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Tough Draw Against Allison Ist Match . Good Job Getting 6 Games, Though. Good Showing!! Wishing You Continued Good Luck!
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Say Hello To 'burger'. -bill
GoVivian said:Hi Folks![]()
New poster here. I've been watching the gals on ESPN the past few years and I've become a big fan. I accidently stumbled upon this message board and I'm excited there's a forum to share thoughts with.
As for the tourney, congratulations to the Duchess for winning yet another title and to Tiffany for a fantastic run. Last but not least, kudos to my beloved Vivian on a great showing. She's been struggling a bit this year so I was thrilled to see her back in the top three again.
Anyone know the score in her semifinal match with Tiffany and will her matches with Kelly and Tiffany be televised? I don't get an opportunity to see my favorite play that often so I'm hoping it will be.
Thanks!
Ed (GoVivian)
onepocketchump said:Like I said before - any player on the tour - including Vivian, Allison and Karen can get a ten ahead set for 10gs against Kelly.
GoVivian said:Thanks OnePocket...
By quirks do you mean talking while she's playing? I always thought Vivian did this to burn off nervous energy. Regardless, I love Vivan's fiery personality and her quick aggressive game. She's definitely a crowd pleaser and I love watching her play so much!![]()
I must say Vivian also endeared me because of the heartache she's suffered due to the abduction of her daughter several years ago. How devastating that must have been for her.She seems to have channeled her grief though by doing charity events and supporting organizations for lost children and I admire her for that.
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onepocketchump said:SJM,
Maybe you don't get it. I said that I think, that is my opinion, that Kelly is the best female player I have ever seen. I have made a distinction between tournaments and lengthy contests such as a ten ahead set. IF you think that Allison has the nuts then put up your $10,000 and I will put up mine and we will call it "The Royal Battle" or whatever and see how it comes out.
I will put my money where my mouth is - will you? Until then your arguments are academic. I think Kelly is a better player than Allison and Karen.
onepocketchump said:We all know Kelly's showings in the last five tournaments. So what? She is ranked 13 and doesn't even have tourning pro status yet. We all know that Kelly has lost three times in short set formats on TV. Again, so what? Please name any other player who has reached the TV rounds in three of the first five tournaments they have played in? I bet they are from Great Britain if you can name any.
onepocketchump said:Of course Allison and Karen are more comfortable in the Sunday Short Set Spectacle that the WPBA presents as it's showcase of their talent.
onepocketchump said:I don't think that Kelly can overtake Allison this year. I predict however that Kelly will finish the year better than sixth and that she will win at least one tournament this year. Care to bet dinner on that one?
Gremlin said:Hello,
I don't like the way Kelly Fisher has been treated since she made the Classic Tour. My biggest problem is the demeaning TV matches and photos that are taken. Here is an example of a demeaning photo. The 7-0 match against Gerda. The photo sucks!![]()
"Gremlin"
sjm said:Wouldn't worry. Kelly is an emerging world beater. You'll soon learn that in women's pool with alternate break, seven racks is usually enough to ensure that the deserving player prevails.
I agree with you, though, that her photographers aren't doing her justice.
sjm said:Allison Fisher won her second WPBA event and her seventh WPBA event.
Kelly's seventh WPBA event will be WPBA San Diego later this month.
Allison Fisher won nine of her first 20 events on the WPBA tour. That's a pretty high standard.
Our exchange has been about Allison, not Karen. The fact that Allison always gets stronger as WPBA events go along is significant. If you watch asmuch WPBA pool as you say you do, you already know this --- the track record shows that the race to seven format hasn't randomized anything.
Allison finished her first full year on the tour ranked #1. As for dinner, if I ever have the privilege of meeting you, I'll buy you dinner whether or not Kelly accomplishes these goals. I'm sure that as two knowledgeable enthusiasts of the game we'd enjoy each other's company.
I wish Kelly good luck in pursuit of these goals. When she starts winning titles, then we're really going to enjoy the comparison of the two Fishers. Titles won, after all, is, ultmately, the only true measure of a player's career as a pro pool player.
Take care.
jjinfla said:Just look at the brackets for that answer. Allison is in the top group (of 8) and Karen is in the bottom half. This assures them that they will not face each other until round 6.
Seeding rewards the better players and ensures that the better players will make it to the TV rounds. Which helps the TV ratings. Which, in the log run, is good for TV and the WPBA.
Jake
onepocketchump said:I guess Kelly will be seeded now that she is in the top sixteen or is the top eight that are seeded?
John
onepocketchump said:I disagree with you here SJM. Seven racks of alternate breaks is a travesty for professional pool players to decide a championship match. I was at the North Carolina event and the amount of trouble that was had with the racks was horrible. The men play races to 11, 13 and even 17 in the world championships. All a race to seven does is demonstrate who was luckier on that day. Is there one logical reason why the sets are shortened to seven on the final day?