Earl Strickland's antics at the Mosconi Cup...

[Snoogi]

No wonder JAM is such a strong Earl supporter.

I'm not an Earl fan but this is what this thread is all about and I don't think there's anything wrong with that. Earl is Earl, JAM is JAM, they can be friends or know each other but that doesn't mean they're the same. I'm sure you won't like it too if I shoot your favourite star right? Nobody would I guess.

Earl:
Plays fast.
JAM:
Types fast.

How did you measure that? I'm really curious to find out.

Earl:
"You suck, you suck, all of London sucks!"
JAM:
Same.

Ok fine, that's the title of this thread. But we cannot associate them together just because they know each other or are friends. Unless otherwise proven. BTW, literally speaking, I don't see anything bad about London (a sensitive phrase I distinctly recall from another forum which I won't quote here but London = She) sucking lollipops or dummies. We all sucked before at one point in time. Didn't you?

Earl:
Thinks everyone is out to get him.
JAM:
Thinks people stalk her from thread to thread.

I believe everyone is entitled to their own thinkings. But this ain't close enough, there're even people who stalk from forums to forums. Aren't we? We all are.

Earl:
Won't call a foul on himself, even if everyone saw it, it's televised and shown on replay.
JAM:
A true professional at denying what she just wrote. Edits replays (posts) if required

Earl:
Oblivious to the reasons he is in heated disputes in nearly every tournament he enters.
JAM:
Oblivious to the fact that she's involved in a dispute in nearly every thread she posts in.

Earl:
Insists Drago fouled at Mosconi cup. Replay was shown, and it wasn't even close to a foul. Ignores replay, sticks to his guns.
JAM:
Insists European fans were bad in the Youtube video. Says she'd edit the video to show the bad parts but doesn't know how. Asked multiple times to do something simple (provide time indexes) and continuously ignores those requests.

It would be good if you can back up this statement with some sort of reference to any threads, if you want to nail a person more effectively.

Earl:
One of the best players to ever play the game. A hall of famer. Despite his behavioral antics, a truly amazing player.
JAM:
One of the best posters to ever post on the forum... in her own mind.

I don't think you or me or anybody else on this forum are in a position to justify that other than just offering our personal views and opinions.

Bonus oblivious point for JAM:
More than 8200 posts on AZBilliards, yet thinks it is clever to insult another poster for spending too much time on the forum.

Are you implying that she insult others based on her humongous post count? How did you came to this conclusion? I don't see anything wrong with a person with the passion for cuesport and supporting local stars, and given her support and contributions may have gotten abit emotional at times. Don't you? I have, but not this forum. That's what you're here for I believe, your 700+ posts? It's still nothing compared to the 40,000++ ones I've seen elsewhere. And women are entitled to switch their emotions even change their minds, are we gentlemen enough?

Incidentally, I love watching Earl play and generally find his antics amusing, not bothersome. If the tournament operators wanted to penalize him for it they could, but choose not to.

Me too, but have you noticed the purpose of this thread? I can't recall but read thereabout some forums that Earl is not the only star who has certain 'antics' but other non American stars as well.

This post brought you by a sucker-punching monkey, keyboard cowboy, or whatever insult-of-the-day JAM is using now.

If you want to make that allegation and admit that, it's fine. Cool. I only joined 2006 but my experience tells me that such threads such issues are always sensitive. Let's not get personal about this.

Having said all that (being a keypunch monkey, I'm fine with that), my stand is still neutral. Good day. It's near Christmas, let's get merry.

 

[punter]

I see the same posters, who over and over seem to go out of their way to join a JAM fest.

 

[Snoogi]

I see the same posters, who over and over seem to go out of their way to join a JAM fest.

These are your words.

May I politely ask, am I one of the posters? And does that include you as well? Just one more question, what's wrong with that? I like jam, especially spread over bread and cookies. BTW I don't think there're any rules in this forum that say anyone can or cannot post, or join in fests in any threads. If you're trying to disallow, you need more weight than that. I'm sorry but I'm afraid only Mike's key can stop me.

 

[Drew]

This thread has now reached legendary status.

 

[JAM]

No wonder JAM is such a strong Earl supporter.

Earl:
Plays fast.
JAM:
Types fast.

Earl:
"You suck, you suck, all of London sucks!"
JAM:
Same.

