Top 10 (by points)
1.xlx_britishpoolking_xlx 5-1-0 43/17 72%
2.xlx_skill_xlx 5-1-0 39/21 65%
3.Drill__ 5-1-0 36/24 60%
4.MJ_The_King 5-0-0 38/12 76%
5.expect.defeat 4-2-0 40/20 67%
6.worst_player_yet 4-0-0 31/9 78%
7.luisj_barreto 4-0-0 30/10 75%
8.mvp_realm 4-1-0 33/17 66%
9.ta.lent 3-0-1 23/17 58%
10.xchriskarenx 3-1-0 27/13 68%
As 8brcam groups are coming to an end the fight for the top 5 seeds are pretty close. Last season the top 5 seeds got a bye into round 2 and it could give a break that is needed or throw someone into a funk. Very few seasons has the #1 player actually won 8brcam. There is always a dark horse looking to come play hard after a rough group stage and just take everyone out by surprise. From the top of my head I can think of three 8brcam winners that finished 3-3 in groups and theres possibly more but its still fun to pick a fan favorite that seemingly will not lose.
Even though all of these players are capable of playing really well I really can only imagine that 4 of these players will have a deep run into playoffs as not all can win.
Assuming that these players don't play each other early keep an eye on these 4
Top Tier
Jamie is one of the oldest old schoolers around and in his time he was at the top of the game. This isn't his peak but its as close as he will be for a long time, if hes going to make a splash then these coming seasons (2 maybe 3) will be huge for him.
p.s. hes one of the few who I don't think needs to actually win an 8brcam to be known as one of the all time best shooters. He was better then half of the 8brcam winners to date just at the wrong time.
Luis is always going to be tough to beat, he doesn't need an intro. Oh and hes won the most 8brcams so everyone better know hes playing to win.
CK the most underrated player depending on which CK shows up. He will either wow you or make you think wtf and then makes it work anyway? He isn't underrated by people not thinking he is good (you haven't played him if you think he is bad) but by the few that don't think he is elite. Hes never won an 8brcam but hes been more successful in almost any season of any comp you point out of his then the person reading this(you).
Myself, defending champion and I want it again.
The Middle Tier
Daru, Jordan, Matt
All of these guys are good players and will not give in easy but I still think they are missing something in their game.
Daru is probably the most well rounded player of the 3. He can pretty much do alot of everything and If he really wanted it he probably could be an 8brcam winner sooner then later.
Jordan I said I wouldn't doubt him again and I wont. He will make you pay if you don't finish, He will make you pay if you cant safety, He will win if you don't play good aka better then you did in groups if your not 5-1-0.
Matt is not the pushover of months and years before. This guy will run you...Then do it again. Don't miss and if you think you will then play a safety and hope you get a shot. When Matt is hot he is a top player I just don't know how long he can keep it going.
Bottom Tier
Now being the bottom is no dishonor, just to be mentioned as a top player out of a
division is a compliment.
Marcel and Shawn
Marcel was a tough decision but I had to put him at the bottom of the top because I just haven't seen enough consistency out of him. I do believe he will be a top player in the future if he keeps playing but for now I think he should be happy if he makes quarters.
Shawn, a childish hot headed guy and its going to ruin a playoff set of his and that's why I cant see him being a top threat. Attitude aside hes a good player with good english and I've even seen him complete a few impressive tables that were not few and far between. Other then that get him mad and you will be in the clear.
Not quite there yet
Nakash is a good player and is probably only in the top 10 until more sets are played, gl in playoffs
Surprise Pick (outside of top 10)
There were many players I could pick for this one ranging from conor (who just won wcp and his only loss is to Luis) to Kevin(gameover) who finished 3-3 but if this player continues to play I don't see a stronger player outside of the top 10.
optimus.price_xl 2-1-1 20/20 50%
an average season at best so far he can salvage it still by winning his final 2 sets though.
He can run well and safety even better. He plays smart and patient and has something that not many people have which is he can separate himself from the pack by just keeping his cool.
New division B player!
