I am going to add something.  I completely understand Sean's frustration yet he handled it poorly.  How is it that on a 45 foot pattern, a lefty has all the bounce off of the 5 board?  I get that they take a little volume away for obvious reasons.  But when you have a 45 foot pattern and a 39 foot pattern and the breakpoint is similar for lefties on both patterns; there is a problem.  It has gotten to a point that lefties dont really need to throw anything resin anymore.  Graham Fach is nowhere close to having a 500+ rev rate and yet could get it back from the 5 board with no problem.  While I do understand the reason for taking some volume away.  I also understand it takes some of the integrity out of the game. 

Quote from: justlane on January 24, 2022, 08:59:01 AM

Quote from: Gene J Kanak on January 24, 2022, 08:05:44 AM

Rash is entitled to his feelings/opinions just like anyone else, but show some composure/class with where and how you choose to express them. Venting on the approach because you think you're about to lose just comes off as childish, and that's not something that should still be happening with a player with as much time/experience on TV as Rash has. You can tell that Rash knew how bad he looked/sounded too because he just sat there for a few seconds unsure of what to do or how to react once Russo opened to give him the win. I disagree with Rash's feelings on urethane, 2-handed, etc., but that's neither here nor there. My feelings aren't any more valid than his on those issues. The point is that you need to carry yourself as a professional, and, once again, he failed to do that.

+1

Rash is an amazing talent, but something's missing upstairs.  Maybe it's a level of maturity, but who knows? 

One moment he can "pure" a shot with an enviable combination of power and finesse, while the next he can miss a 10 pin because he's trying to impress with how hard he can toss it...

If he'd just carry himself with some professionalism and class he'd be in a better place upstairs.  Seems like now whenever he doesn't win there's an excuse.  Blame anything or anyone except the guy rolling the ball.

I watched Norm Duke battle, and fight with expertise and composure.  I didn't see that with Rash.

It's amazing to look back at PDW's career to see how he went from the complete bad boy of bowling to elder statesman. I mean, from the drinking, the attitude, getting suspended for a good year or more to handling himself with some modicum of class - I mean, he's no Jurek, Aulby, Ozio, etc. - over the latter part of his time on the main tour. I mean, the last time you saw a glimpse of the old PDW was that 5th US Open win.

My point here is that even the worst guy even settled down. You'd think that with having kids that you'd have to settle down from being a bad little boy and be an example not only to his young fans, but also to his own children.. If all of this is true (I haven't watched anything on the tour, as I've been following more international tournaments), then Rash has a serious bout of growing up to do, because even the worst we've seen wasn't even that bad.

BL.

Quote from: Bowler19525 on January 24, 2022, 07:21:32 AM

After Tommy Jones calling Rash out on Facebook last night, having Jones and Rash in the final is going to be great.  If we can add Belmonte to the final tonight it will be absolutely amazing.

Wow....any possible way you can post a link to that?

I just re-watched the part where he grabs the trophy with a quote saying how he loves his family so much and yet doesnt care that he just cost that same family a chunk of money all in the same breath.  I am sure Sarah has to love that statement.