Kyo said:
How did this thread change from discussing Earl's behavior to doubting his talent or comparing his talent to someone else's
As always this just changes the subject of why he has to act like this when we all know he can play with his eyes shut.
Think the comments direct to Daryl Peach by certain individuals here because of his public statement of Earl (which i agree using the word
"scum" is inappropriate) However calling Daryl names and degrading opinions directed to him by petty posts here isn't exactly the mature response i expected from people here. Grow up for heaven's sake as we all know the problems wasn't
ALL caused by Daryl in the first place.
It stinks, doesn't it? I saw Daryl Peach 4 or 5 years ago in NYC at the Big Apple tournament, and he seems like a very nice gentleman, but he is not without human emotion. There was an incident there when he expressed himself in an unusual manner. I think what he did at the Mosconi Cup was express himself by throwing that pacifier, getting caught up in the heat of the moment, but he did it, and unfortunately, it maybe wasn't the best thing for him to do, representing Team Europe. He is not without fault because he is human. It must have hurt, as the current WPC champion, to get spanked by Earl Strickland.
Put the name "Earl" in a thread, and you can be sure for 1,000-plus hits in less than 24-hour period on this forum. Is it no wonder why he is invited to the Mosconi Cup, The Action Report Challenge, the WPC, and the IPT challenge match tomorrow? His very name alone assures all promoters for a good turnout of spectators, whether in person or on the Internet.
Recently on this forum, some unpleasant comments were made about Canadian Jim Wych commentating, but a few posters took it a little too far by labeling him derogatory names which is unfair. There was immediately an interview on AZBTV with Jim Wych expressing his thoughts and responding to the unkind words written on this forum.
When you are out there in the public's eye, I guess this is what happens. Everybody has a blessed opinion and expresses themselves in a variety of ways. Jim Wych takes a blow on this forum, and the media did not let this go by without responding.
Earl Strickland takes a blow just about on a daily basis here on the forum, but it is considered the norm to bash this American champion player. The media, though most times is neutral when it comes to pool players, is sometimes NOT.
I kind of got a kick out of this year's Mosconi Cup. As far as I'm concerned, seeing Earl beat the Peach man was the highlight for me. I knew Team USA had a slim chance to win, even though they started out with a great lead the first day.
There was no unity in Team USA. It was every man for himself in Vegas, unlike Team Europe who were united each and every day, practicing together, giving each other encouragement. Team USA was disjointed.
Knowing a little bit about American Champion Shane Van Boening, I am sure this was quite a unique experience for him at the Mosconi Cup. Between the infights at the event between players, the media mishaps against Earl Strickland, whether intentional or not intentional, and other happenings which I will not relay on this public forum, it is a shame that Van Boening didn't experience a united team on his first appearance at this high-profile event.
You can continue to bash Earl Strickland, but nothing is going to change. He is still a champion, one of America's best, and nobody can take it away from him. I thought this year's Team USA was very reflective of the current state of pool in the United States. It really is every man for himself, and there is no unity. Champion-caliber players will continue to struggle to make ends meet. The existing lot of professional players in the States is dwindling. Soon there will be no professional pool on American soil, and who can you blame for this then? Certainly, not Earl Strickland.
JAM
