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janderson

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Discussion of PBA Trials
« on: June 01, 2004, 08:52:29 PM »
Continues the discussions from
http://www.ballreviews.com/Forum/Replies.asp?TopicID=55130&ForumID=86&CategoryID=5

We'll track progress here.
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The PBA tour trials in Merilleville to determine the final 8 exempt spots for the 2004-2005 season are just around the corner. Anyone beside me excited about watching the leader board change over the course of 5 days and 45 games? Is there anyone who will be trying their luck? (If so, good luck!)

Maybe we should have a friendly competition to see which one of us predicts the most bowlers who end up winning exemptions. Pick 8 bowlers before the start of competition ... whoever gets the most of their 8 picks right becomes the "BR Crystal Ball Master"


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janderson

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Re: Discussion of PBA Trials
« Reply #1 on: June 02, 2004, 02:16:30 PM »
1291 after 5 games - that's an insane pace!
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Re: Discussion of PBA Trials
« Reply #2 on: June 02, 2004, 03:14:57 PM »
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1291 after 5 games - that's an insane pace!
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Janderson, I've been told, by folks that bowl with him, that Mike has a truly great physical game, so I'm not too surprised at this.  The trick will be, can he sustain this, over four more patterns?  I hope so.  I've admired Mike "eddie" Edwards for a long time.
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janderson

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Re: Discussion of PBA Trials
« Reply #3 on: June 02, 2004, 03:38:57 PM »
Well, 45 games is a long week and there is a long way to go. Plant-n-heave, thanks for the information on Mike.  I wasn't familiar with his game.

With 45 games, anyone think we will see a 10,000 score?

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Re: Discussion of PBA Trials
« Reply #4 on: June 02, 2004, 04:05:21 PM »
Some that I want to make it are Randy Pedersen, Lee Vanderhoef, Del Ballard, Mike Wolfe, Brain Kretzer, Ricky Ward and Jeff Carter. I would also like to see one female I dont really care who. I cant believe someone would not want Eugene McCune to make it but at the same time want Chris Collins to make it. Chris Collins has got to have to worst attitude in the world, not to mention this guy whines so much that people dont even want to cross with him (I crossed with him twice in one day). If the exempt tour featured those who kick ball returns the hardest and curse the loudest then Mr. Collins certainly gets my vote. He makes Eugene, while Eugene isnt the nicest guy in the world, look like Mother Teresa.
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Re: Discussion of PBA Trials
« Reply #5 on: June 02, 2004, 04:20:37 PM »
Wow, I'm amazed someone said Kendra Gaines would do well.

I would never expect Woman to do their best on pattern B.
I see she's 3rd after 7.

I also saw that someone said Elliot Ten was great. I'm surprised I don't know who he is as I was originally from Florida during my Bowling life.

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janderson

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Re: Discussion of PBA Trials
« Reply #6 on: June 02, 2004, 05:14:25 PM »
LL - they were bowling on pattern A today.

Our results After round 1 - Pattern A

Official Top 8 bowlers after round 1:
Mike Edwards
Wayne Webb
Kendra Gaines
Patrick Girard
Lennie Boresch
Christopher Wood
Mike Wolfe
Shannon Buchan

Our standings, after round 1:
(Correct picks: BR Member)

2: BowlingJester (Gaines, Webb)
2: Decker (late entry: Wolfe, Edwards)
1: Lefty_Hack (Gaines)
1: jensm (Edwards)
0: Let It Bleed
0: Mumzie
0: Los300
0: Winny 567
0: King (who only picked 5)
0: Seadrive
0: UCFKnight300 (though Elliot Ten is 9th)
0: Urethane Game
0: CoachJim
0: Janderson
0: Doggie the Dog
0: slimeypebble
0: Jabroni (late entry)

Don't be discouraged, the leader board is bound to change as the week goes on.


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jensm

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Re: Discussion of PBA Trials
« Reply #7 on: June 03, 2004, 02:04:04 AM »
The scores were high and my countryman Tomas Leandersson kept up well ending the day in thirteenth place. Well done, Tomas!

One of my picks did end up in the top eight: Mike Edwards.


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janderson

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Re: Discussion of PBA Trials
« Reply #8 on: June 03, 2004, 12:30:55 PM »
Sorry about that jensm, missed your Edwards pick.  I'll be a little more carefull in double-checking the lists in the next couple of days.
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Re: Discussion of PBA Trials
« Reply #9 on: June 03, 2004, 01:01:34 PM »
AH Ha!

Personnally I cannot imagine a woman besides Michelle Feldman tearing up on B!

Is it today? We will see when B comes. However, still count me as impressed!

Pattern A yes, I can see that.  Backend delivered by the lanes!  Accuracy is the key!

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Re: Discussion of PBA Trials
« Reply #10 on: June 03, 2004, 01:12:34 PM »
I think Kelly will do better than Kendra on B.  Watch for Kelly to rise and Kendra to fall in the standings.
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LuckyLefty

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Re: Discussion of PBA Trials
« Reply #11 on: June 03, 2004, 01:17:04 PM »
Agreed!

However can any woman be in the top half on Pattern B!?

We'll soon see!

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Re: Discussion of PBA Trials
« Reply #12 on: June 03, 2004, 01:19:21 PM »
JAnderson. Thanks for the update.

I like this, it is like fantacy bowling maybe we should do something like this for the fall tour.

I was totally sleeping on Mike Edwards though, I think he has as good of a game as anyone out there.



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LuckyLefty

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Re: Discussion of PBA Trials
« Reply #13 on: June 03, 2004, 01:42:12 PM »
Duh,  Oh yeah!  Pattern A,B, C, D, E!

In order!  How dumb of me!

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Re: Discussion of PBA Trials
« Reply #14 on: June 03, 2004, 02:02:02 PM »
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However can any woman be in the top half on Pattern B!?

Today's scores through 4 games on Pattern B 

 26, Kelly Kulick, Union, N.J., 906

So far, I'd say the answer is a definitive YES! 

17, (TIE) Tomas Leandersson, Sweden, 922

13th place on A, 17th so far on B.

Anyone know how to say "carry" in Swedish?

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