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Title: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: n00dlejester on July 17, 2008, 01:17:37 AM: Who's going to own in 2008?

I think Chris Barnes will overcome some of his television woes, and win 2-3 titles. Rhino Page will have another solid season, but nothing mind-blowing. 2 titles tops. Pete Weber will bounce back with a title. PBIII and WRW will each win a title. I secretly hope PBIII wins a ton now that he broke his 61 event losing streak.

But I think Norm Duke is going to absolutely own this year. He finished last season like a ball of fire, and he's healthy now. I hope he owns the world.
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Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: T Brockette on July 17, 2008, 09:18:49 AM: The Big Nasty!!!!
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Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: 230-n-up-or-bust on July 17, 2008, 09:20:14 AM: I can't help but think that the 64 player exempt format will control a dominant performance from anyone but I see Tommy Jones having an ENORMOUS season. That's simply too much talent to keep off of the Sunday telecasts.
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Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: tdoty814 on July 17, 2008, 09:42:43 AM: I have to say Jason Lundquist and Wes i know jason personally so iam pulling for him
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Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: Dan Belcher on July 17, 2008, 10:07:36 AM: DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUKE. Once he finally stopped reinjuring his calf every week last year, he was throwing it very, very well. You don't win two majors like that otherwise. (His performance in the US Open was downright insane) His game's withstood the test of time and keeps him out of trouble when the lanes get tough, so it's hard to bet against him.
Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: n00dlejester on July 17, 2008, 10:19:17 AM: Jeff Carter will win the US Open, mark my words *marks*
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Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: jkiser01 on July 17, 2008, 10:28:42 AM: I second the Big Nasty will have another very good year and so will Chris Barnes. That guy has some serious game and I think he has overcome his TV woes..

TJ is also due for a great year..

I also don't think Walter Ray Williams will do that well.. Yea he will make his token couple of shows, but I don't see him dominating this year..

The "red" ball up 5 will have some problems this year..
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Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: Big Jake on July 17, 2008, 01:04:59 PM: I've gotta go with Tommy Jones and Sean Rash...both are talented and show no fear on TV when everything is on the line....
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Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: KDawg77 on July 17, 2008, 01:05:48 PM: Walter Sobchak
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Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: mumzie on July 17, 2008, 01:12:00 PM: I would put my money on Duke and Page.

BUT - keep an eye out for Chet Rogers and Craig Tuholski.
If they don't suffer from the first year curse, they'll do really well.
Chet throws the ball like Wes Mallot - only better. :0)
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Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: BowlingWolf on July 17, 2008, 01:27:44 PM: 1- WRW Jr.
2- Norm Duke
3- Tommy Jones
4- Sean Rash
5- Patrick Allen
6- Parker Bohn III
7- Mika Koivuniemi
8- Wes Malott
9- Mike Scroggins
10- Pete Weber

Any of the above bowlers is able to have a standout year.

The one to watch, though, if he gets it going and doesn't let the memory of many of his past TV appearances defeat him mentally, is Chris Barnes. If he's able to put his past troubles behind him, I firmly believe he will repeat POY.
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Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: SVstar34 on July 17, 2008, 01:31:12 PM: There's too many

either Duke or PBIII will have a huge year
TJ, Rash will have another good year
Wes Malott(the Big Nasty) might have a huge year with Roto
PDW should bounce back
I see WRW only winning 1 title
I wouldn't be surprised to see Tony Reyes and Doug Kent bounce back and have a good year
Now you have to include Rhino, not having to go through the TQR's
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Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: pocketsmasher51582 on July 17, 2008, 01:33:09 PM: Mallot, T J, P B III, Rash, and Rhino.

Thats gonna be the group that will hopefully own this year.
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Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: Dan Belcher on July 17, 2008, 01:35:20 PM: quote:
Walter Sobchak
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Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: laddog54 on July 17, 2008, 01:36:27 PM: Mallot,Duke,WRWJr (hopefully the "new red ball up five" will carry better)
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Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: KDawg77 on July 17, 2008, 01:37:40 PM: Shomer Shabbos!!!!!
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Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: Monster Pike on July 17, 2008, 01:48:00 PM: I'll say Norm & Rhino Page w/PDW as a dark horse. Rhino doesn't have to worry about qualifying every time now that he's exempt & Norm w/a full healthy year. PDW knows he bowled well all year except for when the lights went on. He's got something to prove again & when he does.....
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Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: rvmark on July 17, 2008, 01:54:13 PM: Norm Duke, Chris Barnes, Wes Malott and PBIII. I look at all of these guys and could see any of the 4 have a dominating year!