Hes a nice guy and he can play decent sometimes even if hes a little more on the banger spectrum. Very unfortunate for this player to end up in the group he did.
newb.on_loose 0-5-0 10/40 20%
as for the previous player
MILE99IUM is still 0-3-0 and I'm starting to think he may not finish his sets.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Monday, September 14, 2009
Remembering a legend...
This is a player who dominated the tables and found no shot too hard to pot. He is the great Koty.
Koty stated he does not play pool anymore because none of the good players are left.
You will forever be missed oh great one.
7 8brcam seasons
2007 season 3 div B
5-1-0 41/19 68%
2007 season 4 div A
1-5-0 20/40 33%
2007 season 5 div A
3-3-0 29/31 48%
2008 season 1 div B
Welcome back to division B!
5-1-0 38/22 63% (won division B) best final ever played to date.
2008 season 2 div A
Welcome back to division A champ! time to put on a show.
0-3-1 13/27 33%
2008 season 4 div A
1-2-0 13/17 43%
2009 season 3 div A
1-3-0 17/23 43%
My oh my...what a resume!
we will never see another great like this.
Ladies and Gentleman we have seen the end of a Michael Jordan like era in yahoo pool.
Koty stated he does not play pool anymore because none of the good players are left.
You will forever be missed oh great one.
7 8brcam seasons
2007 season 3 div B
5-1-0 41/19 68%
2007 season 4 div A
1-5-0 20/40 33%
2007 season 5 div A
3-3-0 29/31 48%
2008 season 1 div B
Welcome back to division B!
5-1-0 38/22 63% (won division B) best final ever played to date.
2008 season 2 div A
Welcome back to division A champ! time to put on a show.
0-3-1 13/27 33%
2008 season 4 div A
1-2-0 13/17 43%
2009 season 3 div A
1-3-0 17/23 43%
My oh my...what a resume!
we will never see another great like this.
Ladies and Gentleman we have seen the end of a Michael Jordan like era in yahoo pool.
Monday, September 7, 2009
Well Done
Well Jordy (powerized) really showed me why he has been deep in the cam cup playoffs with this impressive victory. Jordy completely out played Shawn through well played safety and pretty precise runs. I wont be taking Jordy lightly and neither should anyone else after this result.
powerized 7 mvp_realm 3
we have a new #1 in the top 10, I'll update it when a couple more sets are played.
powerized 7 mvp_realm 3
we have a new #1 in the top 10, I'll update it when a couple more sets are played.
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Top 10 8brcam players and a Division B player.
as of September 6 2009
1. mvp_realm 4-0-0 75% Key Matchup: powerized
2. x_therage 4-0-0 70% Key Matchup: i.am_the_zodiac
3. expect.defeat 3-0-0 77%Key Matchup: worst_player_yet
4. MJ_The_King 3-0-0 73% Key Matchup: arctic_cat_limited
5. ta.lent 3-0-1 58% Key Matchup: xxl_machine_lxx
6. Drill__ 4-1-0 56% Key Matchup: diosmaradonaforever
7. xchriskarenx 3-1-0 60% Key Matchup: p00l_charlie
8. get_drewed 3-1-0 55% Key Matchup: xxl_machine_lxx
9. conor_b_1992 2-0-0 65% Key Matchup: leeds_united14
10.leeds_united 2-0-0 65% Key Matchup: conor_b_1992
My spot for a Division B player in Division A
Theres always a couple of selections for this but you cant argue with stats.
Group G Div A
MILE99IUM 0-3-0 33%
(funny how I would have been in this catefory last season)
1. mvp_realm 4-0-0 75% Key Matchup: powerized
2. x_therage 4-0-0 70% Key Matchup: i.am_the_zodiac
3. expect.defeat 3-0-0 77%Key Matchup: worst_player_yet
4. MJ_The_King 3-0-0 73% Key Matchup: arctic_cat_limited
5. ta.lent 3-0-1 58% Key Matchup: xxl_machine_lxx
6. Drill__ 4-1-0 56% Key Matchup: diosmaradonaforever
7. xchriskarenx 3-1-0 60% Key Matchup: p00l_charlie
8. get_drewed 3-1-0 55% Key Matchup: xxl_machine_lxx
9. conor_b_1992 2-0-0 65% Key Matchup: leeds_united14
10.leeds_united 2-0-0 65% Key Matchup: conor_b_1992
My spot for a Division B player in Division A
Theres always a couple of selections for this but you cant argue with stats.
