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Well said. I'd rather see Buddy Hall play than to put Earl on and have all the drama that comes with him.
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Well said. I'd rather see Buddy Hall play than to put Earl on and have all the drama that comes with him.
Earl is a distraction, even if doesnt start something, he has planted the seeds that will cause problems.
But this isnt about picking the best players, its about trying to draw an audience.
Nuthuggers here outnumber me.
I would prefer to see Corey Dual or others. Imagine what a thrill it would be for a Justin Hall, or Skylar Woodward to compete in this. But once again the NH, want see Earl put on a show (the wrong kind of show).
I just shake my head and know that pool is going the same way as the country....Jerry Springer.
Ken
Most years of late I say no Earl, but this year he's earned it for sure.
He took Ko Pin Yi to the double hill at the World 10-ball at the Rio in July, he came second to Shane, losing narrowly in the final, in the Steinway Classic in August and in September, he won at Turning Stone.
Earl is on fire right now, and Team USA has a much better shot if he's on the team.
He took Ko Pin Yi to the double hill at the World 10-ball at the Rio in July, he came second to Shane, losing narrowly in the final, in the Steinway Classic in August and in September, he won at Turning Stone.
Earl is on fire right now, and Team USA has a much better shot if he's on the team.
I'm not sure why folks think this is a mystery. Earl and CJ having been talking about this for a couple months now.
Looking forward to it. Go Earl!
According to CJ, Earl was the first one picked for the team.
Right now Earl would obviously be the favorite but I sense there is no love loss between Earl and Matchroom - he's been passed over in recent years - so it may be interesting and BH may be waiting until the US Open is played to give him an opportunity to pick someone else. If it was at York Hall this year then Earl would more probably be picked so the fans could get him started and create a scene. But at the Mirage the fans will be behind him so it would fall more on the players of Team Europe to put him on tilt and run the risk of looking unsportsmanlike.
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Corey is a way better pick then Hatch. I dont think hes a much better pick then Earl.
Taking Hatch over Corey is a disgrace, Hatch has NEVER been in Coreys league.
Hatch can cry on demand. Johnnyt
I'm reminded of the recent Cup when Dennis left himself hooked behind the 9 ball when playing position on the 8...twice.
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I'd be really curious to know what the other members of Team USA want.
Do they want Earl, because he is playing well as of late? Or are they concerned that his inevitable outbursts might be more distracting and outweigh the benefit?
It's a rhetorical question as I don't expect Johnny, Buddy, Shane, Rodney, or Dennis to post here on the subject. But I'd love to know their thoughts on it.
In the past, Rodney seemed to be the best partner for Earl. Not only could he match up well with him on the table, but seemed to be able to keep his cool and even calm Earl down. Not always, but more than most.
CJ seems to have confirmed that Earl is on the team, and at some point even Earl had posted about it on his Facebook (did he remove the post?).
Corey Deuel would also be an excellent selection. But Charlie Williams? I hope that was a joke. He might distract the team more than Earl, LOL...
Do they want Earl, because he is playing well as of late? Or are they concerned that his inevitable outbursts might be more distracting and outweigh the benefit?
It's a rhetorical question as I don't expect Johnny, Buddy, Shane, Rodney, or Dennis to post here on the subject. But I'd love to know their thoughts on it.
In the past, Rodney seemed to be the best partner for Earl. Not only could he match up well with him on the table, but seemed to be able to keep his cool and even calm Earl down. Not always, but more than most.
CJ seems to have confirmed that Earl is on the team, and at some point even Earl had posted about it on his Facebook (did he remove the post?).
Corey Deuel would also be an excellent selection. But Charlie Williams? I hope that was a joke. He might distract the team more than Earl, LOL...
I'm reminded of how much Dennis got roasted on the forums for those mistakes. Aside from those mistakes, he played lights out and was a great team motivator. Definitely deserves another shot.
Hatch played poorly in last year's Mosconi Cup, not just in one match. He's a great player, but does not play as well as Corey Deuel nor does he have as much Mosconi Cup experience as Deuel. I wish Dennis well, but how he was selected over Deuel is a total mystery to me. Nonetheless, I hope that, through his performance, he'll make me look silly for having posted this.
I would be disappointed if Earl didn't make the team
I have no problem with the other candidates but I hope Earl gets the spot.
I have no problem with the other candidates but I hope Earl gets the spot.
Don't mean to rain on anyone's parade, but for anyone thinking about going... my wife and I were chatting at dinner tonight about attending the MC this year -- you know: the team looks strong, fly out to Vegas, see some friends, watch the matches, a few shows, eat well, gamble a bit, have a few yucks.
Soooo, I go to look at tickets and it turns out they've booked the MC for Monday through Thursday... WTFIWT?!
Needless to say we shan't be flying out.
Lou Figueroa
Soooo, I go to look at tickets and it turns out they've booked the MC for Monday through Thursday... WTFIWT?!
Needless to say we shan't be flying out.
Lou Figueroa