There's no other pool player around like Earl Strickland. Even his mother gets in on this action. On the other side of the table, there's Francisco Bustamante. He's smooth and special at what he does and he's always worth the price of admission. For more info on pool visit www.billiardclub.net What was the turning point of the match? Post your comments... Buy Cues @ http://www.billiardclub.net/shop/pool-cues-c-3.html Accessories: http://www.billiardclub.net/shop/pool-table-accessories-c-9.html Balls: http://www.billiardclub.net/shop/billiard-pool-balls-c-15.html Cue cases: http://www.billiardclub.net/shop/pool-cases-c-24.html Table Cleaner: http://www.billiardclub.net/shop/pool-table-cleaner-c-79.html

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Watch LIVE October 14-20, 2007 @ BilliardClub,net Efren Reyes and Earl Strickland play 9-Ball at the 2005 U.S. Open 9-Ball Championship. These two players have defined professional pool for the past 20 years. Jim Wych and Billy Incardona provide expert commentary. Who do you think is the better overall player? Post your comments.

Dexter Strickland with a sick dunk playing in the Houston vs The Nation tournament in December 2007

Rod Strickland was selected in the first round of the 1988 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks. Traded, Strickland flourished in San Antonio, as the Spurs went 18-6 with him in the starting lineup. He led the club in assists 26 times and averaged 12.3 points and 11.2 assists in 10 playoff games. 1991 NBA Playoffs, he posted decent numbers: 18.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, 8.8 assists, and 2.25 steals in 42.0 minutes per game. In his first season in Washington, Strickland averaged 17.2 ppg and 8.9 apg helping the Bullets make the playoffs in 1997 for the first time in 8 seasons. He also ranked among the NBA's top 10 in assists in the 1991-92 (5th), 1993-94 (6th), 1994-95 (5th) and 1995-96 (4th) seasons. In 1997-98, Strickland had the best season of his career as he averaged 17.8 ppg and a league leading 10.5 apg. During the year, Strickland also became only the 25th player in NBA history to record 10,000 points and 5,000 assists.

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Dexter Strickland commits to UNC. See more at http://www.maxxathlete.com

Souquet defeated Strickland 6-4 to give the Europeans an overall 9-6 lead but there were some ugly scenes at the end of the match. The German celebrated his victory with his team mates and then went over to shake his opponent's hand. However, the furious American hurled abuse at Souquet and threw his hand away from him. That led to an angry exchange as Tony Drago (pictured) screamed at Strickland, who was being booed by the crowd, before someone, either a European competitor or fan, threw a dummy at the US player. The match had been threatening to boil over as Strickland complained to referee Michaela Tabb twice about her positioning of the 2-ball in the rack as The Pearl was also arguing with the spectators as well. With the score at 5-3, just as Strickland was about to shoot he looked up at The Kaiser and said 'you're more lucky than you are good!' Commentator Jim Wych was unhappy with Strickland's antics. "We've seen it all before," said Wych. "But I can't stand the way he ended that match. You should shake your opponent's hand with respect and he made a big mistake. Earl is losing a lot of fans." Souquet added: "He (Earl) is sometimes a tough opponent but I actually like to play him. Sometimes he goes over the line and he called me some names. "On the first day we did not act or play like a team and the team spirit is much better now. We have a three-game lead, which does not mean anything. "We've got a long way to go to get over the finish line." Souquet took the lead when he sunk the 9-ball into a blind pocket before an illegal break from Strickland followed by a foul in his next shot took the score to 2-0 to the German. He broke and ran out the next and Strickland did the same in the fourth. He scratched off the break to extend the German's lead back to three before a golden break by The Pearl, the first of the tournament in its 15th match, made it 4-2. A misjudged safety from Souquet on the 2-ball helped take it to 4-3 but Strickland smashed the cue ball off the table during the break and with ball-in-hand The Kaiser did the rest. Now on the hill, Souquet lost the ninth rack but claimed the tenth for a valuable victory. www.mosconicup.com

