Well, he was playing with a mask at the International so that might be the answer. The mask can cover a muzzle. . Mosconi cup is now a joke to me, I would never pay to watch it. This event was supposed to be premier event in which all European and USA strived to play in. What a shame.Jack Haley was on the Bulls and Spurs rosters solely to tend to Dennis Rodman. You’re right, Team USA should find someone like Haley.
This has nothing to do with charity.You got to call this what it is! CHARITY.......
EARL has fallen on tough times in my humble opinion and SVB is his friend!
Yes, taking the 8th highest ranked player in the USA and putting him on a team to beat the Europeans is just plain crazy. Imagine if they would have taken the 9th or 15th ranked players, like Thorpe or Styler, you guys would have crapped in your Corn FlakesThis has nothing to do with charity.
Anyone who has been around Shane knows how cheap he can be. He didn't get to where he is by being anyone's friend.
This is Matchroom's attempt to boost Mosconi Cup ratings by making Team USA into a bigger trainwreck than it already is.
Yes, how dare they take a guy with a 775 Fargo rate and put him on a team of pool players. I mean, anyone knows a 775 is like an APA 5, right? Oy vey.Well, he was playing with a mask at the International so that might be the answer. The mask can cover a muzzle. . Mosconi cup is now a joke to me, I would never pay to watch it. This event was supposed to be premier event in which all European and USA strived to play in. What a shame.
According to Rogans podcast Earl smokes a ton of weed.Just give Earl some THC Gummies and tell him its health food. Chill him out good.
That's a good way to cherry pick information when you want to avoid saying it's really just all political.Yes, taking the 8th highest ranked player in the USA and putting him on a team to beat the Europeans is just plain crazy.
If Matchroom is going to dictate who the US captain must pick for the team, this event loses all legitimacy.I guess the conclusion to be reached here is that in Matchroom’s eyes, the Mosconi Cup is now a Harlem Globetrotters game and USA is the Washington Generals.
I can see the reasoning behind it. Getting the USA fully competitive with Europe would require a massive overhaul of American pool with the fruits of that overhaul not being evident for at least 10 years.
And honestly, I think the MC may be dead before then due to non-competitiveness. Europe gets stronger every year and America seems to get weaker. Once SVB is past his prime, it’s curtains for America. Meanwhile, there will probably be 10 more Joshua Fillers in Europe by then.
Might as well get as much money/interest from the MC while it’s still somewhat viable and relevant. It’s probably not long for this world because it’s heading towards an annual 11-2 thrashing.
Apparently Earl is in top eight....he certainly is rated higher than some of last year’s picks.The problem is he is a professional pool player with a lower fargo than a welder from Michigan.
Thanks for the info. I don't agree with switching from double elimination to single elimination. Oh well!There was a redraw for last 32 and there is a new stage 2 bracket. Earls out. Shaws out also.
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That's a good way to cherry pick information when you want to avoid saying it's really just all political.
Mike Dechaine is the #3 ranked player in the USA, with an 801 Fargo rating, yet for some reason he is always excluded from Team USA.
And for the 2020 Mosconi Cup, Chris Robinson-Reinhold with a 741 Fargo rating was chosen over Tyler Styer who has a 760 Fargo rating.Mike hasn't left his local room for 5 some years now. He's out. Same with Bergman but for the past 1 year. So he's out too. Even though both would be favorites "today" over Earl, both took themselves out of the running by not competing recently. Earl, has never, ever, stopped competing since he started in the 1970's.
Like others have mentioned, if you met Earl without a cue in his hand, you might like him...American Pool.
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How about everyone also chip in to promote another movie that glorifies drunks and violence and cons in the Pool community?
Folks wonder why parents don’t want their kids in the Pool Hall.
Strickland is a pathetic germ of a human being. He should have been kicked out the door descades ago.
Bob Vanover was a class act and a great player!Like others have mentioned, if you met Earl without a cue in his hand, you might like him...
Today a few hours ago, SVB sweating Earl. Don’t look like they hate each other, SVB respects Earl. And other way around. They don’t need to be “friends” to get the best out of each other. Actually friends would be worse-respect is key here.This has nothing to do with charity.
Anyone who has been around Shane knows how cheap he can be. He didn't get to where he is by being anyone's friend.
This is Matchroom's attempt to boost Mosconi Cup ratings by making Team USA into a bigger trainwreck than it already is.
Problem is Mike is a problem in a team event.That's a good way to cherry pick information when you want to avoid saying it's really just all political.
Mike Dechaine is the #3 ranked player in the USA, with an 801 Fargo rating, yet for some reason he is always excluded from Team USA.
Mike's professional pool career ended the moment he outed Shane on Facebook for being with an underage girl.BTW Mike lived at my mansion in Vegas for 4-6 weeks. I was there at 2012 Mcup with CJ as captain. I’m not a armchair guy guessing here-Fatboy was there, lived it, saw it. I made $ with Mike gambling. Sad ending to what could have been a great story
Bro, appreciate your input. But, how about you follow the rules and drop the political commentary? Please?Oh, give it a rest. Earl gives lessons and has a website to sell stuff. He's no worse off than many Americans in the Biden economy. lol
Sure, that's what this about, giving someone a break to make money, I guess, all the other "rich" former pool players don't get a taste, huh? lol
Even if it was true, of course, you're one of the biggest liberals I know, and now suddenly, you are against hand outs. Dude, stop, you're killing me. lol
Apparently Earl is in top eight....he certainly is rated higher than some of last year’s picks.
Im still curious why Tyler didn’t get picked.