DPMAce I was there when CJ ran 27 consecutive racks of 9 ball in Melbourne, Fl. For $1000 a game. He really is a beast. I drove his backer back to Tampa. Earl knows CJ can get in the groove.
I was lucky enough to speak with CJ over the course of 3 days back in 96' when he walked away from tournament play, he had 2 clubs going already, he talked about making way more money in money games out here than any tournament, but next to Earl at his best, CJ was the best naturally gifted player i've ever seen, the table just came easy to him, he was a ridiculously good shot maker
This match carried the drama of a Maury "Paternity Reveal", I loved every second of it! The commentator just wouldn't let up on Earl, good thing he couldn't hear the guy. The useless bridge was hilarious! Earl's like "Really? Is it just me or? Professional tourny, my rump, I'm done with this".
The reason earl shot so bad was because right before the game he was reading the newspaper and saw a some kid was born in south dakota and he knew it would soon be all over for him. True story
Strickland has his demons for sure. I kind of understand, though, because sometimes in matches self-defeating things get to going on in my head and I end up playing like a beginner. It is very frustrating, believe me.
The key to playing better under pressure is to not care to lose. It's just a game, maybe with some $ on it as well, but your life isn't on the line. Even the best pros get beat occasionally by people they shouldn't get beat by, don't forget that.
I didnt get started that way but I did use to rack the balls for the older guys and I'd get free pool for doing it. Along with some cash..those guys would play one pocket for a day n a half/ 2 days sometimes. But I was young. I lived in a pool room. I'd stay the night pretty regularly. And I'd get paid 100-200 for tracking and sometimes theyd be so tired by time they were done theyd pay me to drive them home. Those were the good ol days no doubt.
I'm only half way through watching this match, and I can't remember ever seeing two such great players making so many unforced errors, especially by Earl. Something is definitely up with Earl, and I could only speculate, but I'm wondering if he wasn't experiencing some personal problems.
For my money, as a teacher Wiley is to me.... a very average teacher of pool. He offers little extra to me on Stance, Aim, or Stroke. Advantages of closed v. open bridges. Chin on cue, flexible wrist, shoulder over cue, dominant eye, tangent line, ... LR wood & carbon fiber shafts .. stuff like that.
I’m a huge pool enthusiast. How have I never heard of CJ Wiley before? This guy is/was a killer. Before any unnecessary comments, I’ve watched hundreds of hours of pool, and I love old school games. Maybe he only played a few tournaments?
He was one of the biggest money players back in the day. He played plenty of tournaments, but back then, the road often paid a lot better. Some guys don’t want to play too many tournaments and be in the spotlight because it will knock their gambling.
@@thegodofpez he is, and he also has an entire TH-cam channel devoted to instructional tips and endless stories from his days on the road. Worth checking out if you like watching him play and wanna know more about him
"Earl doesn't mind being beaten but he hates to beat himself" Commentator must have been talking about a different Earl Strickland than the one playing here. Cheers
Earl is a great ambassador for pool. He did so much for the game and then dose this after people came out and paid there money to see him play it was a insult to the game and anybody that has invested in themself to play better, AS far as I am concered F Him there is no reason for this. IF things were so bad then he should forfite the match.
No no no. This was embarrassing. He played like he literally did give a damn if he won or not. Look at how the match started! It was obvious from the first rack he was in some depressed state. He embarrassed himself and showed no respect for the game.
Something had to be going on there..Earl normally while in the chair meditates, or envisions making shots or a win or whatever he does,, so that is not abnormal. Most of his shots were dead on..
@@kathykeegan6504 Yeah.. You watch yourself making shots from behind the eyelids.. I have noticed most of the haters are not the same people that can win a match against the man.
Poorest exhibition from Earl I've ever seen and he says pool is his life or motivation for living. Looks like he hasn't much life left after this. It is sad to see someone throw away a talent like his especially due to lack of control over his self-destructive emotions or the torturing demons only he can hear. I feel badly for you, Mr. Strickland.
Remember watching this in August of '07 dead broke playing in the Ritz Bowling alley on State St. in SLC; where Dennis happened to be practicing and same room as Mike Massey (in '03) and his European Trick-shot friend during Mike's shark case era before Katrina I think? This is 100% conjecture, but this match was the perfect storm marked by the end of the gambling era(very generally) and the rise of what some of the harder-core players viewed as a flimsy, made for TV type 9-Ball. Courtois's analysis was a burned-out and frustrated often sophomoric retaliation against said game trajectory. Though highly amusing in spots, on deeper assessment quite sad to pluck the 'low-hanging fruit' of someone battling behavioral health difficulties. Van Boening came to prominence and shortly after was the Euro-robot 9-Ball Show. Ironically, Courtois's caustic sense of humor marked the beginning of the end of Pool Rooms in the US. And, to find a good 9-Foot table w/ enough action too at least cover table time is nearly a thing of the past.
