http://www.foosballmastertour.com/communication/blog/weblogs/philsfoosblog/ Phil's insight on all that is Foosball! en http://backend.userland.com/rss092 "Smoke entrance" players
team photos
more Melissa photos!
match clips.
I had a great Foos Reunion at Adrian Zamora's house last Friday.
It was a birthday party for Jose Rodriguez(44). A who's who of Bay Area Foosball from back in the day was there:
Victor Fong, Marv Puha, Leo Montero(all 3 of them!), Rich Lopez, Dana Marr with Melissa Kegg, Bernard Asis, Jimmy Lopez, Pat O'Gorman, Steve and Josh Corioso, Chuck Costello(Smokin' CC)and more.
Adrian is going to hook-up another one later this summer. Any of you Bay Area Foosers that wish to attend contact me! We're looking for Roy Albert, Ed Lee, Stan Weir, Race Machine Jimmy Desousa, Butch Busch, James Bareirro, and ?
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Dr. Doom
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The show music has been composed and fits perfectly with our brand.
Don't be shy! Let Versus Network know you like the show. The link is on our HOME PAGE.
We are currently up on the Versus website. Go to their home page, click on "sports on versus". We have a nice spread and are even listed before the NHL Hockey!
Best, Dr. Doom
More...]]> http://www.foosballmastertour.com/communication/blog/weblogs/philsfoosblog/11.php Bill Evans, our Director of Photography and his Vericams were right on top of the action. Bill has done lots of work for NFL Films, the Olympics, and Super Bowls and is an Emmy winner!
Vince Sanchez was the firm hand at the controls and was on his game. He's a Grammy guy and is currently head editor for the FLW Walmart Bass Fishing Show, formerly on FSN now on VERSUS!
Mike Long of PRG Lighting. Mike oversees the lighting for the World Series of Poker!
Kenny Lauren the jib photographer. The film crew at VSO Productions: Jason Smith, Steve Conway, and Jeremy Coltharp, Graham and Brian from Levy Productions, and Sean Wood A.V. Director at the Riviera, and Mighty Chuck Zelanis, Chief Wrangler!
And of course all the players and audience who performed great!
Doom

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13)Matthew Bortros & Darrell Popwich
14)Spirit Mollice & Warren Van Landingham Jr.
15)Tom Spear & Brian Schrunk
16)Jeff Pipken Jr. & Jeff Allen

1st alternate:
Frank Balecha & Mark Askey

Solo alternates:
Evan Stachelek
Rick Martin

Batten down the hatches, we're divin' now!
Doom

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Tommy Adkisson and Bill Bell are unable to attend but we have some new teams to add:

Chris Hagerman and Chris Harrington
Eric Dunn and

I've got 4 spots left. Get to me ASAP if you want in!

DOOM
More...]]> http://www.foosballmastertour.com/communication/blog/weblogs/philsfoosblog/7.php Adrian Zamora & Steve Beine
Dave Gummeson & Tracy McMillan
Todd Loffredo & Federico Collignon
Rob Mares & Rob Atha
Fernano Da Rosa & Louis Cartright
Tony Spredeman & Billy Pappas
Tommy Adkisson & Bill Bell
Mario Araganello & Kane Gabriel
Ryan Moore & Bob Diaz
Chris Dube & Dana Marr
Serge Aragones & Eddy Gartman

Quote an all-star field!

Interview and walk-thru day starts Wednesday at 4pm.
The Doubles event start Thursday at 11am.

The players on this list were selected based on skill, table presence, and type of shot.

The entry fee is $500 per team. The deadline to send the money to FMT is February 20.

All payments must clear by the 20th or your spot will be filled! Credit Cards , checks, etc.

Some of these players may not be able to attend. In that eventuality, the open spots will

be filled by remaining Masters or Pros who contact me at: phil@foosballmastertour.com.

There are many great players out there and we will expand the roster as we move

forward. These are our first episodes and can only contain so much content. Future

episodes will feature Singles, Mixed Doubles, and Womens events.

Payouts:

1st- $7500 (win 4 matches)
2nd- $2000 (win 3 matches)
3rd/4th- $1500 (win 2 matches)
5th-8th- $500 (win one match)
9th-16th- 0 (lose first round)

Phil


























More...]]> http://www.foosballmastertour.com/communication/blog/weblogs/philsfoosblog/5.php Adrian Zamora & Steve Beine
Dave Gummeson & Tracy McMillan
Todd Loffredo & Federico Collignon
Rob Mares & Rob Atha
Fernano Da Rosa & Louis Cartright
Tony Spredeman & Billy Pappas
Tommy Adkisson & Bill Bell
Mario Araganello & Kane Gabriel
Ryan Moore & Bob Diaz
Chris Dube & Dana Marr
Serge Aragones & Eddy Gartman

Quote an all-star field!

Interview and walk-thru day starts Wednesday at 4pm.
The Doubles event start Thursday at 11am.

The players on this list were selected based on skill, table presence, and type of shot.

The entry fee is $500 per team. The deadline to send the money to FMT is February 20.

All payments must clear by the 20th or your spot will be filled! Credit Cards , checks, etc.

Some of these players may not be able to attend. In that eventuality, the open spots will

be filled by remaining Masters or Pros who contact me at: phil@foosballmastertour.com.

There are many great players out there and we will expand the roster as we move

forward. These are our first episodes and can only contain so much content. Future

episodes will feature Singles, Mixed Doubles, and Womens events.

Payouts:

1st- $7500 (win 4 matches)
2nd- $2000 (win 3 matches)
3rd/4th- $1500 (win 2 matches)
5th-8th- $500 (win one match)
9th-16th- 0 (lose first round)

Phil


























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Just got back from Las Vegas. Met with the Riviera staff, an AV guy, a lighting guy, VSO Production Co., Mark Teague, Greg Elliott, and Dave Courington. Putting the finishing touches on filming for the first Foosball Master Tour episodes from the Hall of Fame tournament March 11th to the 15th. It's a go! We will be airing in May on Versus Networks. I will be posting this week an invite list of the 32 players eligible for the exclusive single elimination FMT event. We will be filming on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Stay tuned!
Best, Phil
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