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mumzie

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Houston, we have a problem...
« on: February 24, 2004, 09:15:16 AM »
This is a toughie.
Our scratch league is capped. Our team captain got a sub for an absent bowler that put us over the cap. I discovered it about the start of the first game, (ADDED ON EDIT - IT WAS THE THIRD GAME - I TYPED IT WRONG) and called it to the team captain's attention.
League (and ABC) rules - we forfeit all points.
Ok. Bad stuff happens. I can deal with that. Here's the problem:

My team captain bowls lead off. In the 9th frame, after speaking with the league secretary, that said that yes, indeed we do forfeit all the points, he throws an air ball. Picks 3 pins off the left side. Gets up on the second ball, puts it exactly where he put the first one. Repeats the same thing in the 10th frame.
Now - it was his fault this happened. He admitted it when the other team said something. Therefore, there was no question in his mind where the blame lies.
So - WHY did he show such remarkable BAD sportsmanship???
It was so bad, and he was so angry, that I really don't know if I want to bowl with him next year!
What would you do?

Edited on 2/25/2004 12:29 PM
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Re: Houston, we have a problem...
« Reply #1 on: February 25, 2004, 08:44:08 AM »
With all that has been in discussion lately doesn't that make him a bagger?

Seriously though that is what happens when some team mate leaves you hanging.  Mental error and he was finding a way to blow off steam.  Good or bad only you will know if you want to bowl with him again.  Remember everyone isn't perfect.


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mumzie

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Re: Houston, we have a problem...
« Reply #2 on: February 25, 2004, 11:34:18 AM »
I just reread what I wrote - I actually found the error at the start of the THIRD game - I guess I was tired last night when I typed this.

This league is the "premier" scratch league in the whole metro area. The behavior standards are pretty high. You only kick a ball return once in this league. I guess I was surprised at his reaction - seemed pretty childish to me.

And no - he doesn't act like THAT all the time, but he isn't as much of a team player as the other members of the team.
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Re: Houston, we have a problem...
« Reply #3 on: February 25, 2004, 11:43:37 AM »
What else does he do that makes hime not much of a team player? Just curious. Because I have 2 slackers on my team, that just want to ride and not produce, causing me and my anchor man to have really show up! I will not be bowling with them next year.
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Re: Houston, we have a problem...
« Reply #4 on: February 25, 2004, 12:22:41 PM »
When you say air ball, do you mean in the air and over the pins without contacting any, or just the tops!  That's impressive and he should swithch from bowling to america's strongest man contest or, consider the national long drive championship!

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I myself would have probably been madder and thrown hard enough to miss the pins, and fire into the pin housing above the pins! There's the speed I've been looking for!  Note, I am not suited to be the formal captain of any team.  I know it!  Lone wolf!  It's funny when they try to make me one too!  All the time!
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mumzie

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Re: Houston, we have a problem...
« Reply #5 on: February 25, 2004, 12:33:27 PM »
1. By not being "much of a team player" - he bowls lead off, and I haven't heard him say "hold me up" once in 2 seasons. If he misses a spare, or leaves a split, he just kinda walks off and doesn't respond to anything we might say or do. He rarely roots for the team as well.
2. He has a side bet going with a bowler on another team. If he sees that he's going to lose the bet, he'll "not try" as hard as he might otherwise, even if the team game is close.
3. He doesn't hesitate to comment if someone else misses a spare or throws a bad shot.

The rest of us asked to change the line up at the beginning of the year. He said "fine, as long as I'm lead off". The lineup stayed the same, because that's what we wanted to change.

And - further definition - air ball - hit the lane about 30 feet down. Might have been as close as 25 feet - but well beyond the arrows.
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Re: Houston, we have a problem...
« Reply #6 on: February 25, 2004, 12:46:48 PM »
He sounds like a bit of a jerk.  Dump him! But before you do, bet against him a few times, you might as well make some bread on the side.
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