The Mighty Earl???

Neil said:
You have just earned one of the very few red reps I have given. If all you are going to do is bash people that you should be respecting, please find another forum.
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I'm sorry you feel that way, but he [JAM] insulted me first. All I did was insult him the same way that he insulted me.

Regarding the Earl Strickland topic, professional athletes get far worse criticism than this every day. I admire the way he plays very much. When I met him, he just bragged a little too much for a guy who hasn't been able to win a major tournament for so many years.
 
First of all, JAM is a woman and has been on this forum for quite a bit longer than alot of people.

Secondly, to throw around sexually based insults is in extremely poor taste, no matter your reason for doing so. I hope the mods take care this.

Thirdly, coming on here bashing a world champ, hall of fame member, and easily one of the top 5 players of all time, is completely ridiculous.

Learn to respect the forum, it's members, players and we will respect you.
 
I would like to put my 2 cents in.

I have seen Earl play online 100's of times, and many other pros.

I know the skill of Earl and that he is an utterly amazing stroker.

I also know of his fame in the realm of antics.

So when I had the opportunity to meet him at my local hall - I was excited to see somebody like that stroke in person.

Sure enough, he was doing some really fantastic shots - showing off what he is capable of - (which was really fun to watch in person).

Here is the story:

I was standing near the table (I would say 10 or so feet away), giving early plenty of room - after he does one of his shots declaring before the shots "I am the only player in the world who can do this, and you wonder why they put two lesbians on television instead of me" (I am verbatim quoting btw).

After he accomplishes said crazy shot, I laugh out loud (with a very obvious tone of amazement) because what he did in fact was extremely difficult.

He turns to me and says "You think you can do this??!?!" - I replied "Oh of course not, that is why I am ...." he interrupts "Exactly" and goes back to shooting.

So - even though he has insulted the #1 player in the world (somebody who I think is an amazing person), only because of her sexual orientation, and not about her skill - and even though he acted like a 12 year old who thinks he is being attacked (when in fact I was complimenting) - I stuck by and thought "Well I knew he is crazy, but still, ill watch and maybe get a photo with him".

So after another few minutes of watching him show off (rightfully) he takes a small break - and I walk up to him and say "Hey Earl, I know your busy, but do you think maybe sometime tonight You can pose with me for a picture?" - He replies "maybe" (with the obvious tone meaning NO).

I am not so ignorant to not to be impressed and respect a persons ability in ANY sport / game - however Earl Strickland, in my own personal experience has undoubtedly proved his complete and utter lacking in tact / grace / maturity / & non-bigotry

I am not sorry in saying that I can openly not be an Earl supporter.

Thanks for listening.
 
s'portplayer said:
First of all, JAM is a woman and has been on this forum for quite a bit longer than alot of people.
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I had no way of knowing that.

s'portplayer said:
Secondly, to throw around sexually based insults is in extremely poor taste, no matter your reason for doing so. I hope the mods take care this.
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I don't care what any person's sexual preference is. I made fun of a person's avatar because they made fun of mine. that's all.

s'portplayer said:
Thirdly, coming on here bashing a world champ, hall of fame member, and easily one of the top 5 players of all time, is completely ridiculous.

Learn to respect the forum, it's members, players and we will respect you.
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I was only being critical of how he brags so much about how great he is, but hasn't won a tournament in so many years. I want to win and so well, but if you brag a lot about yourself, you open yourself up to some criticism when you aren't winning major events.
 
TheWhiteEwok said:
I would like to put my 2 cents in.

I have seen Earl play online 100's of times, and many other pros.

I know the skill of Earl and that he is an utterly amazing stroker.

I also know of his fame in the realm of antics.

So when I had the opportunity to meet him at my local hall - I was excited to see somebody like that stroke in person.

Sure enough, he was doing some really fantastic shots - showing off what he is capable of - (which was really fun to watch in person).

Here is the story:

I was standing near the table (I would say 10 or so feet away), giving early plenty of room - after he does one of his shots declaring before the shots "I am the only player in the world who can do this, and you wonder why they put two lesbians on television instead of me" (I am verbatim quoting btw).

After he accomplishes said crazy shot, I laugh out loud (with a very obvious tone of amazement) because what he did in fact was extremely difficult.

