Monday, March 21, 2005
All-Star Early Top 5
reg_jerfighter - Hey, 3-1 in matches, 3-2 if you count some loss he wasn't even here to play, and someone played without his knowledge, so I'm calling him 3-1. Then you have his stunning 2 reg. jump wins, there's no doubt in my mind, if he just plays at all throughout this season, he's gonna be an all-star when that time comes around.
sp_T_Rocket - Wow, you talk about a guy carrying a team on his back. Just as Romper was to NewCastle last season, T Rocket has been to SuperbPool this season. He's the only guy with more than 1 win so far, and while usually he's been up in non-pressure situations, he hasn't been playing like a total idiot in those games. The guy knows how to play, and I think SuperbPool week in and week out, have been making absolutely stupid mistakes in not playing him in those pressure spots. I understand you wanna have him for a 4th win, but first you actually need to get 3. He's been the only good player in SuperbPool, so their failures certainly can't be blamed on him. Quez-SuperbPool, 6-1 Quez, guess who the only win was. Rocket again has been doing his job, when the other players have just left him with nothing to play for. Big props to this guy.
pfn_a7x_mark - The guy is 4-0, one of them on an early 8 obviously last week, but he has been cash money as a starter for PoolFiction. PFN has 2 clear-cut all-star caliber players. Mark, and Mick, and I wouldn't be surprised to see them both make it in this season. But any time you go 4-0 as a starter, you are making it big-time easy for your teammates, because it's obviously much easier to play up 1-0, than down 0-1, isn't that right Break and Run?
pf_FUNANDBUBBLY - This is Corey, he's 4-1 in matches this season. And you know what? He hasn't been against all cupcake opponents. This guy has been solid all season, he hasn't been a jerk about anything as far as I've seen, his one loss was last week in the loss to HS, but he really improved his stock by winning the cam jump, even in a hurry to get out of there. If anyone gets it in PF it should be him, yes over Luis, because I know for a fact Corey will be playing on a much more consistent basis than Luis will be able to, and he almost always delivers the goods.
Finally? dp_Super_Mario_64_ - Why? Well he has been damn good every match, every week. DreamPool-BritPool really opened my eyes to his talent, playing in that clutch situation to cap off an unreal 0-3 to 4-3 comeback. Plus, usually, he has a good attitude about things from what I've observed, and when PFN smoked DP 6-1, it was this guy beating Mick of all people, though on what Mick would call an off day, nobody can take away that win from him. He played great there, he played great before, and he'll continue playing great.
Big-time mentions: po_revolutionizingthegame - Does this guy ever F'in mess up? He's solid, it's like he's on his own planet when he plays. He never seems to have an off-day, and while people will take shots at him, there's no denying that he is a very very solid player. He could easily be punching a return ticket to the All-Star match.
lpl_xx_romper_xx - LPL is 2-3, and guess what? It's not romper's fault. This guy has been picking up exactly where he left off with NewCastle. Getting big wins, one of his biggest against PoolFiction, picking up a HUGE game 6 win over Stud, with LPL down 2-3, and ruffer could've beat Mick a few times in that game. If romper doesn't play in the all-star game, it will be a crime, and everyone involved in the decision process who exclude him should be jailed and forced to pick up a little soap. He is far and away LPL's best this season, and as far as I can see, will be their most consistent.
Last mention for now, and there are many others who deserve it, po_CoolCalmChris - The name usually describes his style. Almost always cool, calm, doesn't panic a lot. Had a harsh loss to swallow that cost PO to lose their match with MadSkillz, but when you win a Cam Jump, and get to the Finals again, and just consistently play well in the matches and in the tour, you set yourself up for...ALL-STAR BABY. I think with how he's playing right now, he and Dan could both get into the All-Star match this season as well. But again, I don't know when it is exactly, when I find out, I'll post it immediately. And like I said, there are quite a few others who didn't get mentioned here who certainly deserve it, especially someone like Eddie, playing strong and carrying a team on his back while they're struggling firecely to get a win. That's something that has to be a plus in the Admins' eyes when it comes time to make an admin choice, assuming it's close enough to the same format as last season. I think last season's format really worked out well, don't change it! It was great! Imagine me sounding like Dick Vitale because it was awesome baby! :) Cya later!
