Wake up and smell the ?
MIKE JANIS
Read the below....... Please stay open minded.
Play in the Viking Tour events whenever possible. Go out of your way to
attend these events.
It's worth it !
WHY ?
Ok bear with me. I'm going tell ya why.
When I first started this tour back in 94 it had 17 events.
16 - $500 added tournaments and 1-$5,000 added championship.
It then went to 25 events.
(24 - $500 added & 1 - $5,000 added)
Then it was 25 events but
(24 - $1,000 added and 1 - $5,000 added)
then it became 37 events
(36 $1,000 added and 1 - $5,000 added)
and then
(48 $1,000 added and 1 $5,000 added)
now it's
(48 - $1,000 added, 4 - $5,000 added and 1 $25,000 event)
WHY ?
Why has the sponsorship increased so much over the years?
Mainly because the average player attended the event and wanted more. We
gave it to them.
We (I) could have taken the extra sponsorship and had larger tournament like
10 - $5,000 added events and 4 - $10,000 added events. But what would have
happened if I did that? Here's what I think, the average player wouldn't
be able to compete because the top pro's would dominate the field. The
races would be longer, because that's what the better player prefers (race
to 9, 11 or 13). And thus, it would kill the hopes of the wannabee (you
and me). That's why there's more events and they are still mostly $1,000
added. They are there for us, the wannabees. The people that need to gain
ability and learn to handle the pressure during competitive play in a 1 on 1
atmosphere.
What's the point?
The point is. The more players I hear from (not the top dogs) but us
average players, the better I can understand what we need to do to keep
improving our end of the spectrum. The more players that attend the Viking
Tour events the more monies (sponsorships) I can get to hold more or even
larger events.
Right now the Viking Tour is designed to bring players through 3 different
levels of competitive play. (1. the local level our $1,000 added events),
(2. the regional level our $5,000 added events) and (3. the national level
our $25,000 added event)
What can it be?
It could be a lot more. But I need your participation to get it.
Why ? Good Question!
Imagine this......(enter dream state now)
Every time you go to a tournament there are hundreds of players waiting to
get in the door to compete. Pool rooms have to be larger to hold all the
participants. That's were someone gets the idea of opening special
tournament facilities where you can go and see or even compete with the
thousands of players in the event (remember your still dreaming). They have
concession stands and a complete pro shop where you can see, touch, try and
learn about all the products before you buy them. A pro comes in just to
show you the proper bridge to use or how to properly sight the object ball.
And his/her services are free just because your there. Not to mention
because the pro makes millions every year from product endorsements on TV.
Kids can learn and watch, moms bring in there youngins to see get autographs
and take a few pictures of there kids favorite pool player. Ya know the
ones the parents and kids watch on TV every Sunday afternoon and in the
evenings. NOW WAKE UP!
Here's where we are at now......
Pool is on TV, although very scarce, it's still on there. Are you watching?
I am.
Tournaments take place every day of the week and every weekend all over the
country. Are you going to them? I am.
At these tournaments, 1 dayers during the week get 8-50 players at best. 2
dayers on weekends average from 32 to 128 players. 5 day events with high
entry fees are for the top dogs, the pros, the guys who don't work for a
living (not that playing pool 10 hours a day isn't a full time position, it
just doesn't pay like one) they get from 32 to 256 players.
Companies sponsor tournaments. Do you buy there products? I do.
BACK TO THAT DREAM......
Ah, never mind the dream, just remember what it can be. How can you help?
BE THERE !
In case you don't know, That dream is my dream. It can happen.
Here's were the Viking Tour is at now.
We travel to many major cities and hold events. Sometimes we get 50 player
and other times we get 90 and up.
At each event we ( I ) display products from our sponsors and let you try
them and answer any questions. I can even teach you how to use them, And I
will if your there. You can also buy the products or play in the events.
Most products are discounted around 20% at the events and the tournaments
are cheap to enter (they average about $30). You get to play pool all day,
pick up some knowledge and talk with fellow pool enthusiasts. There's
usually some top dogs there to, most of them are very outgoing and will even
give you some free pointers. The only things missing from my dream are a
couple of hundred players and YOU. ( and ohh yeah, the TV)
It's possible to have all we dream about the sport. All you have to do is
become an active participant.