Group G Div A
MILE99IUM 0-3-0 33%
(funny how I would have been in this catefory last season)
Must See Matches, Part 2
Match 1
leeds_united14 vs conor_b_1992
Good matchup here, Jon is a cool level headed player. If he plays bad I doubt it has anything to do with how well his opponent is playing, when hes on his game he is going to put up a fight and when hes not..well..he wont.
Conor...Im not really sure what to say about this guy. He can be a really good player or a really lucky banger. Its hard to know when the line crosses skill to luck but one thing you cant argue with is results and Conor does well in that department. Both of these players are off to a good start at 2-0-0 and im going to pick conor to win this but its Jons to lose.
leeds_united14 3 conor_b_1992 7
Match 2
x_therage vs i.am_the_zodiac
This match will be full of surprises, Tan is off to the best start in 8brcam with a 4-0-0 record (in a tougher group then Shawns) and Chirag started off his return with a loss. Tanmay is an under rated player. It seems like hes always playing and losing against the player who is eventually in the final but he never gives in easily until hes about to win. Chirag is a good player who plays pretty well in any circumstance. I do believe Chirag can take out tan if he plays well so again this is Chirags to lose.
x_therage 5 i.am_the_zodiac 5
if they tiebreak I like Chirags chances
Match 3
Lewissss vs smack_down_
new school vs old school in a way...lewis is part of a new wave of good players and Joey is that guy whos always been a good player and never stuck around long enough to stay consistant enough to be looked at as an elite player. I see rust affecting this set unless Joey gets in rythm.
Lewis 6 Joey 4
Match 4
conor_b_1992 vs smack_down_
Now here is an interesting match. It has the chance to be a great one to watch or you can possibly become a worse player just by watching it. Conor is consistant and Joey was consistant. with all odds against Joey I think hes going to step it up and play his best set against Conor after a slow start to his group stage.
Conor 3 Joey 7
Match 5
p00l_charlie vs adambuddy
last seasons #1 rank player vs a shell of the former 8brcam champ. Adam is 2-1-2 and I would say he needs a win to make playoffs and PC isnt going to let him have it easy. Adam has the potential to beat PC but this match has PC written all over it. Its for PC to lose.
p00l_charlie 6 adam buddy 4
leeds_united14 vs conor_b_1992
Good matchup here, Jon is a cool level headed player. If he plays bad I doubt it has anything to do with how well his opponent is playing, when hes on his game he is going to put up a fight and when hes not..well..he wont.
Conor...Im not really sure what to say about this guy. He can be a really good player or a really lucky banger. Its hard to know when the line crosses skill to luck but one thing you cant argue with is results and Conor does well in that department. Both of these players are off to a good start at 2-0-0 and im going to pick conor to win this but its Jons to lose.
leeds_united14 3 conor_b_1992 7
Match 2
x_therage vs i.am_the_zodiac
This match will be full of surprises, Tan is off to the best start in 8brcam with a 4-0-0 record (in a tougher group then Shawns) and Chirag started off his return with a loss. Tanmay is an under rated player. It seems like hes always playing and losing against the player who is eventually in the final but he never gives in easily until hes about to win. Chirag is a good player who plays pretty well in any circumstance. I do believe Chirag can take out tan if he plays well so again this is Chirags to lose.
x_therage 5 i.am_the_zodiac 5
if they tiebreak I like Chirags chances
Match 3
Lewissss vs smack_down_
new school vs old school in a way...lewis is part of a new wave of good players and Joey is that guy whos always been a good player and never stuck around long enough to stay consistant enough to be looked at as an elite player. I see rust affecting this set unless Joey gets in rythm.
