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THE 2018 "LIVING LEGENDS" CHALLENGE
MIKE SIGEL vs. EARL STRICKLAND

A billiards industry FIRST!! Two of the best and most vocal players ever - MIC'D UP!!


- What: LIVING LEGENDS CHALLENGE: Mike Sigel vs. Earl Strickland
- Where: Aramith/Simonis Arena at Sandcastle Billiards, Edison, NJ
- When: February 23-25, 2018

Accu-Stats introduced what turned out to be, according to Mike Pannozo at Billiards Digest, “The most entertaining way to watch pool ever.” What’s so different about this one-on-one? Both players have open microphones strapped to their hip. Pat Fleming compounded Pannozo’s observation. “It’s not so much about the score, it’s about the banter!” And, that banter got more acerbic, and profane, as “Mike the Mouth,” struggled in the opening disciplines. Earl, no stranger to sharing his pearls of wisdom with the crowd, soon responded in kind. So beware, this unexpurgated version gives new meaning to “colorful’ commentary.

So now that you’ve been made aware that this may not be your usual sedate, and sanctified, Accu-Stats commentary, let’s get to the 6 discipline format…with a twist: After 6 matches, if a player has fallen too far behind, in an offer of the opportunity for redemption, he gets to choose the next game.

Maybe the banter isolating headphones Earl wore later in the competition helped drown out the babble, but we know you won’t want to miss it! Are you ready to take a walk on the wild side?

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LIVING LEGENDS CHALLENGE
Mike Sigel vs. Earl Strickland
MATCH 1 - 8-BALL

Earl, having recently won an event in Europe. was in a much more competitive form and totally dominated the opening 8-ball encounter. Mike, realizing just how out of assault-stroke he actually was, let us into his outermost thoughts.

Earl Strickland (1-0) defeats Mike Sigel (0-1) 8-2

Commentators:
John Bender, Bill Hendrixson

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Mike Sigel vs. Earl Strickland
MATCH 2 - 10-BALL

Earl, listening in, gained more confidence, that is until his game 10-ball skidded on him! Mike, giddied-up by his own commentary, showed true spunk and climbed to the hill.

Earl Strickland (2-0) defeats Mike Sigel (0-2) 8-7

Commentators:
John Bender, Bill Hendrixson

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Mike Sigel vs. Earl Strickland
MATCH 3 - STRAIGHT POOL

Although he lost, Sigel felt he was the favorite in 14.1. Unfortunately, he couldn't get a break. When he did, there was no easy opener. Stringing several racks, Strickland proved Invincible.

Earl Strickland (3-0) defeats Mike Sigel (0-3) 125-7

Commentators:
John Bender, Bill Hendrixson

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Mike Sigel vs. Earl Strickland
MATCH 4 - 9-BALL

Mike, miserable now - mic's don't lie - couldn't overcome his demons and the Pearl has a 4-0 lead.

Earl Strickland (4-0) defeats Mike Sigel (0-4) 8-3

Commentators:
John Bender, Bill Hendrixson

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LIVING LEGENDS CHALLENGE
Mike Sigel vs. Earl Strickland
MATCH 5 - BANKS

Earl, a Derby City Classic Banks finalist, is firing them in from all angles. Mike, undaunted and rested, fought back. Still, Strickland survived: Hear him crow!

Earl Strickland (5-0) defeats Mike Sigel (0-5) 4-2

Commentators:
John Bender, Bill Hendrixson

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Mike Sigel vs. Earl Strickland
MATCH 6 - ONE POCKET

Sigel then proved his one pocket prowess and, by truly outplaying Earl 3-1, won his first match.
Mike Sigel (1-5) defeats Earl Strickland (5-1) 3-1
Commentators:
John Bender, Bill Hendrixson

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LIVING LEGENDS CHALLENGE
Mike Sigel vs. Earl Strickland
MATCH 7 - ONE POCKET

Sigel, being behind 5 sessions to one, exercised his Player's Choice option. Wisely, he decided on one pocket again. His success continued.
Mike Sigel (2-5) defeats Earl Strickland (5-2) 3-2
Commentators:
John Bender, Bill Hendrixson

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LIVING LEGENDS CHALLENGE
Mike Sigel vs. Earl Strickland
MATCH 8 - STRAIGHT POOL

After Earl's 97 and Mike's 60, watch how cruel, and scary, 14.1 can be when hunting that elusive last ball.
Mike Sigel (3-5) defeats Earl Strickland (5-3) 125-123
Commentators:
John Bender, Bill Hendrixson

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LIVING LEGENDS CHALLENGE
Mike Sigel vs. Earl Strickland
MATCH 9 - 8-BALL

Ahead 5-3, Strickland summoned an 8-ball skill set worthy of any champion.

Earl Strickland (6-3) defeats Mike Sigel (3-6) 8-1

Commentators:
John Bender, Bill Hendrixson

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LIVING LEGENDS CHALLENGE
Mike Sigel vs. Earl Strickland
MATCH 10 - 10-BALL

Mike almost made it, but Earl's championship chops proved impenetrable.

Earl Strickland (7-3) defeats Mike Sigel (3-7) 8-6

Commentators:
John Bender, Bill Hendrixson