Courtois's analysis was spot on. The jump cue is a joke and should be taken out of the game. Strickland was a clown in this match from the opening rack. He literally acted like a spoiled child that didn't want to do his homework.
That one announcer needs to be taken out back and "whooped" as my grandpa would say...heck he didn't even know what a Just-a-bridge was...and the way he kept downplaying jump cues was absurd! It was obvious Earl did NOT feel well.
@@chriscripplercruz1833 haha I discovered that for myself! We didn't talk about the earth being flat, but how he thinks covid is fake, aids was an invention, the Rockefellers, free energy, the CIA, and on and on and on haha. He's an excellent pool player, and a good friendly guy... but goes real real deep on the conspiracy theories.
OMG. MARK,… There is a way to present all what is happening in a much better fashion. (and) Did I just hear someone say D. Dilaberto was right there? Put him in ! He would salvage this commentary, and with humor. And…look, I don’t know what is going to happen but for you to present this as a done deal is just wrong. Either of these players are very capable of coming back from 7 : 2 with “ winners break “.
Earl appears to be in some sort of physical pain; he doesn't want to be here. Despite a few flashes of his usual brilliance at the table, he's suffering from some condition that's keeping him out of the game.
Earl at 15 (poor) was so animated and emphatic on his gaining the world title's 🌎 happy to be shooting, his anguish after having accomplished this deed has got to be related not to his skills but to outside pressure.
I don't care how bad Earl played or how dark his mental state was at (many) games, his explosive or some would say negative attitude... He is still one of the Greatest pool player that ever live, and watching him play is a luxury to the eyes, either he wins or loses, that smooth straight strokes and shots he made is just... I've never seen a better stroke. Nowadays maybe Jayson Shaw is closest to him when it's about pocketing balls, but Earl's stroke felt more "good" in my eyes, so satisfying to see him play.
Jimmy Smith was booking the games and there was long nods on CJ Earl had someone plays a big bet on CJ and he dumped the game my uncle was there that's what happened
Man after really giving this game a close look it almost looks like Earl is dumping this something just doesn’t look right about this game to me just saying I know CJ is a great player but something going on in this game
Earl can hammer CJ any day of the week, Earl gave this match to CJ as a lesson learned. where's my money? Earl simply has no respect for CJ along with any respect for CJ's game.
It is disheartening to see Earl give up like that. It is also very bad for the game in general. I know this was quite a long time ago and Earl seems to be doing ok but still has outbursts and tantrums. It is sad really since he has such good talent.
Earl is manic/depressive. It can affect his game if he is under or over medicated. It's dr diagnosed. It looks like his dose is messed up for this match. It's all legal, but it can happen. I'm on medication myself. I have seizures. Same difference. You have to keep the meds at the right level to function.
Prior to this, CJ and Earl had litigation, CJ didn't pay Earl the 1 million that Earl won in the "1 MIllion Dollar Challenge." I bet Earl's attitude had something to do with this, maybe not though.
earl reminded me of mike Tyson boxing lenox lewis with no enthusiasm , but what struck me as a pool player ,,,,,,,,,, earl was very tentative on and finesse shots or speed shots and when his head was kind of in this the only balls he did pocket with confidence were the harder fuller shots ,,,,,,, when it came to touch shots he didn't feel the speed of this diamond table ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM ,,,,,, I RAN 11 RACKS OF 9 BALL ON A GOLD CROWN THAT PLAYS EASIER , BUT ON THEESE DIAMONDS EARL PLAYED WITH NO CONFIDENCE .
