How long till Earl rises again?
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I definitely think that the dramatic! jump in cue quality will help tremendously once he gets accustomed to the new stuffff.
Eric.A.
Eric.A.
I think it would depend on what is meant by a major tournament. I think the sport only has four true events that could be a considered a "major"
The WPC, US Open, DCC, and the Enjoypool.com Open (BCA Open).
FWIW I don't think Earl picking up a new sponsor is gonna do anything to improve his mental stability or his playing ability for that matter, it's been nearly five years since he has won a major event and as long as his shitty attitude continues so will the losing. A quick look at his results from the past years certainly doesn't reflect the amount of talent he has:
http://www.azbilliards.com/thepros/2000showplayer2007.cfm?playernum=363
Hopefully I'm wrong about all this because when Earl is on his game he is truly a thing of beauty to watch, he is fast, entertaining, and he keeps the crowd interested. I guess we will see in the coming months if Earl is a changed man or still the guy that pounds balls into rails after he gives up 6-3 down in a race to 11.
The WPC, US Open, DCC, and the Enjoypool.com Open (BCA Open).
FWIW I don't think Earl picking up a new sponsor is gonna do anything to improve his mental stability or his playing ability for that matter, it's been nearly five years since he has won a major event and as long as his shitty attitude continues so will the losing. A quick look at his results from the past years certainly doesn't reflect the amount of talent he has:
http://www.azbilliards.com/thepros/2000showplayer2007.cfm?playernum=363
Hopefully I'm wrong about all this because when Earl is on his game he is truly a thing of beauty to watch, he is fast, entertaining, and he keeps the crowd interested. I guess we will see in the coming months if Earl is a changed man or still the guy that pounds balls into rails after he gives up 6-3 down in a race to 11.
OK....I'll put it out there. Earl will win a MAJOR tourney in the next year. This change is just what he needs, not just the new cue sponsor....we all know he can play with anything obviously (cuetec 
). I now think he will be out to prove something to himself and the world. The more people that root against him, the better and faster this will happen IMO. I feel when he's sitting around stewing about the state of things in his pool life, and remembering all the great wins in his career, there's no way he will let the last chapter of his pool life be about him imploding into oblivion!
Gerry
). I now think he will be out to prove something to himself and the world. The more people that root against him, the better and faster this will happen IMO. I feel when he's sitting around stewing about the state of things in his pool life, and remembering all the great wins in his career, there's no way he will let the last chapter of his pool life be about him imploding into oblivion!Gerry
As much as I dislike his attitude. I actually hope he gets well and makes a strong dominating comeback. Maybe it was stress from cuetech that made him loony for a while......We shall see
So Earl's poor results were because of his cue? Did he not win multiple world titles with those Cuetecs?
Earl's lack of recent success have little to do with his cue stick imo
Having said that, perhaps this whole fiasco with Cuetec will help change his outlook on things, THAT in and of itself may help him rise to the top again
He's the most talented player in the world for sure
Earl's lack of recent success have little to do with his cue stick imo
Having said that, perhaps this whole fiasco with Cuetec will help change his outlook on things, THAT in and of itself may help him rise to the top again
He's the most talented player in the world for sure
I can't believe "Never" was not an option. I really think his days are behind him. He may luck up and play well in an event here and there but his days of dominating have passed, IMO. I hope he proves me wrong because I would love to see 9 ball played again like he played it in the late '80s to late '90s.
While I don't like how Earl has been conducting himself at tournaments, and I really don't like the tenor of some of the comments he has been reported to make, I love his game and I still believe that he can perform to his capabilities again.
Let's be clear however, that the changes will have to be in Earl himself, not his cue or his sponsor, and not the fans. IMHO, the day that Earl starts to take responsibility for his emotions and his actions is the day that will bring about fear in the hearts of other players. I am in no way seeking to excuse the behavior of those fans who have disrespected the game and/or the player. What I am saying is that we really have very little power to control the actions of others, so we must concentrate on controlling how we react to situations in order to achieve the most satisfactory outcome. While we may all agree, for example, that Earl was justifiably upset at the distractions that sparked the latest incident, I think we can also agree that the individual most hurt by the walkout was Earl himself and that the walkout was, therefore, not a rational reaction to the situation. Until and unless Earl can learn to control his emotions in the face of negativity, his results will not improve.
Is Earl going to continue letting potato chip eaters, however wrong or obnoxious, cost him money? Maybe he could afford to before, but I can't imagine that his new sponsporship could be nearly as financially lucrative as the old one. As such, I suspect that financial necessity may force Earl to reassess himself and his game (and he's got a good hitting cue now too!). I tell you this--if hunger forces the bear out of the cave all the fish in the river had better watch out!
Let's be clear however, that the changes will have to be in Earl himself, not his cue or his sponsor, and not the fans. IMHO, the day that Earl starts to take responsibility for his emotions and his actions is the day that will bring about fear in the hearts of other players. I am in no way seeking to excuse the behavior of those fans who have disrespected the game and/or the player. What I am saying is that we really have very little power to control the actions of others, so we must concentrate on controlling how we react to situations in order to achieve the most satisfactory outcome. While we may all agree, for example, that Earl was justifiably upset at the distractions that sparked the latest incident, I think we can also agree that the individual most hurt by the walkout was Earl himself and that the walkout was, therefore, not a rational reaction to the situation. Until and unless Earl can learn to control his emotions in the face of negativity, his results will not improve.
Is Earl going to continue letting potato chip eaters, however wrong or obnoxious, cost him money? Maybe he could afford to before, but I can't imagine that his new sponsporship could be nearly as financially lucrative as the old one. As such, I suspect that financial necessity may force Earl to reassess himself and his game (and he's got a good hitting cue now too!). I tell you this--if hunger forces the bear out of the cave all the fish in the river had better watch out!
I don't think I will ever be filthy rich.......but I would like to hit the Powerball. Same premise for both statements. Hope and reality sometimes stay far apart. We can always hope for the best though.Gerry said:Come on D....your playing both sides.....you think hes over the hill, but would like to see a come back!.....pick one!
Gerry
