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janderson

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Can Opener Barnes
« on: February 09, 2007, 01:32:22 AM »
Wow. Barnes opened a big can of "you go home now" on Doug Kent in the round of 32: 300-276-236-249 on what's generally considered the toughest of the five common PBA national patterns.  I'm not necessarily a big Barnes fan or Kent hater, just something of note from the round of 32 this week...
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Re: Can Opener Barnes
« Reply #1 on: February 09, 2007, 09:37:35 AM »
I was just going to post about that.  I think Kent gave up after the 2nd game with his horrible 167.  I don't respect his game at all.  He doesn't even deserve to be exempt.  I hope Barnes destroys this week.
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Re: Can Opener Barnes
« Reply #2 on: February 09, 2007, 09:39:44 AM »
Kent is a tremendous bowler.
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Re: Can Opener Barnes
« Reply #3 on: February 09, 2007, 09:44:00 AM »
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Kent is a tremendous bowler.
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I've seen him bowl in person both in practice and on the TV finals.  Doug Kent DOES NOT impress me.  I have seen better bowlers on my college bowling team and in various leagues.  The same goes for Machuga and Tony Reyes.  I don't know how these guys ever won their titles.

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DON DRAPER

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Re: Can Opener Barnes
« Reply #4 on: February 09, 2007, 09:46:39 AM »
i guess doug kent winning two abc(usbc)masters and the pba world championship makes him a bum huh ?
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Re: Can Opener Barnes
« Reply #5 on: February 09, 2007, 09:49:45 AM »
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i guess doug kent winning two abc(usbc)masters and the pba world championship makes him a bum huh ?


I am not saying he doesn't put up scores.  I am saying he isn't consistent and doesn't have much variety in his game.  I always have seen him bring some super aggressive ball and throw it comparably slower than most other pros.  It is just my opinion.  
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Re: Can Opener Barnes
« Reply #6 on: February 09, 2007, 09:50:42 AM »
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Necromancer, your the biggest buffoon on this web site...

Doug Kent

Career Standard Titles (6): 1996 – Detroit, Mich.; 1997 – Tokyo, Japan; 1999 – N. Brunswick, N.J.; 2000 – Indianapolis, Ind.; 2002-03 – Latham, N.Y.; 2005-06 – Cheektowaga, N.Y.

Career Major Titles (2): 2002 PBA World Championship, Toledo, Ohio - 2006 USBC Masters, Milwaukee, Wis.

Also - 1991 Masters in Toledo, Ohio
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That's 8, count them 8 PBA tour titles, and 1 NON PBA MASTERS...you don't win 8 times on the PBA tour if your not good.

Your an idiot...
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Edited on 2/9/2007 10:48 AM


It is just my opinion that he is overrated.  You don't need to get all nasty about it.
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Easy10pins

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Re: Can Opener Barnes
« Reply #7 on: February 09, 2007, 09:51:17 AM »
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I've seen him bowl in person both in practice and on the TV finals.  Doug Kent DOES NOT impress me.  I have seen better bowlers on my college bowling team and in various leagues.  The same goes for Machuga and Tony Reyes.  I don't know how these guys ever won their titles.


They won their titles by beating other bowlers?  :shrug:

Kent, Machuga and Reyes may not impress you BUT where are you in the PBA standings?  *stirs pot*
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Re: Can Opener Barnes
« Reply #8 on: February 09, 2007, 09:53:54 AM »
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I've seen him bowl in person both in practice and on the TV finals.  Doug Kent DOES NOT impress me.  I have seen better bowlers on my college bowling team and in various leagues.  The same goes for Machuga and Tony Reyes.  I don't know how these guys ever won their titles.


They won their titles by beating other bowlers?  :shrug:

Kent, Machuga and Reyes may not impress you BUT where are you in the PBA standings?  *stirs pot*
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You statement is flawed and you still don't understand that it is MY OPINION.  So next time when you watch any other sport, watch any movie, or do anything in life, just ask yourself that same question... 'so where you at in the NFL?', 'so you can shoot the basketball better?', 'you can make a better movie?', etc.

I am just stating my opinion guys!!!
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Re: Can Opener Barnes
« Reply #9 on: February 09, 2007, 09:54:15 AM »
Necromancer,
 Doug owns two alleys in New York state.Why not contact him and challenge him to a match??Since you don't respect his game,I gather you can beat him.
 Prove it.Man up and challenge him.Better yet,film it and post it here for all to see.
 I'm NOT saying you can't bowl.Just because Kent had a bad match means nothing.Barnes bowled well,no doubt about that.
 I'd still put my money on Doug against you..............
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Necromancer

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Re: Can Opener Barnes
« Reply #10 on: February 09, 2007, 09:55:07 AM »
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Yeah your college bowlers are so much better than Doug Kent....so much better..

I'm not being nasty, it's the truth...your an idiot.


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You must mean, "you're an idiot".  
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DON DRAPER

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Re: Can Opener Barnes
« Reply #11 on: February 09, 2007, 09:55:55 AM »
i wish i had 1/3 of the talent doug kent has. combine that with my desire and drive to perform well i'd be a lot better bowler today.
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Easy10pins

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Re: Can Opener Barnes
« Reply #12 on: February 09, 2007, 09:57:43 AM »
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I've seen him bowl in person both in practice and on the TV finals.  Doug Kent DOES NOT impress me.  I have seen better bowlers on my college bowling team and in various leagues.  The same goes for Machuga and Tony Reyes.  I don't know how these guys ever won their titles.


They won their titles by beating other bowlers?  :shrug:

Kent, Machuga and Reyes may not impress you BUT where are you in the PBA standings?  *stirs pot*
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You statement is flawed and you still don't understand that it is MY OPINION.  So next time when you watch any other sport, watch any movie, or do anything in life, just ask yourself that same question... 'so where you at in the NFL?', 'so you can shoot the basketball better?', 'you can make a better movie?', etc.

I am just stating my opinion guys!!!


I don't make broad, sweeping negative statements about a professionals skill and talent though.  

Your statements (aka your opinions) hint that you are indeed better than Kent, Machuga and Reyes.
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Re: Can Opener Barnes
« Reply #13 on: February 09, 2007, 09:58:30 AM »
Opinion of Necromancer = opinion of Tech Hokie = completely and totally irrelevant!

Doug Kent = 1000 times the bowler Necromancer will ever be.

What difference does it make how fast the ball goes down the lane?  Are you four years old?  So what if Kent doesn't have the revs of Smith or Jones?  He wins doesn't he?  And for sake of us all, please stop your incessant whining about Mika, and please tone down your obvious wanton lust for Barnes!
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Re: Can Opener Barnes
« Reply #14 on: February 09, 2007, 09:58:42 AM »
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You're, are you happy now
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