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I have no doubt Earl was/is a world class pool player. But him slumped in his chair with his head down. Walkin to the table with his head down etc. That is childish. Trying to shark people, playing little games all the time..and this guy is a true professional . I can stand that crap. That's why I dont like Earl as a person. Hell of a player but..yea. Also..and I dont ever say it while playing because I'm trying to stay focused on task at hand. But that clapping these idiots do after every shot.. honestly.. how about you at least finish the game. If not the match really. You're gonna clap for me after I pocket a ball? That doesnt even mean anything. I can make all the balls but miss the 9 and I lose. All the while these idiots are steadily clapping away. I mean I dont get paid for claps. Keep that nonsense to yourself. If you gotta clap wait till theres a winner. Then clap. Clap when the work is done. You can clap during inyroduction. And clap when the winner is awarded the cash. That's the appropriate times to clap. Any other time you're just trying to shark me. Certainly not making a friend by me with that shit. I do agree with Earl on that much Altho mentioning it in the middle of a match is probably not the best time.. they're gonna keep doing it and it's just gonna amp up the annoyance. People clapping for me when I make a shot is no different than me following you around the grocery store and clapping every time you put something in your buggy that I like..smh. I'm not playing for you.. .. ok? I didnt get into pool to impress you. Nothing about me has anything to do with you. But if you insist on clapping, Clap when the match is over. Clap when I've won. Or even if I lose you wanna clap to tell me you enjoyed watching anyway? That's fine. At least it's over at that point.
ya i know thats about right. so you wanna talk titles..so i did.... then you lost that argument.. so now you change the subject and talk about making money.?????
Only into rack 5 and I have to say terrible commentary! Their wording of (so far) every situation would be a turn off to anyone tuning in, and even me,a die hard Pool fan. Come on Jerry, I have always thought highly of you.
I once demolished a superior player in a big city tourney opener. No doubt my guy could win 9 out of 10 against me. Wiley is showing this victory over Strickland for 2 reasons. Dummies would think Wiley was competitive. He ain't. That's why he quit. Secondly, Wiley wants to make a buck from his extensive pool supply business. My main point, is my victory, I shot well. Wiley shot like crap, cleaned up on several weirdly bad ball rolls, scratches, Earls RARE funky bad brain-fog days, etc. In sports, it happens. Wiley never shoots this good, but he smelled blood and collected garbage (easy runs). NOTE: Did Earl make a deal on that $1M prize he took in Wileys pool room earlier? Kinda weird. For me, Wiley may be a hustler ... but not in pool .. ?? ps: I never made a dime in my tourney.
I was recommended a video of CJ telling a Hustling story about Gangsters and 10,000 a rack.... I couldn't help but feeling every word was a lie.... I consider myself a human lie detector, and this guy is a pathological liar...
* UNFORTUNATELY THIS IS BY FAR THE WORST U.S. OPEN 9 BALL MATCH I HAVE EVER SEEN BETWEEN 2 WORLD CLASS PLAYERS ( INCLUDED IS 1 HALL OF FAME MEMBER & ONE OF THE BEST PLAYERS TO EVER LIVE ) - BETWEEN ALL OF THE MISSED SHOTS - SCRATCHES ON THE BREAK - FOULS AND POSITION ERRORS ... I KNOW " EVERYONE HAS OFF DAYS " - YET IT IS THE TOTAL COMBINED COMBINATION FROM BOTH PLAYERS IN THIS MATCH THAT MAKES IT JUST NEARLY UNBEARABLE TO WATCH - EARL NEEDED A " LEGAL STIMULANT " - ONE LONG FAT LINE BEFORE THIS MATCH INSTEAD OF THE 5 XANAX BARS IT LOOKS LIKE HE TOOK - AND C.J. SURE WASN'T " FULL OF ENERGY AND CONFIDENCE " HIMSELF - AFTER WATCHING EARL PLAY FOR DECADES IT IS CLEARLY OBVIOUS THAT HE SUFFERS FROM SOME TYPE OF MENTAL ILLNESS ( MOST LIKELY MANIC DEPRESSION DUE TO HIS SEVERE AND FREQUENT MOOD SWINGS ) - THE U.S. OPEN IS ONE OF ... IF NOT THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS 9 BALL TOURNAMENTS ON GOD'S GREEN EARTH - AND SPECTATORS TRAVEL FROM FAR AND WIDE - PAY $$ GOOD $$ MONEY $$ TO WITNESS AND EXPERIENCE WORLD CLASS COMPETITION - IF EARL STRICKLAND WAS JUST A UNKNOWN - UNPROVEN 9 BALL PLAYER AND ACTED LIKE THIS - THESE COMMENTATORS AND SPECTATORS WOULD RIP HIM A NEW A$$ H×LE !! - THERE SHOULD BE A REVERENCE & RESPECT - A ALMOST SUPERNATURAL FEELING TO CONDUCT YOURSELF TO THE HIGHEST DEGREE AT TOURNAMENTS LIKE THE U.S. OPEN ! ... " GLORY BE TO THE WAR - AND ALL THE LESSONS IT HAS IN STORE " !! - SO MOTE IT BE ! *
It's not only that Earl did not respect the crowd who paid good money and time to see a pro match but he showed them that he thinks he is better than all of them combined. What an idiot, I'm ashamed for Texas that he is from there and I'm ashamed of him. Remember when he was shooting in a USA vs Europe match and tried to cheat? No class at all. I'm ashamed he's American.
