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INSIDE FOOS NewsletterNO.16 Sept/October 2004
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CONTENTS:
The 2004 World Championships
World Championship DVD Listings
Worlds Results
Toro's Corner
Inside the Pro Tour
2004 All Pro Teams
2004 Inside Foos Player Awards
Inside the Numbers
Inside Foos Special Offers
Upcoming Events
Foosball Sites
DALLAS 2004: COLLIGNON RULES THE WORLD AGAIN
Belgian superstar Frederic Collignon reaffirmed his status as the planet's greatest foosball player with a performance at the recent World Championships that must go down as one of the greatest ever. For the third time in the past five years Frederico won all three major open competitions at the Dallas event and put on a final day display of foosball excellence that won't soon be forgotten by anyone who was there to witness it.
Collignon won the Open doubles title with partner Todd Loffredo for the 6th time in the last 7 years and also claimed Mixed Doubles honors for the third straight year with Cindy Head. But it was his performance in Open Singles that will be talked about as one of the most amazing accomplishments in World Championship history. After winning his opening round singles match Frederico was sent to the loser's bracket by Canadian pro player Eric Dunn before coming back through the loser's bracket to win a remarkable thirteen straight matches to earn yet another world title.
During his phenomenal comeback run through the loser's bracket the great Belgian knocked-out seven former world champions (with a combined 25 world titles between them) en route to a loser's bracket final showdown with defending champion Tony Spredeman. Spredeman won the opening game of the loser's side final, but Collignon came back with three straight impressive efforts to win the match 4-5, 5-2, 5-4 and 5-3, to advance to a match-up in the Open Singles final with four time world singles finalist Robert Mares.
Collignon continued his incredible play in the final match, quickly winning the opening set in three straight overwhelming games, 5-2, 5-2, and 5-1, to take the 2004 world singles competition down to one final 3-out-of-5 battle. In the second set Mares, one of the greatest singles performers ever, again could provide little challenge to the red-hot Belgian. Collignon won game one 5-4, and then reeled-off consecutive 5-2 victories to win his fourth career World Singles Championship in a performance that had spectators calling it the greatest finals performance that they had ever seen.
In perhaps the finest single game performance that I have ever witnessed, Collignon won game two of the second set in just over three minutes by going 3 for 3 passing from his 2-rod to his 5-rod, and 5 for 6 from his 5- to his 3-rod, while also scoring on all five of his 3-row possesions. It was about as close to perfection as you can get.
In Mixed Doubles Collignon and his partner Cindy Head, who had won the event in both 2002 and 2003, faced Billy Pappas and Melissa Kegg for the title and defeated them in a one-sided match 5-2, 5-3, and 5-3 to become the first mixed team to ever win a major title three years in a row. Cindy also won the Women's Singles title for the second year in a row, defeating Iowan Stayce Fowler, while Moya Tielens and Joy Steward also went back-to-back in the Women's Doubles event after winning in two straight games against Tiffany Moore and Gena Murray.
In Open Doubles Frederico and partner Todd Loffredo rebounded from a dissapointing 2003 worlds event by claiming the winner's bracket to reach yet another Dallas final. Rico and Todd faced Tony Spredeman and Bob Diaz for the title in a match-up of pre-tournament favorites. Collignon did a tremendoous job against the 5-row of Spredeman, while Loffredo blocked Tony about as well as anyone can. But Bob Diaz, playing one of the best matches of his life slowed down Collignon while also scoring and passing well to lead his team to a hard-fought opening set victory by a score of 3-5, 5-1, 3-5, 5-4, and 5-4..
However, in the second set Collignon and Loffredo took it to another level, defeating Spredeman and Diaz in three straight games, 5-3, 5-1, and 5-4 to win the Open Doubles world title for the sixth time in the past seven years. With his three open victories Frederic Collignon became the first player to ever "triple" at the World Championships three different times. Nobody else has ever done it more than once. His three wins also gave him an amzing 14 career world titles, all in the past seven years, moving him closer to the all time record of 19 held by his partner Todd Loffredo.
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP DVDS: You can order all the excitement of the 2004 worlds by going to http://www.insidefoos.com and clicking one of the "Order DVDs Now" button on the homepage. If you've already ordered we will begin shipping this week so it won't be long before they arrive at your doorstep. You can also find economical Full Season Packages on the Insidefoos.com homepage. You can save up to $70 off regular single event pricing while enjoying all of the action from the 2004 season in the comfort of your own living room.
