i will start off by saying i watched the video where you can hear earl call the 2 ball. regardless of what he was aiming or looking at. HE CALLED THE 2! shouldve been jason's shot! if or when you play with the antics that earl does your gonna be called out like that. im sure if jason were playing a darren or mika he wouldnt have said anything. i met mr shaw last weekend and he was a true gentleman not once was there drama in one of his matches. i used to root for earl but after yesterday i feel different. if we as a pool playing community want this game to grow and improve players like mr strickland shouldnt be given the time of day.
yesterday (9/10) was a sad day for billiards!
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Gentle men's rules I guess it was obvious he was trying to make the ball he was looking at it forever. But I agree. I would have called the foul. It's the world championship
The ref called the outcome. Don't blame Earl.
I like you & almost everything you post but I call BS on this. I do blame Earl, if he would just man up & be honest the ref wouldn't have to make the call he did. Earl had already made this error once earlier. To stick to a lie in order to win is an act of desperation, not the act of a Champion. It's weak.
I saw what Earl was looking at. I trust that Earl would not have taken the two if he had missed the ten that he intended and pocketed the two.
Earl shouldn't be given the time of day? He's a 5 time US Open Champion and one of the top 2 or 3 players to ever play pool.
"pool playing community to grow and improve" Yes, with all the drugs being taken in the parking lot of the poolroom, all the tattoos, piercings, criminal element and laminated $20 bills, it hardly looks like Earl Strickland is the problem pool isn't growing. I hear too many whiners that won't enter a tournament because "I need the 7 and 3 on the wire."
Ain't that the truth! I agree!
tournaments have rules so whatever the rule is that is what is to be followed.
as far as why people dont enter them is that most dont have any chance as with pool the better players take off all the money.
so only a fool would enter a tournament that isnt handicapped fairly.
and only a fool would play someone for cash that didnt have the best of the game with a spot if needed.
as far as why people dont enter them is that most dont have any chance as with pool the better players take off all the money.
so only a fool would enter a tournament that isnt handicapped fairly.
and only a fool would play someone for cash that didnt have the best of the game with a spot if needed.
In a game of true warriors , the foul would have been pointed out.Earl admits he messed up and Jayson turns play back to Earl so he can continue his run as he obviously made a small mistake.
Instead,Jayson jumps up like a douche,Earl lies,they argue like fools waiting for the decision,the ref blows the call,and Jayson then quits like a crying ass baby while MFing Earl out the door.Stay classy San Diego!
Bar league apa garbage at it's finest.
If you're on FB, here it is: https://www.facebook.com/jayson.shaw.77/posts/1237028946370618?pnref=story
From Dragon Promotions
"The official rule : If the Player or Referee (as in traditional 14.1 matches) calls the incorrect ball number on an obvious shot, the obvious shot and pocket called supersedes the mistaken numeric call." *in the case with Mr. Strickland's shot, it was obvious to the referee as well as the entire audience he was attempting to shoot the 10ball. He also indicated the shot with his cue beforehand during video replay. Furthermore, the mistaken ball called was the 2ball , which looked unplayable inside the stack with no obvious pocket. Furthermore, the earlier call should have also been in favor of Mr. Strickland on the first obvious shot call. *3 experienced 14.1 experts and officials unanimously agreed on all the above. * We would like to add that we encourage good sportsmanship first and gentlemanly conduct by all players. This includes the "Gentleman's Call" rule on obvious shots.
Wedge
"The official rule : If the Player or Referee (as in traditional 14.1 matches) calls the incorrect ball number on an obvious shot, the obvious shot and pocket called supersedes the mistaken numeric call." *in the case with Mr. Strickland's shot, it was obvious to the referee as well as the entire audience he was attempting to shoot the 10ball. He also indicated the shot with his cue beforehand during video replay. Furthermore, the mistaken ball called was the 2ball , which looked unplayable inside the stack with no obvious pocket. Furthermore, the earlier call should have also been in favor of Mr. Strickland on the first obvious shot call. *3 experienced 14.1 experts and officials unanimously agreed on all the above. * We would like to add that we encourage good sportsmanship first and gentlemanly conduct by all players. This includes the "Gentleman's Call" rule on obvious shots.
Wedge
Earl made a great shot on the 10 ball.... but he CALLED the 2.
14.1 is a CALL shot game. There's no trying to win on bullshit.
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he called the 2. he can only hope jayson is a sport and overlooks the error, but in this case jayson calls earl out, so earl should have to end his run