PSP reacts to events at Texas open

[Lohman446]

I found this letter in my e-mail today, and considering it was addressed to me by name had some concern (good automated system apparently). Considering I was not at the Texas Open, nor had anything to do with the following teams, I was rather relieved. Anyways, figured I would post it here... in its entirety

[SummaryJudgement]

Good....I'm glad that they are actually holding people accountable for their actions. It's bad that anything negative had to happen at any event, but if it does there should be consequences that reflect the severity of players actions. It's not too difficult to act civilized. It actually takes more effort to be a complete idiot.

[etjoyride]

Somehow, even though i live in texas, i hardly hear of any of this previously ti this thread. I heard there were some problems at PSP, but nothing definite. I am very glad that PSP is taking it in to their hands to deal out suitable punishment to the players involved, however iam also worried that tournaments in texas might star getting harder and harder to play. I only hope that this all works out. Oh and i'm guessing that you got this message because there was an email sent to everybody on the PSP mailing list(just a thoguht)

[RusskiX]

Looks great on paper...

Now let's see how the actual enforcement / longevity of these punishments will be handled. Lets not forget how promoters are prone to changes of mind...

[ultralight]

russki:
this may have permanently ruined their chances at securing a partnership with an outside company, i doubt they'll take it lightly.

i hate seeing this more than i hate seeing vandals shooting at pedestrians. with vandals paintballers can at least say, "well, they didn't actually play the sport, they were just misusing the equipment.". but we can't disavow these people. they are our professional players. they are supposed to be our shining example that we hold up to the world and say, "see? we're not a bunch of rambo caveman warmongers! we're responsible athletes!" they have shamed the sport and burned bridges that may never be rebuilt. they should be ashamed of themselves. i know i am.

[Steelrat]

With the thug-like behavior that is common, and even encouraged, in the sport, is this really a surprise? You gotta love the fact that Todd Martinez is getting suspended for a year, though. Remember, he is supposed to be one of the primary ambassadors or the sport.

What a joke.

[nippinout]

Glory boys.

[BobTheCow]

Anybody know what exactly happened? This thread is entirely too short on quality gossip.

[Evintos]

Look at the first post...

[peewee]

Damn happy to see it. The "attitude" needs to be removed from the sport. I have been to a few tourneys as of late & noticed that they no longer have a sportsmanship award. Whats up with that?

[Carbon]

"pro players"

[geekwarrior]

that their getting punished
for the name of paintball

[cowboy_00]

Scenario

And this my friends is the Reason Sprye Bane and I are strictly scenario players.
the only time you will see us playing speedball is with pump markers.

Its just shameful the way players of speedball behave these days, we go to the local field for some rec-ball and this is all you see. Sure their is some cheating out in the woods, but honestly, in comparison at least im not worried about getting my butt kicked.

on speedballers, especially those mentioned.

ill go back to this now.

(ninja stab the icky bad mouthing speedballers)

[AGD]

I am SHOCKED!! For so many years pro players have been terrific role models for our sport, thats why they get all the sponsorship isn't it????

AGD

[cowboy_00]

I am SHOCKED!! For so many years pro players have been terrific role models for our sport, thats why they get all the sponsorship isn't it????

AGD

Tom, We love you and your sarcastic remarks.

Actually we just want you for your markers but I didnt say that.