He turns to me and says "You think you can do this??!?!" - I replied "Oh of course not, that is why I am ...." he interrupts "Exactly" and goes back to shooting.

So - even though he has insulted the #1 player in the world (somebody who I think is an amazing person), only because of her sexual orientation, and not about her skill - and even though he acted like a 12 year old who thinks he is being attacked (when in fact I was complimenting) - I stuck by and thought "Well I knew he is crazy, but still, ill watch and maybe get a photo with him".

So after another few minutes of watching him show off (rightfully) he takes a small break - and I walk up to him and say "Hey Earl, I know your busy, but do you think maybe sometime tonight You can pose with me for a picture?" - He replies "maybe" (with the obvious tone meaning NO).

I am not so ignorant to not to be impressed and respect a persons ability in ANY sport / game - however Earl Strickland, in my own personal experience has undoubtedly proved his complete and utter lacking in tact / grace / maturity / & non-bigotry

I am not sorry in saying that I can openly not be an Earl supporter.

Thanks for listening.
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I can totally understand your feelings. He should not have said anything about female players in that manner and also his attitude towards you. I do however have something to share with you a little on him talking to you. Many times I have seen earl pick someone out and beging some kind of banter with them. It may seem rude and a little like he is looking for a fight. I also have seen him many times right after his trick shot and stroke shot show make a point of going up to that person and shaking their hand. With a big smile on his face say "hey I didn't mean anything by that you are part of the show" I know that maybe isn't the right way to do it but he doesn't mean any harm believe it or not he is just doing Earl and some people come to see him be loud.

Again, I think that in your experience it crossed the line. Its hard to tell when he is playing and serious and he should not have made the comments he did. How long ago was this by the way?
 
bfdlad said:
I can totally understand your feelings. He should not have said anything about female players in that manner and also his attitude towards you. I do however have something to share with you a little on him talking to you. Many times I have seen earl pick someone out and beging some kind of banter with them. It may seem rude and a little like he is looking for a fight. I also have seen him many times right after his trick shot and stroke shot show make a point of going up to that person and shaking their hand. With a big smile on his face say "hey I didn't mean anything by that you are part of the show" I know that maybe isn't the right way to do it but he doesn't mean any harm believe it or not he is just doing Earl and some people come to see him be loud.

Again, I think that in your experience it crossed the line. Its hard to tell when he is playing and serious and he should not have made the comments he did. How long ago was this by the way?
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Oh this was probably within 6 months - probably less. I can find the exact date.

Yeah I wasn't really positively impressed with the experience.

And all was lost with the lesbian comment. Sorry Earl -1 fan here.

Thanks for sharing - it does make sense what you say and possibly i didn't stick around long enough to receive that acknowledgment - which would have changed my opinion - but "coulda shoulda woulda"
 
TheWhiteEwok said:
Oh this was probably within 6 months - probably less. I can find the exact date.

Yeah I wasn't really positively impressed with the experience.

And all was lost with the lesbian comment. Sorry Earl -1 fan here.

Thanks for sharing - it does make sense what you say and possibly i didn't stick around long enough to receive that acknowledgment - which would have changed my opinion - but "coulda shoulda woulda"
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I think I may remember you to be honest. I was there too I think. Yeah it is a shame you didn't stick around to be able to understand what he was doing better but hey I don't blame you for not sticking around. Its hard to know as a spectator, some know what he is doing because he my give them a wink or a smile while giving them a hard time but in your situation its hard to know.

He threatened to kill me three times in one day :)
 
bfdlad said:
I think I may remember you to be honest. I was there too I think. Yeah it is a shame you didn't stick around to be able to understand what he was doing better but hey I don't blame you for not sticking around. Its hard to know as a spectator, some know what he is doing because he my give them a wink or a smile while giving them a hard time but in your situation its hard to know.

He threatened to kill me three times in one day :)
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Ha - small world! Well, shit happens - its not big deal. Just learned something new that day.

Would still love to have the chance to learn from him, on the pool table, and maybe one day play him.
 
poolfoole said:
In the 1990s and in 2000, he was the best. He can definitely still play. As much as I like him and respect his pool game, he's opens himself up to criticism when he brags so much about how good he is now, and he hasn't been able to win a tournament in so long.
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It's not braggin when you can back it up..... I got money saying he can back it up....
 
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