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Originally Posted by Sideburns  Sarah,
As the 73rd-rated player in the IPT, though (which was defunct over a year ago), I have to question you: How is it that you can say you can compete with the men? What is it that you consider to be "competing"? Since the IPT, when have you actively been competing against male players?
Karen has won at least one, if not more, Northeast 9-Ball Tour events that I know of and possibly more. Kudos to Karen - she rocks. Karen actually gets out there and plays with the men on a regular basis, as does Julie Kelly. They get all the credit in the world from me. Love those gals. Because that's just not an easy thing to do - get out there and compete with some of the best male players in the U.S. It's intimidating for them and I just adore Karen and Julie for it.
But I'm sorry to say this: I think that there is a world of difference between men's and women's pool. You can flay me alive for saying so, that's your right, but it's just my opinion.
Getting back to my point, Karen and Julie are the ONLY female players I know of who are actively competing against the men.
Which, naturally, leads me to my next question: If you welcome the challenge to play against the men, when are you planning on doing so in the near future? Because I eagerly await to hear what the outcome is. |
Sideburns:
Thanks for your comments. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion and I respect yours. Growing up in the UK, Allison and Karen were and still are two people I look up to and admire. Both of these players have won Men's events. Like I said, I have nothing to prove against the guys and don't actively seek the challenge but if an opportunity arises similar to the IPT, I think it would be a lot of fun and a great challenge to play the best male players.
Thanks again for your comments
Sarah