Mosconi Cup 'Conspiracy' ????

Until I hear Johnny Archer say it, I will just think of it as Shawn Putnams opinion. If it turns out to be true then I would vote for any players involved to not be chosen.

If you get a chance to listen to JA's interview after the match, the long one later that afternoon, you will hear him say what AtLarge spoke of earlier. JA did say that he didn't want to play on the Cup team with Earl, unless he were to change his ways.

If you want to hear him say it, get TVMike to replay it for you. He did indeed say that part.

As for the 8-10 people that Mr.Putnam supposedly referred to as not wishing to play on the team were Earl to be included.... that is another story entirely.
 
Putnam---Earl

That may have actually been Earl that you heard, talking about himself. He made comments about himself "under his breath" similar to that a few times during the match. We were able to hear them because both players were wearing mics during the match.

While Earl was in the middle of his 138 Ball run.....Putnam says; "Quote" I hope somebody Sharks Earl "" and this is while Earl is Stroking.
 
Archer

Quite a while after yesterday's match between Archer and Strickland ended, Archer sat down with Sherodaka behind the computer screens for quite a lengthy and interesting interview. The chat was still on, and Sherodaka asked Johnny many questions of her own plus some of those being posted by people in the chat room.

The interview covered many interesting topics, one of which was this one about Strickland and the Mosconi Cup. Johnny said that he and Earl get along well off the table, but are not close friends. Johnny said that while Earl is a great guy off the table, he is plagued by demons while competing at pool. As far as the Mosconi Cup, Johnny would like to have Earl play if he could somehow slay the demons first. But if Earl was like the Earl of recent Cups, then Johnny would not want to play on the same team, because Earl is a totally disruptive force to the team as a whole (even if Earl won every match he played). Johnny said that he has reached an age and a point in life where he just refuses to play the Mosconi Cup solely for "a check." Johnny also named Rodney Morris as another player who feels similarly.

I don't know whether that interview is or will be available somewhere, but it was Johnny being candid about all sorts of topics and I recommend it to anyone who is able to find it.

in that same conversation Archer says, I already made enough money, I don't have to play with Earl, so if Archer has made enough money, I will not sell any of the products that he endorses or an event that he has any hand in running. I also heard the shady part about throwing some money to Someone ( i know who but won't say here) if they can help get Bonus Ball in. I have no interest in Bonus Ball since Archer has his endorsements on it. I'm sure there was more people that heard that statement also. I also will not be selling any more Scorpion Cues, since Archer doesn't need the money. Also the comment about the weaker players being allowed to play in the same tournament as himself, as they weren't good enough. Without weaker players, there would be a lot less tournaments. He don't complain that the stronger players get byes at the beginning and don't have to play a top player until they are in the money. Those who live in glass houses, should not throw stones. I lost a lot of respect for Archer after that match, and as far as Shawn Putnam goes, he is just a wanna be, and would do anything to play like Earl. If Putnam is on the Mosconi Cup, I'll refuse to watch...but there won't be any chance of that...choke-choke Putnam
 
While Earl was in the middle of his 138 Ball run.....Putnam says; "Quote" I hope somebody Sharks Earl "" and this is while Earl is Stroking.

Putman is a JA hugger, and just jealous.. Didn't like him before the match and dam sure don't care for him now.I really enjoyed watching
Kennedy torture him in the Seminole Event last year
 
hell i hope Earl makes the MC team i think more people would watch too see what earl will do an too watch him perform
 
I didn't read the whole thread but to answer your question and this is just my opinion.....

But there isn't ONE pool player who would pass up the opportunity to play on the Mosconi Cup Team no matter who is on the team.

Hell, with Earl on the U.S. Mosconi Cup team, we might have a chance to spank those dudes from across the pond. If we can't beat them straight up, Earl can just stick 'em from across the room with his cue, "Crawfish" style.


JoeyA
 
While Earl was in the middle of his 138 Ball run.....Putnam says; "Quote" I hope somebody Sharks Earl "" and this is while Earl is Stroking.


a serious lack of class and most likely some envy thrown in for good measure
 
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