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ShoreLefty

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Opposites Attract in MD
« on: June 10, 2007, 11:51:24 PM »
Anyone have any info.
Turnout? Who won?  anything in general?

 

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Re: Opposites Attract in MD
« Reply #16 on: June 15, 2007, 07:13:43 PM »
First off, I didn't bowl in this tournament but I am a local to MD.  And I am suprised at the statements in this thread.  It saddens me that people who proclaim to be bowlers would complain about a shot because it was "too tough".  Now granted I wasn't there, but not once did I see someone in this thread complaining that the lanes were too dry/burnt.  That is the only time I can see someone complaining about a shot.  

In no other sport do you see this type of comlaining over conditions.  You don't see golfers asking to hit off the womans tee.  Or rec basketball asking to lower the rim because one team is shorter.  We have got to stop this...if you want to be a bowler than BOWL.  I don't care if its a 50 foot shot.  For you to ask for an easier condition is basically asking for help to score and if you need that then maybe the tourney scene isn't for you.  


I for one like tougher shots. Why?  Because it is then that the "bowlers" emerge. If you find that you aren't emerging then maybe you need to re evaluate your game, not the shot.

I say all this not get every fired up, just stating my opinion.  And I am not directly pointing this at any user, that is why you see no quotes. But we gotta wake up and realize that a challenge isn't a bad thing.  Latise, keep the shot tough...people will come just because.

BMM

P.S.-Thurs nights at CAP need to be banished...crappiest payouts in the region...I bet Crofton's payout would be higher than that...hmmmm.
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Re: Opposites Attract in MD
« Reply #17 on: June 15, 2007, 07:59:25 PM »
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Re: Opposites Attract in MD
« Reply #18 on: June 16, 2007, 09:11:27 AM »
Being a tournament director is a no win situation.  No matter what the shot is people are going to complain about it.  If it took +500 to make the finals everyone would be complaining about bowling on a strikefest.  The thing that I've noticed that not anyone has made mention of that they paid out $9630 in prize money but with 39 entries and $230 out of the $300 going towards prize fund they only collected $8970.  So they kicked in an extra $660 out of there own pockets to bump up the prize fund also based on the original flyer they were only suppose to take 1:6 ratio to the finals so they should have only brought back 6 teams but they took an additional 2 teams.   Everyone is quick to point out the shot but how about mentioning they did what a lot of tournament directors don't do which is give back.    Also I would like to say congrats to Quintina Jefferson and Kenny Lowe for winning and also congrats to the other 7 teams for making the cut.   YOU ALL EARNED IT!!!!!!!
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Re: Opposites Attract in MD
« Reply #19 on: June 16, 2007, 12:06:50 PM »
Let me start by saying that I bowled the sweeper on Friday and the tournament on Saturday. It was great to see bowlers from as far away as Ohio attend the tournament. They also had a strong contingent from the NJ / NY area as well. It was definitely a strong field. Jeff and Latise did a great job running the tournament. It was ran very smoothly and no one can argue about the dedication and hard work they put into the tournament. I will definitely be back.

Having said that I am also a realist. The fact of the matter is that shot is going to discourage a lot of people from returning.  Bowlers are a product of their environment. We bowl in a "walled" house shot world. I agree with Next Level PS. In fact I believe I said that very thing in his shop Wednesday.  You have the team USA bowlers, former pro bowlers, current pro bowlers, amateur ball staffers that can flat out bowl on anything. Lets say they make up 15% of the field. Then you got us weekend worriers that just love to bowl and we will show up for anything. That makes up another 25%. Now you got the other 60% that really don't have a chance. They bowl 3 leagues a week with 3 balls in their bag and avg. 220. If they don't strike then they are not happy. No formal training. No experience on tougher shots. They are the ones you need to have a successful tournament. It's not about bowling. It's about business. The Rhodman learned that lesson a few years ago when bowlers boycotted the tough shot they put out. Is it right....NO. But it is what it is. The fact of the matter is I've never heard a group of bowlers say "I'm never coming back to this tournament because the shot was to easy".

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Re: Opposites Attract in MD
« Reply #20 on: June 16, 2007, 02:29:08 PM »
Super Dave-
Thank you for letting us know how you fell from how the event was run to the challenge the lanes offered. Your viewpoint will be noted as we are compiling everyone's thoughts so that we can make the changes the bowlers want.

See you at Venus & Mars Mixed Doubles I am sure.

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Re: Opposites Attract in MD
« Reply #21 on: June 16, 2007, 02:32:25 PM »
Thanks for the feedback Dave and I'm glad you enjoyed the event.
It is a struggle find the balance to please everyone, but we are dedicated to the bowlers so we will keep evaluating and making changes as such.

To me, the real question is not so much about the shot, but the event in general. Will those that were dissatisfied step back, evaluate, and give us the chance to address their concerns? Its not like we set out to make them so tough; we aren't over here laughing saying, "Haha we made them so hard just so we could watch folks flop!"

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Re: Opposites Attract in MD
« Reply #22 on: July 03, 2007, 09:00:32 AM »
Man o Man.......how did I miss this tourny?

Must have been in Reno while this was happening! Jeff and Latise, please PM me with info on next year's tourny! I don't care about the whiners, I love a tough shot, and will be ready willing and able to enter any future events!

Congrats to Quintina and Kenni, and Trina and Greg, for your outstanding showings. Obviously this is an event worth placing on my calendar. From all the positive comments I see, this was a top flite event, no doubt!

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