In a Worlds Final? If you competed in any Rookie, Semi Pro, DYP, or Specialty Event final at the recent World Championships we have your match and it is available for sale. You can order just your match for $20, or you can receive it free with the purchase of any Worlds DVD set. Send us an email at info@insidefoos.com for more information.
The month of Octber features several exciting regional events including the $7500 Florida State Championships the weekend of the 22-24 at Rudy's Sports Bar in Largo. Promoter (and top goalie) Bob Diaz always runs an outstanding event and this year should be no different. Wisconsin super-promoter Bill Maloney will be staging his hugely successful $18,000 Halloween Open event at the Howard Johnsons in Green Bay one week later (October 29-31). Bill always runs a mean tournament as well. In November Rex Bennet and his crew will be presenting the $10,000 Oklahoma State Championships in Tulsa as the Fall regional Tour kicks into high gear. See the "Upcoming Events" section below for more details.
In this month's issue of the Inside Foos Newsletter we have listed the winners from the recent World Championships and have provided you with some interesting statistics from the just completed major pro tour season. Our 2004 All Pro Teams have also been unveiled below and we have once again announced the Inside Foos Award winners for the 2004 major tour. The irrepressable Mark Torres also brings you the latest edition of "Toro's Corner", as he continues to offer us his unusual insights into the world of foosball.
If you have questions or feedback please email me at jim@insidefoos.com. Thanks and we'll seeya foosin'...
Jim Stevens
Inside Foos Productions
2004 World Championship DVD Listings
DISC 1
SCOTT WYDMAN
VS. TERRY RUETODD LOFFREDO VS. DAVE GUMMESON
NATHAN WINTER VS. TONY SPREDEMAN
DON PFLEIDERER/MIKE VANDEN BOSCH VS. ROBERT MARES/TOMMY ADKISSON
FREDERIC COLLIGNON/TODD LOFFREDO VS.ROBERT MARES/TOMMY ADKISSON
DISC 2
TONY SPREDEMAN/BOB DIAZ VS. TERRY MOORERICK /MACIASTONY SPREDEMAN/BOB DIAZ VS. DAVE GUMMESON/TRACY MCMILLIN
AHMED GHEYATH/RICHARD WIGHT VS. FREDERIC COLLIGNON/TODD LOFFREDO
TONY SPREDEMAN VS.TERRY MOORE
INTERNATIONAL CUP FINAL (BELGIUM VS USA)
DISC 3
TONY SPREDEMAN/BOB DIAZ VS. FREDERIC
COLLIGNON/TODD LOFFREDOTONY SPREDEMAN VS. ROBERT MARES
STEVE MURRAY VS. FREDERIC COLLIGNON
MIXED DOUBLES FINAL: FREDERIC COLLIGNON/CINDY HEAD VS. BILLY PAPPAS/MELISSA KEGG
WOMENıS DOUBLES FINAL: TIFFANY MOORE/GENA MURRAY VS. MOYA TIELENS/JOY STEWARD
DISC 4
TONY SPREDEMAN VS. FREDERIC COLLIGNONTONY SPREDEMAN/BOB DIAZ VS. ROBERT MARES/TOMMY ADKISSON
OPEN SINGLES FINAL: ROBERT MARES VS. FREDERIC COLLIGNON
OPEN SINGLES FINAL 2ND SET
DISC 5
OPEN DOUBLES FINAL: FREDERIC COLLIGNON/TODD LOFFREDO VS. TONY
SPREDEMAN/BOB DIAZOPEN DOUBLES FINAL 2ND SET
FOOSBALL 2004 VIDEO MONTAGE
AVAILABLE NOW AT http://www.insidefoos.com
2004 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 6-Hour Version (3 DVDs) ... $50 10-Hour (5 DVDs) ... $70
2004 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS $50
2004 TEXAS STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS $35
2004 HALL OF FAME CLASSIC $50
2004 FULL SEASON PACKAGE (HoFC, TX State, Nats, 10 hour World Championships) $150 (SAVE $55)
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2004 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
1st FREDERICO COLLIGNON
2nd ROBERT MARES
3rd TONY SPREDEMAN