I'll end this by saying..........
No matter what region of the country or world you are in. If you and
everyone like you goes to tournaments, plays in them, buys the sponsors
products and has a good time. We can get more sponsorship. So whether it's
the Viking Tour or anyone else's, it's your job to help support the event.
See ya on the road,
Mj
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Otto
"MIKE JANIS" <mike...@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
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> Now that I have your attention !!!!
I'm glad you are now letting anyone that has the entry fee sign up.
I made one with entry fee in pocket but was relegated to the rail due to
non-participation in other tour events.
When ya coming back to Atl?
Otto
Ninebal310
>You get to play pool all day,
>pick up some knowledge and talk with fellow pool enthusiasts.
>There's
>usually some top dogs there to, most of them are very outgoing and will even
>give you some free pointers.
Now for MY spin. I entered one of your tournaments. I wanted to play with
the top dogs. Corey wasn't there, but there were others, Putman, Frank and
others. I wanted to play these guys and I did get to play Putman first. Let me
say he is an ass! He complained about my racking, pissed and moaned until I
finally told him to rack them himself. He did and ran 4 racks. I went back to
racking. I wasn't impressed with his whinny cry baby shit against a beginner
like me. I knew he was going to win, I just wanted to see by how much. The end
result was 7-4. Maybe I had him scared! :-)
Anyway, not ALL the "TOP DOGS" are nice guys. Some are JERKS!
I didn't complain to the TD (you). But if I had, what would you have done?
Hustlin' Hank
MIKE JANIS
thing you should always do is get the Td or Rreferee. The 1st thing I would
have done is address the problem. In this situation the main problen seemed
to be racking. nothing new, it's a problem all the time (Sardo?). I would
have inspected the rack and made a judgement from there. If the problem
wasn't soo much the rack, but a player intimidating another player I would
have warned both players (warning to both players since it wasn't observed
by me or a majority of spectators) to knock it off. I probably would have
even said it something like that. If ther was a problem with the rack,
spot or table, I would have done my best to fix it or move the match to
another table. I also may have racked the balls for both players in the
match if they agreed and it settled the problem. I especially like racking
for winers because i don't let them inspect the rack and they almost never
make a ball on my rack.
Mj
"Ninebal310" <nineb...@aol.committed> wrote in message
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MIKE JANIS
mj
"Otto" <Ottondebremove#%&^$@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
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Mike Page
nineb...@aol.committed (Ninebal310) wrote:
[...]
He complained about my racking,[...]
>
> Anyway, not ALL the "TOP DOGS" are nice guys. Some are JERKS!
>
> I didn't complain to the TD (you). But if I had, what would you have done?
The essense of your beef is that he complained about your racking. In
your opinion, what would be a reasonable response of a TD if you did
complain about the complaining?
--
mike page
fargo
Jim White
I especially like racking
> for winers because i don't let them inspect the rack and they almost never
> make a ball on my rack.
>
> Mj
>
Jim
Jim White
"Ninebal310" <nineb...@aol.committed> wrote in message
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> I did get to play Putman first. Let me
> say he is an ass!
> Anyway, not ALL the "TOP DOGS" are nice guys. Some are JERKS!
>
I played Shawn off and on for a year or more. He was a nice person and
apparently trustworthy employee. But I gotta tell you when you get him in a
tournament with any importance, he gets deadly serious.
The first time he was "bowling" and going for a perfect game, he had to
leave the table, walk around trying to catch his breath. I gave him a nitro
pill, thinking he may be having a mild heart attack.
This was in the middle of the day, no money riding on the outcome, few
people around. He just got himself INTENSE.
I'm sure if I was in your position I would have felt much the same but
knowing Shawn I imagine he left his feelings at the table.
Jim
ted harris
properly...instead, you choose to whine about the fact that a good player
wanted a good rack...or do you know what a good rack is and just refuse to
give the opponent a good rack?
