Post by: Hamburglar on February 07, 2010, 01:57:24 AM
What a waste of time...
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Post by: Boos on February 07, 2010, 09:59:09 AM
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that could care any less than I do about the Chris Paul Celebrity Tournament???
What a waste of time...
I will not be watching
Post by: BowlingWolf on February 07, 2010, 10:03:29 AM
However, being that there is an off week before the USBC Masters, having such a telecast could be a good thing, especially since bigger names than the best bowlers on earth are being exposed on TV bowling--a good endorsement for our beloved sport.
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Post by: mumzie on February 07, 2010, 10:14:01 AM
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Post by: tvphotog on February 07, 2010, 10:16:49 AM
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Post by: Juggernaut on February 07, 2010, 10:22:37 AM
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The made-for-TV fundraiser, conducted in early January at Riverboat Lanes on the New Orleans Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, also had a strong patriotic theme. Service men and women from all branches of the United States military packed the bowling center for the competition.
That's the key. It isn't an event, its a fundraiser. Think Bob Hope and the USO meet bowling, except it isn't Bob Hope, just a gathering of losers, has beens, and hoodlums paired with PBA bowlers ( who may also be losers, has beens, and hoodlums themselves) in an attempt to raise funds and awareness.
I'll attempt to watch it, IF I can stand it.
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Post by: nutsforbowling on February 07, 2010, 10:56:52 AM
quote:Quotethat could care any less than I do about the Chris Paul Celebrity Tournament???
What a waste of time...
I will not be watching
Wait a minute. You started a thread that pretty much called EVERYONE out to grow the game by bringing in new bowlers. So do you not think that is what this event is about? Maybe some b-ballers will think it's so easy and decide to give it a try. Isn't that what you wanted? NEW BOWLERS?????
I'm thinking you just want some newbies in your league to beat up on.
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Post by: Crankenstein300 on February 07, 2010, 11:21:32 AM
Seems like a lot of us "serious" bowlers have a huge chip on our shoulders anymore.
Post by: Boos on February 07, 2010, 12:13:01 PM
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Quotethat could care any less than I do about the Chris Paul Celebrity Tournament???
What a waste of time...
I will not be watching
I changed My Mind. I am watching. Chris Paul is a great guy. We need to help the ratings and like so many on here say We should be happy Bowling is on TV.
Post by: Boos on February 07, 2010, 12:14:18 PM
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Wait a minute. You started a thread that pretty much called EVERYONE out to grow the game by bringing in new bowlers. So do you not think that is what this event is about? Maybe some b-ballers will think it's so easy and decide to give it a try. Isn't that what you wanted? NEW BOWLERS?????
Your right that is why I changed My mind.
Post by: actsbowler21 on February 07, 2010, 12:54:00 PM
I really do wonder what the response would be if this was a PGA/PBA cross-over charity event. Not trying to state that this is a racial issue, but reading the vile put out there about hoodlums/losers/etc. seems very short sighted..
Sorry, but Chris Paul is not a loser..in fact, he is one of the best ambassadors of the NBA..Ludacris (although he is a rapper and garners such an image) is not a hoodlum. A self made man, who promotes the need to keep children off the streets and has charity promotions in Atlanta to get under-privileged youth a real shot at an education, is not a loser or a hoodlum..
Norm Duke, Wes Malott, Pete Weber, Jason Belmonte- current stars of the PBA.. are not losers, hoodlums, or has beens..
Post by: BobOhio on February 07, 2010, 01:34:09 PM
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Post by: Juggernaut on February 07, 2010, 01:51:46 PM
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why do bowlers decide to trash events that are done for charity.. something fun to get bowling in a positive light and the sport's own members are the ones to throw it in the gutter (no pun intended).. not just some members of this forum but other outlets as well. Bowling doesn't get the respect it deserves because it's own membership doesn't respect it or it's efforts.
I really do wonder what the response would be if this was a PGA/PBA cross-over charity event. Not trying to state that this is a racial issue, but reading the vile put out there about hoodlums/losers/etc. seems very short sighted..
Sorry, but Chris Paul is not a loser..in fact, he is one of the best ambassadors of the NBA..Ludacris (although he is a rapper and garners such an image) is not a hoodlum. A self made man, who promotes the need to keep children off the streets and has charity promotions in Atlanta to get under-privileged youth a real shot at an education, is not a loser or a hoodlum..
Norm Duke, Wes Malott, Pete Weber, Jason Belmonte- current stars of the PBA.. are not losers, hoodlums, or has beens..
You're probably much closer to correct than I was. I guess I'm just tired of having to "piggyback" my sport on the backs of people from other fields just to try to get it some good PR. I also tend to not gravitate towards people who consider themselves "self-important" like many well known people tend to do these days. That's why I have such a dis-taste for NBA players and rappers, even though some of them DON'T deserve it. You are correct and I SHOULD NOT judge by class.
Bowling appears to be either dying or undergoing a massive change in its very make-up that it may not survive. I just hate turning it into a carnival sideshow, just to keep it in the public consciousness.
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Post by: BowlingWolf on February 07, 2010, 02:06:33 PM
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Post by: Skizriz on February 07, 2010, 02:22:56 PM
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Post by: BBU on February 07, 2010, 03:42:35 PM
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Post by: Russell on February 07, 2010, 06:34:51 PM
Some of you need to go play in traffic.
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Post by: DON DRAPER on February 07, 2010, 08:02:18 PM
Post by: Juggernaut on February 07, 2010, 08:14:43 PM
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Some of you need to go play in traffic.
I will if you will.
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Post by: Photoc on February 07, 2010, 10:49:49 PM
"This the best tournament EVER!!!!!"
ROFLMAO
I actually enjoyed this. Come on guys, it''s for charity, it''s not meant to be a serious event. Just relax a little bit. You can go back to complaining about the shows next week. lol
Oh yeah, btw, some of you guys really need to learn how to use the quote functions properly. It''s just downright brutal trying to read some of these posts lately.
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Post by: chatnboy on February 08, 2010, 12:45:28 AM
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Post by: bighook69 on February 08, 2010, 01:02:41 AM
It would have been even better without listening to Rob Stone the whole time...
Post by: J_w73 on February 08, 2010, 01:54:27 PM
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Post by: Bluff on February 08, 2010, 03:49:42 PM
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that could care any less than I do about the Chris Paul Celebrity Tournament???
What a waste of time...
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Wtf you do? but bittch???
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Post by: DON DRAPER on February 08, 2010, 08:19:48 PM
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