Has it come to blows between Earl and a very steamed opponent or a spectator
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Watch him throw a meltdown directly to a 9-10 year old kid.... Earl is always in the wrong and if someone that he is directing his frustration on levels pain on him, they are certainly within bounds in my book.
How about all you nutless wonders man-up and go bust Earl in the mouth, instead of hiding behind your monitor advocating other people do it for ya.
I tip my hat to the player who tried to choke Earl out......He got tired of the antics, stepped up and did something, besides bit@#$^ about it.
I tip my hat to the player who tried to choke Earl out......He got tired of the antics, stepped up and did something, besides bit@#$^ about it.
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Those directly victimized certainly hav different perspectives...I will give you that.
I kinda like Earl. I liked John Mcenroe, and I like Phil Helmuth. If you listen closely to Phil you have to agree with most of what he says at the poker table. I'm not as sure this is true about earl but I'M GUESSING IT IS.
I think getting stiffed for a million dollars might make sleeping in your car a little more difficult. Let's remember, "A mile in their shoes"
I think getting stiffed for a million dollars might make sleeping in your car a little more difficult. Let's remember, "A mile in their shoes"
Truth. Though there are a lotta deservedly cranky people out there and none are fun to hang out with.
i thought a deal was made for that million and he didnt get stiffed? i remember hearing archer telling earl during a 8 ball match that "the only way you can win earl, is to shark people! so shut up and only talk when its your shot"
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First of all, Earl is NOT anything like McEnroe and Hellmuth. They both have far greater self control, quite able to offer intelligent opinions on television about their respective games. I'm not so sure Earl would be capable of such a task.
I had to babysit Earl in all his Ten Ball matches, sitting nearby and watching him intently like I would a child who is misbehaving. Without my presence Earl's behavior would almost certainly have gotten far worse than it did. He jammers on and on while he is at the table, talking to no one in particular, just rambling on and on about all the bad luck that befalls him and how truly great he is. None of it makes any sense to anyone but him.
Yes, he is like watching a train wreck about to happen and that is the novelty that attracts people to watch him play. His talent as a pool player has greatly diminished and Landon defeated him rather easily. Landon is be to be admired for how well he handled himself throughout the match. He is mature beyond his years. I give credit to his father for not only helping him become a terrific pool player but teaching him how to conduct himself in the face of adversity.
I truly wish Earl the best in the future and hopefully he will somehow get the help he needs to overcome his personal demons. Although I'm not optimistic after all this time. Earl WAS a great pool player. Now he is only a shell of himself. It is very doubtful that he will be invited back in the future. Too many problems and too little talent. He does not belong in a field of elite players anymore.
I had to babysit Earl in all his Ten Ball matches, sitting nearby and watching him intently like I would a child who is misbehaving. Without my presence Earl's behavior would almost certainly have gotten far worse than it did. He jammers on and on while he is at the table, talking to no one in particular, just rambling on and on about all the bad luck that befalls him and how truly great he is. None of it makes any sense to anyone but him.
Yes, he is like watching a train wreck about to happen and that is the novelty that attracts people to watch him play. His talent as a pool player has greatly diminished and Landon defeated him rather easily. Landon is be to be admired for how well he handled himself throughout the match. He is mature beyond his years. I give credit to his father for not only helping him become a terrific pool player but teaching him how to conduct himself in the face of adversity.
I truly wish Earl the best in the future and hopefully he will somehow get the help he needs to overcome his personal demons. Although I'm not optimistic after all this time. Earl WAS a great pool player. Now he is only a shell of himself. It is very doubtful that he will be invited back in the future. Too many problems and too little talent. He does not belong in a field of elite players anymore.
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There you go.
you're kidding right?
Amen... Earl will never come to grips that he has a problem until the above happens and promoters tell him he is not welcome. From the top of the industry to the bottom of it, everyone has enabled Earl to be this way and get this bad. Take a private poll of pro players and see if they want him around. I will bet better than 70% of them don't and it may be much higher.... Earl wins more matches by acting insane and throwing opponents off than he does on skill.
Kudos to you Jay for telling it like it is....
My my, aren't we all on a bash Earl wagon today. Children children, have you ever heard the saying "If you can't say something nice, say nothing at all."
What about his win over Shane?
Bad Actors
Would a parent (non player)who
takes their kid (potential player)
to a pool event like it if they were
to watch Earl practice or play?
I don't think so.
Earl the Squirrel ...errr I mean Pearl
is bad for pool.
All bad actors are bad for their
respective sport. Earl is not an
exception.
Would a parent (non player)who
takes their kid (potential player)
to a pool event like it if they were
to watch Earl practice or play?
I don't think so.
Earl the Squirrel ...errr I mean Pearl
is bad for pool.
All bad actors are bad for their
respective sport. Earl is not an
exception.
Jay used the term "babysitting".this is the same term I often use when dealing with "problem children", usually just local players.In a thread the other day about Earl I was about to use the term in a post but I couldn't pull the trigger
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You don't react violently when a child is acting out.You either ignore them or wait for the parent/guardian or "babysitter" to set them straight.For me its easier to fade bad behavior if I am expecting it and we all know what to expect from Earl.
I have not been a violent person since probably my early 20s.I like that these days we can get thru troubles with out having to fist fight.But sometimes I have to wonder if the old system wasn't better.
All that being said I think Earl has his place in this game and hopefully he will get what he needs to recover from whatever ails him weather that be love and understanding,meds,or a punch in the mouth!
.You don't react violently when a child is acting out.You either ignore them or wait for the parent/guardian or "babysitter" to set them straight.For me its easier to fade bad behavior if I am expecting it and we all know what to expect from Earl.
I have not been a violent person since probably my early 20s.I like that these days we can get thru troubles with out having to fist fight.But sometimes I have to wonder if the old system wasn't better.
All that being said I think Earl has his place in this game and hopefully he will get what he needs to recover from whatever ails him weather that be love and understanding,meds,or a punch in the mouth!
Shane literally gave him that match, missing four relatively easy balls (the 7, 8 and two 9 balls) in the last six games! Shane should have won by 15-10 or thereabouts. Earl had given up until Shane started missing one ball after another. Earl was ready to throw in the towel when he missed with the score at 13-10 Shane. Shane returned the favor and Earl came back to the table. It was weird what happened in that match. I have never seen Shane miss so many easy shots at a critical point in the match. Shane gave that match away, Earl didn't win it.
Meh, it kind of sounds like you're trying to take credit away from Earl here. Shane made mistakes, but Earl capitalised on them, which is what every game is about, really. How many times do we see matches decided by a mistake or a series of mistakes? By your logic, few matches would be won, only lost.
P.S.
I'm not sure if I've said this to you before, but I loved Pool Wars. Great read.