rest of you that took the time to respond. I thank you. Nobody feels worse than the victim of a misplayed shot at a critical time. I've been around some of the greatest players of my generation and saw them all, at a given time, suffer the same fate. I've also done it. I've also made those shots, more often than not. That's what I dwell on. As Joey said, "Jump into the pool. You might make a big splash, you might not. Until you get wet, nothing good or bad, can happen."


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Why when a player misses a big shot or lose a big game is it considered dogging it? We all play under considerable pressure at one time or another. We all miss shots at one time or another. Is the pro that misses a dog or just off that day?
 
I too was in Vegas, but not playing at your level. We got over in the losers bracket and the schedule was brutal. After the flip, we lost to a team I feel we should have beat, simply because we had just a couple hours sleep in the last couple days and the other team who managed to stay on the winning side had not played in a day and were well rested. None of my team shot well and it was irritating because you could overhear some of the comments from the peanut gallery. In times like this I usually recall a speech given by Teddy Roosevelt, that I think it is relevant here. Enjoy:

It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.


Steve
 
tom mcgonagle said:
I just got back from playing a tournament in Las Vegas. I was, one part of a Three Man APA Masters Team.

For the first two days my teammates carried me on their shoulders.

The third day we played four matches starting at 9am. I got to play a set in that round and I won 7-1. The next two sets, I just sat and watched as my teammates just blew away the competition. In fact, our lead off player was now 5-0. He was, by far, our best player. Easily winning, each match.

We started our last match of the day at 9pm. My lead off man built a 5-0. He somehow lost it at this point and never won another game. Losing the set 7-5. No big deal. It was obvious, to me, he had hit the wall and the tank was empty.

That's when I heard the phrase, "He dogged his brains out." This came from the mouth of a non-player in the event. He prides himself as a "BIG TIME, STAKE HORSE." In other words, "He doesn't have the guts to bet on himself or the talent to play, "Big Time Pool." He's got a big mouth and a good size bankroll. That's it. Yet he sits on the sidelines and degrades a WARRIOR, after said WARRIOR, has a major melt down.

I have to ask you, "What gives him or anyone out there, the right to degrade someone that's putting it all on the line while they sit comfortably on the sidelines. I don't and never want to get it." These people are the, REAL DOGS." They don't have the, "BALLS," to get into the arena. Keep your comments to yourself because, WE, the real players, don't need your opinions. "Get a MUZZLE or grow a pair. That's when you can express your OPINION."


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Tom,

I completely agree with you and this type of stuff pisses me off. I am an amatuer player who can sometimes hang with anyone and other times looks like I can't play at all. However, these type of comments from opponents or the rail are extremely frustrating.

Thanks for posting this; this is something that has always frustrated me, personally.
 
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