A developing story from the tour that I haven't seen many people talking about is the "Behavioral Probation" for Anthony Simonsen after his latest incident at the U.S. Open. There's already been a few instances this year of him punching/kicking ball returns and center equipment.

This week during matchplay he forcefully pulled on the scoring keypad unit until it bent the metal pole that it was on. Resulting in the scoring unit now facing upside down and backwards. There is a picture floating around on Facebook.

There was a report that when confronted by center management about this, he (allegedly) apologized and gave them a credit card to "charge him whatever it is to fix it".

A former touring pro stated that "If Simonsen even touches another ball return or center equipment in a forceful manner, there will be an immediate 6 month suspension."


Oof.

It does suck.  Makes me wonder if there is something off the lanes affecting him while he is on because he has been a fixture on tour now for several seasons and this is the first I have heard of this issue. 

Have to admit I have kicked my share of returns when I was similar in age.  I was going through a divorce and child custody battle and thought bowling would help take my mind off of it.  Needless to say it was a bad decision as I almost got kicked off a team because of my attitude. 

You do have to remember he still is a 'kid' per se and all the fame and accolades he's already accomplished has gotten to his head. He normally isn't a bad person as i have bowled with him recently and he seemed good. Now, look at PDW and all he has done. Hes a 60yo man that still has his temper tantrums and i understand he is one of the all time greats, but still you have to be professional and he will learn, either thru mentorship, or the hard way thru suspension.

You do have to remember he still is a 'kid' per se and all the fame and accolades he's already accomplished has gotten to his head. He normally isn't a bad person as i have bowled with him recently and he seemed good. Now, look at PDW and all he has done. Hes a 60yo man that still has his temper tantrums and i understand he is one of the all time greats, but still you have to be professional and he will learn, either thru mentorship, or the hard way thru suspension.

Anthony has been involved in organized, sanctioned competition for at least 17 years now (according to bowl.com).  There is never an excuse for destruction of someone else's property.  That is basic common courtesy and social grace and is something that should be ingrained in him by now.  Yes, he responsibly paid for the damage to the equipment but that doesn't make it all "okay".

Pete Weber is reportedly a very humble and down-to-Earth guy when interacting with fans on a personal level.  Some of his on-lane behavior during competition, however, is not necessarily the greatest. 

Everyone gets heated/angry/upset/disappointed in themselves when things don't go as expected [especially when there is money involved], but learning to control those feelings and not lash out at other people or start damaging property is something that needs to be taught and reinforced at a young age.

Quote from: Bowler19525 on February 27, 2020, 11:28:49 AM

Quote from: Bowl_Freak on February 27, 2020, 08:20:11 AM

You do have to remember he still is a 'kid' per se and all the fame and accolades he's already accomplished has gotten to his head. He normally isn't a bad person as i have bowled with him recently and he seemed good. Now, look at PDW and all he has done. Hes a 60yo man that still has his temper tantrums and i understand he is one of the all time greats, but still you have to be professional and he will learn, either thru mentorship, or the hard way thru suspension.

Anthony has been involved in organized, sanctioned competition for at least 17 years now (according to bowl.com).  There is never an excuse for destruction of someone else's property.  That is basic common courtesy and social grace and is something that should be ingrained in him by now.  Yes, he responsibly paid for the damage to the equipment but that doesn't make it all "okay".

Pete Weber is reportedly a very humble and down-to-Earth guy when interacting with fans on a personal level.  Some of his on-lane behavior during competition, however, is not necessarily the greatest. 

Everyone gets heated/angry/upset/disappointed in themselves when things don't go as expected [especially when there is money involved], but learning to control those feelings and not lash out at other people or start damaging property is something that needs to be taught and reinforced at a young age.

I totally agree with you. It will be learned and i know i haven't heard of any other outbursts from him on tour. Pete Weber has had a lot of outbursts and alot worst that Simonsen so don't include him in the mix. I remember hearing a PBA guy named Chris Collins get so mad he threw a bowling ball or more than one and almost hit a small kid spectating at a regional. And then there is Ciminelli who famously tore his jersey while still bowling at this years US Open. So Anthony is a good kid and he will learn but yes outbursts do happen and unfortunately guys get bad raps because of them. Im not excusing his behavior as i see that stuff every week in league and it pisses me off also.

If you see that stuff every week (breaking scorers or other bowling equipment), then either your league officers or the bowling center management is not doing their jobs.     

 

Quote from: Bowl_Freak on February 27, 2020, 12:24:18 PM

Quote from: Bowler19525 on February 27, 2020, 11:28:49 AM

Quote from: Bowl_Freak on February 27, 2020, 08:20:11 AM

You do have to remember he still is a 'kid' per se and all the fame and accolades he's already accomplished has gotten to his head. He normally isn't a bad person as i have bowled with him recently and he seemed good. Now, look at PDW and all he has done. Hes a 60yo man that still has his temper tantrums and i understand he is one of the all time greats, but still you have to be professional and he will learn, either thru mentorship, or the hard way thru suspension.

Anthony has been involved in organized, sanctioned competition for at least 17 years now (according to bowl.com).  There is never an excuse for destruction of someone else's property.  That is basic common courtesy and social grace and is something that should be ingrained in him by now.  Yes, he responsibly paid for the damage to the equipment but that doesn't make it all "okay".

Pete Weber is reportedly a very humble and down-to-Earth guy when interacting with fans on a personal level.  Some of his on-lane behavior during competition, however, is not necessarily the greatest. 

Everyone gets heated/angry/upset/disappointed in themselves when things don't go as expected [especially when there is money involved], but learning to control those feelings and not lash out at other people or start damaging property is something that needs to be taught and reinforced at a young age.

I totally agree with you. It will be learned and i know i haven't heard of any other outbursts from him on tour. Pete Weber has had a lot of outbursts and alot worst that Simonsen so don't include him in the mix. I remember hearing a PBA guy named Chris Collins get so mad he threw a bowling ball or more than one and almost hit a small kid spectating at a regional. And then there is Ciminelli who famously tore his jersey while still bowling at this years US Open. So Anthony is a good kid and he will learn but yes outbursts do happen and unfortunately guys get bad raps because of them. Im not excusing his behavior as i see that stuff every week in league and it pisses me off also.

If you see that stuff every week (breaking scorers or other bowling equipment), then either your league officers or the bowling center management is not doing their jobs.     

 

Not breaking stuff, but throwing stuff around, cursing, acting a fool.

I’ll drop the People’s elbow on a ball return if I need to.....

Not defending the actions of breaking stuff but I know when I throw a bad shot or I’m pissed at myself Fox would probably come to me and take my mic away right on the approach. I say some harsh stuff to myself that others can’t hear but with a mic that all changes.  I know a few others as well that you would not want to have a mic.