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Title: Kenny Simard
Post by: BrooklynSlop on March 02, 2008, 02:10:40 AM
I just wanted to quickly say congrats to Ken and GOOD LUCK TODAY!!!! I've bowled with Ken in the PBA South Region and he has always been a stand-up guy, willing to give advice and pointers when asked.

I think you will all be impressed with Ken's delivery. Smooth as silk, and as powerful as there is on the tour.

Great to see Ken make a show in his first year out on the National tour - MAKE THE MOST OF IT MAN!!!!
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Title: Re: Kenny Simard
Post by: Scolai on March 02, 2008, 11:00:45 AM
A ton of revs.  This guy's got game.  I'm glad to see Kenny making it work for him out there on the national tour.
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Title: Re: Kenny Simard
Post by: Necromancer on March 02, 2008, 11:05:44 AM
quote:
I just wanted to quickly say congrats to Ken and GOOD LUCK TODAY!!!! I've bowled with Ken in the PBA South Region and he has always been a stand-up guy, willing to give advice and pointers when asked.

I think you will all be impressed with Ken's delivery. Smooth as silk, and as powerful as there is on the tour.

Great to see Ken make a show in his first year out on the National tour - MAKE THE MOST OF IT MAN!!!!
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Title: Re: Kenny Simard
Post by: MAJM on March 02, 2008, 12:02:25 PM
I can see why Ken won the South. Very good bowler.
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Title: Re: Kenny Simard
Post by: MelvinBrunsTrack on March 02, 2008, 12:30:51 PM
Good showing Kenny. This guy will be back. It's nice seeing new players.
Title: Re: Kenny Simard
Post by: nd300 on March 02, 2008, 12:41:42 PM
Wow!!!!!!!!!!!! 5 1/2 inch span?????????? And what revs---------too bad it wasn't on a pattern with a little more oil.He would have easily won,IMHO.
 I do think that he should have changed balls to something a little less aggressive on the final match,something with a little shinier cover to push down the lanes and still be able to take advantage of the lanes.
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Title: Re: Kenny Simard
Post by: Spider Ball Bowler on March 02, 2008, 12:55:22 PM
If you have ever seen Euro Trip....you know the one guy that is head soccer goon...that is what Ken reminded me of.

Smooth Power...pretty impressive.
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Title: Re: Kenny Simard
Post by: strykalot on March 02, 2008, 01:10:24 PM
His span is not 5 1/2. It's about 5 1/4. Wish they would do some research before talking.
Title: Re: Kenny Simard
Post by: BrooklynSlop on March 02, 2008, 01:22:35 PM
Ken should have won. Nice bowling, man!

Barnes YET AGAIN gets lucky and wins with garbage shots and lucky trip-out's.

Ken, in my book, you won this tournament.
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Title: Re: Kenny Simard
Post by: JJp9976 on March 02, 2008, 01:26:05 PM
It was fun watching him.  He has a fun game to watch and he did not look intimidated in the least.  You could tell he is comfortable bowling in that situation and I hope to see alot more of him.  And congrats to Chris Barnes also.
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Title: Re: Kenny Simard
Post by: mainzer on March 02, 2008, 01:52:47 PM
I was kinda pulling for him today my jaw hit the floor when he throw is first shot it was just incredible power. Good luck to him in the future
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Title: Re: Kenny Simard
Post by: Fluff E Bunnie on March 02, 2008, 02:35:39 PM
Made a new fan out of me.  I also like the way he conducted himself on the show.
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Title: Re: Kenny Simard
Post by: Spider Ball Bowler on March 02, 2008, 02:44:29 PM
quote:

Ken, in my book, you won this tournament.
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HaHa I'm sure that makes him feel a whole lot better knowing that in your book he was the winner.  I am pretty sure Barnesy was holding the trophy and the big check.....I think the final score said 209 - not enough.....
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Title: Re: Kenny Simard
Post by: themachine300 on March 02, 2008, 04:05:19 PM
Congrats to Kenny on a solid showing.  Man I was pulling for him.  Way to show everyone how we roll down in SC!  Go Gamecocks!!!
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Title: Re: Kenny Simard
Post by: bighook69 on March 02, 2008, 04:33:31 PM
Ken was really fun to watch, nice to see a guy making his first show and handle it so well! Hope to see him again!
Title: Re: Kenny Simard
Post by: baccala8872 on March 02, 2008, 04:52:14 PM
Agreed.

The way Kenny handled himself on the telecast today and the way Mr. Frawley handled the telecast last week [so gracious in defeat and appreciative of the fans, etc.]..............well, let's just say that I, for one, like the new faces and new demeanors that I am seeing on TV.
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Title: Re: Kenny Simard
Post by: VAbowler on March 02, 2008, 07:07:26 PM
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Ken should have won. Nice bowling, man!

Barnes YET AGAIN gets lucky and wins with garbage shots and lucky trip-out's.

Ken, in my book, you won this tournament.
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We know Barnes won, but man Ken caught some bad breaks.  7-10 first frame, with his power, is probably a rarity.  Multiple 10s left hurt as well.  Barnes caught a break in the 1st ball of the 10th, instead of 49 just the 9, then he predictably goes and throws a 7 count split on his last ball.  Shame Ken couldn't go off the sheet to win, would've been a great show to talk about.

I forgot, Barnes caught some huge breaks against Mika too, but sometimes that what it takes.
Title: Re: Kenny Simard
Post by: Spider Ball Bowler on March 02, 2008, 07:22:03 PM
Be honest though, have you ever seen a bowler on any level not catch a few breaks during something big?

Ken got exactly what he needed, and that was a chance.  Barnes left 7, dude strikes out, he wins.....what else can you ask for?  That being said, that is a ton of pressure trying to get your first title...and I would not want to be in that situation.

The point where I personally think Ken lost the match, was right after Barnes left the crazy split going into the TV timeout and Ken came out with his foot on Chris' neck and left the big 4.  If he can continue his string there, whole different ball game....
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Title: Re: Kenny Simard
Post by: tarheel_bk on March 02, 2008, 07:25:06 PM
Congrats to Simard on making the show and bowling as well as he did, but you people kill me!!!!   You sit and bad-talk Chris Barnes all day long and when someone else does the exact same thing, it's OK.  Sure Barnes got a break in the 10th but Simard threw one good shot and then yank, but that's OK right. These are all professionals, whether they have been on tour one year or ten, they should be stepping up and making quality shots every time.
Title: Re: Kenny Simard
Post by: tonybowls on March 02, 2008, 08:22:00 PM
Great Show today!! One of the years best. I was very impressed with Ken Simard!! he handled himself very well for his 1st time on TV. I was pulling for him to beat Chris and he did bowl a better game in the championship match but caught some terrible breaks.