I miss the rack girls, bring them beauties backkkkkkk🥺
I always wondered how they came up w that name. But it just makes sense for some reason: Rack girl. Mmhm.
@@trumanhw 🤣🤣🤣🤣😅
Most brutal commentary ever
The commentary was fine, especially the criticism of Strickland.
Especially that one guy butchering Earl like no days off
I just had a lesson today with CJ he’s a great teacher as well as player.
How long? Cost?
Just watched CJ play in person and he is a beast
DPMAce I was there when CJ ran 27 consecutive racks of 9 ball in Melbourne, Fl. For $1000 a game. He really is a beast.
I drove his backer back to Tampa.
Earl knows CJ can get in the groove.
CJ owns Strickland.
I was lucky enough to speak with CJ over the course of 3 days back in 96' when he walked away from tournament play, he had 2 clubs going already, he talked about making way more money in money games out here than any tournament, but next to Earl at his best, CJ was the best naturally gifted player i've ever seen, the table just came easy to him, he was a ridiculously good shot maker
@@kathykeegan6504 good lord, how does someone get that good lol
@@travisrhoades8074 But Earl owns 5 US Open 9 ball titles. CJ?
Earl owns 6 World 9 ball titles. Wiley?
Earl, 5 time POY. How many for Wiley? Oh, none.
This match carried the drama of a Maury "Paternity Reveal", I loved every second of it! The commentator just wouldn't let up on Earl, good thing he couldn't hear the guy. The useless bridge was hilarious! Earl's like "Really? Is it just me or? Professional tourny, my rump, I'm done with this".
I'm so glad they included the commercials lol xD
The reason earl shot so bad was because right before the game he was reading the newspaper and saw a some kid was born in south dakota and he knew it would soon be all over for him. True story
STUPID. KID WAS BORN COULDNT SHINE EARLS BOOTS
Lmao
Lolol
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SVB
Strickland has his demons for sure. I kind of understand, though, because sometimes in matches self-defeating things get to going on in my head and I end up playing like a beginner. It is very frustrating, believe me.
Same
The key to playing better under pressure is to not care to lose. It's just a game, maybe with some $ on it as well, but your life isn't on the line. Even the best pros get beat occasionally by people they shouldn't get beat by, don't forget that.
The X-mas tree bridge was the last straw for the Pearl. He probably saw them spraying the table down with the chalk-off before the match.
No joke that would set the pearl off for sure
I didnt get started that way but I did use to rack the balls for the older guys and I'd get free pool for doing it.
Along with some cash..those guys would play one pocket for a day n a half/ 2 days sometimes.
But I was young. I lived in a pool room. I'd stay the night pretty regularly. And I'd get paid 100-200 for tracking and sometimes theyd be so tired by time they were done theyd pay me to drive them home.
Those were the good ol days no doubt.
Thank you for posting
dj wiley is my favorite player.
How bout that rack? No not that rack the billiard rack!
Luv them old commercials when you could talk like a guy talks with other guys.
I'm only half way through watching this match, and I can't remember ever seeing two such great players making so many unforced errors, especially by Earl. Something is definitely up with Earl, and I could only speculate, but I'm wondering if he wasn't experiencing some personal problems.
Bi - polar disorder .
To me, it looks like Earl threw this match.
Lol he had personal issues since he was 15 playing pool. Its his fuel that sometimes brings his game.
earl never threw a game @@ElevatingConscious
@@tgh223 I've seen matches thrown in tournament play,as in "He won't get to" (pick a number) games in a race to 11
Well done!.. it goes to show the mental aspects of the game.
Enjoyed it.
Well.... I don't know why. I'm not sure Earl knows why, but he's there and I'm here.
For my money, as a teacher Wiley is to me.... a very average teacher of pool. He offers little extra to me on Stance, Aim, or Stroke.
Advantages of closed v. open bridges. Chin on cue, flexible wrist, shoulder over cue, dominant eye, tangent line, ... LR wood & carbon fiber shafts ..
stuff like that.
Earl wasn't happy being shown in 240p . . .
For some reason I feel like Strickland didn't care if he won this match.
