2009 Masconi Cup

Will Earl make the team?

  • Yes

    Votes: 21 42.0%

  • No

    Votes: 29 58.0%
  • Total voters
    50
  • Poll closed .
There's conflict between deciding factors. Which will win out, capitalism or the desire to win?

It's my understanding that Sky Network gets major reach on its broadcasting. The people behind Sky want advertising dollars, and Earl brings the audience and hence the sponsors.

It's my understanding the US participants have had it with poor chemistry and negative antics. I heard Earl was most detrimental in the US practice room and when "off screen".

Think Ryder Cup... The US finally won last time, and won without Tiger. Why? Team unity is where the smart money is. Everyone was more of an equal and they made a concerted effort to do as much together as possible and be as positive as possible.

Earl is incredible, but maybe his team unity chemistry is no longer built for this format.

Who will win this tug of war? I'd guess 2:1 he's not invited.
 
My thoughts are if this was promoted and aired by ESPN for live viewing that ESPN would be very surprised by the amount of viewers. All Americans love to watch anything thats the USA against Europe.
I am not sure if someone like ESPN could take the chance of an Earl breakdown on live TV though.
I also know Earl still has a lot of fans and that this could get very interesting.
 
From what I heard went on behind the scenes last cup...Earl won't be there this time. Johnnyt
 
The Europeans love to hate Earl- he's a huge draw for the MC, and the tourney makes more money when he's in it due to increased viewership and attendance- I really hope he makes it (I'm a big fan of his).:thumbup:
 
A better poll might have been whether we think he should be on the team or not..

But then, just posting here doesn't really give us much say, does it?
 
Fatboy said:
i plead the 5th.....
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It will only be half as fun if Earl is not allowed to play, he adds to the event regardless because of his fan and hater club. :smile:
 
I think Earl's Mosconi spot is his to turn down. I would really like to see something snap in his head where he takes a 180 in life and becomes focused on the balls instead of every other thing in the building.
 
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