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Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: BowlingWolf on July 17, 2008, 02:03:43 PM: quote:
There's too many
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I don't think so. The pool I mentioned comprises bowlers capable of having a dominating year.

It's not like you can select just a handful and say that no one else stands a chance.

In fact, I also believe that Rhino and Ryan Shafer should be thrown into the mix.

And, it wouldn't be surprising to me in the least if someone else other than those I've mentioned kicks everyone's arse.

After all, these guys are ALL top notch caliber keglers.
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Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: justdale on July 17, 2008, 02:09:07 PM: Don't forget about Jason Couch, he's coming off an injury as well
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Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: jbuzz31 on July 17, 2008, 02:18:52 PM: i think rhino will have a helluva year............and that the party at scroggys will continue!
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Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: LuckyLefty on July 17, 2008, 02:49:40 PM: Parker and Norm 3 wins, Rhino two. Wes Malott two.
WRW 1 maybe 2 wins, one a major! Scrogs another two wins.

Doug Kent too good to keep down.

Mushtare a Tv final? hmmm?
Thru the weekly qualifying Bob Learn makes a show too!

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Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: DON DRAPER on July 17, 2008, 04:21:55 PM: i think there's two players you had better look out for. walter ray williams, jr., missed out on a record 7th player of the year award by two points after dominating the first half of the 2007-2008 season. and norm duke. duke has been injured and/or ill the past two years. had he been healthy he very well could have been player of the year for the last two years. both of these men have something to prove.

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Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: lsf_21 on July 17, 2008, 04:27:49 PM: i always like to see tj on the show as hes my favorite bowler on tour...

rhino is also becoming of favorite of mine and think he will have another great season not having to go through TQR every week.
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Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: tonybowls on July 17, 2008, 04:35:36 PM: TJ will have another big year but Kenny Simard will win his 1st title.
Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: BowlingWolf on July 17, 2008, 08:07:33 PM: quote:
i think there's two players you had better look out for. walter ray williams, jr., missed out on a record 7th player of the year award by two points after dominating the first half of the 2007-2008 season. and norm duke. duke has been injured and/or ill the past two years. had he been healthy he very well could have been player of the year for the last two years. both of these men have something to prove.

Edited on 7/17/2008 4:22 PM

Tommy Jones was also injured for a good portion of last year, thus the reason he only won a couple of titles.

I believe he will be posting another formidable season.

Besides, he's sure fun to watch!
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Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: gHatMan on July 17, 2008, 08:16:58 PM: Couch vs. Rhino Page . . . i wannna see that match so bad
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Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: Dyno-Joe on July 17, 2008, 08:29:35 PM: I am hoping Jason Lundquist is going to have a great season. Got to talk to him for a while before, very nice guy.
Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: BrooklynSlop on July 17, 2008, 08:44:23 PM: JASON COUCH - he's itching to get it going again and has something to prove. Oh how quickly we forget just how good this guys is...

On a side note, the fool that earlier mentioned Terrance Reeves is an IDIOT! Are you kidding me??? His only success will be in Vegas sporting DRAG for "big tips"!

Seriously, though... The kid's a fine bowler. Hell of a lot better than me! But I'd be surprised if he even makes one show.
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Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: urbanshaft on July 17, 2008, 08:45:18 PM: watch out for me
Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: cjh2839 on July 17, 2008, 08:53:37 PM: quote:
TJ will have another big year but Kenny Simard will win his 1st title.

no doubt simard will definately win a tourny this yr. jus a couple breaks from winnin his 1st last yr. if barnes leaves the 4-9 in the 10th he wins
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Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: n00dlejester on July 17, 2008, 09:45:50 PM: I'd love to see Ken Simard win a title, he is a blast to watch.

I totally forgot about Jason Couch! He'll win a title, but later in the season, probably after the new year.
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Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: 1MechEng on July 17, 2008, 10:13:43 PM: Since everyone is picking the well known popular players, I'm going to try to pick 2-3 different guys ...

Dave D-Entremont - a homer pick (from a Cleveland suburb), but he performed very well in winning the tour trials. Maybe he makes a splash finally on the national tour.