Earl:
Thinks everyone is out to get him.
JAM:
Thinks people stalk her from thread to thread.

Earl:
Won't call a foul on himself, even if everyone saw it, it's televised and shown on replay.
JAM:
A true professional at denying what she just wrote. Edits replays (posts) if required

Earl:
Oblivious to the reasons he is in heated disputes in nearly every tournament he enters.
JAM:
Oblivious to the fact that she's involved in a dispute in nearly every thread she posts in.

Earl:
Insists Drago fouled at Mosconi cup. Replay was shown, and it wasn't even close to a foul. Ignores replay, sticks to his guns.
JAM:
Insists European fans were bad in the Youtube video. Says she'd edit the video to show the bad parts but doesn't know how. Asked multiple times to do something simple (provide time indexes) and continuously ignores those requests.

Earl:
One of the best players to ever play the game. A hall of famer. Despite his behavioral antics, a truly amazing player.
JAM:
One of the best posters to ever post on the forum... in her own mind.

Bonus oblivious point for JAM:
More than 8200 posts on AZBilliards, yet thinks it is clever to insult another poster for spending too much time on the forum.

Incidentally, I love watching Earl play and generally find his antics amusing, not bothersome. If the tournament operators wanted to penalize him for it they could, but choose not to.

This post brought you by a sucker-punching monkey, keyboard cowboy, or whatever insult-of-the-day JAM is using now.

It is evident that you went through a great deal of time to create this post belittling me. It must have brought you some sort of joy to go to these lengths. I don't mind being compared with Earl. I happen to like him.

I have always been an avid reader and poster on AzBilliards. Working on the computer for my job, I visit this forum quite often.

When I was active on the tournament trail, I can remember going to great lengths to post on this forum about updates at the events I was attending. I know when I am home and cannot attend an event, I always enjoy reading from the posters who are there on site, wanting to know the latest results. That was then, and this is now, I guess.

For a long while, I have been faced with making a choice about pool in my life. Personally, I love the game, but my active participation with me and mine had in the past caused me some grief, for lack of a better word, personally and financially. After a year layoff from attending events, I have managed to overcome the financial difficulties. It is evident to me today that I will never regain my enthusiasm for pool hanging out on AzBilliards. There are some good pool folk here, though, and I would never want to discount that.

After a long deliberation, we have decided not to attend the Derby City Classic in Louisville. We were hoping to go. Me and mine will make that tournament trail again someday. Until then, I am going to enjoy me a Merry Christmas, and I wish all the readers of this forum a very joyous holiday season!

May the new year bring you peace, happiness, and good health!

JAM

 

[punter]

These are your words.

May I politely ask, am I one of the posters? And does that include you as well? Just one more question, what's wrong with that? I like jam, especially spread over bread and cookies. BTW I don't think there're any rules in this forum that say anyone can or cannot post, or join in fests in any threads. If you're trying to disallow, you need more weight than that. I'm sorry but I'm afraid only Mike's key can stop me.

Not at all my polite friend, post to your heart's content.

 

[sneak_peter]

i would call it a bad case of multiple personality.

ridiculous...

with a capitol rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

 

[ShootingArts]

Well . . .

It is evident that you went through a great deal of time to create this post belittling me. It must have brought you some sort of joy to go to these lengths. I don't mind being compared with Earl. I happen to like him.

I have always been an avid reader and poster on AzBilliards. Working on the computer for my job, I visit this forum quite often.

When I was active on the tournament trail, I can remember going to great lengths to post on this forum about updates at the events I was attending. I know when I am home and cannot attend an event, I always enjoy reading from the posters who are there on site, wanting to know the latest results. That was then, and this is now, I guess.
JAM

JAM,

Reading a few people's comments I would have to conclude you are a bad and evil person who never has anything to offer in your posts. That does leave me a bit puzzled however as to why you have received the third highest number of reputation points of all the members on this forum.

Perhaps, just perhaps, the naysayers might be mistaken!

Hope you and yours have a Merry Christmas and I will extend that wish to everyone reading.

Hu

 

[jay helfert]

It is evident that you went through a great deal of time to create this post belittling me. It must have brought you some sort of joy to go to these lengths. I don't mind being compared with Earl. I happen to like him.

I have always been an avid reader and poster on AzBilliards. Working on the computer for my job, I visit this forum quite often.

