Don't know if anyone else has seen this but, I just read this on Doubledonut.com:
Now official? Come to think of it, I haven’t received too many pro racquetball player announcements from Pro Kennex in the past, so I guess the word of Russ Mannino is as good as any :) If anyone knows what Pro Kennex is up to, it’s probably the father of their #1 player, Jason Mannino. Great news for PK officially getting Kane Waselenchuk on board, I expect to see those two guys continuing their great play for the 2008-2009 season. Also good to hear that Pro Kennex has the financial position to keep Jason around for a few more years. Someone send me some pics of Kane’s new Krowning Moment racquet!!!
Kane Waselenchuk, 3X #1 player in the world, teams up with, Jason Mannino, 2X US Open Champion, to form an intimidating presence on the 2008 - 2009 IRT Pro Tour, giving Pro Kennex two great players and unique personalities for all racquetball players and fans to watch this upcoming year.
Jason Mannino resigns up to the 2010 season.
Kane will be showcasing his new racquet, The Krowning Moment.
Jason will also be unveiling the new Pro Kennex Kinetic Quad 170, both will resale for under $200.00
Izzy
Okay so i've respected Jacks game but there has always been something about him that I didn't like but I didn't know what. So After looking at the video from the NY tournament I realized what it was. Granted this was a video and that was all I had to go off of but here goes, Sorry Manny:
After the first couple of points it was evident that Rocky did not come to the dinner table with his utensils. He looked lethargic to say the least. From what I could see on video some calls were missed as well (against him). So either Rocky was looking for something to break the pace of he just wanted to make his point known clearly. The first time I see Rocky come out to complain Jack follows and calls Rocky's complaint Ridiculous and a few other words. Now for the rest of the Match i see Rocky just mouthing at the ref at just about every call, to a point where Thoerner gives him a warning. Anyways just before the warning when Rocky came out Jack was mouthing off about it again. Sometime after the warning I can't remember when Rocky hit a shot and just kept babbling at Thoerner from inside the court then Jack opens the door and asks Thoerner if he heard that and then rats Rocky out like a little kid....I mean WTF....."Did you hear him? He said ....blah blah blah. You shouldn't stand for that crap" I was like man this is enough and almost turned it off but wanted to give Jack the benefit of the doubt so I kept watching. This time I noticed that Jack was responding to calls against him as well...WHAT!!! Whatever though, I then started thinking is this something new for Jack? He very rarely mouths of like he did here (as well as Rocky) he mostly stays focused, and Why is he doing it to Rocky? Is it because he knows Rocky is a more respectful person so he is mistaking his layed back and respectful demeanor for a weakness. I've never seen him do this to anyone else especially to someone he needed to like Kane. Was he scared of Kane?
Anyways now I believe that I have mistakenly took Jacks apparent lack of comments on court for hardcore focus when I maybe just that he is careful who he mouths off to. I don't know Jack but they say it takes 1 mistake to overcome tons of Good and I guess I was just waiting for something to pick on. I still respect your game but your lip at someone who least deserves it is a minus in my book.
OUT
Go Rocky
KANE come back
Izzy
Hate to see such a great person go but I think he did the right thing regardless of how many Yankee Fans and myself feel. If I wasn't such a Yankee fan I would probably stop watching them but I have to understand that this happens, and being a Yankee fan doesn't mean being a Steinbrenner or Randy Levine or a Cashman fan.
Torre thank you for all those great years of Baseball and good luck to you.
Izzy
DA BRONX 4 eva
Effective September 6, 2007, WPRO touring professional Kerri Wachtel has decided to pursue a new relationship within the racquetball industry.
On behalf of Scott Winters and over 1,000 Team Ektelon players, we wish Kerri continued success. Kerri will always be appreciated as a top professional eager to give back to the growth of racquetball.
I just read this and it was posted on 10 Sept 07..Sounds like she signed with someone else..anyone know who did she go with if so or what she decided to do?
Izzy
Okay so I've been playing for about 5 years and the best I've gotten was a Mid level B. When I started I was a D-C player and within about 6 months to a year I went up to a Mid B and here it is nearly 4 years later and I can't do any better. The first time I played B's I couldn't get out of the first round, 3 years playing B tourney's and I still can't. I have drilled and drilled but when I get into a match it does not come out, I look like I just started and I wind up on the losing end. There are people I can beat playing leagues or pick-up ball and then in a tourney I lose to these guys or I lose to guys that these guys beat. I don't understand. I can drill and I can roll out pinches all day long and I can hit splats frequently and I can place down the lines pretty good and I can hit V passes bouncing twice before hitting the back wall......then I try to put it to use and LOOK WHO SHOWS UP TO PLAY.....freakin beginner me, C playing high B practicing LOSER!!!! WWHHHHHYYYYY the hell is this happening?
I know I can progress faster, I know anyone can, you know why? When I came to the area I am now in, there was this junior and at the time I could probably give him a whoopin. Well in about a year with the proper training this youngster went from a D-C player to an A player and winning A's to an open player the same year to Winning opens against a 4 time State Champ in a States tourney the next season...not year...season. Don't get me wrong I am not mad at him I am actually proud of him he worked for it and he has big dreams that I hope he can accomplish with this sport. I'm also trying to give him coverage for his accomplishments and wish him much much luck in achieving these goals. All I want is a little bit of what he used to succeed so fast. I am not trying to do what he wants to do I am too old for that right now but I want to progress at a faster pace (well at the moment really at any pace) than right now or at least bring to the tourney and leagues and pick-ups what I do in practice.
This past year I have been spiraling out of control losing more and more to people I shouldn't or are they getting better and I'm not? It has me so frustrated that I am about ready to give the game up. The fun factor is almost depleted yet it is all I have.
Someone help before it's too late.
Izzy
Does anyone know anything about Mike Guidry? Sure he's not one of the top 5 anymore and probably hasn't been for awhile but he is an intense player and I love to watch him play. Someone please let me know what's up with him. Thanks.
Izzy
