2015 USBTC 8-Ball: Corey Deuel vs Steve Knoll

2015 US Bar Table Championships
8-Ball Division
February 20-22, 2015
Commentator: Ken Shuman and special guests

[@born68]

I'm new to the pool thing but love it. I actually loved to hear the commentators. It was like hearing the players thoughts, plots, and strategies. they were like 98 percent right about the players next shots. I come from a chess background so I gained a new appreciation for pool, the stroke, cue ball placement, position, ect ect just by watching and getting into their heads through these guys. both were excellent players, and the commentators did a great job.

[@Woodworking-Pastor]

born68 Pool at the upper levels is more of a chess match and strategy than most people think. The multiple ERO's or break and runs seen here is why the better players enjoy playing more strategic games like 14-1 or one pocket. I hope you continue to learn and enjoy the game it is a great sport that requires both mental and physical stamina to be a true competitor.

[@chrismottram705]

What a great match. It was a shame Steve had to lose this one. He played flawless. Disappointed in the commentators making negative comments about Steve. Chris Mottram

[@dustinchouinard8128]

That would be a really frustrating one to lose

[@truthwarrior122]

And a hush fell over the crowd for the commentating, because no one could hear the whispers.

[@UltraGMC]

Mark K sesame street

[@steveknoll1937]

Thanks Chris, I don't do cable TV lol I lay block for a living. Little bit tougher. Appreciate the nice comment bud

[@mobass8354]

Steve Knoll you played great!

[@codybanks9944]

It was great watching you play Steve. I do miss the days when you played side arm though. lol ;~)

[@joepickens7701]

Very nice match. Although they kept saying each game was a break n run the very first game Steve had to play a safety after making a ball on the break because he didn't have a shot.

[@jasonmiller9738]

Came here to say the same thing. Pretty annoying that they kept repeating the same incorrect thing.

[@zizoumonk10]

Good playing, Steve.

[@Woodworking-Pastor]

Great match I've never heard of Steve Knoll before. He has a solid game for sure. Too bad for the scratch in his last game that was tough luck.

[@groobus]

Really nice control and strategy in this match, thanks for the upload!

[@Kentucky_Blue]

Very good match. Solid play from both in strategy and execution. I was really rooting for Steve it's nice to see an unknown guy who obviously has a lot of game put a pro to the test.

[@mnm3556]

awesome steve you almost had him. i think if you played a combination at 42:55 by your ball and made his ball and kept the white ball close to the rail you would have had another chance.

[@djUpRoar]

This commentator has a short term memory. Keeps saying their 4 games 4 break and runs and then 5 for 5 when the 1st game had a safety played right off the bat and Corey went for the 2 ball and missed. So -1 break and run lol

[@uhenoalvarez3480]

43:58Well ken Shulman is not a great commentator, at 43:58 when he said "brutal" Steve turned the cue ball loose, bad things happens when you do that, all he had to do see where the tangent line was heading, and change your mind as to where you hit the cue ball ! When Shulman is commentator I mute the sound.

[@drew493]

Stop chewing the effing gum the entire match.

[@AnonymousWon-uu5yn]

Please don't eat as you commentate.

[@stinger139]

I think Corey is maybe the best eight ball player the last couple of years. You can see the frustration in Shane's face when he miss's but Corey is just a machine right now. Guy just does not miss anymore.

[@Woodworking-Pastor]

Corey could probably be argued as the best bar box 8 ball player right now at least n the US. He is a beast on a bar box at the moment. Time will tell if he can stay on top for a while and not falter like he did in the late 90's and early 2000's.

[@johnnybrowning7790]

Wow... great match, exceptionally well played Steve... cool deal that I get to see you play irl all the time. -Johnny B.

[@cardguys]

Knoll is strong!! Travesty on that scratch

[@zoku1808]

Comentator is chewing gum

[@user-hh9ni8su3p]

Awesome match

[@lstone234]

Both players are wearing shirts and Ken is in a hoodie. I guess being old makes him colder. LOL Looks real professional by the way.

[@lstone234]

It hurts to see professional players who look like they are pregnant. I guess obesity is a part of our world now. Very sad. This is where the term belly hooked came from in pool. Push yourself away from the table already.

[@NicholasLewis]

Steve is a great guy, you're a loser

[@RushNCrush]

You’re the one that’s not professional.

[@codybanks9944]

@Jim Kane, what a simple minded fool you are. Stevie isn't a full time Professional Pool player, he is a Block Mason and owns his own business. He taught Masonry for years at Vo-Tech also. He's 52 yo in this event as well and most likely would physically wipe the floor with your sorry ass if you made a move on him. He was also a Sea Bee in the Navy. I grew up with Steve and he was a dedicated weight lifter for most of his life.

[@robdetuinman2]

Kinda sad that the only thing you comment on is what the players are wearing and what they look like lol. Nothing on the game.

[@jesusfappingchrist2094]

Never seen players racking for themselves.