When I was active on the tournament trail, I can remember going to great lengths to post on this forum about updates at the events I was attending. I know when I am home and cannot attend an event, I always enjoy reading from the posters who are there on site, wanting to know the latest results. That was then, and this is now, I guess.

For a long while, I have been faced with making a choice about pool in my life. Personally, I love the game, but my active participation with me and mine had in the past caused me some grief, for lack of a better word, personally and financially. After a year layoff from attending events, I have managed to overcome the financial difficulties. It is evident to me today that I will never regain my enthusiasm for pool hanging out on AzBilliards. There are some good pool folk here, though, and I would never want to discount that.

After a long deliberation, we have decided not to attend the Derby City Classic in Louisville. We were hoping to go. Me and mine will make that tournament trail again someday. Until then, I am going to enjoy me a Merry Christmas, and I wish all the readers of this forum a very joyous holiday season!

May the new year bring you peace, happiness, and good health!

JAM

Same to you and Keithly! I don't always agree with everything you say on here, but I respect your right to say it.

If you send Keith to DCC, I promise to find a room for him and give him some walking around money. I just think he belongs there. He is such an important part of the modern history of pool. KEITH IS A LEGEND!

 

[Peer]

To me, the following isn't just well written & insightful, but also hilarious -- OMGWTF (who I'm quite certain is an American) wrote the following on her/his blog:

"I, personally, LOVE it when the crowd gets heated and involved in the game, especially in a game as staid and formal as billiards. What's not to love about a group of British men in funny hats singing Christmas carols after every European game win? What's not to love about the American fans responding in solid, honest, wild-west fashion, "Whyn't y'all shaddup?!" Fans from both sides didn't yell or heckle during any of the players' shots, so I don't think it affected anyone's play. Except maybe Mr. Strickland. But -- that's Mr. Strickland. If a butterfly flaps its wings in China, it will push a stormfront over to the United States where the humidity will increase ever-so-slightly, thus allowing a fan with a drying throat to yell out one more time and this yell will sidle over to Mr. Strickland's ear-hairs and the resulting vibrations will translate into the most miniscule of hitches in his stroke which will then cause the six-ball to bobble -- and come to rest on the lip of the pocket, instead of dropping in to the pocket, where it belongs."

This is exactly how also I feel -- Strickland is a drama queen, (unfortunately supported by another AzB drama queen).

OMGWTF continues:
"A part of me is very sad that pool is not more popular in America.
When Ralf Souquet hit that cross-bank on the seven-ball (maybe the six-ball, I can't remember) to set himself up perfectly on the eight-ball, you know about a million people in Europe spilled about a half-million gallons of beer by throwing their hands in the air and waving them like they didn't care. And, when he sank that final nine-ball, you know tons of people in Europe were busy chest-bumping, splashing beer on each other, burning toast, dropping babies, failing exams, and generally enjoying a continent-wide billiards block party while at most few hundred Americans knew what had happened, and those that did, turned out the light and went to sleep."

This is in a nutshell how I felt when initially coming to the US -- I was baffled by the low spirit -- whether it was art/music, politics, or sports -- no one seemed to care. A recent example of this was last year when an American, Nicky Hayden, finally won the MotoGP (I guess already now people here are like "MotoWhat?!") but didn't get any coverage in the US media, while in Europe the former champion, Valentino Rossi, had to move to a different country just to get away from the mobbing fans.

I also experienced a similar thing once I was about to give a concert in Paris -- the cab driver who drove me to the concert hall wanted to know what I thought about Pierre Boulez's music. As I stepped out of the cab that evening, I wondered how many of the so-called proud Americans could name even one of their contemporary composers.

Please don't get me wrong here -- as much as I love this country, I'm still trying get on terms with its (to me) often mundane and insecure people.

-- peer (the newly crowned 'disgrace to AzB')

 

[punter]

This is in a nutshell how I felt when initially coming to the US -- I was baffled by the low spirit -- whether it was art/music, politics, or sports -- no one seemed to care. A recent example of this was last year when an American, Nicky Hayden, finally won the MotoGP (I guess already now people here are like "MotoWhat?!") but didn't get any coverage in the US media, while in Europe the former champion, Valentino Rossi, had to move to a different country just to get away from the mobbing fans.