Earl is acting like a crackhead scanning the ground for a rock.......
Looks like he threw it intentionally.
The guy has mental issues, no doubt about that. This looks like a situation where he was in some manic depressive state.
@@2kingrich CJ beat him earlier in the year. There has always been a pecking order in pool especially between pro players.
BRILLIANT commentary from Courtois
Oh My! 😘
Efren put Wiley's ego on hold!😮😂
I’m a huge pool enthusiast. How have I never heard of CJ Wiley before? This guy is/was a killer. Before any unnecessary comments, I’ve watched hundreds of hours of pool, and I love old school games. Maybe he only played a few tournaments?
He was one of the biggest money players back in the day. He played plenty of tournaments, but back then, the road often paid a lot better. Some guys don’t want to play too many tournaments and be in the spotlight because it will knock their gambling.
@@ronniepockets I appreciate the info, sir! He’s a lot of fun to watch! 🍻
@@thegodofpez he is, and he also has an entire TH-cam channel devoted to instructional tips and endless stories from his days on the road. Worth checking out if you like watching him play and wanna know more about him
@@ronniepockets thank you! I appreciate that. 🤟
The crew I was working with at CJs palace at the time worked on the tables for the million dollar runs .
I'm barely getting into the sport, but CJ is quickly becoming my favorite player!
"Earl doesn't mind being beaten but he hates to beat himself" Commentator must have been talking about a different Earl Strickland than the one playing here. Cheers
I don't think ever in my life I've seen Earl play that bad and he went up against a guy who had retired for 8 yrs damn
Earl was right to walk around all game with his head down as this is one of the poorest performances I have EVER seen from him :(
Acting like a crackhead scanning the ground for a rock.......
Earl is a great ambassador for pool. He did so much for the game and then dose this after people came out and paid there money to see him play it was a insult to the game and anybody that has invested in themself to play better, AS far as I am concered F Him there is no reason for this. IF things were so bad then he should forfite the match.
I wonder what year this was... what a gut on earl. I hope he plays up to his potential in 2016, I'd love to see him play in one more mosconi cup.
+Max Watson that was 2006
do u not read the caption it planily say 2006 gee
Earl reminds me of me when I miss
Reminds me of a scene towards the end of The Color of Money movie...
Everyone has an off day, These commentators act like Earl is a machine, he wasn't feeling it, give the guy a break.
No no no. This was embarrassing. He played like he literally did give a damn if he won or not. Look at how the match started! It was obvious from the first rack he was in some depressed state. He embarrassed himself and showed no respect for the game.
@@jamesdavis8731
Not to long before this, his wife and him divorced. So maybe it’s still on his mind.
YOU can give him a break! I'd rather give him the 🖕
Earls play looks like a children's game, but its the smart mind and knowing his cue well.😉
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 this match is to funny
This wasn’t to long after his divorce. I think Earls mind is somewhere else.
The announcers are the best thing about this match!
I thought the girl in this black dress was the highlight!
Close your ears and open your eyes !
I've never "extrapulated" myself from a chair. I gotta try that!
Earl looked hungover
Strickland was brutal
Something had to be going on there..Earl normally while in the chair meditates, or envisions making shots or a win or whatever he does,, so that is not abnormal. Most of his shots were dead on..
Meditates? Oh give me a break. He's like a 2 year old kid. If he doesn't get his way he has a tantrum.
Earl is acting like a crackhead scanning the ground for a rock.......
@@kathykeegan6504 Yeah.. You watch yourself making shots from behind the eyelids.. I have noticed most of the haters are not the same people that can win a match against the man.
It's obvious Earl did not ever try to win this match. He must have had money on CJ.
That one commentator hated Earl Strickland jeez! Just murdering him on commentary
The only person I hated seeing lose was Efren
Boy what a gem of a match! 'Wiley getting ready to break his own balls' that racked me up (sorry, meant to say cracked me up ;) )
Whatever Earl's mindset was during this match, it was a pleasure to NOT have to hear him blather on and bitch the whole time.
Poorest exhibition from Earl I've ever seen and he says pool is his life or motivation for living. Looks like he hasn't much life left after this. It is sad to see someone throw away a talent like his especially due to lack of control over his self-destructive emotions or the torturing demons only he can hear. I feel badly for you, Mr. Strickland.
Feel you are right..