--
Ted Harris
"Ninebal310" <nineb...@aol.committed> wrote in message
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John Collins
John
"MIKE JANIS" <mike...@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
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Jimbo Ct
>properly
Ted it's been my experience that Hank just likes to complain a lot.
Jim <-----Now watch how more clueless whinners come to defend him.
Jim Wyant
gamesmanship (read: sharking) versus a good rack reader looking for an edge.
How 'bout getting spectators involved by asking them to volunteer to rack
for both players. You could randomly assign them and either player may
reject a racker (if they believe the racker is "tied" to the other player).
No player would be permitted to complain about the racks, but both players
are required to rate the racker (1-10) at the end of their match.
Obviously, rackers with low ratings get pulled from the pool.
--Jim
On 11/8/02 4:47 PM, in article
giWy9.8353$SY3.4...@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net, "MIKE JANIS"
Hugh(LCS)
unlike the dickheads from CT who just ramble on about nothing
"Jimbo Ct" <jim...@aol.comnojunk> wrote in message
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Ninebal310
>your opinion, what would be a reasonable response of a TD if you did
>complain about the complaining?
>
>--
>mike page
I would've accepted what Mike said in a earlier post, which was: He would
have racked for us.
I think Mr. Putman was just trying to intimidate me. I don't know how to
give someone a bad rack or a good rack. I just feel that if the 1 ball is on
the spot and the rest are touching each other, that should be good enough. Oh
well, live and learn.
Hustlin' Hank
Ninebal310
>apparently trustworthy employee. But I gotta tell you when you get him in a
>tournament with any importance, he gets deadly serious.
>
>The first time he was "bowling" and going for a perfect game, he had to
>leave the table, walk around trying to catch his breath. I gave him a nitro
>pill, thinking he may be having a mild heart attack.
>
>This was in the middle of the day, no money riding on the outcome, few
>people around. He just got himself INTENSE.
>
>I'm sure if I was in your position I would have felt much the same but
>knowing Shawn I imagine he left his feelings at the table.
>
>Jim
>
>
He may be a nice guy away from the table. But he sure is jerk at the table.
Sounds like he has some issues! :-)
Hustlin' Hank
Ninebal310
>You could have taken the experience and learned how to rack
>properly...instead, you choose to whine about the fact that a good player
>wanted a good rack...or do you know what a good rack is and just refuse to
>give the opponent a good rack?
>--
>Ted Harris
Apparently I don't know what a good rack is. As I stated in an earlier
post, I put the 1 ball on the spot and then make sure all the other balls are
touching each other.
I didn't whine. This is the first time I talked about it and it happened a
couple years ago.
Hustlin' Hank
Donald Tees
Donald
WilleeCue
William Lee
"Hugh(LCS)" <rh...@adelphia.net> wrote in message
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WilleeCue
"Donald Tees" <Donal...@Sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:3DCD41EB...@Sympatico.ca...
Jim Wyant
These are the reason the Sardo Tight Rack was invented (at least according to the Sardo’s). And this is why the soft break, which plays off the rack tightness and ability to work the 1 ball back to the (opposite from breaking side) side pocket is so interesting. It takes a very, very specific shot angle on the 1 ball combined with specific spin which gets the 1 to leave the rack going to the side pocket. Because this is such a repeatable shot, some players know where to put the 2 and the 3 to make the transition from opening break to get started as tough as possible.
--Jim
On 11/9/02 12:12 PM, in article 3DCD41EB...@Sympatico.ca, "Donald Tees" <Donal...@Sympatico.ca> wrote:
Why not just let complainers rack their own balls?
Donald
Jim Wyant wrote:
When I see the "rack gripe" going on, I wonder how much of it is
gamesmanship (read: sharking) versus a good rack reader looking for an edge.
How 'bout getting spectators involved by asking them to volunteer to rack
for both players. You could randomly assign them and either player may
reject a racker (if they believe the racker is "tied" to the other player).
No player would be permitted to complain about the racks, but both players
are required to rate the racker (1-10) at the end of their match.
Obviously, rackers with low ratings get pulled from the pool.
