IPT (international pool tour) 2006

[davis_greatest]

I didn't see it, but was there some controversy with Hann blasting into the pack with his break-off shots?

[berolina]

That's Yang Lu Chan, founder of the second oldest, but most practiced style of the martial art taijiquan (or t'ai chi ch'uan.)

Aha, thanks. Interesting article about him in Wikipedia btw...

[elvaago]

Aha, thanks. Interesting article about him in Wikipedia btw...

Interesting, yes, too short, also yes. :-)

[Black_cat]

Agree 100% Robert,give him 18 months,and I think he could become very dangerous,especially if he's enjoying himself.

Well...I'm being selfish here but I wish he focused on snooker and maybe pick up a trophy or two this season. Pool is fast and spectacular but snooker is...stylish and elegant. Anyway,that's just my opinion.

[Jules_USA]

I hope he keeps playing pool. Once he works out how to break with power, he should be able to match some of the top players.

[Sarmu]

I was just wondering after had a look at the groups, why is there no one from Taiwan are playing in this event?

[April madness]

Hann is just sensational - he won his group again, only one match lost to Earl Strickland.

[Semih_Sayginer]

hann, no matter what you think of him as a person, is without doubt a very very good cue sport player!


http://www.eaba.co.uk/mags/abp/issue...umMasters.html

[elvaago]

My prediction for the final 6:
Hann
Reyes
Alcano
Souquet
Manalo
Pagulayan

I think Reyes or Manalo will win it, Alcano will be 6, Hann will be 5, Souquet will be 4, Pagulayan will be 3.

[elvaago]

I was just wondering after had a look at the groups, why is there no one from Taiwan are playing in this event?

... because no one from Taiwan qualified!

[elvaago]

I saw the Strickland - Van den Berg match.

What an annoying player, that Strickland. He doesn't stop babbling!

And in the end, he didn't even look at Van den Berg when he shook his hand. And Nick said: "You watch me in the eye when you shake my hand!" He was royally ****ed off. But it doesn't matter now. Neither player is through. I think Strickland is over the hill and Van den Berg needs to mature a little more to deal with loudmouthed opponents a little better, he still looks like such a boy.

[April madness]

I thought Strickland was disgusting, commentating on opponent's play all the time. And the IPT rules do not allow for that, actually

[Cessy143]

I'm glad he's out, he's so arrogant

[MattWilson]

Earl 'The P****' Strickland. I think we all know what the last four letters of his nickname are...

MW

[elvaago]

If Strickland would shut up, I'd really love watching him play. His cue action is smooth, he is confident, and he's simply very, very good. But that mouth, gah. Someone needs to tape it shut.