Mike Scroggins - Played very well last year. I'm not sure it was an aberration.

Liz Johnson - Will become the first woman to make a PBA finals in a regular season event.

Of course, if I could accurately predict these sorts of things, I'd have nailed the lottery a few times by now.
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Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: n00dlejester on July 18, 2008, 07:19:08 AM: lol

I'd like to see a woman win a title too. That would be a lot of fun.
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Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
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Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: jbuzz31 on July 18, 2008, 07:51:27 AM: quote:

Liz Johnson - Will become the first woman to make a PBA finals in a regular season event.

Didn't she already do that a few years back?
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Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: T_Bone on July 18, 2008, 07:52:43 AM: Rhino Page! I would like to see WRW do well but to me, it looks like he just doesnt match up well with the equipment he is currently throwing.
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Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: Joeyd on July 18, 2008, 08:05:02 AM: quote:
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Liz Johnson - Will become the first woman to make a PBA finals in a regular season event.

Didn't she already do that a few years back?
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Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: 1MechEng on July 18, 2008, 08:28:56 AM: quote:

Yes, she did. 2005 Banquet Open. She beat Malott in the semis, and then lost to Tommy Jones in the championship match.
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Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: pop_1 on July 18, 2008, 08:51:52 AM: I say Jeff Carter coming off an injury may be a force to wreckon with. Also Chris Barnes.
Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: Spider Man on July 18, 2008, 12:32:26 PM: TJ will be my top pick for my PBA fantasy team.

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Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: mainzer on July 18, 2008, 12:45:34 PM: Robert Smith because I Pull for Maximum Bob every year.
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Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: BrooklynSlop on July 18, 2008, 01:57:35 PM: quote:
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Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: Strokewiththelefthand on July 18, 2008, 02:15:53 PM: Personally I think its between Danny Wiseman and Norm Duke. Duke is my flatout fav but Wiseman is due a huge year and with roto making a pearl cell and the grand illusion coming out I think he will be an underdog this year. He continues the trend of older bowlers coming out of nowhere to get back on the map. Ie Dave D, Mike Scroggins, Parker Bohn III... My opinion.
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Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: pegleg42090 on July 18, 2008, 02:33:45 PM: No one thinks Tony Reyes will come back from his injury and grab a title? I think he will!
Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: smharman on July 18, 2008, 03:00:57 PM: I pick Losch to have a big year.
Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: JBPizzle300 on July 21, 2008, 01:26:26 AM: I hope Duke, Rash, Page, and Carter have a great year! I think Duke is going to reek some havoc this season for sure.
Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: BigKevyD1 on July 21, 2008, 01:56:17 AM: Bill o'neill the free agent, im feeling a 2 win season from the young player. Look out he is better then ever right now!
Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: dna300x on July 21, 2008, 02:02:59 AM: I'm expecting great things for Chris Loschetter. You may never meet a nicer person on and off of the lanes, he is just a class act all around. I predict that he will at the very least break through and win his first career title. Chris has a great versatile game and always seems to get the job done whether he has a great look or has to grind through a rough block. Mark my words, "C-Lo is a force to be reckoned with!"
Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: Hex017 on July 21, 2008, 02:47:35 AM: Well I'll throw out some predictions.

POY: Chris Barnes (yea I think he'll repeat as insane as that sounds)

In contention: Wes and Mika, expect them both to win at least once, I see Wes taking down 2-3 and expect Mika to take one of the majors.

Surprise: Tony Reyes. I think coming back he'll remind everyone not to forget about him.
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Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: Mr_Smooth on July 21, 2008, 01:02:00 PM: Wes Malott, The Big Nasty will have a BIG year throwing RotoGrip stuff! Bank on it!!
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Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: jefftaker2002 on July 21, 2008, 02:59:00 PM: Players to watch will defanetly have to be Carter, Duke And Abner.
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Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: JShiff on July 21, 2008, 09:32:05 PM: duke,williams,jones
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Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: Kinalyx on July 24, 2008, 12:46:20 PM: Id love to see a season basically completely dominated by just a few guys.

Duke, WRW, TJ, Rash, Rhino, & Wes.

I hope scroggins, schafer, & PDW dont make a single telecast.....i cant stand any of them.