I also experienced a similar thing once I was about to give a concert in Paris -- the cab driver who drove me to the concert hall wanted to know what I thought about Pierre Boulez's music. As I stepped out of the cab that evening, I wondered how many of the so-called proud Americans could name even one of their contemporary composers.

Please don't get me wrong here -- as much as I love this country, I'm still trying get on terms with its (to me) often mundane and insecure people.

-- peer (the newly crowned 'disgrace to AzB')

Isn't it sad that not every single person shares all the same interests you have. How dare they be so inconsiderate to have their own lives and interests.

 

[Peer]

Isn't it sad that not every single person shares all the same interests you have. How dare they be so inconsiderate to have their own lives and interests.

As I hinted, "art/music, politics, and sports" is kind of broad... don't ya think?

-- peer

 

[jay helfert]

To me, the following isn't just well written & insightful, but also hilarious -- OMGWTF (who I'm quite certain is an American) wrote the following on her/his blog:

"I, personally, LOVE it when the crowd gets heated and involved in the game, especially in a game as staid and formal as billiards. What's not to love about a group of British men in funny hats singing Christmas carols after every European game win? What's not to love about the American fans responding in solid, honest, wild-west fashion, "Whyn't y'all shaddup?!" Fans from both sides didn't yell or heckle during any of the players' shots, so I don't think it affected anyone's play. Except maybe Mr. Strickland. But -- that's Mr. Strickland. If a butterfly flaps its wings in China, it will push a stormfront over to the United States where the humidity will increase ever-so-slightly, thus allowing a fan with a drying throat to yell out one more time and this yell will sidle over to Mr. Strickland's ear-hairs and the resulting vibrations will translate into the most miniscule of hitches in his stroke which will then cause the six-ball to bobble -- and come to rest on the lip of the pocket, instead of dropping in to the pocket, where it belongs."

This is exactly how also I feel -- Strickland is a drama queen, (unfortunately supported by another AzB drama queen).

OMGWTF continues:
"A part of me is very sad that pool is not more popular in America.
When Ralf Souquet hit that cross-bank on the seven-ball (maybe the six-ball, I can't remember) to set himself up perfectly on the eight-ball, you know about a million people in Europe spilled about a half-million gallons of beer by throwing their hands in the air and waving them like they didn't care. And, when he sank that final nine-ball, you know tons of people in Europe were busy chest-bumping, splashing beer on each other, burning toast, dropping babies, failing exams, and generally enjoying a continent-wide billiards block party while at most few hundred Americans knew what had happened, and those that did, turned out the light and went to sleep."

This is in a nutshell how I felt when initially coming to the US -- I was baffled by the low spirit -- whether it was art/music, politics, or sports -- no one seemed to care. A recent example of this was last year when an American, Nicky Hayden, finally won the MotoGP (I guess already now people here are like "MotoWhat?!") but didn't get any coverage in the US media, while in Europe the former champion, Valentino Rossi, had to move to a different country just to get away from the mobbing fans.

I also experienced a similar thing once I was about to give a concert in Paris -- the cab driver who drove me to the concert hall wanted to know what I thought about Pierre Boulez's music. As I stepped out of the cab that evening, I wondered how many of the so-called proud Americans could name even one of their contemporary composers.

Please don't get me wrong here -- as much as I love this country, I'm still trying get on terms with its (to me) often mundane and insecure people.

-- peer (the newly crowned 'disgrace to AzB')

Damn pool players. All they want to talk about is stupid stuff like; Could Marvin Henderson have beaten Cliff Joyner? or, How did Keith match up with Buddy? Silly, huh? But not so silly if you love pool, as most on here do.

Actually, in the USA, we are totally bombarded with the major sports. If it isn't football, basketball, baseball or auto racing related, it hardly gets mentioned. And that goes for many sports, not just pool.

My experience has been that nearly everyone has a field of expertise in something. If you talk to them for a while, you will find out they know an awful lot about some obscure part of the human experience. Everyone (nearly everyone) has something interesting about them, if you seek it out.

Just look at the divergent interests of those who post on here. This group of pool players is into just about everything and anything you can think of. I suspect if you ask about music on here (or composers specifically) you might be surprised what you will find out. I have a lot of faith in the crew that posts on here. I wouldn't hesitate to ask about anything that crossed my mind.

