I like Earl, but he'll always be a sore loser. Always has and always will.

JAM said:
What some may not realize is that pool players are human beings, capable of expressing human emotions. Nobody is perfect.

Timing is everything when it comes to approaching a player who's been in the heat of the battle, before, during, and after.

I am a picture nut, taking photos at every pool event I attend, non-stop, but I had to learn proper etiquette.

One time I wanted to get Santos' picture in New England, and he said no problem, but *after* his match. In other words, no player wants a flash bulb blinding them right before they have to compete. :o

When a player loses a tough match, not all will be jovial and cheerful. Some take it harder than others. So what if Earl was upset.

I guess what I am trying to say is people should have common sense when approaching players. I'm not saying not to approach them. Most times, the players enjoy hanging out with other pool people, but, again, timing is everything. ;)
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This.

I sat ringside table for a couple of the big upsets yesterday, and can tell you the "agony of defeat" was palpable.

After Efren's tough loss yesterday - in a match that seemed like he couldn't get on track - the audience flooded him for autographs and pictures. He graciously accepted most offers, but I don't think any of those photos depicted a "happy" Effen.

After Archer's had it-lost it-had it-lost it again final rack. He sat stunned and nearly motionless for a solid 5 minutes. Only after Appleton approached him and asked him if he wanted to catch a drink, did he seem to shake off the loss.

Earl dealt with his loss in a completely different way. Prototypically Earl.


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RunoutJJ said:
Nice of Earl to dress up for the match. I love Earl and everything about his game but come on man... Sweat shirt and tired looking sneakers??? :nono:
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It wasn't a sweatshirt. It was a fine knit (Merino wool?) sweater, embroidered with Steinway Billiards, NYC Grind and another sponsor. The black
NB sneaks are another story.


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GeoEnvi said:
It wasn't a sweatshirt. It was a fine knit (Merino wool?) sweater, embroidered with Steinway Billiards, NYC Grind and another sponsor. The black
NB sneaks are another story.


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Well then maybe Steinway should get him a neat sharp looking collared shirt that he can wear not a sweater. Also pressed slacks and dress shoes should be enforced at all times. Pro tournament?? I didnt realize it.
 
This isn't Queen Elizabeth we're talking about, where Michelle Obama found out the hard way it's not royal etiquette to touch her, it's Earl Strickland, a pool player. Earl may act like he's the queen but I don't see the problem with someone giving a friendly pat on the back, in an obvious gesture of kindness.
 
A lot of dry breaks on that TV table. Archer was getting them in early. Dechaine seemed to have it figured out during the first set.


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It's never proper to touch another person If that person does not want to be touched
With all the Earl haters out there how does Earl know what the hell this guys doing behind him touching him. And why would anybody want to get that close to Earl knowing how he is.Try going up to Tiger Woods after a match after he just missed the putt on the 18th green and see how his security people react.
 
Badbeat13 said:
If you'll reread you'll see where I said that I do like Earl. I'm just like most, I like to watch Earl's matches. His behavior and actions are over the top a lot of the time though. Earl is gonna be Earl.
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I am not saying you are wrong for taking issue with the behavior of another, but it is incorrect for you to judge his behavior.

The man lived for pool and knows more about the game and the life it requires, in order to be at the top of the heap.

I don't think I'd make the same choices as he, but for Pete out loud, don't be so presumptuous as to think you can tell us what 'should be' in another's life.

Expecting professionals all to have pr skills is akin to expecting all actors to hav political acumen.

That's why they make almond joy and mounds. Some nuts, some not.
 
From what I saw, Earl got inside his own head before the match even started.

Earl arrived a solid 1.5 hrs ahead of his match to warm up. Since the Archer-Appleton match was still underway, he practiced on Table 1. And practiced. And waited forever for the TV table to open.

At some point, Dechaine showed up and they shared the practice table. Both players became weary of waiting so long for their match or practice to begin on their match table.

Earl made a couple comments about a Johnny and Daz needing to be put on a shot clock. You could tell he was getting annoyed with the delay. I remember asking myself if we were on the precipice of another meltdown.


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He lost and he was pissed about it, but instead of sucking it up and accepting the loss he took it out on a fan. He's the poster boy for arrested development, which in his case means around second grade.

I admire his pool playing enormously. The man himself, not so much.
 
Strange that most seem to think it is fine to put their hands on a stranger.

Apology for Earl? The man should be apologizing to Earl.
 
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JMW said:
Do you guys really believe a person is justified to throw another person to the ground for a pat on the back in an act of condolence?
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To answer your question...no.

Are you alleging that Early shoved the guy to the ground or making some sort of analogy?

I prob wouldn't snap at the guy for a pat on the back but the guy should know better.
 
Taco said:
He lost and he was pissed about it, but instead of sucking it up and accepting the loss he took it out on a fan. He's the poster boy for arrested development, which in his case means around second grade.

I admire his pool playing enormously. The man himself, not so much.
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Sing it, sister!
The man is famous for pool, not hand holdin.

He is no more responsible for pools lack of success than lance is for doping in cycling.
 
smoooothstroke said:
To answer your question...no.

Are you alleging that Early shoved the guy to the ground or making some sort of analogy?

I prob wouldn't snap at the guy for a pat on the back but the guy should know better.
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I believe another poster said he- not earrrl- might respond physically to uninvited contact.
 
I saw the match and the pat on the back afterwards also. The guy should not have touched Earl, but Earl did over react. But it's interesting that Earl was taking the time to sign autographs. Maybe MD was doing so elsewhere, but the stream commentators mentioned that MD left the room seconds after finishing the match. Having lost, it would be understandable if Earl had bolted from the room, but he took the time visit with the fans.

His comments during the signing were interesting. He was on a rage saying slow players and jump cues had destroyed pool. Maybe destroyed is too strong of a word, but I sighed every time MD grabbed his jumper. As a league player where nobody jumps, I'd much prefer to see how the pros kick.
 
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