HOT MATCH: Earl STRICKLAND vs. Shane VAN BOENING: 2014 ACCU-STAT "MAKE-IT-HAPPEN" 8-BALL INVITE

[@Arthur-nr5ci]

There will never be another Earl Strickland!

[@lDROlDl]

Earl Strickland jr

[@bgjb-r1499]

Earl Strickland in his prime (80’s & 90’s) was dam near impossible to beat.

[@chrisbryant1836]

Most impressive to me about Strickland is that he has stayed relevant and competitive as the standard of pool has improved fairly significantly over the last 40 years. To think someone could win a championship in 1983, and then be selected for the 2022 Mosconi cup America's team is simply amazing. Real shame he wasn't able to play.

[@justinwr092]

Maybe the first pool match I've ever seen that's even more entertaining with just the audio lol. Those two are a hoot.

[@Magyar19]

Earl and Shane look like father and son lol

[@gamingnation2054]

They do tho

[@meowc2368]

It would be great to hear Earl commentate this match

[@Dr.Kim1979]

I used to hate Earl, but I am really starting to love the guy. What a player, so much knowledge and raw ability. He has to go down as one of the best players in our lifetime.

[@pechinma]

best 9-ball player ever. not the best all around player, but imo the best player of the main discipline. we will see what filler will do, he has got the same qualities but is still young

[@jasraboin]

He’s awesome. He’s gone too far a couple times but in general he’s a great dude.

[@marshalcraft]

@@pechinma I always considered SVB one of the greatest 8 ball players maybe tied with Efren Reyes for 8 ball, and here in one of few 8 ball matches I can find with Earl, Earl defeats SVB pretty soundly?

[@pechinma]

@@marshalcraft with that ability he can/could beat anyone under the right circumstances. but he never had the consistency and pattern play of the great 8-ball players (to which i would add bustie, darren and hohmann).

[@marshalcraft]

@@pechinma ​ @pechinma Those three are very iconic 8 ball players, really are, I personally have noted them many times, but SVB, Reyes, and younger Ko in my opinion have very large tournament wins, which is why I consider those 3 to be the very best 8 ballers, then there is bustie, darren, hohmann, alex pagulayan, Melling, Hatch, Seigel, Archer, Ronnie O'sullivan, Lin ( I believe that's his name? I forget some chinese and taipai players) I would say is my favorite 8 ball players of all time, with SVB and Reyes being the best, and the 3 you mentioned probably the next in line. Archer and Melling I rate highly, as well as Pagulayan, has played some of the best 8 ball to watch.

[@mohsentabouna6401]

coming from earl Strickland commentary he makes these '' pro '' commentators sound like fools..

[@hammerlane3871]

Lmfao, two commentators in the moment vs earl commentating knowing what's going to happen 😂

[@thebestgameplay6278]

Yup these commentators are hating and misleading people.

[@Adrenaline416]

These legends are running racks like legends yet the commentators can't shut up with how Shane and Earl are playing every shot wrong, shooting the wrong order, hitting the balls the wrong way, on and on. Someone send a memo the commentators that this isn't their match. Also we want to hear what Earl is saying to the referee and the crowd, but naturally the commentators are rambling over the room audio about how they would play the match better.

[@5000rgb]

I usually like these guys a lot but they were way too critical of the shot choices. Probably the two best to ever play the game and nearly every shot choice was wrong?

[@MahlonEdwards]

Well put. And I've never felt, thought or said just STFU ALREADY as much...ever !

[@michaelking7773]

These commentators a mix of Grumpy Old Men and the two old guys from The Muppets 😂

[@bennylloyd-willner9667]

I love the relationship SvB and The Pearl seem to have. In between racks they chat and laugh. I saw them together in the Mosconi Cup and SvB was the only one able to keep Earl focused on playing.

[@randallgibson8619]

I agree and Earl doesn’t do that with many people.

[@briankdaniels]

I don't care if these two commentators are good friends or not they sound like they're arguing throughout this entire match! It was a huge distraction that took away from a great match between two of the best players in the game!

[@happypuppy-i4k]

you don't know how to listen then. they are clearly being humorous and bantering. i feel sorry for your spouse if you can't understand how humans talk to each other.

[@oicism]

These commentators are like bickering brothers, hilarious.

[@tonyde9ball]

Earl is entertainment plus. Cheers guys.

[@mehdim544]

Would of liked to see Shane and Earl player each other both at their prime. Earl can still play, however in his prime he was a machine. SVB is more calculated and probably better suited for 8 ball, however earl would of been the better 9 ball player. Both of them are 5 time US 9 ball champions.

