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footerson

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« on: December 21, 2008, 06:23:20 AM »
Is there any way i can find out what colleges are sponsored by storm?
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shelley

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Re: college
« Reply #1 on: December 21, 2008, 03:12:49 PM »
Call them?

I'm sure you're not this dumb, but picking a college based on who sponsors their bowling team is really stupid.

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« Reply #2 on: December 21, 2008, 05:09:38 PM »
nono thats not it. but it could possible be a pro for colleges cause its what i match up to best. its not that i wouldnt go to one taht didnt its just information i wouldnt mind having
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nextbowler

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Re: college
« Reply #3 on: December 21, 2008, 06:48:12 PM »
That would be the most stupid way I have ever heard of for selecting
a place that would prepare you for a career.

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« Reply #4 on: December 21, 2008, 07:02:52 PM »
Why is it stupid?  If he has two colleges that are in all other ways equal, and one is sponsored by a company he likes, that could be the deciding factor.
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Re: college
« Reply #5 on: December 21, 2008, 07:20:14 PM »
i think storms website has the info.  they sponsored a bunch of colleges this year.
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tenpin477

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Re: college
« Reply #6 on: December 21, 2008, 07:51:22 PM »
It shouldn't even be in consideration when coming up with schools, however I agree that it should be a tie breaker if applicable

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Re: college
« Reply #7 on: December 21, 2008, 07:58:24 PM »
Please tell him which schools, so in the back of his mind he can bias himself towards the ones with a Storm sponsorship instead of useful qualities.
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« Reply #8 on: December 21, 2008, 10:15:03 PM »
one's i know are morehead state, mckendree university, and UNLV, who is sponsored by roto-grip mainly
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nextbowler

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Re: college
« Reply #9 on: December 21, 2008, 11:43:45 PM »
Dan--If you have to ask why that is stupid, you can't be too bright either.

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Re: college
« Reply #10 on: December 22, 2008, 01:04:56 AM »
It's not "stupid" to ask this.

How many college-bound wide receivers do you know who are going to seriously consider Georgia Tech? I like Georgia Tech -- helluva school, great academic reputation, it's in Atlanta and there's a lot to do.

But it's also coached by Paul Johnson, who thinks throwing the ball anywhere over 10 times a game constitutes a "wide-open passing attack." If you're a wideout, you don't go to Tech. Conversely, if you're a fullback, running back or run-blocking offensive lineman, you beat the door down trying to get in.

If you know you match up well with Storm, and going to a Storm-sponsored college will give you a competitive edge over other bowlers, it's not stupid at all. In fact, it's pretty savvy.

When selecting colleges based on athletic reasons -- which all top-level athletes do, to one degree or another -- "fit" is very important. If you're looking at schools purely from academic, course curriculum or distance/social/family/money concerns, obviously a Storm-sponsored bowling team has nothing to do with it. But when you throw in the fact you'll be competing for the school in a sport, everything sports-related is on the table. I'm sorry some don't seem to see it, but it's true.

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footerson

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Re: college
« Reply #11 on: December 22, 2008, 11:33:31 AM »
dan is exactly right. im only using this if i cant decide exactly which one. tiebreaker i guess.it is in no way going to influence my first choices of schools
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High Series:766
arsenal:cell, rapid fire, uprising, gravity shift, neptune, spare ball
400ish revs:
power stroker
high track
gotta hate the 9 pin