2 Points and then Im done talking about Barnes until he is on the show next..............
Point #1
People in these debates about Barnes invariably mention the times that Earl Anthony or Walter Ray were on TV and lost.
The big difference is the way they lose. It feels like (whether its true or not, Im not arguing) Barnes gives away more matches, than just getting beat. If he would get beat losing carry, we would say "He got unlucky". But WE NEVER SAY THAT. Because it doesnt happen. When Barnes loses we question 2 things---did he choke? and did he play the right line/throw the right ball?
When Walter loses---even when he leaves an 8-10---firm with a little hand, even on the hooking pattern. Not really a choke. Just not a perfect shot. Alot of times with Barnes, as fans, I think we would accept an ok shot to lose. If Barnes goes solid 10 in the 10th against Bill O'neill, Im not calling him a choke artist (I didnt even when he left a 2-8-10). Would he have lost anyway? Yes---but its how you lose. Barnes just seems to lose in the most painful of ways. And in some sick way because of how arrogant he comes across---I enjoy it.
Point #2
Someone in another post commented on his 2 Roll to Riches wins which were both big money wins. The tournament where he needed 1 shot to win---he threw it jersey.
The tournament where he had a 1 strike lead---he threw it flush.
That is Chris Barnes---if he absolutely has to have ONE shot on the show, he yacks it. Not all the time---but alot for someone in his position.
He is consistently better when he has a cushion. Even the match against Haugen could have been a runaway. He left 2 ringing 10's that could have made that match very cozy. It put him in a shot where 1 out of 2 was good enough to get him a tie---and he couldnt do it.......
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It doesnt matter---he is way better than all of us. He probably better than all of them out on tour. But his results on the show, arent better than all of them out on tour. His 11 wins are better than most on tour---but he thinks he's the best, and he hasn't been when it counts the most.
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Only Losers Feel Pressure
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