Lewis 6 Joey 4
Match 4
conor_b_1992 vs smack_down_
Now here is an interesting match. It has the chance to be a great one to watch or you can possibly become a worse player just by watching it. Conor is consistant and Joey was consistant. with all odds against Joey I think hes going to step it up and play his best set against Conor after a slow start to his group stage.
Conor 3 Joey 7
Match 5
p00l_charlie vs adambuddy
last seasons #1 rank player vs a shell of the former 8brcam champ. Adam is 2-1-2 and I would say he needs a win to make playoffs and PC isnt going to let him have it easy. Adam has the potential to beat PC but this match has PC written all over it. Its for PC to lose.
p00l_charlie 6 adam buddy 4
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Must See Matches
While I was taking a look at this 8brcam season I noticed there is a couple of matches that shouldn't be missed if given the opportunity to watch. I'm going to list off a couple with a description.
Match 1
xchriskarenx vs p00l_charlie
This is always a great match up to watch as both of these players have very aggressive styles and they make tables work for them no matter the layout. One player is a 2 time 8brcam champion (back to back might I add). The other is a 2 time 8brcam finalist possibly 2 shots away from being a 2 time 8brcam champion. I believe PC has the advantage on CK in their 8brcam matchups but its never been easy. CK is coming off a successful cam comp run in ucc and looks to be the favorite here even if he has a loss already (hopefully that was his bad set). I haven't seen too much of PC lately so I'm just going to act like he is still a good shooter. PC went from being one of the most overrated 8brcam players when he won his first to solidifying himself as a dominant player by winning a 2nd and then a ucc. As of right now I think CK is the better player and PC will have a tough time winning this unless he plays like the 8brcam champ of early 08 (and ck gets another yahoo).
CK 6 PC 4
Match 2
mvp_realm vs powerized
Jordy and Shawn, At first thought someone would think Jordy would be the easy pick due to his successful runs in all his competitions, but after watching Shawn play and remembering how I played Jordy I really think that this matchup favors Shawn's style. I'm not going to go into much detail about this one.
Shawn 7 Jordy 3
Match 3
xxl_machine_lxx vs ta.lent
Si is a machine.
Si 7 Matt 3
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but no really Matt has been playing really good pool. Si already took a loss this season to Anil. IF you go by the current trend you shouldn't be surprised if Matt wins this match but when you win 2 8brcams and have a loss in a final all in 4 seasons then you don't need to be doubted.
Si 7 Matt 3
More to come...
Match 1
xchriskarenx vs p00l_charlie
This is always a great match up to watch as both of these players have very aggressive styles and they make tables work for them no matter the layout. One player is a 2 time 8brcam champion (back to back might I add). The other is a 2 time 8brcam finalist possibly 2 shots away from being a 2 time 8brcam champion. I believe PC has the advantage on CK in their 8brcam matchups but its never been easy. CK is coming off a successful cam comp run in ucc and looks to be the favorite here even if he has a loss already (hopefully that was his bad set). I haven't seen too much of PC lately so I'm just going to act like he is still a good shooter. PC went from being one of the most overrated 8brcam players when he won his first to solidifying himself as a dominant player by winning a 2nd and then a ucc. As of right now I think CK is the better player and PC will have a tough time winning this unless he plays like the 8brcam champ of early 08 (and ck gets another yahoo).
CK 6 PC 4
Match 2
mvp_realm vs powerized
Jordy and Shawn, At first thought someone would think Jordy would be the easy pick due to his successful runs in all his competitions, but after watching Shawn play and remembering how I played Jordy I really think that this matchup favors Shawn's style. I'm not going to go into much detail about this one.
Shawn 7 Jordy 3
Match 3
xxl_machine_lxx vs ta.lent
Si is a machine.
Si 7 Matt 3
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but no really Matt has been playing really good pool. Si already took a loss this season to Anil. IF you go by the current trend you shouldn't be surprised if Matt wins this match but when you win 2 8brcams and have a loss in a final all in 4 seasons then you don't need to be doubted.
Si 7 Matt 3
More to come...
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