1, Robert Glass, Lawrence, Kan., 504
2, Rick Lawrence, Dallas, 503
3, Patrick Allen, Tarrytown, N.Y., 493
4, Chris Hayden, Orlando, Fla., 489
5, Tony Reyes, San Bruno, Calif., 486
6, Tony Melendez, Houston, 479
7, Brian Bennett, Lewes, Del., 478
8, Michael Haugen Jr., Victorville, Calif., 476
9, Jimmy Keeth, Boynton Beach, Fla., 474
10, Jason Williams, Vashon Island, Wash., 472

Tony shot a 215, followed by a 264, to move into 6th place after 2 games on A squad.  Looks like he's doing pretty well with his new 14# D/T stuff!

Go get 'em, Tony!
--------------------
seadrive
Cogito ergo bowl

He isn't the only one that seems to be struggling...for games 4-5, I noticed Norm Duke only posted a 375 (2 pins better than Bam).  Mike Austin needs some good vibes as well...954 through 5 and also roughly the same as Norm and Bam over the last couple of games.

223 in the 6th game, nice shooting, Tony!

If he stays plus over the last three games, he has a decent chance of making the first cut.

Michelle, thanks for the heads up on Mike Austin.  I hadn't noticed his name.
--------------------
seadrive
Cogito ergo bowl

From the final first round standings for A squad:

51, (TIE) Jason Queen, Oreana, Ill.
        Jason Couch, Clermont, Fla., 1,826
53, Steve Wilson, Lake Worth, Fla., 1,821
54, Brian Bennett, Lewes, Del., 1,812
55, (TIE) Jeff Chighizola, Slidell, La.
        Dave Arnold, Reno, Nev., 1,801
57, Philip Ringener, Big Spring, Texas, 1,799
58, Steven Gallegos, Denver, 1,798
59, Tony Lanning, Lewisville, Texas, 1,793
60, Jeff Smith, Little Falls, Minn., 1,791
61, Sean Ison, Batavia, Ohio, 1,783
62, (TIE) Tony Melendez, Houston
        David Strive *, Lewisville, Texas, 1,780
64, M.J Eaton, Wyoming, Mich., 1,779
65, Todd Zenner, Allen, Texas, 1,749
66, Ricky Ward, N Fort Myers, Fla., 1,748
67, (TIE) James Wallace, North Babylon, N.Y.
        Jason Duran, Greeley, Colo., 1,746
69, Bryon Smith, Roseburg, Ore., 1,743
70, Ken McNeely, Morganton, N.C., 1,740
71, (TIE) Lee Johnson, Bloomington, Ind.
        Joe Barket, Morro Bay, Calif., 1,736
73, Michael Austin, Houston, 1,731

That's not bad company: Queen, Couch, Ward and B. Smith.  Good bowling, guys!
--------------------
seadrive
Cogito ergo bowl

hehe...

Yeah, I had a great time over there.  First six games I was in the cash and felt confident in finishing strong.  Then I made the turn to the low end and it all went away.  Lanes 5&6 were tough on all, I shot 150 and there were two 160 games also on the pair.  Ball checked up midlanes and there was hang in the backends.  When I forced the ball through the midlane, it never recovered.  It was real easy to split and I did it a lot the last few games.

Remember that I just dropped from 15 to 14 lb equipment.  I only have 6 balls drilled up and I was using my Vendetta Particle the first six games... dang tht ball is nice.  But the VP was reading the midlane to much so I needed more skid and the same backend, I had nothing to go to.  The only ball I have weaker than the VP is my Barrage and the lanes were not that dry, but I had to use it... I had nothing else.

I had a great look out there, guys were lining up off me.  But when the lanes broke down I didn't have a ball I could go to.  I imagine the Vendetta Particle Pearl would have been a nice option, but mine were delivered to my house after I left.  And there are no 14 lb equipment in the PBA Truck.  

I don't rely on equipment, but it is a necessary tool out there.  Bowling nine games, and most of the field playing the same line, the lanes transition a lot and harsh.  You have to have the ability to play extreme angles and have the equipment to do it with.  After moving to the low end of the house I knew I didn't have a ball for that.  I tried to grind out 200s but I got in too much trouble with designer splits.

The guys like Wes Malott were crushing them.  They had the ball speed to take the heads and midlane out of play and the hand to gett he ball back from anywhere.  He was throwing the Alter Ego I think and covered the whole lane, he put up quite a show.  Anyone who could power the lanes bowled well.

Overall I am happy. I bowled well when the lanes were hitable.  I didn't miss many easy spares at all.  But clearly I need equipment for the later games of the block.  

Thanks for watching out for me.  It's nice to know that you guys are here.

Tony
http://www.allBowling.com
--------------------
Mike Austin
Mike Austin's Precision Pro Shop
Houston, TX
strikes4days@sbcglobal.net
Storm Pro Shop Staff Member
Vise Grips Staff Member


Onward through the Storm!!!!

Check out our web site - www.BirdDogBowling.com

I kinda figured something was up with that post tony I know mike is a die hard storm man.
--------------------
Yesterday is a cancelled check; Tomorrow is a promissory note; Today is the only cash you have--- So spend it wisely..

Tony,

You had 6 balls with you, and nothing between the Vendetta Particle and the Barrage???

Sounds like the Vendetta red/black pearl would have been the right ball for that shot, no?
--------------------
seadrive
Cogito ergo bowl