Billiards US Open 9-Ball Championship: Souquet v Strickland

5-time U. S. Open 9-Ball Champion Earl Strickland is without a doubt the most controversial personality in the sport of pool. However, like other professional sports jackasses like John McEnroe and Terrell Owens, he makes for good TV. Earl just can't help himself. Even when he tries to hide from the limelight, he seems to draw more attention to his moronic behavior. Whether you love him or hate him, one thing is for sure, he'll always give you something to talk about and this match is no exception.

On the other hand, Ralf Souquet is the complete opposite to the antics of Strickland. Souquet is a consummate professional, playing focused and methodical.

What was the turning point of the match? Post your comments...

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[destrukktt]

Earl is not the dick you all make him out to be.

He's just a stressed out guy during these matches. This is the most stressful point in his life basically, as his life is pool. So this when he will be the most aggravated.

Also his antics as most call them are like over 20 years, so 6 or 7 little remarks during 20 years makes him a jackass? Come on now :P

[RayTX1337]

"I think he'd take that Danny" ... Danny:"He has to, its the rules"

LMAO!

[sas1ni69]

@RayTX1337 Truly legendary.

[yangez]

"He's using his left hand. The guy's amphibious!"

[danceoutnow]

Match turns just before 21:00 when he gets up to shoot and just starts banging away. You can tell he just has lost his luster and he's just getting down and firing

[rthmjohn]

@moppettshow Haha, knowing Danny it might've been a nerdy reference to the famous Yogi Berra quote, "He hits from both sides of the plate. He's amphibious." Would've gone over the heads of many young viewers including myself, but either way, Yogi innovated that one.

[oregonmeds]

Earl should just start to bring a book so he has something to do that doesn't make him look as mentally handicapped as he is.

Ralph seems to be intentionally playing at a snails pace just because he knows it drives earl up the wall.

But he's hilareous to watch. :)

[BeingNobody1956]

to me earl is not worth watching. he is bad for the game in my eyes. he is like a child, but, to each his own

[darraghconnolly94]

the music during the chalk off, ''tips for your game'' is class :D