First off congrats to all 4 bowlers who made the finals, the US Open has the hardest pattern of the season and they all made it look playable.
Second, Barnes showed the world that he can and does make shots when it counts. He's the quickest to $1 Million EVER!!!! Says alot about Barnes' ability. As much as I'd like to assume that Columbia was the reason he won, I won't be that naive. Barnes could win with a marble if he had to, but it's nice to see Columbia win on the hardest condition of the season, just shows that the equipment they make is very versatile if you know what your'e doing, like Barnes does. Columbia compliments his game very well.
Third, I look forward to seeing Barnes on TV again and again and again the rest of this season on his way to Player of the Year.
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Jon Brandon
Columbia Regional Staff
2003 PBA West Region Rookie of the Year
"You win some, you lose most"