4th STEVE MURRAY
5/6th BILLY PAPPAS
TERRY MOORE
Open Doubles
1st TODD LOFFREDO & FREDERICO COLLIGNON
2nd BOB DIAZ & TONY SPREDEMAN
3rd ROBERT MARES & TOMMY ADKISSON
4th RICHARD WIGHT & AHMED GHAYATH
5/6th DAVE GUMMESON & TRACY MCMILLIN
TERRY MOORE & RICK MACIAS
Open Mixed Doubles
1st CINDY HEAD & FREDERICO COLLIGNON
2nd BILLY PAPPAS & MELISSA KEGG
3rd NATHAN WINTER & SHELLY LANGLEY
4th SCOTT WYDMAN & GRACE WADKINS
5/6th KATHY RICHEY & TOMMY ADKISSON
ADRIAN ZAMORA & CHRISTINA FUCHS
Women's Singles
1st CINDY HEAD
2nd STAYCE FOWLER
3rd MOYA TIELENS
4th TIFFANY MOORE
5/6th LOTUS CHESBROUGH
CHERRI NASH
Women's Doubles
1st MOYA TIELENS & JOY STEWARD
2nd GENA MURRAY & TIFFANY MOORE
3rd KATHY RICHEY & CHRISTINA FUCHS
4th BECKY CHERRY & STAYCE FOWLER
5/6th VONDA KING & JAN ELLIS
COY WIGHT & MARIANNE MCNEILL
International Cup TRACY MCMILLIN & DAVID GUMMESON
Semi Pro Singles DARREN KUROSE
Semi Pro Doubles DILLON ANDERSON & BRAD ANDERSON
Semi Pro Mixed Doubles LAURA SLEDGE & BRANDON LISLE
Rookie Singles OLAVO TAVARES
Rookie Doubles MURY JOHNSON & JEFF THORPE
Rookie Mixed Doubles SUSANNE KLUG & MICHAEL BRUECKNER
Womens Rookie Singles SUSANNE KLUG
Womens Rookie Doubles LAURA SLEDGE & VANESSA CAMP
Pro Master/Pro DYP ROGER RODRIGUEZ & BILLY PAPPAS
No Pro DYP DAN WATKINS & TIM "FUJI" ALBERTS
Wednesday DYP PETE JUAREZ & LOUIS CARTWRIGHT
Winner Take All DYP BART BUTCHER & ROBERT ATHA
Women's DYP MARY MOORE & CAREN CARTER
VIFA League DYP KEVIN MUNRO & KRISTIN GROGAN
3500 Limited Doubles ROBERT ATHA & CHRISTOPHER MARKS
35 & Over Doubles MIKE BOWERS & BRAD STANELLE
17 & Under Doubles MICHAEL SWAGGER & EJ NEWELL
35 & 17 Doubles SPIRIT MOLLICE & COBY NIELL
Two-Ball Rollerball TODD LOFFREDO & FREDERICO COLLIGNON
4 On 4 PARKED THE BUS (Tom Yore, Billy Pappas, Brandon Moreland, Trevor Park)
Goalie War DONALD WILSON
Forward Shootout HANS-FRIEDRICH KIRCHER
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TORO'S CORNER by mark torres
Superman vs. Batman?
So this is supposed to be a column about foosball (and it will be later), but first I am going to shift gears a little bit and talk about one of my other favorite past times of youth: reading comic books. When I was a kid, I loved collecting comic books. I think in the beginning it was the cool covers with all the action on them. There was usually a hero being held close to death somehow, and I just had to buy it and read it to see how the hero escaped. But by the time I was in the eighth grade, it was all about the story lines and the characters. I remember the writers were incredible at adding rich stories and substance to the backgrounds of the characters. Comics were a lot of fun.
I really liked to read D.C. comics. D.C. Comics has the Justice League of America. The core members of this super group are Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, the Flash, Martian Manhunter, Superman and Batman. Wonder Woman is a total powerhouse Amazonian princess, a goddess to some degree, who comes down from another plane of existence to help protect Earth's interests. Green Lantern has a power ring that gives him unimaginable control over the laws of physics and the elements. The Flash moves faster than the speed of light. The Martian Manhunter has tremendous mind control abilities. Everyone knows Superman, right? That guy is by far the most powerful hero in the D.C. universe. And then there is the guy I really want to talk about: Batman.