Digi-Aufnahmen vom Mosconi Cup 2006 im Cruise Terminal in Rotterdam. Team Europe: Mika Immonen, Ralf Souquet, Thomas Engert, Nick van den Berg, Imran Majid und David Alcaide; Team USA: Earl Strickland, Johnny Archer, Rodney Morris, Corey Deuel, Mike Davis und John Schmidt http://www.bulle-benson.de

Souquet defeated Strickland 6-4 to give the Europeans an overall 9-6 lead but there were some ugly scenes at the end of the match. The German celebrated his victory with his team mates and then went over to shake his opponent's hand. However, the furious American hurled abuse at Souquet and threw his hand away from him. That led to an angry exchange as Tony Drago (pictured) screamed at Strickland, who was being booed by the crowd, before someone, either a European competitor or fan, threw a dummy at the US player. The match had been threatening to boil over as Strickland complained to referee Michaela Tabb twice about her positioning of the 2-ball in the rack as The Pearl was also arguing with the spectators as well. With the score at 5-3, just as Strickland was about to shoot he looked up at The Kaiser and said 'you're more lucky than you are good!' Commentator Jim Wych was unhappy with Strickland's antics. "We've seen it all before," said Wych. "But I can't stand the way he ended that match. You should shake your opponent's hand with respect and he made a big mistake. Earl is losing a lot of fans." Souquet added: "He (Earl) is sometimes a tough opponent but I actually like to play him. Sometimes he goes over the line and he called me some names. "On the first day we did not act or play like a team and the team spirit is much better now. We have a three-game lead, which does not mean anything. "We've got a long way to go to get over the finish line." Souquet took the lead when he sunk the 9-ball into a blind pocket before an illegal break from Strickland followed by a foul in his next shot took the score to 2-0 to the German. He broke and ran out the next and Strickland did the same in the fourth. He scratched off the break to extend the German's lead back to three before a golden break by The Pearl, the first of the tournament in its 15th match, made it 4-2. A misjudged safety from Souquet on the 2-ball helped take it to 4-3 but Strickland smashed the cue ball off the table during the break and with ball-in-hand The Kaiser did the rest. Now on the hill, Souquet lost the ninth rack but claimed the tenth for a valuable victory. www.mosconicup.com

Derek Strickland and Dan Lacey's joint section from the Remixed DVD

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... Buy Cues @ http://www.billiardclub.net/shop/pool-cues-c-3.html Accessories: http://www.billiardclub.net/shop/pool-table-accessories-c-9.html Balls: http://www.billiardclub.net/shop/billiard-pool-balls-c-15.html Cue cases: http://www.billiardclub.net/shop/pool-cases-c-24.html Table Cleaner: http://www.billiardclub.net/shop/pool-table-cleaner-c-79.html

Earl Strickland is getting very close to a mental breakdown, as he tries to explain to the baffled reporter why he has got to be the funniest player/character ever in the history of 9 Ball Pool World Championships. His shotmaking skills on the tables are clearly matched by the level of this Stand Up Comedy act. So funny. And people.... have a look at his moustache, I mean - does he look like one of those creepy truckdrivers, that picks up young hitch hikers along the highway and leaves them chopped up in hefty bags in the back of his 18 wheeler monster machine, or what ? I leave it up to you......

A couple of my favorite underrated players of the 90s. http://www.sendspace.com/file/kp96w4

Nice match at the Worldpoolchampionships 2001!!!

Earl Strickland and Daryl Peach Highlights from Mosconi Cup by Inside POOL Magazine video at http://www.insidepoolmag.com

Earl Strickland doing some magic at the end of the Greek "GEMA 9-BALL 2008" Open Tournament. He didn't even make it to the TOP-16 in this tournament but he is surely one of the greatest and most talented players of all time. The Tournament won Ralf Souquet. 2nd place Niels Feijen. 3-4 places, John Vassalos and Oliver Ortmann.

Dexter Strickland - Hoop Group Team Camp 2008

Trent Strickland #5 Game Film: Estudiantes Bahia Blanca vs. Quimsa (Argentina, Liga A, March 7, 2007) Contact: Matt Nelson, Point One Management Email - nellie10@aol.com

Earl Strickland and Nick van den Berg argument