Remember watching this in August of '07 dead broke playing in the Ritz Bowling alley on State St. in SLC; where Dennis happened to be practicing and same room as Mike Massey (in '03) and his European Trick-shot friend during Mike's shark case era before Katrina I think? This is 100% conjecture, but this match was the perfect storm marked by the end of the gambling era(very generally) and the rise of what some of the harder-core players viewed as a flimsy, made for TV type 9-Ball. Courtois's analysis was a burned-out and frustrated often sophomoric retaliation against said game trajectory. Though highly amusing in spots, on deeper assessment quite sad to pluck the 'low-hanging fruit' of someone battling behavioral health difficulties. Van Boening came to prominence and shortly after was the Euro-robot 9-Ball Show. Ironically, Courtois's caustic sense of humor marked the beginning of the end of Pool Rooms in the US. And, to find a good 9-Foot table w/ enough action too at least cover table time is nearly a thing of the past.
Courtois's analysis was spot on. The jump cue is a joke and should be taken out of the game. Strickland was a clown in this match from the opening rack. He literally acted like a spoiled child that didn't want to do his homework.
THEY KEEP TALKING ABOUT "THE RACK"
LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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maybe Earl had money against himself...
That one announcer needs to be taken out back and "whooped" as my grandpa would say...heck he didn't even know what a Just-a-bridge was...and the way he kept downplaying jump cues was absurd! It was obvious Earl did NOT feel well.
Wow, Earl looked a bit chubby back then :)
Just a year later Earl was running miles and doing hundreds of sit-ups daily - needless to say his little pot belly disappeared.
+AmmoH I should be so wise LOL. Once you get em it's tough to work hard enough to make it go away :) Congratulations for that effort Earl :).
earl is a legend. instant fan first time see him play
3:11 the reason both players had many unforced errors.
CJ's "fake systems"?? I've watched some of his instructional stuff. It's sound and reasonable. He's not selling snake oil
What ever you do don't say that the earth is round to him he will argue for hours that's it's flat
@@chriscripplercruz1833 dear lord, don't tell me he's one of them!
@@everythingbobbywolfe absolutely came to Knoxville billiards years ago huge commotion started
@@chriscripplercruz1833 I like his pool techniques, but I can see him being a tool lol
@@chriscripplercruz1833 haha I discovered that for myself! We didn't talk about the earth being flat, but how he thinks covid is fake, aids was an invention, the Rockefellers, free energy, the CIA, and on and on and on haha.
He's an excellent pool player, and a good friendly guy... but goes real real deep on the conspiracy theories.
Commentators are such haters on the jump cue. The game is evolving. Just accept it and don’t be stuck in the 60s.
OMG. MARK,… There is a
way to present all what is
happening in a much better fashion. (and) Did I
just hear someone say
D. Dilaberto was right there? Put him in ! He
would salvage this
commentary, and with
humor.
And…look, I don’t know what is going to happen but for you to present this as a done deal is just wrong. Either of these players are very capable of
coming back from 7 : 2
with “ winners break “.
I think earl is hungover
Very un professional
Earl just wanted a spider
Unfortunately recorded with 144potato lens.
Indian artifacts
This happened back when decent cameras were the size of small cars. Be happy it’s not in fucking hieroglyphics.
Earl appears to be in some sort of physical pain; he doesn't want to be here. Despite a few flashes of his usual brilliance at the table, he's suffering from some condition that's keeping him out of the game.
Duh .2006 was the year this was filmed in .
Earl at 15 (poor) was so animated and emphatic on his gaining the world title's 🌎 happy to be shooting, his anguish after having accomplished this deed has got to be related not to his skills but to outside pressure.
Earl had pneumonia in this match and just didn't feel good at all
Doubting it, if he had pneumonia he would be in bed, or hospital.
Oblivious he dumped ...
Damn, that lady Melissa is too distracting LOL.
Who was that girl??
@@banjoey01 @5:04 they called her Melissa Sykes, or Sikes. I couldn't find her online.
I don't care how bad Earl played or how dark his mental state was at (many) games, his explosive or some would say negative attitude...
He is still one of the Greatest pool player that ever live, and watching him play is a luxury to the eyes, either he wins or loses, that smooth straight strokes and shots he made is just... I've never seen a better stroke. Nowadays maybe Jayson Shaw is closest to him when it's about pocketing balls, but Earl's stroke felt more "good" in my eyes, so satisfying to see him play.
Greatest pool player??? I don’t think so. Up there in the great 9! Ball player discussion but that’s as far as it goes
Jimmy Smith was booking the games and there was long nods on CJ Earl had someone plays a big bet on CJ and he dumped the game my uncle was there that's what happened
CJ doesn't need Earl to dump on him. He's a world champ at 9 ball too.