You see Batman is a dangerous, dangerous man. In the D.C. universe he is this dark shadowy figure, hiding in the corners brooding and plotting. He is a really deep introspective guy always planning and always a step ahead. Although he has ZERO super powers, he makes up for it by being a tremendous athlete. He relies on strategy, guile and wit to defeat his opponents. But here is the cool kicker with Batman: he is so far ahead and so thorough about his methods that he has designed contingency plans to assassinate each of the other members of the Justice League of America.
Batman doesn't fool around. He is brilliant at knowing his opposition. He just goes about it very very quietly. He knows that looking down the road, his allies could turn against him, and so he may have to put them down. So he has plans to drop them one by one. He has a special weapon and a plan to weld Wonder Woman's bracelets together (her weakness) and make her weak enough to kill her. He has a weapon of neural interference to attack the Green Lantern and make his ring useless. He has a sound resonator to disrupt the Flash's speed making him slow enough to take down. He built a helmet to defend against the Martian Manhunter and a weapon using fire (his weakness) to kill him. And for good old Superman, he has a heart beat modifier so Superman can't hear him coming and he has a single Kryptonite bullet sealed and secured in the basement of the Bat Cave to drop the big guy once and for all. Batman, with no superpowers, is the most lethal hero in town. And all the other heroes, including Superman, are scared of him.
So one third of you are saying, "How the hell does this relate to foosball?" while another third of you are saying, "Mark, you are such a nerd." Meanwhile the last third of you want to argue with me about which superheroes would win in a fight.. I am only going to address the first third, "How the hell does this relate to foosball?"
Well let's call Moya Tielens 'Wonder Woman' because she is our resident female powerhouse. Let's call Billy Pappas 'Green Lantern' because he seems to defy the laws of physics. Let's call Robert Mares 'Flash' because he has totally wicked speed. Let's call Tony Spredeman 'Martian Manhunter' because he has a devastating focused mental attack. And let's call Frederico Collignon 'Superman' because the guy tends to be invulnerable. That leaves us with 'Batman'. Make no mistake, that's Todd Loffredo.
Loffredo has a carefully planned utility belt of tools to systematically disarm and take down each of the heroes listed above. He may not show his cards the next time he plays them, but he has aces up his sleeve. And whether or not he wins, he is going back to the Bat Cave to tool around with how he is going to make it easier to break them down next time. When it really counts, why is it that he always has the key block when he needs it? Why does he have the dagger-in-the-heart clearing effort? Why does he have just enough edge to be ahead by one point at the end of EVERY finals match? If you watched the Open Doubles Finals this year at the Worlds you saw Todd block Tony better than he ever had ever. And, it was the difference. Coincidence? Batman doesn't get lucky. With Batman, you don't know you have been struck, until you have fallen.
And finally, Loffredo has been watching Rico play forward for close to a decade now. He probably has Rico's game scripted on a file in the Bat Cave. He probably knows exactly what Rico is going to pass and when he is going to pass it. He can probably tell how Rico is going to react to any given situation. If he wants to, he could probably push his buttons in ways that no one else knows how. And we may never see it, but something tells me that if Rico had to face Todd in a big money Open Doubles match looking across the table, no holds barred, Todd would have a Kryptonite bullet with Rico's name on it. Rico would never never even hear it coming.
INSIDE THE PRO TOUR...
Frederic Collignon's unbelievable performance in Dallas capped-off an amazing year for the great Belgian fooser...
Although he competed in only two 2004 events, Frederico reached the finals in all six open events he played in, winning five...
His only loss came in that amazing Mixed Doubles competition in Las Vegas when Moya Tielens and Garret Scherkenbach defeated him and partner Cindy Head in the final match...
Rico's "triple-triple" at the worlds (2000, 2002 and 2004) must be considered one of the sport's most astounding accomplishments...
Congrats to Coloradoan Rob Mares who played spectacular foosball at the Dallas event, finishing with two top-3 results...
Along with his runner-up finish in singles, "Rapid Rob" and partner Tommy Adkisson also placed third in Open Doubles, losing 5-4 in the fifth game of the loser's bracket final to Tony Spredeman and Bob Diaz in probably the best match of the tournament...
Spredeman, the 2003 world singles champ, also finished-up the weekend with two top-3 finishes...
If you want to watch a clinic on how to play the goalie position check out the performances of Bob Diaz and Todd Loffredo in the Open Doubles final...