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Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: abrown on July 24, 2008, 09:57:10 PM: norm if he can stay healthy and I think that ken abner comes out and takes rookie honors this season, but i'd like to see carter and loch. but i really am interested to see how wolfe does this year
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Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: walterrayseggs on July 25, 2008, 10:22:13 PM: Malott and Fagan.
Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: BowlinStr8t on July 29, 2008, 09:53:42 PM: Kenny Abner will have a BIG year out of the central region. Will be his 'rookie' year I do believe, but he won't perform like a rookie. Barnes and Jones will battle for the POY IMO.
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Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: cmurder300 on July 29, 2008, 10:07:40 PM: If you guys have not been watching the team event, Tommy Jones has been the man and my prediction is he will be player of the year!!! My sleeper is Billy O, with him having a better understanding of his equipment and drillings to fine tune his ball reactions I see him winning 1 or 2 titles this season!!!
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Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: nextbowler on July 30, 2008, 12:26:24 AM: Why would anyone fear a bowler?
Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: bjoz11 on July 30, 2008, 12:42:33 AM: I personally think that Michael Fagan is going to have a HUGE year
he consistently was in match play was a few breaks away from some shows
I also think TJ and Mike Wolfe will have good years
And I'm gonna throw Sean Rash into the group too
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Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: BXTECH on July 30, 2008, 01:00:08 AM: I think Ryan Schaffer will finally break his runner-up finishes with a title this season maybe two.Tommy jones and Wes MAllot will regular tv finalists. but mike edwards and tommy delutz jr might surprise alots of folks.
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Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: mmcfarland300 on July 31, 2008, 09:13:13 AM: Wes, TJ, Rash, and Rhino are all solid picks. I hope we also see some of Tony Reyes and Doug Kent. PB3 and Couch will also be there. Duke, Barnes, and WRW JR are givens but I hope to see some of the youth shine. I guess after all that I could have just listed the entire exempt roster.
Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: abrown on July 31, 2008, 09:19:30 AM: im interested to see how couch does comming off that season layoff i know he's been at a couple regionals in the central area lately
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Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: mmcfarland300 on July 31, 2008, 10:32:42 AM: Didn't he win a regional earlier this summer?
Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: rymacatthedisco on August 30, 2008, 07:00:54 PM: my guy is def the big nasty, but im thinking PDW is gonna have a big year...he has got some serious game and i think he can pull himself together...

also watch out for the two 2 handers in the PTQ's valenta and belmonte both have the pba cards, so they could make some noise if they can get through the qualifiers...my opinion
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Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: Russell on August 30, 2008, 08:51:03 PM: Jason Sterner....I've bowled with him for a while now and I think he will surprise some folks. He is a high revrate guy but really likes to play straight angles. I think he's got the right mix of ballroll and mentality to be tough out there.
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Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: Jayemm on August 30, 2008, 09:00:04 PM: ryan shafer. bill oneill. robert smith.

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Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: BowlingWolf on August 30, 2008, 09:47:43 PM: I think Walter Ray is gonna have another crazy year.

The man is a machine.

I wasn't always a fan of his, but he's won me over.

His game is defying his age--in fact, he seems to be better than ever, and the scary thing is, heâ€™s appears to be still improving.

He just won 2 individual Gold Medals at the World Championships in Bangkok, Thailand (Singles and Masters) with an extremely tough international pool of exceptional keglers (some of which were his team-mates) as his adversaries.

The PBA is comprised of incredibly talented players.

Having said that, I feel Walter Ray is gonna be the one to beat.

In fact, I think that out of all the great current PBA stars, if there is one player that is feared by his peers, it is none other than Mr. Walter Ray Williams Jr. â€” just ask Pete Weber.

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Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: Doug Sterner on August 30, 2008, 10:06:51 PM: They call the man Norm.....he'll be starting the season healthy and ready to go.

Mr Duke will claim POY honors again.
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Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: Jmiller88 on August 31, 2008, 12:54:36 AM: I have a strange feeling that Jeff Carter is going to come out with guns blazing. Storm has released some equipment that will be very dangerous in his hands. Also, im going to have to agree with Mcdaniel, watch out for those two handers especially Valenta. That guy can straight up play!
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Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: jensm on August 31, 2008, 02:09:09 AM: WRW and Rhino.
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Title: Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
Post by: Comet790 on September 02, 2008, 10:58:39 AM: I agree with jmiller88...Carter is going to be primed and ready to win this year after last years injury....and Valenta is freaking awesome!!! He's got a good attitude about the game and he's getting more and more experience! and he's fun to watch!