I can't believe it

Ray L. · Post by **Ray L.** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 7:59 am

Jeff A. did not win the Mercury Cup.I don't know how he lost it.He had a 60 point lead on 2nd. place.What the heck happened.
Also where are the results.I was sticking up for won but now you are loosing me.
Ray L.

DL · Post by DL » Thu Sep 22, 2005 8:14 am

..according to the guy I spoke to, WON took the top 6 guys and zeroed their weights and said go get 'em. Whomever finishes higher gets the award. I bet Jim Tatum is nun too happy right now.. Had he known that I'm sure he would have shown for the Classic. Jeff did not win the award...so much for working all season only to have it thrown out and up for grabs....

gt5bass · Post by **gt5bass** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 8:25 am

they ain't gonna have too many fans playin' those kinda games

Ray L. · Post by **Ray L.** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 8:28 am

What!!!!!!!You have got to be kidding.Did they do that for the Daiwa cup also????
All that hard work thrown down the drain.I am sorry to hear this Jeff.We are friends and I feel for you buddy.
Why was this not said at the begining of the season?
Jeff I still say you won it eventhough they took it from you.
Congrats on a great season eventhough it is now tainted!!!!!!!
Ray L.

DL · Post by DL » Thu Sep 22, 2005 8:30 am

Derrick P · Post by **Derrick P** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 10:14 am

they changed the system at the pre-dinner. My Buddy Jeff A was a wreck, had a 37 point lead and they took it away from him. they took the top 6 and mad them start at 0. Jim T. didnt even show up, im guessing because he thought it was over. And also they didnt bring the angler of the year award for jeff A, said they would mail it.
didnt even say his name.

Jeff did a awesome job and ill still say good job, show them theres a pro side to you now. get em good buddy.

BigJeff · Post by **BigJeff** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 10:45 am

I dont know how WON can justify zeroing the points going into the championship event. Why do they even award points for the season if they are just going to zero them for the last event?

Jeff Augustyn · Post by **Jeff Augustyn** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 2:59 pm

Thanks for the support guys. I still can't believe it either. I can sum it up in two words...BAD DEAL !! No more fishin' from the back seat for me.
Good for Ken W. he was the lucky recipient of the top prize that used to be awarded to the angler with the best overall performance throughout the entire year based on year end points after the Classic was added in. He had a good tournament at the Open/Classic this time. Congrats Ken, no hard feelings towards you & I told him this last night.
Points don't seem to count at WON anymore. It now seems they are only used to determine who get's to "spin the wheel of fortune" at years end. Have a so-so season & it could be you !! Do outstanding the entire year & "do to unforseen circumstances" you lose!! This is one I will never forget!!
Hopefully I will receive my A.O.Y trophy in the mail soon like Mr. Hutchinson told me I would last night. It's better than absolutely nothing for the work & $$ I invested to try to win it all this year!!
Thanks for the support & for reading my bitter tirade on this forum

encoly · Post by **encoly** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 3:54 pm

YES!!!! They zeroed out the points for the Diawa Cup also. The top six guys were in a three day fish off.

mark poulson · Post by **mark poulson** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 4:34 pm

Jeff, that really stinks. At least you know you kicked their a$$es fair and square.

Smitty · Post by **Smitty** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 7:48 pm

Jeff,
I am truly sorry you got screwed like this. There is absolutley no way to justify it period.
I dont post often anymore but this is so bad I couldnt refrain.
Smitty

Ray L. · Post by **Ray L.** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 9:32 pm

How have you been.You have been missing in action for a hell of a long time.To bad that this got you back.We sure have missed you.How has fishing been?Or is work taking all your time.
Anyway good to see a name from the past.
Ray L.
P.S. Don't be a stranger anymore.

Schneider Fishing · Post by **Schneider Fishing** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 9:57 pm

Was this announced or posted at the begining of the season or something that was put together (changed?) at the last moment?

smpboy · Post by **smpboy** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 2:21 am

seems won hasnt been making smart business decissions lately iam sure that was the same with the whole turners fallout. After u piss enough people off u are bound to fall. i fell sorry for jeff A i dont understand how they can legally change it the night before the tournament?

Smitty · Post by **Smitty** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 7:08 am

Not fishing much lately. Lots of work...the good news, Everstart Championship only 4 weeks till prefish! I have been reading (or lurking) the forum just not much to say since I havent been on the water much.
Smitty
PS thanks for the welcome back!

John Barron · Post by **John Barron** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 8:58 am

it was announced at the pre meeting dinner

gt5bass · Post by **gt5bass** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 9:14 am

Smitty wrote:the good news, Everstart Championship only 4 weeks till prefish!

Hey Smitty,

Welcome back.

Where are you staying in 'Bama?

jeff bradshaw · Post by **jeff bradshaw** » Mon Sep 26, 2005 9:28 am

That just doesn't make any sence Jeff, I am very surprised that WON went with the shoot-out at the classic rather than stick with the points race.

WON should have spelled out the qualifications from the beggining so there would not be confusion or this type of let down. I'm very sorry to here of this.

Congrat's on the AOY, you deserve it.

Jeff Augustyn · Post by **Jeff Augustyn** » Mon Sep 26, 2005 11:36 am

Thanks Brother!! Mead just didn't have any of those fish you put me on at the Delta!! I could've used just one of them!!

Thanks to all that wrote with your support on this unfortunate matter.