WPBA Rousey/Fisher

Island Drive, thanks for helping the juniors. It is really too bad it turned it to what it did. If you remember a long time ago, early 1990's the Juniors played alongside the BCA trade show in a convention center. That was incredible. I remember when I was 10 Vivian was my favorite player and idol. She got wind of that (through my parents I'm sure) and came to watch one of my matches. It was the best feeling in the world. I know all the kids really felt like they made the big time! The college scholarships weren't too bad either, at least not for a few of us that used them. I went to watch one year after I was too old to play in DuPage, IL at the college. The whole venue seemed totally different an the parents and kids both had something to say about it. I know they are disappointed that the scholarships are gone but I think the change in venue has helped. I think it has also helped having the ACUI tournament there too. It shows that you can go to college and still play pool and win a prestigous tournament.

Sarah
 
sarahrousey said:
Island Drive, I didn't say I agree or disagree. Of course I think the younger players should get a chance to promote the tour. The commercial you saw had nothing to do with the WPBA, it had to do with Pool and Billiard. Ewa has worked for and with Pool and Billiard for many years and she is a very recognizable face in the industry. I have to agree that she looks better than many of us 20-somethings that play on tour. Not to say that there aren't other representatives that could do something.

In order for others to get commercials their sponsors need to help sponsor the WPBA in order to get a commercial during matches. Keep in mind, Canon, who Sherapova endorses has a bit more money to put a commercial like that together.

Maybe you should send an e-mail to the WPBA with your suggestions. I'm glad you liked the changes that have been made so far though.

Sarah
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Sweetheart, if you put in a little effort, you could look better than most of them. Couple that with your cute voice and pool playing abilities and you have the complete package. I watched the TV match and the one thing that was missing was your smile. I talked with you for a while a few years ago at VF in the bar.
A clothing salesman once told me this; When you look good, you feel good. When you feel good, you do good!!!:wink: Keep smiling, keep playing, and keep winning!
Purd
 
sarahrousey said:
Island Drive, thanks for helping the juniors. It is really too bad it turned it to what it did. If you remember a long time ago, early 1990's the Juniors played alongside the BCA trade show in a convention center. That was incredible. I remember when I was 10 Vivian was my favorite player and idol. She got wind of that (through my parents I'm sure) and came to watch one of my matches. It was the best feeling in the world. I know all the kids really felt like they made the big time! The college scholarships weren't too bad either, at least not for a few of us that used them. I went to watch one year after I was too old to play in DuPage, IL at the college. The whole venue seemed totally different an the parents and kids both had something to say about it. I know they are disappointed that the scholarships are gone but I think the change in venue has helped. I think it has also helped having the ACUI tournament there too. It shows that you can go to college and still play pool and win a prestigous tournament.

Sarah
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As I read your above post this one statement below from your above text rings so LOUD to what its all about... Quote Sarah R.

"""I remember when I was 10 Vivian was my favorite player and idol. She got wind of that (through my parents I'm sure) and came to watch one of my matches. It was the best feeling in the world. I know all the kids really felt like they made the big time! """

Small changes can have profound effects...A while back I complained on this forum about seening the samo samo pics of SVB and AZ listened, I also wanted to see more pics of the new up and coming players, and AZ again listened, its not that difficult to change, but in our pooldom video/TV world, constant change is needed even more.
 
Purdman said:
Sweetheart, if you put in a little effort, you could look better than most of them. Couple that with your cute voice and pool playing abilities and you have the complete package. I watched the TV match and the one thing that was missing was your smile. I talked with you for a while a few years ago at VF in the bar.
A clothing salesman once told me this; When you look good, you feel good. When you feel good, you do good!!!:wink: Keep smiling, keep playing, and keep winning!
Purd
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A rare moment of agreement. It must be a Christmas miracle. :eek:
 
Thanks Don and Ugotda7...I'll try to smile more...I was so nervous I think I forgot how! You guys must bring out the best when we spoke cause I remember laughing and smiling quite a bit while talking to the both of you!

