Actually he lost twice at 9-7, so 4 of Earl's 6 losing sets were by just 1 or 2 games.
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Actually he lost twice at 9-7, so 4 of Earl's 6 losing sets were by just 1 or 2 games.
The IPT qualifiers were played on slow cloth and the one I watched at Hard Times was some of the best 2 days of pool I have ever watched. There were players from most any country you could name. Orcullo beat Ortmann in the finals --hill/hill. Brilliant match.
Also Joey is right about the age factor. Believe me I know. lol
In this thread people are saying Earl has lost his skill and in another thread people are saying Earl possibly could have won had he not raked the balls on so many games.
One thing that everybody can agree on though...... the ass weights........ well played Earl.... well played sir.......
This. And OP says he's lost it?
At the recent MIH 10ball he played brilliantly a lot of the time.
He can still hang with the best.
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And......it was Daz one stroking and raking balls at that event..just sayin'
I blame the TD's, promoters, and the venue itself for letting Earl get away with what he does. And it's only because of more viewers ($$$) buying the PPV. 10 years ago it was for the live gate. Earl thinks he's like tennis star John Mcenroe, when he's just a piss ant compared to him. Johnnyt
Please try to use that sexy brain of yours before you make statements like the one above. Okay sweetie.
Skills always diminish with age in every sport out there. It's a fact of life. Earl in the 90s would give today's Earl the 7 on ANY equipment.
Earl is a far superior player compared to McEnroe. Earl has been dominant for what like 30 + years and can still crush anyone if he is "right"
To even compare their playing ability is absurd
Jason
And yes, bring back the 10'a
Just a point of clarification, it was definitely Earl that was beat by Gerda, not Keith.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBquMVVAYUw
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I've known of Earl since the mid 80's when he lived in Houston.
Many years ago when Earl was young and impressionable, his mentor told him "Always show some class!"
Earl misunderstood and thought he said "Always show your azz!"
He's been doing it every since!
Stones
Many years ago when Earl was young and impressionable, his mentor told him "Always show some class!"
Earl misunderstood and thought he said "Always show your azz!"
He's been doing it every since!
Stones
Earl was better in the '80s and '90s no doubt, but it isn't so much a decline of ability- he still can make terrific shots and get shape with great and precise application of spin- for example his match against Appleton in the Make It Happen 10 ball was one of the best sets of 10 ball anybody has ever played. The difference is that he usually melts down if things start to go against him. That is his major flaw, not his ability level. If only he could actually notice this himself and change.
No matter what Earl is now, the thing to remember is what he was, along with what he did. He in his time frame was , one of the best too ever walk along the side of a pool table and ponder his shots, and make them all work. He did that one thing , against some of the other players in the world , that would have been classified as the best that have ever been,,,if it were not for Earl.
After it's said and done , with Earl and the rest of it,,Earl was far more , than just a commentary, among his peers.
After it's said and done , with Earl and the rest of it,,Earl was far more , than just a commentary, among his peers.
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You got that right!!! Great post!
Maybe already said as I haven't read the entire thread but whether you love him or hate him ... who has dominated the pool community news for DECADES?
Efren...sans drama.
Let's just face it
Earl was and still is a beast on the table however,,, at the top top level of this sport we need a gentleman, somebody that shows both skill and character period.... We follow character
Earl was and still is a beast on the table however,,, at the top top level of this sport we need a gentleman, somebody that shows both skill and character period.... We follow character
Earl's record in pool stands for itself. If he were in another sport he could retire with dignity and have money in the bank.
Its kind of sad. One thing that's a fact, is he is one of the greatest players to ever play the game. No one can take that away from him.
Its kind of sad. One thing that's a fact, is he is one of the greatest players to ever play the game. No one can take that away from him.