Author Topic: PBA=DULL (Read 7062 times)

louie · « **on:** October 29, 2006, 04:06:26 AM »

I love bowling. Came across the PBA on ESPN. Spare after spare. BORING!
If I won't watch bowling they might as well shut down because the general public will never watch that crap.

I WANT A STRIKE FEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
--------------------

Why does everyone laugh when I bowl?

louie

Tweener92 · « **Reply #1 on:** October 29, 2006, 12:09:42 PM »

You obviously didn't see the Kent-Jones match!
--------------------
----------------
Tim
Member of The Track Legion

R.I.P. Mom
Aug 29 1957 - Aug 3 2006

J_Mac · « **Reply #2 on:** October 29, 2006, 12:16:31 PM »

If you want a strike fest just wait until they aren't on a sport compliant shot... that usually helps.
--------------------
"A word to the wise ain't necessary -- it's the stupid ones that need the advice." Bill Cosby
"Never argue with an idiot. They bring you down to their level and beat you with experience."

BrunsMike · « **Reply #3 on:** October 29, 2006, 12:24:19 PM »

As I was told by an exempt PBA member "I am more impressed with a bowler who can make spares during their game than I am with a bowler who can string strikes."

Game 1 was awesome, game 2 was more impressive to me because of the spare converting. Take it as you want, strikes dont always come easy as you will eventually learn if you bowl on anything else then a House shot.
--------------------
Mike Zadler
Formerly known as IL_Bowler
Using the best brand in the nation, BRUNSWICK!!!
Below, my stats from previous seasons:
http://members.bowl.com/FindAMember/memberView.aspx?ms=12886&mp=552&s=2005-2006
Winter season averages at Sunset Lanes in Waukegan IL.
Wed. Nite Ave: 202
Thur. Nite Ave: 213

AmfTrack · « **Reply #4 on:** October 29, 2006, 12:35:38 PM »

This is a debate that has been had over and over. Yes, watching the top players in the world shoot spares and make adjustments is more impressive to a small number of people who actually understand bowling, but if the PBA wants more of the general public to watch, they have to wall them up and let it be a strike fest.

BrunsMike · « **Reply #5 on:** October 29, 2006, 12:38:38 PM »

quote:
This is a debate that has been had over and over. Yes, watching the top players in the world shoot spares and make adjustments is more impressive to a small number of people who actually understand bowling, but if the PBA wants more of the general public to watch, they have to wall them up and let it be a strike fest.

Doing that would be like hey guys, heres a few free honour score awards for ya!
--------------------
Mike Zadler
Formerly known as IL_Bowler
Using the best brand in the nation, BRUNSWICK!!!
Below, my stats from previous seasons:
http://members.bowl.com/FindAMember/memberView.aspx?ms=12886&mp=552&s=2005-2006
Winter season averages at Sunset Lanes in Waukegan IL.
Wed. Nite Ave: 202
Thur. Nite Ave: 213

AmfTrack · « **Reply #6 on:** October 29, 2006, 12:42:44 PM »

I agree Completely Mike, but sadly I think it's the only chance the PBA has of increasing ratings.

J_Mac · « **Reply #7 on:** October 29, 2006, 12:46:13 PM »

quote:
I agree Completely Mike, but sadly I think it's the only chance the PBA has of increasing ratings.

If they want to increase ratings maybe they should stop trying to directly compete with Sunday afternoon football...

--------------------
"A word to the wise ain't necessary -- it's the stupid ones that need the advice." Bill Cosby
"Never argue with an idiot. They bring you down to their level and beat you with experience."

korkey299 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 29, 2006, 01:38:24 PM »

ya you think its boring? they're the best at what they do, they are experts in almost everything having to do with bowling and they're bowling on the toughest oil patterns in the WORLD lets see if you could put on a live strikefest, what i'm trying to say is just shut up
--------------------
Age: 17
Favorite Brand: Track
List of Balls: Track Triton Elite, Track equation, Track Rule Delta 1. All 15 lbs.
High Score: 299
High Series: 723
Favorite Ball: Track equation

korkey299 · « **Reply #9 on:** October 29, 2006, 01:38:34 PM »

ya you think its boring? they're the best at what they do, they are experts in almost everything having to do with bowling and they're bowling on the toughest oil patterns in the WORLD lets see if you could put on a live strikefest, what i'm trying to say is just shut up
--------------------
Age: 17
Favorite Brand: Track
List of Balls: Track Triton Elite, Track equation, Track Rule Delta 1. All 15 lbs.
High Score: 299
High Series: 723
Favorite Ball: Track equation

Tweener92 · « **Reply #10 on:** October 29, 2006, 02:15:02 PM »

quote:
As I was told by an exempt PBA member "I am more impressed with a bowler who can make spares during their game than I am with a bowler who can string strikes."

Game 1 was awesome, game 2 was more impressive to me because of the spare converting. Take it as you want, strikes dont always come easy as you will eventually learn if you bowl on anything else then a House shot.
--------------------
Mike Zadler
Formerly known as IL_Bowler
Using the best brand in the nation, BRUNSWICK!!!
Below, my stats from previous seasons:
http://members.bowl.com/FindAMember/memberView.aspx?ms=12886&mp=552&s=2005-2006
Winter season averages at Sunset Lanes in Waukegan IL.
Wed. Nite Ave: 202
Thur. Nite Ave: 213

I'm with you on this one!
--------------------
----------------
Tim
Member of The Track Legion

R.I.P. Mom
Aug 29 1957 - Aug 3 2006

NateNice · « **Reply #11 on:** October 29, 2006, 02:34:46 PM »

Doug Kent averaged 257 over 3 games today on a difficult shot. That's a strike fest. This is why he's $100,000 richer. Man was he smoking today!

AmfTrack · « **Reply #12 on:** October 29, 2006, 02:52:29 PM »

I don't know why everyone has to be so hostile on this site, although I would guess that it has to do with you being 17. I personally would much rather see the tour use really tough conditions every week, but the general public doesn't even understand what a condition is. I just don't think you can keep the game very challenging for the pros and get viewers. If the microsoft guys couldn't do it, I don't know know if anyone can.

mumzie · « **Reply #13 on:** October 29, 2006, 03:28:16 PM »

I thought 248-248 the first match, 248 for Kent the second match, and 277-230 the third match WAS a strikefest!!!
Did anyone see the clips showing Kent's skill and adjustments over the course of the matches? It was awesome.
They showed him playing 5 board, then 20, then 25 board (or thereabouts).
I turned to my hubby and said "and that's why I'll never be good enough to play with the big boys!!!"

Are YOU big enough?
--------------------
--------
For all your embroidery, apparel printing, and apparel purchases - check us out!
www.strikinggraphics.com

NOTE - custom bowling towels are here. A custom towel without that rubbery or sticky feel!! And you can do just one.

ShermDawg · « **Reply #14 on:** October 29, 2006, 03:38:22 PM »

if you want a strikefest go watch a league on a ths... they were bowling on a USBC
compliant sport shot... none of the scores today were bad for bowling on that, and being able to convert all the spares, even better....

i think they bowled very well for being the USBC MASTERS

--------------------
Mason Sherman
Hammer Amateur Staff
"Nothing Hits Like A Hammer."
Talk is Cheap, Just Bring it...