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Earl the Pearl
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I dont think any player is deserving of a free pass on bad sportsmanship just because that player is born in the same country as you.
That said, I hope Earl regains his championship level play. Earl's top gear was unreal. Accustats has alot of matches of earl running 6 packs and out on people. In one particular tournament, the commentators make note of how you are never in any kind of safe zone playing Earl. 9-2, racing to 11? Still not safe when Earl puts a two inning 9 pack together. In one Reno Sands event, they speak of multiple matches where Earl put six packs together. How could you not root for a comeback with a player like that? I guess when it comes to Earl, alot of things are different.
That said, I hope Earl regains his championship level play. Earl's top gear was unreal. Accustats has alot of matches of earl running 6 packs and out on people. In one particular tournament, the commentators make note of how you are never in any kind of safe zone playing Earl. 9-2, racing to 11? Still not safe when Earl puts a two inning 9 pack together. In one Reno Sands event, they speak of multiple matches where Earl put six packs together. How could you not root for a comeback with a player like that? I guess when it comes to Earl, alot of things are different.
I agree with you. Earl adds some flare to a pool tournament whether you agree with him or his actions or not and that's why his matches always have the largest crowds. When he's on nobody can play better, but when he's not focused he lose to lesser players and i've seen both sides of Earl's game. I'd hate to go to the US Open and find out that Earl wasn't there. It would just take something away from the excitement of the tournament.jjollie said:
shinyballs said:
And I am shocked that this thread has resurfaced.
I took a little hiatus after this thread.
PLEASE READ THE DATE OF THE LAST POST BEFORE TODAY's DATE.
I was disgusted and angered when some poster(s) cut-and-pasted PORTIONS of my words as opposed to my complete response, which I feel strongly took my replies way out of context.
Oh, I tire of this crap again and again and again and again and again. Man, I am sick to death of arguing, explaining my opinions, the words I chose to express my opinions, et cetera, et cetera.
Root for who the hell you want to. I am going to pull for Americans when I attend the UNITED STATES Open, and if that offends the readers of this thread, then so be it.
JAM
Just Trying to Get Some Ahead
JAM also said:
I think I'll go join the rest of the American pool players over at PokerStars. I sure as hell see more of them over there than I do on AzBilliards Discussion Forum. I wonder why!
JAM
More importantly is, how'd you do on Poker Stars during your absence ?
Doug
( I'm 'even', but I was 'even' before I started )
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JAM said:
JAM also said:
I think I'll go join the rest of the American pool players over at PokerStars. I sure as hell see more of them over there than I do on AzBilliards Discussion Forum. I wonder why!
JAM
More importantly is, how'd you do on Poker Stars during your absence ?
Doug
( I'm 'even', but I was 'even' before I started )
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you need more than the 8!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Earl always tries hard? You are missing many of his matches. bca the last 2 years he rolled out setting up his opponent for an easy shot!!! Don't know the reason but he certainly was not trying. Hope his comeback is successfull but while his pool skills may surface but so will his "pearl" attitude.
I_Need_D_8 said:
Earl always tries hard? You are missing many of his matches. bca the last 2 years he rolled out setting up his opponent for an easy shot!!! Don't know the reason but he certainly was not trying. Hope his comeback is successfull but while his pool skills may surface but so will his "pearl" attitude.
Jam, people can live with someone rooting for the united states, it's when you put down other countries that causes you to get endless flak :/
I dunno if it makes much of a difference that the event is named the US open, I figure you to root for the american in any event. Oh well, sorry to prolong the agony on this thread, it prolly shoulda been locked.
I dunno if it makes much of a difference that the event is named the US open, I figure you to root for the american in any event. Oh well, sorry to prolong the agony on this thread, it prolly shoulda been locked.
And I totally want to apologize to Jam for our little spat.If I would have known that this thread would have made you go into hiatus I would have never been involved.I love reading your posts and I'm glad your back.
WELCOME BACK JAM.
WELCOME BACK JAM.
JAM said:
I assume that your definition of "pool sucking" is the fact that there's hardly any money in professional pool. If that's what you meant, well, its not the fault of American pool players who like to see guys like Efren smile infectiously and say "I got lucky".
Its easy to point fingers when you feel you've been wronged. Its takes a bit more courage to analyze the facts of the situation and see that pool is simply not popular enough for professionals to earn golf-type money. There are many reasons its not popular. Avid pool fans liking Efren or Thorsten is not one of them.
Franky said:
And so do I. Never said I didn't. In fact, the only pool player I have ever allowed to stay at my home is Jose Parica, and guess what, he ain't an American.
I have many good friends who are foreign pool players, which has NOTHING whatsoever to do with my stance on rooting for the hometeam.
Personally, I do not enjoy robotic pool. There are Americans who show no emotion when they compete. It is a style thing. I happen to be an American who desires pool to elevate in the States. I believe that pool, as it is currently showcased on television in America, is not helping pool attract non-pool-related sponsors to invest sorely needed monies into the sport.
And again, as an American pool enthusiast, I will root for American players at the U.S. Open. What a pity there ain't a European Open or an Asian-Pacific Islander Open that can even compare to the U.S. Open, but it is what it is. When foreign players compete in the U.S. Open, as an American, I will pull for the American to win it, just like American John Schmidt did last year. If you have a problem with that, then that is your problem, not mine.
JAM
New voting option needed!!!
How about a voting option for:
Continues to try a come back and becomes more and more frustrated with his inability to compete at an elite level subsequently becoming delusional, depressed and psychotic, eventually being institutionalized after attempting to choke himself to death in a seedy motel room in Chesapeake Virginia......I guess that would be too long.
How about a voting option for:
Continues to try a come back and becomes more and more frustrated with his inability to compete at an elite level subsequently becoming delusional, depressed and psychotic, eventually being institutionalized after attempting to choke himself to death in a seedy motel room in Chesapeake Virginia......I guess that would be too long.
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When I read all the defense for Earl after [insert latest pearl incident] it makes me sick. Don't defend his actions. I've had kidney stones and they're absolutely horribly painful. However, I didn't make a complete damn fool of myself because of it. Stop making excuses for him and hold him accountable if you care about pool.
I didn't say American pool because that's irrelevant. World pool is doing well and will only get better. American pool is dwindling for a myriad of reasons too complicated to fix anytime soon. I hope and expect in my lifetime American pool will catch up to the rest of the world and hope to reap the benefits.
Until then I will promote and support professionally entertaining pool players around the world regardless of nationality (Go Francisco!)
See you at the US Open.
Hierovision said:
When I read all the defense for Earl after [insert latest pearl incident] it makes me sick. Don't defend his actions. I've had kidney stones and they're absolutely horribly painful. However, I didn't make a complete damn fool of myself because of it. Stop making excuses for him and hold him accountable if you care about pool.
I didn't say American pool because that's irrelevant. World pool is doing well and will only get better. American pool is dwindling for a myriad of reasons too complicated to fix anytime soon. I hope and expect in my lifetime American pool will catch up to the rest of the world and hope to reap the benefits.
Until then I will promote and support professionally entertaining pool players around the world regardless of nationality (Go Francisco!)
See you at the US Open.
I agree with JAM w/ the exception being I would like to see Alex Higgins & Ronnie O Sullivan invade America. Both have Earl & Keiths personalities & would be a hoot to watch. I would also include Jimmy White in this invasion, which I doubt will ever happen. We could learn something about promoting our sport from the British as snooker players in the higher levels make killer dough & even have a benevolent fund if you get busted out. Even Alex Higgins, who revolutionized snooker fell on hard times & this fund helped him get along.
