Post by: slashrr69 on October 25, 2009, 05:53:55 AM
sorry had to rant, what a waste of time..!!
Post by: crispusattucks on October 25, 2009, 02:03:04 PM
Post by: no300tj on October 25, 2009, 02:07:52 PM
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Post by: joeschmoe on October 25, 2009, 02:17:20 PM
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Can someone explain to me how this has appeal to non-bowling fans? More about the lead up to the finals matches would have been nice. Show trick shots on Thanksgiving day, while I'm trying to stay awake after eating all that turkey. Not on the first telecast of the season.
whoever said size doesn't matter never had trouble with a thumbhole
That is what I'm talking about. For the FIRST show this one was kind of a dud.Don't get me wrong, I love the ladies and the seniors, but for the FIRST show and tape-delayed at that, it could have been a better choice to showcase your bread and butter in something other than a "trick shot" exhibition!!!!
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Post by: Dave_in_Rio_Rancho on October 25, 2009, 04:02:48 PM
And yes, I watch any bowling that is on TV but this one started badly and got worse and I am a fan.
PBA is gone next year if this continues.
Post by: mead51 on October 25, 2009, 06:48:04 PM
Post by: walterrayseggs on October 25, 2009, 09:04:48 PM
Also, why'd the change the way the trick shot thing was judged/scored? Not that I even really care for it, but the "horse" format was much better. Lame, lame, lame...
Post by: tc300 on October 25, 2009, 10:26:24 PM
Post by: VIXIV on October 25, 2009, 10:49:20 PM
1) Voss' helmet contraption
2) Barnes literally making Gnome Duke have to go up for 5
I was kinda in/out, but did I hear them say they'd actually be showing a CATS or DigiTrax type graphic during matches to show how the bowlers are playing the lanes? That'd be nice.
Post by: mainzer on October 25, 2009, 11:54:06 PM
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Post by: tonybowls on October 26, 2009, 02:50:56 AM
Post by: Spider Man on October 27, 2009, 10:32:40 AM
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The tips were garbage. I'm surprised we didn't get to hear all about how to work the inside of the ball.
Also, why'd the change the way the trick shot thing was judged/scored? Not that I even really care for it, but the "horse" format was much better. Lame, lame, lame...
Inside. Outside. We get it! This first show reminded me of what the NFL started with its first thursday night game to start a season - an attempt to create a festive atmosphere. At least the NFL's was live.
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Post by: tc300 on October 27, 2009, 05:59:20 PM
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The parts of the trick shot thingy I liked were
1) Voss' helmet contraption
2) Barnes literally making Gnome Duke have to go up for 5
dude?!?!?! how the F..K can you leave osku out???!!
that by FAR was the most impresive thing on the WHOLE show!!! LOL
Post by: Bill Thomas on October 28, 2009, 07:46:12 AM
Edited on 10/28/2009 7:47 AM
Post by: charlest on October 28, 2009, 09:09:22 AM
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The parts of the trick shot thingy I liked were
1) Voss' helmet contraption
2) Barnes literally making Gnome Duke have to go up for 5
dude?!?!?! how the F..K can you leave osku out???!!
that by FAR was the most impresive thing on the WHOLE show!!! LOL
Nice guy, but more boring.
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Post by: charlest on October 28, 2009, 09:11:35 AM
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Let''s face it Tom Clark & Co. are not targeting these shows toward people who are already league/competitive bowlers. Just as the proprietors have forsaken their base, leagues, for family fun/entertainment, PBA under Clark is targeting the entertainment sector. I personally don''t like it but I understand that, if PBA doesn''t soon attract a wider audience, there won''t be any PBA.
Most people here can't seem to handle reality. Why pour more itching powder into their already festering wound? All they know is what they want, not what's good for Bowling, with a capital "B". Sigh ...
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Post by: slashrr69 on October 28, 2009, 01:33:05 PM
sorry, I understand what your are saying but I don't agree with it.. first of all if we were to put a chair/s out on the lanes and try and go through them or toss it over the chair they would tell you to get the h-ll out of the building..NOW!! trick shots are not the way to go, actually it going to get someone hurt.. to me if they are not going to show bowling they can at least put some better tips that can show abreak down of what the tip is trying to do or teach..
Post by: Dave_in_Rio_Rancho on October 28, 2009, 02:52:36 PM
Where is the frig'gen passion!! If the announcers aren't excited, if the players are not shown to be passionate, why should observers get it.
Post by: Bill Thomas on October 29, 2009, 03:18:41 PM
Post by: Boos on October 29, 2009, 03:29:34 PM
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I agree that many of the trick shots do more harm than good as far as a non-bowler is concerned. Also there were so many attempts at hilarity during the trick shots that one could conclude they are trying to make a joke of bowling and succeeding.
I agree. There was too much laughter. Bowling needs to be taken seriously. FOr that to happen, We should have seen prequalifying or something.
Post by: Stan on October 29, 2009, 03:59:47 PM
Bowling thru commercials to bring you trick shot, way to go Tommy !
Post by: joeschmoe on October 31, 2009, 04:15:37 PM
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Post by: BrianCRX90 on November 04, 2009, 04:00:14 PM
Post by: BowlingWolf on November 04, 2009, 04:28:07 PM
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oh well at least we got to see "the legend" Harry Sullins....or at least in his own mind!
He's achieved a higher legendary status than just about anyone that posts on this forum. After all, he's won 6 National PBA events (5 regular tour stops, and 1 senior).
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Post by: Bluff on November 04, 2009, 06:04:32 PM
they should cut out the woman ! No one watch those anyway.
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Post by: sepcfhj0i9f56jhtro on November 05, 2009, 09:48:59 PM
Post by: Peigh101 on November 06, 2009, 07:30:55 AM
to watch is to record the bowling then you can fast forward the trick shots.
Post by: BowlingWolf on November 06, 2009, 08:12:49 AM
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I love to watch the PBA bowlers on Sunday but not the trick shots. The best way
to watch is to record the bowling then you can fast forward the trick shots.
I agree, but that trick shot Osku pulled was awesome!
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