[@layladogg7280]

This was awesome all the way around thanks for posting this for us

[@DeeboComing]

Always gotta watch these videos with no sound because of the commentators. 🤦🏾‍♂️ The old guy is just always looking to argue.

[@ayenunu]

Good and very rare match between two greatest champions.. Thank you...

[@lynoj777]

Earl did some amazing great shots in here!!!

[@raf.c7943]

Thank you Accu-Stats very much for this match.

[@AccuStats]

You're welcome

[@chadhutsell8847]

Fun match to watch. Earl hit some amazing shots. Great to see the 2 of them interact.

[@stevewimmer9758]

When Earl is mouthing the announcers need to shut up so we can hear Earl's nonsense. Can we go back in time and correct this please

[@Blindreeper]

Great match. Especially with the mute on. Its way better watching pro play without talking. Unless its the player talking. My opinion thou. Thanks for the video share.

[@stormteam3004]

What a match!!!! Earl is the goat with Efron right there. Pick one of them and you can't go wrong! Gotta love Earl's competitive spirit and love of the game even if you dont like his attitude

[@ohair87]

Man, these commentators really suck. They talked over each other the whole time, they said the exact same thing every single rack, and that old man thinks he’s right about everything he says. It’s like they don’t understand the point of commentary is to add to the viewing experience, not distract from it.

[@stevenpurcell4292]

At one hour in if they would STFU we could hear what Earl was regalling the crowd with. But noooooo...........

[@shanevalcich9208]

They are classic, half as fun as the match, like a married couple comedy routine. lol

[@1-Random-Subscriber]

The commentators, the players, the audiance, the ambiance... These were the best times for pool... Now the pool has been Teaacheayaed

[@bgjb-r1499]

Earl Strickland in his 50’s is still amazing. Danny is right, Earl is not intimidated by anyone! Strickland won five US 9-Ball championships and three World 9-Ball Championships in an era when the competition was fierce.

[@michaelwest4572]

Commentators take away from the greatness.

[@xcruciator2269]

Can someone make a rule that says "for being a commentator, you have to be an active player"? These "has beens" trying to guess the shots and failing miserably is just annoying to watch after some point.

[@memehierarchy6226]

Idc. They know what they're talking about and are well known commentators.

[@easer777]

Great match, with the right winner, and great commentating....

[@belmicah]

Lol @ Shane's facial expressions. What a great match! Thanks guys

[@nickelassr1857]

Thank u for 8 ball match

[@stevengrant4107]

I finally figured out who Earl reminds me of. All the guys I work with who come and hate there job and bitch about everything! Lmao!!!

[@larrycoffey4534]

" I know you want to talk Billy" man that would have cheesed me off!!! Danny's usually a pretty good commentator but this morning he must have woke up with a hemorrhoid. He sounds mad about something

[@888mja]

That 10 ball was spinning forever on that break at 5:53 😂😂😂

[@yes2crypto]

Love watching this type of match

[@MrAntonnio96]

had the pleasure of meeting Earl and Varner in 1993 VA Beach I was 20 shooting the best pool of life best pool hall ever Bay Billiards what a pool hall for those that remember that place

[@elie3537]

what a great match and great commendary , once again thank you accu-stats

[@AccuStats]

Much appreciated

[@neuvocastezero1838]

It's interesting watching the pros play 8 ball rather than rotation games, hardly any safes.

[@Nine93Le]

Mr Earl the pearl , what an artist.

[@mlado7501]

Great match ruined by crappy commentators... Danny DiLiberto does not know a thing about modern pool.

[@LateNightStreetLight]

Am I the only one that loves the banter these commentators have? Great match too

[@robbone4]

Agreed. They're a great team together.

[@anotherOneMore7]

This is one of the best matches I've seen.

[@shanevalcich9208]

These announcers are as much fun as the match! Billiards version of Gorilla Monsson and Bobby The Brain.

[@johnpoccia4981]

Thank you accu stats great vide earl shot great this match the cut on that 7😯 Would love to see sigel vs strickland living legends match

[@tyler755]

Why in God's name do you guys keep posting videos with Danny commentating. He's the Jason Witten of pool. Absolutely dense when he's not playing the table 30 years ago lol

[@fredsavage4925]

Earl. Love him or love him, you gotta love him.

[@alanmerritts]

The truth is, Earl has not been in his prime for many years. These players today could not consistently handle him during those times. Only Efren was as good or better then. I am talking about his ability. Leave out the likability comments.

