Have any of you noticed Billiard lingo being used in the Olympics and other major sports?

Question

I have been avidly watching the 2008 Summer Olympic Games.

In the Synchronized Diving competition (earlier this evening), I heard a commentator use the expression: "The Chinese will *run the table* in this event". In Men's Gymnastics (just moments ago) the commentator used the expression: "he had a good routine but a slight *miscue* on the dismount". In NBA Basketball, I've heard the announcer say: "3-ball --corner pocket!"

Have any of you pool players picked up on the Pool lingo used in other sporting events?

Answer 1

Hey pool pro and Suns fan!Yes whenever Raja Bell and Steve Nash or LB makes a 3 point shot, Tom Leander always yells 3 ball corner pocket! I'm not a pool player but I hear what you're saying. I have only seen highlights of the olympics so I haven't really heard any references to pool like what you're talking about. If they did, I may not catch it like you do cause I'm not a pool player. I'm a Suns fan! I think it's cool that you are a pool pro and a Suns fan too.

GO SUNS!

Antwuan

Answer 2

common terms

I have been behind the 8ball a few times miles from a poolroom

Answer 3

Yes, and other lingo references as well

Answer 4

I have also noticed that.  That have been saying "run the table" on espn a lot for the past year.  I like the 3 ball corner pocket though.