EFREN REYES v STRICKLAND in Vegas. Earl says REYES just LUCKY! 

Yeah dude like a boss haha

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I've known Earl for 30 years. He's a top-level pro and he's a very driven champion. and excuses are how he *temporarily* rationalizes his own mistakes and self-disappointment after any particular loss. He knows, what we reasonably all know -- that the Universe somehow distributes roughly equal amounts of good and bad luck to almost all players, but our skill-level , self-control, and patience on any given day usually makes the difference in the outcome. Your real opponent in pool -- is yourself! And when Earl is in *realistic* mode, long after a given loss is over . . . he knows that very well. High-pressure pool takes a lot of courage to endure, and us sideline observers generally respect that degree of courage and the wide variety of personality traits among the champions who've opted for a life of professional pool. When Earl's away from the table and relaxed, you won't find a more pleasant guy to spend time with.

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BJEAKE savage

BJEAKE His opponents are skilled... Its just that Efren Reyes is just another godlike level..

Anytime Efren -- a naturally quiet and thoughtful man -- says anything about *anything* pay close attention because it's invariably a gem worth remembering. He's that combination of attributes very rare in human history: a *humble* genius. Einstein is another example, and exactly like Efren, had that same gentle, contented smile in most public situations. Sure of his own strengths and not troubled by needless envying of other people.

Agreed. The fast mental reflexes of one of the smartest men to ever hold a cue. One of the very respected regular commentators on pool videos (Billy Incardona) once said after Efren flawlessly ran 9 racks in a race-to-9: "I consider myself fortunate to be alive at the same time that this genius (Reyes) is playing pool."

yes with Efren's break seeing him ran 9 racks that's something rare.

thats epic answer from Efren hahah

yup my idol

Thanks for the appreciative comment, Patty. Glad you enjoyed the entertainment and instructional aspects that are always present whenever Earl and Efren match up. And with Mike's expert commentary in this one, those aspects are even further heightened for sure.

1kparmar, I fixed that last sentence. I can assure you, I'm never on the fence, always on one side, the best side. Cheers :)

Best comment of the year!

True.. And these two are professionals you just cant deny the fact.. Also I do believe Earl knows this and he only says the "unprofessional remarks" as a way of like a banter.. He plays with the fans emotions just to hype up his games or even all other future pool games... He is like Mayweather of pool...

williamreyes44 savage efren

ursafan40 he spins on every shot , those rolls are somewhat planned.

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Oskari Päiviö he’s probably secretly saying f’em

Bullshank

Check out The Billiard Network matches. Earl is now a full-time commentator with them.

@@jl2696 : Ha, yeah, turns out he is great at it too, and is very popular as one.

Jerald Limpin I love that quote by Efren! I’m using that the next time someone says that to me when I win.

James Rock lul michael jordan is the efren reyes of basketball then?

ur right!!! lmao

Exactly right. I've known Earl for 30 years. He's a top-level pro, but when he says that word (*luck*) to any opponent he means it pejoratively and as his own interpretation of the outcome. He's a very driven champion and that's often how he vents his anger and rationalizes his own mistakes and self-disappointment after any particular loss. We all know the Universe somehow distributes roughly equal amounts of good and bad luck to almost all players, but our skill-level , self-control, and patience on any given day usually makes the difference in the outcome. Your real opponent in pool -- is yourself! And when Earl is in realistic mode, long after a given loss is over . . . he knows that very well. High-pressure pool takes a lot of courage to endure, and us sideline observers generally respect that degree of courage and the wide variety of personality traits among the champions who've opted for a life of professional pool. When Earl's away from the table and relaxed, you won't find a more pleasant guy to spend time with.

He sleeps at the top of the PoolTable... Waking up and straight to play pool, and play before going to sleeping at the top of the PoolTable...

Everybody loves that quick reply by Efren. He's probably had to say that more than a few times over the years to a variety of sore losers.