[@OhPapito313]

Great match🤘🔥

[@georgeclark142]

Billy has issues he has to be right it's almost hard to listen to the matches argumentative loves to hear himself talk everybody has a right to be themselves but goodness gracious Billy

[@ericberrios6182]

Great match thanks

[@wiscoboxboy]

Love how 95% of commentators act like they have so much knowledge for the game but that’s why they’re at the desk w a mic & not on table with a pool stick 🤣🤣 21:10 brother put him in his PLACE

[@anotherOneMore7]

Thanks guys for wearing a shirt and vest... instead of those hideous shiny sports jerseys.

[@jcoden6970]

Commentators are doom and gloom the whole time they're running racks. 😂

[@Z1lla1985]

15:17 - I thought no three stripes or solids should be touching when racking? There are three stripes at the bottom of this rack on the left. Also I thought the two balls directly under the 8 ball shouldn't be both stripes or solids? Both are solid on this rack (rack 3)

[@5000rgb]

I don't know if there were differenr rules for the rack in this match but all I've seen is that the 8 is dirctly behind the 1 in the third row and the corner balls don't match.

[@allmight6645]

BCA I believe? It shouldn’t matter as corners are opposite

[@jacobsakulsky114]

The only balls that matter is the 8Ball middle and two corners are opposite… the 1 ball doesnt even have to be at the top everyone just does it lol

[@danielopher9594]

its always interesting seeing these games where shane had some struggles because this dude is usually perfect lmao

[@rendor21]

Commentators remind me of Orange Country Choppers with Paul Sr vs Jr

[@michaelmullins1290]

I think the announcers are hilarious. They talk to much, but they dont care what people think!

[@jeffreybrands8858]

what an amazing game! (after I turned the sound off!!) It's really time to get rid of those 2 arguing muppets Statler and Waldorf and get a couple of good commentators!!

[@MrAntonnio96]

Its with Great sorrow that I must admit SVB is the new GOAT

[@Mikebauero]

It's so nice to hear billy and Danny always agreeing on the shot selection or pattern run out. NOT

[@AccuStats]

That's the best part . . . disagreeing!

[@Mikebauero]

@@AccuStats as a fan and past customer of accu stats, if you were in my shoes and listened to them disagree on 95 % of what's being said you would have a different opinion. Look at other comments that are being made , very similar to mine

[@CarlosWilliams-l5e]

I wanted van to win but to really be honest earl deserves this win, he did some great shots in the begining 🎉

[@ChasingChinster]

At 28:28, Earl plays the pattern perfectly and opens up the pocket. Danny DiLiberto and Billy Incardona just can't agree.

[@irishluck7461]

These two commentators bicker like a old married couple

[@SSDishnstuff]

Please. Talk more about Lester Schmeggellwiggle

[@edhartgrove7552]

♥♥ Why is Earl using such a short cue stick? I'm used to seeing him use a 70"-75" cue stick. LOL

[@johnstorton]

There was a Medieval Times troupe in town, and one of the jouster's had accidentally left his lance behind. Earl was gracious enough to lend him his cue.

[@MassDirtFisher413]

Thank you for your stream, always fun.

[@tonytechsupport]

Shane looks like a Bartender on a cruise ship.

[@gino2033]

I enjoy watching SVB and Earl play together or against they have a good time either way and get along great talking and that alone is one thing SVB doesn't usually do with many. He turns off his hearing aids against many others.

[@procrastinator6902]

29:58 Why didn't Earl get a shot clock foul counted against him here?? The timer was out by a good 2 or 3 seconds before he shot, it wasn't even close.

[@collinbrowning3944]

As long as you are down on the shot before the clock runs out it’s legal

[@MrAntonnio96]

what a treat 2 best out of the USA

[@tonybrady1176]

These commentators are ass hats 😂 but I love it

[@joegunn8939]

They look like old bar room players

[@captainpainal1971]

Earl is incredible

[@rexahdar4199]

Great match

[@Jordvntorres]

Old man did not want to give up the fact that he at us Shane is going up 3-0. My god. Let it go. Yes woo-hoo you called it

[@outdoorvideos3825]

He was hungry for that win! Played out of his shoes! Good stuff!

[@carterhoffman5001]

I can't tell if the commentators are arguing or just passionate

[@skibbles827]

Passionately arguing is all they ever do

[@juseschrustfush]

Van Boening chews gum and stares at an interesting stain on the floor. "He's much more sociable now"

[@nedfred-ou9cp]

Good match to watch 😂😂❤

[@1-Random-Subscriber]

😂 there is a parallel match going on between the commentators... Which is soo good hear, how invested and interested they are in the match... Awesome!

[@c140075]

I always notice there are a bunch people wearing headphones at these matches. What are those for? Are they listening to the commentators?

[@robinxx3902]

they are listening to Dubstep.

[@AssoxHolo]

Gay porn it’s always gay porn

[@c140075]

@@AssoxHolo 🤣🤣🤣

[@ericesquer]

Yes, they are listening to Billy and Danny call the match, same as you're hearing.

