By Nikki Johnson
Staff Writer

When trick shot expert Tom “Dr. Cue” Rossman began his demonstration in the U.C. game room, a lot of onlookers were skeptical of his skills.

Rossman donned a simple gray blazer, black pants and well-polished black shoes. Rossman took a volunteer from the group for a friendly starter game after he and his wife set up at their table and calculated last minute measurements. After beating this young man as well as the next, Dr. Cue persuaded the resident pool champ to play a game. Within 10 minutes, the expert was defeated.

“Great game, great game,” Dr. Cue said.

Continuing on with a range of jokes that kept the audience chuckling, Dr. Cue ended up impressing the crowd and, of course, showing off his billiard tricks using methods such as the 50-50 guessing and mathematical theories. For all listening and watching, Dr. Cue certainly gave an amusing show of tricks, but some might not know his underlying motives.

Rossman said he is on a personal crusade to communicate positive stewardship principles, primarily with the treatment of the game and the money attachments.

What Dr. Cue’s audiences probably don’t know about him is that he made a commitment to renew his spirit through God and to give help to those who wish to improve their skills in billiards and life.