That's just Earl being Earl though...

sherwin velasco Yup.. I believe Earl says this as a banter... Theyve played each other so many times in the past years that maybe they just play with the fans emotions too.. These answers are just bonus entertainment..

Drew Walker hehe I love pool and I’m Filo lol

Carl Lubrin I meant because they are all super good

and all filipinos are so good at shooting their balls over a girls cherry pocket😂

Jhay Em Marmita that’s why they love us so much lol

Two sides of the same personality coin that gets world-class athletes to the top and keeps them there as long as humanly possible.

quercus true, to do the shots that he makes u need a bit of luck. but years of practicing those shots makes it more likely more him to succeed. earl is just a sore loser.

AngryRobot187: I agree.

*Efren

blacksheep 317 I was wondering what's this GOAT.....thanks

GOAT= GREATEST OF ALL TIME

Nice comment , love it . You definitely right .

Lol!

Jeffrey: For many Americans and Canadians -- equally intelligent as you and I -- in that time period (and even now) it was more reflexive to see, hear, and pronounce, the word "Efren" as *Ephrem* because of the multi-season, *hugely popular* FBI TV series starring the oddly-named *Ephram* Zimbalist. In any country, sound-alike prenoms and even surnames are routinely and erroneously conflated even by highly literate folks. Can happen with any language.

Vito Andolini Well sir, the HOF is determined by your accomplishments on the felt. Fortunately not by your demeanor :)

I agree with the first part but I would say it is unfortunate if that is the only criteria. Tomorrow may emerge the goat who destroys Reyes every time they play. But he is a disrespectful ass who drives away viewers and alienates billiards from the public. It should matter.

Benjamin Sugabo efren is one of the best ever and so is earl.. in my opinion these 2 guys are the 2 greatest of all-time

thats a funny comments from commentator lmao

Hahaha I heard it too, he was quiet for a second or two after he said it.. Maybe the other commentator gave him the "wtf" look

been around both of them and watched them play hundreds of times and I believe they have a pretty close record against each other. Reyes is a much steadier player and kicks better than anyone I have ever seen but when Earl is in stroke.....it's pretty close.

Bunk Man

perfect rebuttal

rott haha earl always say efren is lucky because he is upset when he play him i'ven waching sense 1991 in taiwan here in youtube,,

Yes, those items spell out the requisites. Executing them consistently enough to win local, regional, or international competitions is a different matter -- and that's why we so greatly admire players who are talented, dedicated, and knowledgeable enough to do it year after year. One of history's greatest players, Willie Mosconi, wisely said: "Pool is physics by trial and error."

iParalyzed_ PvP but it's quite a nice bonus

Yeah!! A humble person

Desi you might like hearing about Efren when first came to the US in the early 1980s. He played hundreds of challenge matches using the pseudonym "Cesar Morales" and cleaned out the best of the best in about nine different states. All of his hustler opponents and their backers went broke *every* time. He was virtually unbeatable, and his *real name* and country of origin eventually emerged (he was always -- fatally -- presumed by opposing gamblers to be a visiting player from south of the Texas border and seemingly very lucky whenever he made impossible shots at just the right moment).

@@raycarltonbilliards5798 why did efren use different name?

Because 40 years ago USA players were starting to hear about a young Filipino player named Reyes who was becoming known as an unbeatable pool gambler. No photos existed in the US. Efren wanted to win all the money he could -- incognito -- before they realized who he was. Same reason anybody disguises his/her real identity to accomplish a goal that real identification would hinder. Reyes wanted to be thought of as a player from south of the Texas border.

totaly agree, you are also excellent for making this comment haha

Yeah do they still show pool on TV? This commentator makes it exciting LOL!

of course if the 5 best in history Mike Sigel

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paul goodier Steve davis was accused of getting loads of flukes. He said well because i always reach the later rounds i play a lot more frames.

Amen Paul