I don't think you'll ever see a better example of great defensive foosball than the job these two amazing goalies did against the sport's top two offensive forwards...
Four time world champ Tommy Adkisson showed that he has returned to form with another solid performance in Dallas...
Tommy continues to get better each time out, marking him as a player to watch out for in 2005...
TRIVIA TIME: Who defeated Tommy Adkisson and partner Cara Richardville in the 1993 world Mixed Doubles final, keeping Tommy from tripling at that event?
45 and Over? Hall of Famer Steve Murray was extraordinary at the worlds event finishing fourth in Open Singles while also placing seventh in doubles with wife Gena...
Gena's 7th place result was one of the best finishes ever for a lady player in an open event at the worlds...
Mrs. Murray also fplaced second with former world champ Tiffany Moore in Women's Doubles...
The underrated Stayce Fowler, who has two career open titles, also played well, finishing second to Cindy Head in the Women's Singles competition...
Two-time defending national champions Dave Gummeson and Tracy McMillin, representing the USA, avenged a loss at last year's event by defeating Belgium's Frederic Collignon and Jamal Allalou in the final to win the International Cup title...
Nathan Winter continued his climb up the USTSA rankings with another outstanding performance as well...
Nate followed-up his excellent Nationals effort (a 3rd and a 4th) with three top-7 results at the Dallas event...
Although he didn't win an title on the major pro tour Billy Pappas finished the year with three open finals to his credit and was honored with the Inside Foos Most improved Player award (see below)...
Pappas and rookie partner Melissa Kegg played superbly together with their only losses in the always-tough Mixed Doubles event coming to eventual champions Collignon and Head...
55 and Over? No one was happier than veteran German player Hans-Friedrich Kircher, who has been playing since 1964 and said after claiming the Forward Shootout event that winning his first world title was one of the thrills of his life...
Another German Christopher Marks also earned a win playing in the 3500 Limited event with young British star Rob Atha, who also took home the Winner Take All DYP title...
Ouch! I'd hate to be the loser of that final match...
TRIVIA ANSWER: Steve and Gena Murray, who double-dipped Adkisson and Richardville after Tommy had already won Open Singles, and Open Doubles with Russ King...
Watch out for teenager Mike Swagger of Michigan who added the World 17 and Under title (with E.J. Newell) to his National title of two months earlier...
Table Sports Radio's Brad Anderson was also a very happy and satisfied man after this year's worlds...
Along with his internet radio duties Brad and his talented son Dillon played extraordinary foosball on their way to the Semi Pro Doubles title...
Thanks to everyone who helped us out at the worlds this year, we greatly appreciate your efforts...
Jim Stevens' 2004 ALL PRO TEAMS
FIRST TEAM
FREDERIC COLLIGNON Although he competed in only two of the three major events on the 2004 tour, Collignon put together one of the truly remarkable seasons in the sport's history. He reached the finals in every open event that he played in, winning five titles, including all three open competitions at the World Championships. His extraordinary, comeback victory in Open Singles at the 2004 Dallas event was truly one of the great individual performances of all time. Frederico and partner Todd Loffredo lost only one match (the opening set of the world final) during a season that saw them win twice, including a sixth Open Doubles world title in the last seven years.
ROB MARES One word describes Mares' 2004 season: Consistency. "Rapid Rob" recorded eight top-5 finishes (the most of any male player), including second place results in Masters Singles, Open Doubles at the Nationals, and Open Singles at the World Championships. Mares finished 4th or better in all four major events at the National Championships, while also placing 3rd in Open Doubles at the worlds with partner Tommy Adkisson.
DAVE GUMMESON Minnesota native Gummeson earned six top-5 results including a second straight National Open Doubles title with partner Tracy McMillin. Dave and Tracy also finished 2nd at the Hall of Fame Classic, 5th at the World Championships, and won the International Cup compettion in Dallas. Dave also reached the finals in mixed doubles at the nationals during a season that saw him place in the top 10 in every open event he competed in. Named Tornado Male Forward of the Year for the first time in his career.
TONY SPREDEMAN After a slow start (no top-5 finishes in Las Vegas) the defending world singles champion finished the season strong, winning the national singles title while finishing 2nd in Open Doubles and 3rd in singles at the World Championships. Tony also won the Texas State doubles title with partner Billy Pappas and finished 5th in Open Doubles in Minneapolis with his father Bud.
