Earl v's Bustamante - US Open

Ken Barlow

Ken Barlow

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I found a great match on Youtube last night between Earl and Bustamante in the US Open (Not sure what year). Bustamante won by about 5 or 6 racks (Race to 11).

I know this has been discussed to death on this forum already but I was literally blown away with the sheer genius of Earl in the opening few racks of the match. His stroke was superb, his pattern play genius and I was amazed at how easy the game of 9 Ball appeared to be.

Bustamante seemed a little of his game but somehow managed to pull ahead in the opening exchanges.

Once He was 3 or 4 racks up and only a couple away from the win, Earl just seemed to give up and start throwing his cue at all the chances he was presented with. Bustamante missed a couple of sitters and if Earl could only have held the mental side of his game together, should have been right back in there.

I've a lot of respect for Earl and I love watching the guy play pool but it just seems a real shame that the guy doesn't get to where he so rightly deserves to be.

Watching these two "Gods" of pool last night made me think I could turn pro. It all just looked so simple and ever so easy......I wish.
 
i feel the same way at times. i am watching the 2002 World Championship match between Earl and Francisco, and it looks pretty simple. makes me want to get to the table.

i noticed you are from New York? you should have alot of opportunities to associate with some really good players and improve yourself. best wishes.

DCP
 
Ken Barlow said:
I found a great match on Youtube last night between Earl and Bustamante in the US Open (Not sure what year). Bustamante won by about 5 or 6 racks (Race to 11).
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Can you post the youtube link of the match? :)
 
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