Man after really giving this game a close look it almost looks like Earl is dumping this something just doesn’t look right about this game to me just saying I know CJ is a great player but something going on in this game
Is this an 8ft or 9ft?
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CJ相手に苦戦してますね(;´･ω･)
Earl tanked
+boons32 or Earl WAS tanked LOL :)
Earl the Pearl has lost his luster... too bad...!
He was throwing the game on purpose im sure
Allah Akber
What a crummy performance by Earl. He should have stayed at home. Looks like somebody went swimming!
Earl can hammer CJ any day of the week, Earl gave this match to CJ as a lesson learned. where's my money? Earl simply has no respect for CJ along with any respect for CJ's game.
what happened to earl. looking the ground is not his style.
Earl is acting like a crackhead scanning the ground for a rock.......
The commentator is annoying
+Nicholas Donovan to say the least LOL.
I like the one but the other is awful!!
50 demerits to the promoter for providing that Christmas Tree bridge stick. What an unusable piece of crap that thing was. Unbelievable.
WOW!!! No MASKS, F’ing AWESOME!!!
It is disheartening to see Earl give up like that. It is also very bad for the game in general. I know this was quite a long time ago and Earl seems to be doing ok but still has outbursts and tantrums. It is sad really since he has such good talent.
Earl is manic/depressive. It can affect his game if he is under or over medicated. It's dr diagnosed. It looks like his dose is messed up for this match. It's all legal, but it can happen.
I'm on medication myself. I have seizures. Same difference. You have to keep the meds at the right level to function.
who cares about earl stomach and this was a good match
Prior to this, CJ and Earl had litigation, CJ didn't pay Earl the 1 million that Earl won in the "1 MIllion Dollar Challenge." I bet Earl's attitude had something to do with this, maybe not though.
Earl always said he never blamed CJ for that, he blamed the promotional company that didn't want to pay up
I think Earl has manic depression
earl reminded me of mike Tyson boxing lenox lewis with no enthusiasm , but what struck me as a pool player ,,,,,,,,,, earl was very tentative on and finesse shots or speed shots and when his head was kind of in this the only balls he did pocket with confidence were the harder fuller shots ,,,,,,, when it came to touch shots he didn't feel the speed of this diamond table ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM ,,,,,, I RAN 11 RACKS OF 9 BALL ON A GOLD CROWN THAT PLAYS EASIER , BUT ON THEESE DIAMONDS EARL PLAYED WITH NO CONFIDENCE .
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Fuck off, god boi. Ain’t nobody worried about fairy tales in 2020.
Why are you promoting religion on an obscure pool video? The Efren matches are sure to gain you far more potential followers of the faith.
No
EZEKIEL 45 says the messiah will offer sin offering for himself and for the people of the land see EZEKIEL 45:22 the only God is hashem the God of Israel
Bla bla bla.
I have no doubt Earl was/is a world class pool player. But him slumped in his chair with his head down. Walkin to the table with his head down etc. That is childish. Trying to shark people, playing little games all the time..and this guy is a true professional .
I can stand that crap. That's why I dont like Earl as a person. Hell of a player but..yea.
Also..and I dont ever say it while playing because I'm trying to stay focused on task at hand. But that clapping these idiots do after every shot.. honestly.. how about you at least finish the game. If not the match really.
You're gonna clap for me after I pocket a ball? That doesnt even mean anything. I can make all the balls but miss the 9 and I lose.
All the while these idiots are steadily clapping away.
I mean I dont get paid for claps. Keep that nonsense to yourself.
If you gotta clap wait till theres a winner. Then clap. Clap when the work is done.
You can clap during inyroduction.
And clap when the winner is awarded the cash.
That's the appropriate times to clap.
Any other time you're just trying to shark me.
Certainly not making a friend by me with that shit.
I do agree with Earl on that much
Altho mentioning it in the middle of a match is probably not the best time.. they're gonna keep doing it and it's just gonna amp up the annoyance.
People clapping for me when I make a shot is no different than me following you around the grocery store and clapping every time you put something in your buggy that I like..smh.
I'm not playing for you.. .. ok? I didnt get into pool to impress you.
Nothing about me has anything to do with you.
But if you insist on clapping,
Clap when the match is over.
Clap when I've won.
Or even if I lose you wanna clap to tell me you enjoyed watching anyway? That's fine. At least it's over at that point.