--Jim
On 11/8/02 4:47 PM, in article
giWy9.8353$SY3.4...@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net, "MIKE JANIS"
<mike...@worldnet.att.net> <mailto:mike...@worldnet.att.net> wrote:
Well Hank, this situation comes up a lot with many other players. the 1st
thing you should always do is get the Td or Rreferee. The 1st thing I would
have done is address the problem. In this situation the main problen seemed
to be racking. nothing new, it's a problem all the time (Sardo?). I would
have inspected the rack and made a judgement from there. If the problem
wasn't soo much the rack, but a player intimidating another player I would
have warned both players (warning to both players since it wasn't observed
by me or a majority of spectators) to knock it off. I probably would have
even said it something like that. If ther was a problem with the rack,
spot or table, I would have done my best to fix it or move the match to
another table. I also may have racked the balls for both players in the
match if they agreed and it settled the problem. I especially like racking
for winers because i don't let them inspect the rack and they almost never
make a ball on my rack.
Mj
"Ninebal310" <nineb...@aol.committed> <mailto:nineb...@aol.committed> wrote in message
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Jim White
Jim
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na...@centtel.net
What do you expect? They are just people like you and I.
Nat
Hugh(LCS)
his money is easy!
"WilleeCue" <n5...@stx.rr.com> wrote in message
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WilleeCue
Question:
If you were to beat a world champion 9 ball player .... what would that make
you?
William Lee
"Hugh(LCS)" <rh...@adelphia.net> wrote in message
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> not yet..but i'm anxiously awaiting for my chance
> his money is easy!
> "WilleeCue" <n5...@stx.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:Ne9z9.311080$Fw2.8...@twister.austin.rr.com...
> > Hugh, have you actually played pool with Jimbo?
> >
> > William Lee
> > > "Jimbo Ct" <jim...@aol.comnojunk> wrote in message
Hugh(LCS)
cuz jimbo isnt a world champion 9ball player
his team won an international championship of average players, based on
untrue handicaps!
"WilleeCue" <n5...@stx.rr.com> wrote in message
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Ninebal310
>>Anyway, not ALL the "TOP DOGS" are nice guys. Some are JERKS!
>
>What do you expect? They are just people like you and I.
>
>Nat
Damn! You're right!
Hustlin' Hank
Jimbo Ct
>untrue handicaps!
Once again the fat guy tries to troll, nice try chubby, to bad you'll never
know the feeling of winning anything because any tournament that counts for
anything involves more then a race to 4. What I did that weekend would be like
you running a marathon. Now go back to watching he haw reruns and eattin
twinkies.
Jim<------it wasn't international and the players were not average
MIKE JANIS
"John Collins" <inst...@instroke.com> wrote in message
> Great post Mike!
>
> John
John, thanks for the nice words and staying on subject. Althugh I did learn
a litle somthin' from reading the above posts. I like the idea of geting
the spectators involved, especially the idea of the rackers. Right now it,s
Sunday mornin and I;m in Grayslake, iL. At the $5,000 added regional
championship. We had 69 players (mostly champions) and I.m bringing back 32
players this afternoon at noon. If I encounter any problems with racking, I
may use the idea and assign a spectator to rack the balls. One of my
requirements may be for them to report about the match and there
involvement/interaction with the match/event. Unfortunately, I don't have a
web connection at the sight but if anyone wants to call and get info they
can reach me on my cell phone at 800-200-7665.
I'll post more info about what happens at the event when I can.
Mj
Hugh(LCS)
i like heehaw. very good show
all you did was get lucky!! yur sandbagging handicaps let you in the door!!
now back in yur hole
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Jimbo Ct
door!!
Which is it Hugh did I sandbag or get lucky????
Jim <---Still sure hugh can't win shit with 1 race to 3 a day and a 3 hour nap
Hugh(LCS)
"Jimbo Ct" <jim...@aol.comnojunk> wrote in message
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Jimbo Ct
I would beat your ass, first of all APA plays on Barboxes, I learned on a
barbox, I love barboxes, you have no idea what you're talking about. Second I'd
never play a race to 4, any fool could win that, real men play for real money
in long races where it takes the luck out of it. I'd beat your ass, I'd play
you 5 ahead or a race to 9 and just keep leaving your lazy ass far from your
seat, you'd have no chance.
