demonrho said:I see Santa Monica's 1P Rich is playing Bernie Pettipeice in the hotseat and Mitch Ellerman and Ronn Rutan are left in the losers bracket. Anyone have any updates?
Interesting report, Dick. I'm surprised Rich didn't offer 60-40, or something less than 50-50, since it would have been tough for Bernie to beat Rich twice. However, I'm sure he was in between a rock and a hard place-- having to blast back to Sta Monica.SJDinPHX said:Its all over D-man...I sweated 'til the end (and I hate sweating)...Rich and Bernie split, $1250. apiece. I think first was 1500, 2nd was 1000...Bernie had to win twice in the final. as he came from the loser's side, (where Rich had put him by winning the hot seat match)
Bernie won a grueling match on the first set, which went down to the last ball,...Rich was running out of time, (and 400 miles from home)...and both had to be at work early tomorrow, so they agreed to split...Both gentleman, (class acts) played well. Good outcome, as both were tired. Both are winners in my book.
I admit, I picked Rich to win, against my home town buddy...but Bernie played his heart out (as usual) and deserved at least, a well earned tie..
PS..Ronn got 3rd, and Mitch got 4th...The nice gentleman, (Mike) who sponsered the tournament, did not want streaming...It was recorded, and Lenny did commentating, and I think Mke may be offering a DVD...It is worth a look at...lots of good playing, and moving, in all the finals.
PPS. The sponsor made the Crown IV table, the TV table, which worked in Rich's favor, as he is not familiar with Diamonds....Had they played on the Diamond,
I would have reversed my pick, and made Bernie the favorite...
gulfportdoc said:Interesting report, Dick. I'm surprised Rich didn't offer 60-40, or something less than 50-50, since it would have been tough for Bernie to beat Rich twice. However, I'm sure he was in between a rock and a hard place-- having to blast back to Sta Monica.
Is Mike a different sponsor from the usual tournament backer? Is he local? I imagine Jimmy normally sponsors their monthly events. I assume Frost didn't play.
Doc
gulfportdoc said:Interesting report, Dick. I'm surprised Rich didn't offer 60-40, or something less than 50-50, since it would have been tough for Bernie to beat Rich twice. However, I'm sure he was in between a rock and a hard place-- having to blast back to Sta Monica.
Doc
bernie p said:Hi Doc,
....Rich is without doubt one of the few players that shows total class while still being a warrior on the table......a definite rarity these day...
P.S. San Jose Dick......I took your advice....you Sir are more astute than you will ever know......I believe a few YJ's are forthcoming.....
bernie p said:I have never seen Rich play prior to this tourney. (Apparantly he is a "working lad" like myself, and rarely gets the chance to attend tournaments outside of Santa Monica).
I had asked Scott Frost before the event as to who would be his pick to win.....and he did'nt hesitate to pick Rich. That's pretty strong given the attending talent, a la Ellerman, Briseno, Pankoff, etc.
I have to say that I was very impressed with Rich's game. He plays an incredibly simple but effective style that is hard to describe without actually witnessing his game.
Thanks.
Bernie Pettipiece.
One Pocket Ghost said:Congrat's Bernie/future partner good shooting...
As I've mentioned on here before, I spent a few weeks in L.A. 4 of the last 5 winters, and hung around Santa Monica-H.O.B. while there...that said, I've watched Rich play many times and as you said, he plays strong One Pocket...and another thing in his favor, as far as getting action, is that if you don't know him, you can mistakenly underestimate his game because he doesn't look good at the table - his form and stroke etc. are not polished looking or smooth.
- Ghost
demonrho said:Bernie
(p.s. now that I've buttered you up - can you tell us what SJD's advice was? )
That was a good assessment of your matches with Rich, along with your other observations. I see what you mean about the "pot odds".bernie p said:Hi Doc,
I have never seen Rich play prior to this tourney. (Apparantly he is a "working lad" like myself, and rarely gets the chance to attend tournaments outside of Santa Monica).
I had asked Scott Frost before the event as to who would be his pick to win.....and he did'nt hesitate to pick Rich. That's pretty strong given the attending talent, a la Ellerman, Briseno, Pankoff, etc.
I have to say that I was very impressed with Rich's game. He plays an incredibly simple but effective style that is hard to describe without actually witnessing his game. Rich has the enviable talent to continously move balls to his hole/side while keeping you on the defensive.....you could argue the epitomy of the classic top end 1P player. It definately requires his opponent to move well to prompt an unforced error on his part as he seldom gives you a shot to turn the table around. (I've honestly requested Lenny to copy his matches to a DVD so I can go back and study his game ).
There is little doubt that Rich could give me 1 to 2 balls but somehow I found a way to grind out a narrow victory in the first set. The 1st/2nd prize money was 62.5% to 35.5%...... so an offer of a 60/40 split would not have been "good pot odds" for me . Even though Rich was the better player I felt I had the momemtum and was feeling pretty fresh, despite my typically end of tourney 2nd day fatigue. I personally would not relish the prospect of another potential "grinding" set with an early morning 8 hour drive home
Either way.....I'll guess we'll never know.
Rich is without doubt one of the few players that shows total class while still being a warrior on the table......a definite rarity these day.
Anyway a great tournament and a big thanks to Mike Lalumiere with Poolstudents.net and Lenny for sitting in the booth for 2 whole days. Let's hope this becomes an annual event.
Thanks.
Bernie Pettipiece.
P.S. San Jose Dick......I took your advice....you Sir are more astute than you will ever know......I believe a few YJ's are forthcoming.....
jrhendy said:Conratulations to Bernie, I'm sorry I could not be there. I have played Rich a few times and got tortured every time. Bernie didn't beat me as bad as Rich did, but he has won twice.
Your side of our partner match is looking pretty good, but I have been knocking off a few good players myself. I'll just have to see if I can keep it going til DCC.
SJDinPHX said:No, he can not !!!...Home guard, trade secret ...Very little to do with the actual playing of the game, that was all Bernie..
demonrho said:Bernie
From listening to some of your commentary on past matches and listening to others assessment of you... you also are a definite rarity these days - a class act. And for a working stiff to go even with Rich - you gotta a be one hell of a player. Hope that DVD of your guys match is available soon.
(p.s. now that I've buttered you up - can you tell us what SJD's advice was? )
One Pocket Ghost said:Congrat's Bernie/future partner good shooting...
As I've mentioned on here before, I spent a few weeks in L.A. 4 of the last 5 winters, and hung around Santa Monica-H.O.B. while there...that said, I've watched Rich play many times and as you said, he plays strong One Pocket...and another thing in his favor, as far as getting action, is that if you don't know him, you can mistakenly underestimate his game because he doesn't look good at the table - his form and stroke etc. are not polished looking or smooth.
- Ghost
gulfportdoc said:That was a good assessment of your matches with Rich, along with your other observations. I see what you mean about the "pot odds".
I have a theory about the difference between AZ and Sta Monica one-pocket, which I'll mention on another post.
BTW, be careful not to buy Dick too many YJ's, because he might never again leave you alone...
Doc
lenny i would be interested in a copy. pm meFast Lenny said:Bernie, I will have your matches on DVD for you
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