Little insider trading
That was the most horrible display of professional billiards i've ever seen. Extremely un earl like.
ya.. in like 40 years. thats not a very good ration idiot. you do the math dumb ass.
ya i know thats about right. so you wanna talk titles..so i did.... then you lost that argument.. so now you change the subject and talk about making money.?????
sounds good
Only into rack 5 and I have to say terrible commentary!
Their wording of (so far)
every situation would be a
turn off to anyone tuning in, and even me,a die hard
Pool fan.
Come on Jerry, I have always thought highly of you.
I once demolished a superior player in a big city tourney opener. No doubt my guy could win 9 out of 10 against me. Wiley is showing this victory over Strickland for 2 reasons. Dummies would think Wiley was competitive. He ain't. That's why he quit. Secondly, Wiley wants to make a buck from his extensive pool supply business. My main point, is my victory, I shot well. Wiley shot like crap, cleaned up on several weirdly bad ball rolls, scratches, Earls RARE funky bad brain-fog days, etc. In sports, it happens.
Wiley never shoots this good, but he smelled blood and collected garbage (easy runs). NOTE: Did Earl make a deal on that $1M prize he took in Wileys pool room earlier? Kinda weird. For me, Wiley may be a hustler ... but not in pool .. ??
ps: I never made a dime in my tourney.
I was recommended a video of CJ telling a Hustling story about Gangsters and 10,000 a rack....
I couldn't help but feeling every word was a lie.... I consider myself a human lie detector, and this guy is a pathological liar...
* UNFORTUNATELY THIS IS BY FAR THE WORST U.S. OPEN 9 BALL MATCH I HAVE EVER SEEN BETWEEN 2 WORLD CLASS PLAYERS ( INCLUDED IS 1 HALL OF FAME MEMBER & ONE OF THE BEST PLAYERS TO EVER LIVE ) - BETWEEN ALL OF THE MISSED SHOTS - SCRATCHES ON THE BREAK - FOULS AND POSITION ERRORS ... I KNOW " EVERYONE HAS OFF DAYS " - YET IT IS THE TOTAL COMBINED COMBINATION FROM BOTH PLAYERS IN THIS MATCH THAT MAKES IT JUST NEARLY UNBEARABLE TO WATCH - EARL NEEDED A " LEGAL STIMULANT " - ONE LONG FAT LINE BEFORE THIS MATCH INSTEAD OF THE 5 XANAX BARS IT LOOKS LIKE HE TOOK - AND C.J. SURE WASN'T " FULL OF ENERGY AND CONFIDENCE " HIMSELF - AFTER WATCHING EARL PLAY FOR DECADES IT IS CLEARLY OBVIOUS THAT HE SUFFERS FROM SOME TYPE OF MENTAL ILLNESS ( MOST LIKELY MANIC DEPRESSION DUE TO HIS SEVERE AND FREQUENT MOOD SWINGS ) - THE U.S. OPEN IS ONE OF ... IF NOT THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS 9 BALL TOURNAMENTS ON GOD'S GREEN EARTH - AND SPECTATORS TRAVEL FROM FAR AND WIDE - PAY $$ GOOD $$ MONEY $$ TO WITNESS AND EXPERIENCE WORLD CLASS COMPETITION - IF EARL STRICKLAND WAS JUST A UNKNOWN - UNPROVEN 9 BALL PLAYER AND ACTED LIKE THIS - THESE COMMENTATORS AND SPECTATORS WOULD RIP HIM A NEW A$$ H×LE !! - THERE SHOULD BE A REVERENCE & RESPECT - A ALMOST SUPERNATURAL FEELING TO CONDUCT YOURSELF TO THE HIGHEST DEGREE AT TOURNAMENTS LIKE THE U.S. OPEN ! ... " GLORY BE TO THE WAR - AND ALL THE LESSONS IT HAS IN STORE " !! - SO MOTE IT BE ! *
7:33 Maybe a little cheating going on? It sure looked like he used his stick to make that one ball.
Earl is such a crybaby . great shooter , still a crybaby .
The fuck? Earl threw the match.
It's not only that Earl did not respect the crowd who paid good money and time to see a pro match but he showed them that he thinks he is better than all of them combined. What an idiot, I'm ashamed for Texas that he is from there and I'm ashamed of him.
Remember when he was shooting in a USA vs Europe match and tried to cheat? No class at all. I'm ashamed he's American.
He's from North Carolina
this had to be staged so annoying
9-ball is actually boring.
worse play earl has ever had......must have had something on his mind in those days
this CJ clown posts his ridiculous videos tricking novice players into buying his "fake systems"