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metallicaaaaaaa

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Whatever happened to.....
« on: April 04, 2007, 07:17:31 AM »
BRYON SMITH?

That one major he won in '03...hasn't anyone heard of him doing anything since? Am I missing anything?
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c-hop

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Re: Whatever happened to.....
« Reply #1 on: April 04, 2007, 03:22:57 PM »
i dunno bout byron smith but i watch alot of the older PBA shows on ESPN classic and i always saw Steve Hoskins ripping up the lanes and i ask my self what ever happend to him it was late 90's show's 2
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metallicaaaaaaa

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Re: Whatever happened to.....
« Reply #2 on: April 04, 2007, 03:26:18 PM »
Hoskins I think made a show relatively recently...like late '05 early '06...but literally haven't heard ANYTHING from Bryon Smith...I miss watching him bowl.
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Re: Whatever happened to.....
« Reply #3 on: April 04, 2007, 03:32:03 PM »
Hoskins I believe is on the west coast of Florida...Tarpon springs?

Byron Smith ...just missed exempt list.  I saw he did well in the pro tour qualifying and in qualifying for a major in the last two years....but he is slightly on the outside looking in.

Nice style!

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shelley

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Re: Whatever happened to.....
« Reply #4 on: April 04, 2007, 03:37:33 PM »
He's bowled a few PTQs, finished 25th in Medford this year.  He lost his exemption a few years ago, hasn't made much of an effort to get it back.  They mentioned his talking to a sports psychologist almost every time he was on the show, I wonder if his mental game was not quite up to snuff.

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Re: Whatever happened to.....
« Reply #5 on: April 04, 2007, 03:52:38 PM »
Hoskins is now a car dealer in west Florida in both Holiday and Hudson, FL.  He's a sponsor and regular guest on the Let's Go Bowling radio show out of Tampa.  He bowls league and an occasional tournament.
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Re: Whatever happened to.....
« Reply #6 on: April 04, 2007, 08:10:42 PM »
Shelley that is a yes. Always seemed like a deer in the head lights or just not comfortable. He had a bit of a quirk in his delivery when you look at his shoulders. He would tend to twist or shrug it a little. Watch his pin carry when he would do that. Funny i bowled in a Pro-Am with him when he was a rookie. There was another kid from about the same area in Oregon who was also a rook and had much more talent but he dropped out after a few seasons. Bryon was always very nice just always perceived him as one who didn't feel "at ease" under the lights. Was glad to see him get one victory though.

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Re: Whatever happened to.....
« Reply #7 on: April 04, 2007, 08:32:19 PM »
Bryon and his family are refurbishing a center in Roseburg Oregon right now. Still bowls league and the occasional tournament. Will be bowling Nationals as well. Good bunch of people.

Lefty, you are probably talking about Blaise Bedolla. He's in the Roseburg area too. I don't think he enjoyed the whole touring thing. He still bowls most regionals and some local tourneys.

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Re: Whatever happened to.....
« Reply #8 on: April 04, 2007, 09:30:15 PM »
It sucks I liked watching him bowl. Really underrated style. I think he should give it another run (if possible)
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Re: Whatever happened to.....
« Reply #9 on: April 04, 2007, 10:23:52 PM »
I actually can tell the difference between a righty and a lefty!

Both sort of Red headed though!

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Re: Whatever happened to.....
« Reply #10 on: April 05, 2007, 12:03:53 AM »
Lucky,

I think he was referring to me.

 No it was not Blaise his style was distinct. I might have to go back to old PBA yearbooks for this. He was a young brown haired kid was throwing HSP (Pre storm) products when i saw him. Nice smooth game with good revs. Bryon was about 150lbs soaking wet and wore the granny glasses. Favorite saying all the time "thats what I'm talking about".

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Re: Whatever happened to.....
« Reply #11 on: April 05, 2007, 07:40:32 AM »
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Hoskins is now a car dealer in west Florida in both Holiday and Hudson, FL.  He's a sponsor and regular guest on the Let's Go Bowling radio show out of Tampa.  He bowls league and an occasional tournament.
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Re: Whatever happened to.....
« Reply #12 on: April 05, 2007, 08:54:15 PM »
I think the only time I ever saw Smith on tv was when Pete Weber came back in '01. The Great Lakes Classic(?) With WRW, Steve Wilson<---(another one that has disappeared) and Parker Bohn. Anyone remember that tv show?
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