On my recent trip to Las Vegas, I became quite interested in the possibility of a high speed train from L.A. to Vegas. It's long overdue. And I also learned quite a bit about the demise of the electric car, specifically the EV1, built by GM. Very strange how it was phased out. I inquired with my buddy Fatboy about this and he said if you tried to build an electric car in America, you would probably end up dead. Nice huh?

 

[punter]

As I hinted, "art/music, politics, and sports" is kind of broad... don't ya think?

-- peer

And you were specific too. What are you saying ? That no Americans care about art/music, politics, or sports? My point was don't pre judge and paint all people/Americans with one brush. I'm sure there are plenty around that share some of your interests. You don't have to put down a whole country because they don't mimic all of your tastes and culture. Sorry, but your post sounds condescending.

 

[Peer]

My experience has been that nearly everyone has a field of expertise in something. If you talk to them for a while, you will find out they know an awful lot about some obscure part of the human experience. Everyone (nearly everyone) has something interesting about them, if you seek it out.

This is pretty much my point -- rather than force-feeding people with NASCAR, football, baseball, and basketball -- why not embrace the enthusiasm & skill in diversity?!

As I said, I'm baffled by this uniform lackluster culture, whether it relates to art/music, politics, or sports.

But again, please don't get me wrong here -- I truly love this country (and hence wouldn't mind seeing things get improved).

-- peer

 

[catscradle]

...On my recent trip to Las Vegas, I became quite interested in the possibility of a high speed train from L.A. to Vegas. ...

Way OT, but what an excellent idea, I can't imagine why nobody thought of it before. Now with the cost of fuel going up it is even a better idea.

BTW, I thought the rest of your post was good too.

 

[!Smorgass Bored]

That's What I'm Known For.... My THINKING

On my recent trip to Las Vegas, I became quite interested in the possibility of a high speed train from L.A. to Vegas. It's long overdue.

I'd rather just see them build a tunnel...... with NO speed limit when it's finished.
Zoooooooooooooooooooooooooooom !
Doug
( and No bathrooms along the way.... to force them to drive really fast )

 

[jay helfert]

I'd rather just see them build a tunnel...... with NO speed limit when it's finished.
Zoooooooooooooooooooooooooooom !
Doug
( and No bathrooms along the way.... to force them to drive really fast )

Over 30 years ago, I was zipping to Vegas in three hours or less in my 427 Vette. Once you got out of L.A. no one bothered you. Nowadays, the same highway is a great source of revenue for the CHP and state of California. Even Nevada broke down and put in speed limits 20 years ago. DAMN!!!

 

[ShootingArts]

I'm jealous but my little vette did OK

Over 30 years ago, I was zipping to Vegas in three hours or less in my 427 Vette. Once you got out of L.A. no one bothered you. Nowadays, the same highway is a great source of revenue for the CHP and state of California. Even Nevada broke down and put in speed limits 20 years ago. DAMN!!!

My race car was down for the winter when I decided to top-end my 67 Stingray convertible with a later box stock 350. Floated the valves before I hit 140 and took the heads off at my business the next day. Put in a lil' cam and replaced the lifters. As I did, the set of small block heads sitting on the shelf for my race car caught my eye. Once I bolted them on there was no sense not putting the intake and carb on too since I had to take it all off to get the heads come Spring.

A few days later I am riding into work after the usual late night shooting pool and I swung out to pass a few cars on the two lane by Ryan Airport in a 55 zone. I didn't romp on it but as I eased down I started counting cars I was passing. When I got to thirteen I looked down at the speedometer. Oops! I was going almost a hundred faster than traffic and had to tuck back into tight traffic to dodge oncoming cars. I have been a fan of four wheel disk brakes forever more even on my trucks.

My vette had came with the 427 but like so many it had been blown and replaced with a factory smallblock before I got it. Always wanted one with the 427 or the other toy that I could have bought for $15k at the time, a 427 side-oiler Ford Cobra, the real deal not the Mustang.

Hu

 

[vagabond]

Highaways in west texas are very tempting to speed.In 1985/86 I was in my fire engine red vette speeding at 135 miles/hour.some body might have called the police and in two towns cops were waiting for me at the out skirts of the town and they followed( escorted )me to the other side of the town.I felt honored for the escort they provided me.
Another time I was only going 90 miles/hour in my red vet when I started spinning,passed thru the ditch and ended my journey in the fields some where between Midland and bigspring,TX