The Jefferson's Movin on Up, and The Scotty Townsend Effect
Posted 12-24-2013 at 01:11 AM by IamCalvin06
The Jefferson's "Movin on up..."
In every pool room their lies an unspoken hierarchy or food chain if you will of pool players. Usually consisting of Pros, Shortstops, Use-to-Be's, Master League Players, Bangers, Hacks, etc.
If you're like me, you know where you fall in the ranks. However, I have always believed that i'm a Jefferson and i will move to the upper Eastside. Today, was just a confirmation of that. On occasion I am asked to play by one of the shortstops in my pool room. Usually bc there's no action and i'm the closest to a competitive game there is at the moment.
As of late vs this shortstop i have had my moments but i always get to a point where i let up on my focus or he hits a gear that i can't keep up with. Today was different though. My game has been improving at an alarming rate and i'm feeling more confident in my abilities.
After our matchup (for funsies) i was surprised that i had been spending more time breaking than racking. And by his accusations of having a new tip has him playing below speed, got me reflecting on how i was able to keep the pedal down vs this guy.
Another known player named Diablo asked me today if i was interested in going to a neighboring pool hall with his crew in search of Monetary Gains. I declined politely. It means alot coming from a hustler like him. He's one of the best when it comes to clocking a players speed and i have caught him clocking my game as of late. But Hustlers are a group that i don't roll with. They are however part of the game.
The Scotty Townsend Effect
For those who don't know the name Scotty Townsend. He's a notorious Money player from the south, but what i always remember about him are his one liners.
"I got your money... it's just in action at the moment."
So before I left the pool hall today i had to play the role of Mr. Bill Collector. That's right someone was about to get audited. Now i'm non confrontational but i do like to give friendly reminders to those that owe, that i'm someone who can dry up your action with just a few words.
So as i'm walking up to the guy he says, "Are you leaving? I wanted to talk to you about that $$ i owe you."
"Oh yea? It's Monday so..."
"Well I'm betting on this 1pkt game right now. I was just trying to make a little extra before I pay ya."
In my mind, "Damn... i just got Scotty Townsend-ed and he's not even here"
As i'm saying that I see the lemon take a sell out bank. He drills it and runs 4 and out.
"Hey you gonna be here tomorrow? I'll have it then i promise"
Moral of this story? F**k i'm sure i don't have to tell you to not loan money to gamblers. lol
In every pool room their lies an unspoken hierarchy or food chain if you will of pool players. Usually consisting of Pros, Shortstops, Use-to-Be's, Master League Players, Bangers, Hacks, etc.
If you're like me, you know where you fall in the ranks. However, I have always believed that i'm a Jefferson and i will move to the upper Eastside. Today, was just a confirmation of that. On occasion I am asked to play by one of the shortstops in my pool room. Usually bc there's no action and i'm the closest to a competitive game there is at the moment.
As of late vs this shortstop i have had my moments but i always get to a point where i let up on my focus or he hits a gear that i can't keep up with. Today was different though. My game has been improving at an alarming rate and i'm feeling more confident in my abilities.
After our matchup (for funsies) i was surprised that i had been spending more time breaking than racking. And by his accusations of having a new tip has him playing below speed, got me reflecting on how i was able to keep the pedal down vs this guy.
Another known player named Diablo asked me today if i was interested in going to a neighboring pool hall with his crew in search of Monetary Gains. I declined politely. It means alot coming from a hustler like him. He's one of the best when it comes to clocking a players speed and i have caught him clocking my game as of late. But Hustlers are a group that i don't roll with. They are however part of the game.
The Scotty Townsend Effect
For those who don't know the name Scotty Townsend. He's a notorious Money player from the south, but what i always remember about him are his one liners.
"I got your money... it's just in action at the moment."
So before I left the pool hall today i had to play the role of Mr. Bill Collector. That's right someone was about to get audited. Now i'm non confrontational but i do like to give friendly reminders to those that owe, that i'm someone who can dry up your action with just a few words.
So as i'm walking up to the guy he says, "Are you leaving? I wanted to talk to you about that $$ i owe you."
"Oh yea? It's Monday so..."
"Well I'm betting on this 1pkt game right now. I was just trying to make a little extra before I pay ya."
In my mind, "Damn... i just got Scotty Townsend-ed and he's not even here"
As i'm saying that I see the lemon take a sell out bank. He drills it and runs 4 and out.
"Hey you gonna be here tomorrow? I'll have it then i promise"
Moral of this story? F**k i'm sure i don't have to tell you to not loan money to gamblers. lol
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