[@docthompson1]

Which match is that Earl yells at Alex Pagulayan in the crowd?

[@brutalion2295]

Classic earl complaining bout time length on shots then immediately using his extensions lmao

[@jerryjansen5325]

Damn it’s nice to see what it is when Earl is having fun.

[@madkawa]

The commentators over analyzing every shot is VERY frustrating to listen to.

[@randyknight2343]

Great match, horrible commentary. Neither one of these commentators are in touch with todays game. Pool needs to stay away from these kind of commentators. You never hear this kind of negativity about a player in any other sport. What sad is these two players have a combined 9 us opens at this time and the commentators talking about em like they’re scrubs. Disgusting and horrible for pool.

[@jasraboin]

I agree. They have 10 us opens now FYI. Svb has five as of 2016

[@TheNateWalking]

“Disgusting and horrible” is way over the top.

[@liamaleksoff9191]

@@TheNateWalking nah spot on

[@TheNateWalking]

@@liamaleksoff9191 you are overstating their negativity toward the players. And these two commentators have around a hundred years of pool playing experience between them. Their job is to analyze and give their opinions. Yet here you are, Joe Nobody, criticizing two great professionals for their own criticism. You are doing the very thing you are attacking but with far less grace. 🤦‍♂️ 😂

[@liamaleksoff9191]

@@TheNateWalking i watch hours of pro pool everyday and can confidently say that these two commentators bring far less to the table then anyone else i’ve heard. it’s impossible to even put these two in the same class as say, Alex Lely or Jeremy Jones or Earl Strickland himself. Although, i do like them better then Phil Lely and the people that have almost never played or watched the game that somehow landed a job commentating. but there’s so many vastly superior options, i find myself calling the game more accurately then these two. I’m sure they would both stomp me on the table but they weren’t made for commentary

[@george4noles338]

Probably the two worst commentators you could put together. So annoying listening to them both

[@vebnew]

Earl STRICKLAND -- NAIL IT

[@kupengfumi]

one of the experiences from many matches that made SVB champion 8 ball now.. 

[@tylertkelley6779]

Man, I miss Danny D as a commentator and Billy is entertaining as well; a lot of 14.1 knowledge in the booth and a lot of talent on the table!

[@tylertkelley6779]

@@wesleysnipes1873 Cada uno a su gusto!

[@anthonybivens7454]

Two rail kick 38:44.... just NUTS!

[@KvnDWr]

54:52 - rack 12 from Earl was epic

[@godjhaka7376]

And the commentary was trash

[@memehierarchy6226]

​@@godjhaka7376 not at all.

[@kartoleksonosomad]

Para master hebat semua bagus

[@jamest3552]

Unusual to have more comments about the commentators than the players.

[@gregkarenke6084]

These two commentators drive me crazy with their arguing.. I turned down the volume so I can enjoy the game. They do this every time and should be removed from the coverage

[@AccuStats]

Who would you like to be a commentator?

[@lokekennee8850]

@@AccuStats Jeremy Jones

[@AccuStats]

We do use Jeremy often.

[@lokekennee8850]

@@AccuStats Yes and he’s great

[@tgh223]

@@AccuStats i cant imagine anyone complaning about these great videos u all show they are priceless they are free some people just have to be negative

[@pb3302]

these comments by these "old" dudes about Earls' age smacks of jealousy! Now billiards is considered a SPORT! Therefore… you must keep yourself in "shape" with visits to a gym or working out at home. Those days of "wine and song" are past. The enjoyment of playing ALL DAY has become the standard. Winning tourneys AND private ($) matches is common place now. There are players now advanced in age who can outplay younger pros due to being "in shape" and that desire to win!

[@kepler240]

the old commentator is a know it all. pretty disrespectful to the younger guy

[@tgh223]

always been like that why they ask him is beyond me

[@tgh223]

i dont know why they ask him hes awful

[@leog9844]

Billy is no peach either…

[@willcoxnick]

The constant bickering of these commentators is unbearable.

[@happypuppy-i4k]

no it is not. people thinking they are unbearable is immature.

[@johnstorton]

@@happypuppy-i4k Well then, the majority of us are immature.

[@happypuppy-i4k]

@@johnstorton yeah, they cant recognize friendly banter and observations based on experience.

[@bizzyb5436]

Worst thing about watching tournament matches is the commentary.

[@fedup7416]

You notice when Earl is talking, everyone in the audience avoids eye contact with him .

[@TheEarthandyou]

We get more of Earl's personality, than any other player. Well... Minnesota Fats comes close, or maybe passes Earl there.

[@mr1mausia]

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