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I don't like McNabb because he's Irish. :angry:Quote:
Originally posted by Busyman@11 January 2004 - 22:21
It would be nice to see another black quarterback win a Super Bowl.
Are you watching Rush Limbaugh? :lol: :lol:
(overrated hmph <_< )
I don't like Irish guys beating my Packers.
BTW-
Carolina beats Philly, then the Colts, to win the Super Bowl.
Count on it.
:)
And....the winner is??Quote:
Originally posted by mrlessk+12 January 2004 - 18:00--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (mrlessk @ 12 January 2004 - 18:00)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Busyman@12 January 2004 - 06:47
I've got my Super Bowl picks
The Eagles vs. The Patriots
I agree, I was hoping for Eagles-Patriots. But of course, first things first, Eagles still have to get passed Carolina next Sunday. Nothing can be taken for granted in these playoffs.
Busyman, I've got Vegas waiting for my call so I can place my bet. Your record is pretty good so far.
Who's it gonna be to win the Super Bowl please? :P
mrlessk :) [/b][/quote]
Patriots.
All the picks were close either way though. Small margins for victories.
I don't like McNabb because he's Irish. :angry:Quote:
Originally posted by j2k4+12 January 2004 - 19:35--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (j2k4 @ 12 January 2004 - 19:35)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Busyman@11 January 2004 - 22:21
It would be nice to see another black quarterback win a Super Bowl.
Are you watching Rush Limbaugh? :lol: :lol:
(overrated hmph <_< )
I don't like Irish guys beating my Packers.
BTW-
Carolina beats Philly, then the Colts, to win the Super Bowl.
Count on it.
:) [/b][/quote]
He's Irish only in name my man.
He's Irish only in name my man. [/b][/quote]Quote:
Originally posted by Busyman+12 January 2004 - 15:21--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Busyman @ 12 January 2004 - 15:21)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>Quote:
Originally posted by j2k4@12 January 2004 - 19:35
<!--QuoteBegin-Busyman
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@11 January 2004 - 22:21
It would be nice to see another black quarterback win a Super Bowl.
Are you watching Rush Limbaugh? :lol: :lol:
(overrated hmph <_< )
I don't like McNabb because he's Irish. :angry:
I don't like Irish guys beating my Packers.
BTW-
Carolina beats Philly, then the Colts, to win the Super Bowl.
Count on it.
:)
:lol: :lol:
Sorry-I assumed you would catch my sarcasm, Busyman.
I'll aim a bit lower next time. :D
I have no problem with McNabb.
We both LOVE potatoes, and Philly is my hometown.
:)
Aww man you from Philly?
I'll be up that way for the Billiard Convention at the butt end of March.
I stay in Philly and drive to King Of Prussia for this every year.
I get 2 for 1 hotel rates at gophila.com.
Unbelievable.Quote:
Originally posted by Busyman@12 January 2004 - 16:06
Aww man you from Philly?
I'll be up that way for the Billiard Convention at the butt end of March.
I stay in Philly and drive to King Of Prussia for this every year.
I get 2 for 1 hotel rates at gophila.com.
You a player, too?
In my first (and only) pro tourney (1980) I got schooled by Grady Matthews in the second round.
He told me I was "pretty good" and that I should "keep practicing". :lol: :lol:
My wife and I play in a couples league where we've won top pair 3 years out of the four they've had the trophy.
The year we didn't win it, we didn't play.
I left Philly as a mere tadpole-4 yrs old.
Willie Mosconi had a parlor near an apartment my folks lived in before I was born; my Dad was playing one night when the Man walked in, and consented to my Dad's request for a game of eight-ball.
Willie racked, my Dad broke and ran out; then begged off, as my Mom had given him strict orders to be home by nine PM.
Willie was reportedly not amused. :D
Wow. I've only been playing for about 5 years and I think I'm pretty talented (I'm not egotistical though).
I've got all the techniques down but I need to perfect my masse.
I love playing for money because I have this laid back attitude while the people I play have that stern-faced-Allison-Fisher-Karen-Corr look and automatically think I'm a joke until I beat them a 'second' time. At that point they think I'm some sort of prodigy or weirdo (probably the latter) while I'm taking their money. :lol:
I don't know why I haven't tried going pro. Making music takes most of my free time. <_<
You are obviously a good player to have gone pro at all.
Damn...your pops played Willie Mosconi..isn't there a Cup named after him or am I thinking the wrong sport? I'm in my 30's so bare with me.
Would that we were close enough to play.
It's a great game; it integrates physics and geometry so neatly.
When you make an "unmakeable" shot, because you added a few "unseen" ingredients is kind of a kick to the uninformed or intermediate player.
To this day, though, I learn new stuff; it's not like anything else, that way.
And you're right as to attitude-I get comments on my game often enough, but they still make me uncomfortable, but this is because I know how quickly you can get trimmed on the table, especially if you come on like "King Slate".
I've given a few lessons (real ones), but the best advice I have is to not worry about your opponent-he (or she) will do whatever their game allows them to do, and you can't control that.
You can only control what you do, and then put your game out there against his/hers.
The better game wins-always.
I have become a better player with every loss.
BTW-I never fit the definition of a "pro", whether I played in a tourney or not.
I've played in lots of tourneys, on a regional level, etc., but not on the level of the one I mentioned in my other post.
If I had the pure ability I had then, combined with the experience I have now, maybe that would have been different, but my eyes are problematic, and I don't know if lasers can solve my problem.
Maybe someday-I'm "only" 45. :D
One more thing:
Settle for developing a "usable" masse; don't bother with the trick-shot, 80-degree stuff.
That will do nothing but bring you grief-unless you want to be the next Mike Massey or something.
On second thought....... :P
Willie Mosconi was simply the best, and for a long, long time, too.
I would imagine he has several cups named after him.
My Father's exploits were not recorded for posterity, however. :D
I met Mike Massey at the Billiard Convention. I also met Sardo of Sardo Tight Racks. They have a mini-competition for the fastest break and each winner gets a Tight Rack.
I looked up Mosconi. It's the Mosconi Cup and it's Europe vs. The US.
We won in 2003 when it was played in Vegas.
http://www.mosconicup.com/images/art...Winners21a.jpg
I think the reason I took to billiards quickly was actually my love for math and geometry believe it or not.
I noticed two things that separate ok players from great ones...consistency and focus. You should try the amateur circuit again. A friend of mine and her team went to Vegas to play so ya never know......... ;)
:lol:
How in the hell did this go from Football to Billiards?They done hi-jacked our Thread.
:lol:
:) No I use to really love Billiards.Never went as far as you guys.Just shoot around at the local Bars. :)