BILLY PAPPAS In his breakthrough year, 19 year old Pappas recorded three finals appearances during the '04 season. "Billy the Kid" won the Open Singles winner's bracket at both the Hall of Fame Classic and National Championships, before succumbing in the finals to Frederic Collignon and Tony Spredeman respectively. Billy also "tripled at the Texas State Championships, winning Doubles, Singles and Mixed in a tournament that included most of the world's top 20 players. He also placed 2nd in Mixed Doubles at the World Championships with Melissa Kegg.
TODD LOFFREDO The great Loffredo earned two Open Doubles titles with partner Frederic Collignon during the year, including a hard-earned win at the World Championships. His victory in Dallas gave him a record 19 career world titles, including 12 Open Doubles wins in the last 19 years at the Dallas event.
TERRY MOORE Despite experiencing somewhat of an off-year, Big Terry's 2004 pro tour season included a second career Masters Singles title and a Mixed Doubles win with Tommie Bagley at the National Championships in Minneapolis. Moore also finished 3rd in Open Singles at the Hall of Fame Classic and secured three other top-5 finishes.
TRACY McMILLIN This soft-spoken Texan had yet another solid season with three top-5 finishes in Open Doubles with partner Dave Gummeson, including a second straight national title. Tracy also earned two other top-10 results in Open Singles on the 2004 pro tour, and was voted Male Goalie of the Year by his peers.
CINDY HEAD The legendary Ms. Head topped all players with eight top-3 results during the year, including her 35th and 36th career world titles. Cindy paired with Frederic Collignon to win a third straight Mixed Doubles title at the World Championships, while also claiming the Women's Singles titles in both Las Vegas and Dallas.
MOYA TIELENS Firmly established as the game's best lady forward, Tielens continued her amazing string of performances during the recently completed season. Moya earned seven top-3 results and won five individual titles, including all three 2004 Women's Doubles trophies. Tielens and partner Garret Scherkenbach rocked the foosball world with their amazing win in Open Mixed Doubles in Las Vegas, with Tielens playing the entire event at the forward position. Moya also won twice at the Texas State Championships and was voted Female Forward of the Year for the 2004 season.
JOY STEWARD Joy earned two Women's Doubles titles with partner Moya Tielens during the year, including a second straight title at the World Championships.
CHRISTINA FUCHS Christina was voted Female Goalie of the Year for a season that saw her notch seven top-5 results on the major tour. She finished 2nd in Women's Doubles in Las Vegas while also earning four other 3rd place results.
STAYCE FOWLER Two finals appearances in 2004 earn Stayce first team honors. She placed second to Moya Tielens in Women's Singles at the Nationals and defeated Moya at the worlds before losing to Cindy Head in the Women's Singles final.
SECOND TEAM
NATHAN WINTER Had six top-10 finishes during his best year ever, including a 4th in singles and 3rd in doubles at the National Championships.
TOMMY ADKISSON Continued his return to form with four top-5's during 2004, including a 2nd at the Nationals and 3rd at the World Championships in Open Doubles.
BOB DIAZ Finished 2nd in Open Doubles at the World Championships with Tony Spredeman and had two other top-5 results in 2004.
GARRET SCHERKENBACH Earned second team honors with his stirring victory in Las Vegas with Moya Tielens in mixed doubles.
GENA MURRAY Finished 2nd in Women's Doubles with Tiffany Moore at both the Nationals and Worlds, while also placing 7th in Open Doubles with husband Steve at the worlds.
TIFFANY MOORE Had three top-4 results in only two 2004 major tournament appearances, as she returned to the pro tour for the first time in more than five years.
DUSTY BAMBANEK Won the Hall of Fame Classic Women's Doubles title with Moya Tielens. Also had three other top-5 results on the major tour and won the Texas State title with partner Lisa Pride.