Have a good holiday,
Sarah
 
There's so much more that needs to happen in order for the WPBA to take it to the next level beyond pimping the ladies. Don't get me wrong, having a stone cold fox like Little Miss Sarah on the TV can only help ratings, but what really needs to happen is an improvement in overall production value. There was only one event that even came close from a production standpoint (the Generation Pool championships) and that one is gone.

As for Sarah getting a sponsorship, once the industry (and the economy) turns the corner I'm guessing that there will be a few companies interested in our favorite little pixie.
 
poolsnark said:
There's so much more that needs to happen in order for the WPBA to take it to the next level beyond pimping the ladies. Don't get me wrong, having a stone cold fox like Little Miss Sarah on the TV can only help ratings, but what really needs to happen is an improvement in overall production value. There was only one event that even came close from a production standpoint (the Generation Pool championships) and that one is gone.
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Out of curiosity, when you say that the production value of the Generationpool.com event was better than the others...could you please elaborate? Are you referring to the tv production...or the arena set-up?
 
Melissa Herndon said:
Out of curiosity, when you say that the production value of the Generationpool.com event was better than the others...could you please elaborate? Are you referring to the tv production...or the arena set-up?
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Hi Melissa,

I'm referring primarily to the arena set-up. One of the really nice aspects of the BCA event was the arena style banners. The days of hanging those plastic(?) signs for the sponsors should have passed years ago but the WPBA and Billiards International events still use them. In addition, the whole event had a somewhat "classier" feel to it. There was clearly a dress code in place for both the fans and the players While not everyone followed it, it was nice to see the lack of fans in coveralls chugging down Big Gulps.

Some of the other features that came off well on the BCA event were the use of some of the stats in a "tale of the tape" format and the side interviews that were shown during matches. There's a reason why the women's BCA event is consistently the highest rated billiards event on ESPN every year.

If pool on TV wants to survive and start capturing a new audience, the WPBA (and the other producers) need to start trying new things. I loved Earl Strickland's idea of having a shot clock. I loved the WPBA's plan to use all those stats you've been collecting, but they never really came into play. The "cue view" is an excellent idea that just needs to be tweaked a bit.

There's no reason to not take some risks with production. You know regardless of what you do, you're always going pull at least a 0.2 - 0.3, since that's your core audience. What the WPBA needs to do is find ways to pull in people beyond the core. A good place to start is by looking at other sports. What are they doing to attract more than the hardcore audience? How are they expanding their reach to the masses?
 
Making the game better

poolsnark said:
Hi Melissa,

I'm referring primarily to the arena set-up. One of the really nice aspects of the BCA event was the arena style banners. The days of hanging those plastic(?) signs for the sponsors should have passed years ago but the WPBA and Billiards International events still use them. In addition, the whole event had a somewhat "classier" feel to it. There was clearly a dress code in place for both the fans and the players While not everyone followed it, it was nice to see the lack of fans in coveralls chugging down Big Gulps.

Some of the other features that came off well on the BCA event were the use of some of the stats in a "tale of the tape" format and the side interviews that were shown during matches. There's a reason why the women's BCA event is consistently the highest rated billiards event on ESPN every year.

If pool on TV wants to survive and start capturing a new audience, the WPBA (and the other producers) need to start trying new things. I loved Earl Strickland's idea of having a shot clock. I loved the WPBA's plan to use all those stats you've been collecting, but they never really came into play. The "cue view" is an excellent idea that just needs to be tweaked a bit.

There's no reason to not take some risks with production. You know regardless of what you do, you're always going pull at least a 0.2 - 0.3, since that's your core audience. What the WPBA needs to do is find ways to pull in people beyond the core. A good place to start is by looking at other sports. What are they doing to attract more than the hardcore audience? How are they expanding their reach to the masses?
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I was watching the Mosconi cup...what caught my eye was the 30 second time bar at the bottom of the picture, its kinda what we all do when waiting for our computer to load in video etc . This should be the standard for all pool programming, very effective. I didn't watch the event Pool shark mentioned, but some good ideas, the bannners, Yuck, samo samo.
 
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