Response to Yet Another Press Release from the ABP
We would like to address the recent press release issued by the members of the ABP. Once again, the actions taken by the ABP are disappointing, as there was an interview already scheduled on Runout Radio with me for Sunday to address all issues at hand; per Johnny Archer’ request. We do not understand the ABP’ desire to continually rock the boat. Johnny Archer called Jerry Forsyth and Jerry then called me and we agreed to a peaceful conversation. Shannon and I had hoped that this conversation would allow us to resolve the issues and put this behind us. And this Press Release is what they respond with?  We are unsure of their intentions. Is it their goal to completely destroy the longest running tournament in the history of pool?
The ABP has once again stated things that are not entirely true. While we honestly wish that we could move forward, as the past has already been addressed and accounted for, we feel that the public is continuously being misled by the actions of the ABP; and our intentions are to set the record straight. Despite what the ABP says, many players whom were listed on the boycott list have called, emailed or told us directly in Vegas last week, that they did not agree to boycott the US Open, and will be attending the event this October. In fact, Corey Deuel said on the phone last night, that he had no idea what the ABP was doing sending out yet another press release, and that he will be attending.