2004 INSIDE FOOS PLAYER AWARDS
PLAYER OF THE YEAR Frederic Collignon
LADY PLAYER OF THE YEAR Moya Tielens
MOST IMPROVED PLAYER Billy Pappas
MATCH OF THE YEAR The Hall of Fame Classic Mixed Doubles Final: Moya Tielens/Garret Scherkenbach vs. Frederic Collignon/Cindy Head
PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR Frederic Collignon, World Championships, Open Singles
COMEBACK PLAYER OF THE YEAR Tommy Adkisson
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
Using a system that awards points for high finishes in open events
and attaches a higher value to the World Championships, here are
your top players from the 2004 major pro tour season:
MEN
FREDRRIC COLLIGNON 65 Points
ROBERT MARES 46
TERRY MOORE 36
DAVE GUMMESON 35
TONY SPREDEMAN 30
BILLY PAPPAS 29
TODD LOFFREDO 27
TRACY McMILLIN 25
TOMMY ADKISSON 22
NATHAN WINTER 21
BOB DIAZ 17
GREGG PERRIE 12
SCOTT WYDMAN 11
WOMEN
CINDY HEAD
50
PointsMOYA TIELENS 48
CHRISTINA FUCHS 27
STAYCE FOWLER 21
JOY STEWARD 17
TIFFANY MOORE 16
DUSTY BAMBANEK 15
GENA MURRAY 15
SHELLY LANGLEY 11
MELISSA KEGG 11
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UPCOMING EVENTS...
OCTOBER 15-17th
$4500 Texas Rookie/Semi Pro Invitational
Pugsley's Library
Dallas, TX
Rex Bennett
rexbennett@tulsafoosball.com
918-261-0101
OCTOBER 16-17
$6000 Ironman Invitational
Cuetopia Billiards
san Jose, CA
Mark Torres
koth03@yahoo.com
OCTOBER 22-24th
$7500 Florida State Championships
Rudy's Sports Bar
Largo, FL
Bob Diaz
813-293-9101
OCTOBER 29-31st
$18,000 Halloween Open X
Howard Johnsons
Green Bay, WI
Bill Maloney
bmaloney@new.rr.com
November 2004
NOVEMBER 5-7th
$10,000 Oklahoma State Championships
Tulsa Billiard Palace
Tulsa, OK
Rex Bennett
rexbennett@tulsafoosball.com
918-261-0101
NOVEMBER 5-7th
$2500 Bonzini North Carolina State Championships
Breaktime Billiards
Winston-Salem, NC
Alan Cribbs
acribbs@naxs.net
336-325-3183
NOVEMBER 12-14th
$5000 Tri-State Championships
Nipper's
Sioux City, IA
Loyd Mandel
605-352-5827
NOVEMBER 26-28
TBA Minnesota State Championships
TBA
Minneapolis, MN
http://www.Foosline.com
Foosball Sites...
http://www.vifa.com For info on the major pro tour and VIFA leagues. The Official Site of the U.S.T.S.A., V.I.F.A. and Table Talk Magazine.
http://www.natsa.org For complete schedules, results, and Table Sports Radio.
http://www.foosball.com For anything and everything pertaining to foosball.
http://ocfoosball.com Orange County, California foosball site.
http://foosballworld.com/ifp.html Independent Foosball Promotions.
http://foosworld.com/site/default.aspx FoosWorld.com events, results, interviews
http://home.swbell.net/dradack Dallas/Fort Worth foosball
http://www.dfwfoosball.com More Dallas/Fort Worth foos
http://pub86.ezboard.com/bfoosball6358 Foosball EZ Board newsgroup.
http://www.sdfoos.com San Diego, California Foosball site.
http://www.nwfoosball.com Northwest Foosball site.
http://www.ottawafoos.com Ottawa, Canada site.
http://www.britfoos.com U.K. foosball site
http://www.atlantafoosball.com
http://www.tulsafoosball.com
http://www.foosballohio.com
http://members.shaw.ca/vancouverfoosball
http://www.newenglandfoosball.com
http://www.tischfussball.at Austrian Fussball site
http://NYMetroFoosball.i8.com New York City foos
http://www.csfoosball.com Colorado Springs foos site
http://www.cnyfoosball.com Central New York site
http://www.FoosBars.com global, online foosball locations directory
http://www.FoosManchu.com Foosball site featuring a foosball animation short titled "The Adventures of FoosManchu"
http://www.bonziniusa.com Bonzini Table Soccer U.S.A
http://www.warriortablesoccer.com
http://www.MinnesotaFoosball.com
http://www.torontofoos.ca
http://www.ontariotablesoccer.com
http://www.canadafoos.com
http://www.tafelvoetbal.nl Awesome Netherlands foos site
http://www.foozen.com Iowa's Foosball website
http://www.flatheadfoos.com Montana Foosball site
http://www.foosballhk.com Hong Kong Foosball site
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