Jim <---Come to CT and find out jumbo
WilleeCue
Let me be the first to offer a new Willee custom cue to the winner.
William Lee
http://home.stx.rr.com/n5wrx
"Jimbo Ct" <jim...@aol.comnojunk> wrote in message
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Hugh(LCS)
shut the fuck up!
"Jimbo Ct" <jim...@aol.comnojunk> wrote in message
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Gordon Matheson
> Sounds like the makins of a real grudge match here.
> Let me be the first to offer a new Willee custom cue to the winner.
>
> William Lee
Be careful William. They might actually be good friends and trying to scam
you up for a free cue. At any rate they sure seem to be preoccupied with
each otherbthese days.
G. - preoccupied with Salmah Hayek these days
Jimbo Ct
it or
>shut the fuck up!
>
LOL you made the challenge chubby, it's not my fault you can't squooosh your
over sized ass on a jumbo jet, and your car can't make the drive. Fact is your
the one talking shit and you want it on your terms, fuck you. I could beat you
in any state on any table but I wouldn't waste my time playing by your lazyman
rules. The only way you'd have a chance of winning would be if the winner won a
cue from willy.
Jim <---I'd have to dump then
Hugh(LCS)
for me to go over there!!
it's ok jimmyboy..i know fear when i see it
"Jimbo Ct" <jim...@aol.comnojunk> wrote in message
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Rich Raezer
--
Visit my website www.raezers-edge.com
Hugh(LCS) <rh...@adelphia.net> wrote in message
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WilleeCue
Stick around ... you aint seen nothing yet!
William Lee
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Smorgass Bored
Doug
~>*(((>< Big fish eat Little fish ><)))*<~
Smorgass Bored
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Smorgass Bored
Yeah, that's it, the MONEY.
thank God THAT'S over,
NEXT,
Michelle Scott
"MIKE JANIS" <mike...@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
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MDavis0007
Sure you do. You dont have to look any further than your own mirror.
Mark-n-Torrance
Fred Agnir
> >From: "ted harris"
>
> >You could have taken the experience and learned how to rack
> >wanted a good rack...or do you know what a good rack is and just refuse to
>
> >give the opponent a good rack?
> >--
> >Ted Harris
>
> Apparently I don't know what a good rack is. As I stated in an earlier
> post, I put the 1 ball on the spot and then make sure all the other balls are
> touching each other.
>
Did he tell you what he didn't like about it?
Hugh(LCS)
"MDavis0007" <mdavi...@aol.comnojunk> wrote in message
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MDavis0007
also
Why does everyone have to come to you and play in your terms? If i was going
to get away for awhile whats there to see in Ohio?
Mark-n-Torrance
Hugh(LCS)
or we dont gamble..it's that simple..dont take it to heart..that's just the
way it is.
why would i wanna go a long race, which due to health reasons i have NOOOOOO
chance in hell of winning.
"MDavis0007" <mdavi...@aol.comnojunk> wrote in message
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WilleeCue
no matter if it is a race to 4 or 400.
My money is on CLS.
William Lee < ..... still offering a good solid cue to the winner of the match.
"Hugh(LCS)" <rh...@adelphia.net> wrote in message
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MDavis0007
to wager much on a short race. I am sorry your health doesnt permit you to
play longer. But do you really think a race to 4 is a fair way to determine
who is a better player?
Mark-n-Torrance
Hugh(LCS)
i've got the knowledge to play longer races..just dont have the health for
it.
i didnt say we had to gamble much..i'm not a rich man..in fact, we dont even
have to play for anything..
if yur ever in ohio tho..it'd be a pleasure meetin up with ya, i'm sure the
other's would enjoy shooting around also!
"MDavis0007" <mdavi...@aol.comnojunk> wrote in message
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na...@centtel.net
> post, I put the 1 ball on the spot and then make sure all the other balls are
> touching each other.
No, you DO know. Don't let the trolls rattle you.
Nat
na...@centtel.net
>to wager much on a short race.
Awe Gee...he's finking out. :)
Nat