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Title: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: a_ak57 on February 20, 2005, 02:24:18 AM
Well, I decided to do this again.  I'll be updating as the show goes on.


What's in the bag:

Match #1:
Walter Ray Williams-  Rule GP2
Mika Koivuniemi-  Polished Ultimate Inferno

Match #2:
Patrick Allen- Big blue pearl
Mika-  Ultimate, and an inferno

Finals
Chris Barnes- Throttle up
Patrick Allen- Big blue pearl

Match Scores:

Match 1:  Mika wins the game over WRW, 212-179.

Match 2:  10th frame, Mika needs 8 to win, leaves 7!  Tie Breaker at 194!!  PA goes first, leaves one standing!  But mika gets a 9 count too!  PA up again, leaves the SAME exact shot.  This time though, mika missed wide like he did in the 10th, and leaves 8!! Wow!

Final:  CHRIS BARNES shuts up his tormentors and wins it all!  He needed a strike, and 9-spare in the tenth, and did just that, with the strike being flush to boot!  The score was 213-212.

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- Andy


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Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: TheBowlingKid25 on February 20, 2005, 10:44:57 AM
quote:
ABW! (Anyone but walter!)
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"Of what use is genius, if the organ is too convex or too concave and cannot find a focal distance within the actual horizon of human life?"-Ralph Waldo Emerson

*handing out rubbers* Look kids, unprotected sex is BAD...You might end up with a little Wicked.
haha. I want Mika to take it if at all possible. That Rule GP2 doesnt seem to be working very well for WRW. Keep throwing that dead ball walter, hope you get lucky right?
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....BRUNSWICK!
¡Viva la nación de Brunswick!
Nothing more to be said.
....DEATH BY CHEETOS!!!!

Edited on 2/20/2005 11:42 AM
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: TheBowlingKid25 on February 20, 2005, 10:55:59 AM
How come they dont move out some and throw a weaker ball? Nothing is carrying very well that far in!
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....BRUNSWICK!
¡Viva la nación de Brunswick!
Nothing more to be said.
....DEATH BY CHEETOS!!!!
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: BrunsNick on February 20, 2005, 10:56:34 AM
Geeez!

Uphill battle here...
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Nick Smith ... A.K.A. Les Badderâ„¢
Brunswick -=- PBA 03-05
¡Viva la nación de Brunswick!
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: a_ak57 on February 20, 2005, 10:57:33 AM
BK, nothing will recover from the outside.  WRW is throwing a strong ball, slow and it has a hard time recovering.
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- Andy
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: BrunsNick on February 20, 2005, 10:57:52 AM
Mika wins...

LEFTIES WORST NIGHTMARE!!!!

I predict Barnes Vs Mika in the final.
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Nick Smith ... A.K.A. Les Badderâ„¢
Brunswick -=- PBA 03-05
¡Viva la nación de Brunswick!
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: Next Level PS on February 20, 2005, 10:58:17 AM
WRW should have keep that WMB in his hands that he had all week!
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www.bowlritelanes.com
www.nextlevelproshop.com

Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: TheBowlingKid25 on February 20, 2005, 10:59:11 AM
quote:
BK, nothing will recover from the outside.  WRW is throwing a strong ball, slow and it has a hard time recovering.
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- Andy
Yea, releasing on like 35! If he moved out, and threw a strong ball, I think that would work better?
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....BRUNSWICK!
¡Viva la nación de Brunswick!
Nothing more to be said.
....DEATH BY CHEETOS!!!!
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: a_ak57 on February 20, 2005, 10:59:48 AM
quote:
WRW should have keep that WMB in his hands that he had all week!
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www.bowlritelanes.com
www.nextlevelproshop.com


He couldn't, he has a TV contract with Track.
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- Andy
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: BrunsNick on February 20, 2005, 11:00:02 AM
quote:
quote:
BK, nothing will recover from the outside.  WRW is throwing a strong ball, slow and it has a hard time recovering.
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- Andy
Yea, releasing on like 35! If he moved out, and threw a strong ball, I think that would work better?
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....BRUNSWICK!
¡Viva la nación de Brunswick!
Nothing more to be said.
....DEATH BY CHEETOS!!!!


Nah. Nothing "works" on this shot.
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Nick Smith ... A.K.A. Les Badderâ„¢
Brunswick -=- PBA 03-05
¡Viva la nación de Brunswick!
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: BrunsNick on February 20, 2005, 11:01:15 AM
Oh... REV_O_LUTIONS...

BRUNSWICK > TRACK
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Nick Smith ... A.K.A. Les Badderâ„¢
Brunswick -=- PBA 03-05
¡Viva la nación de Brunswick!
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: TheBowlingKid25 on February 20, 2005, 11:02:55 AM
quote:
Oh... REV_O_LUTIONS...

BRUNSWICK > TRACK
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Nick Smith ... A.K.A. Les Badderâ„¢
Brunswick -=- PBA 03-05
¡Viva la nación de Brunswick!
LOL
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....BRUNSWICK!
¡Viva la nación de Brunswick!
Nothing more to be said.
....DEATH BY CHEETOS!!!!
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: a_ak57 on February 20, 2005, 11:03:22 AM
quote:
Oh... REV_O_LUTIONS...

BRUNSWICK > TRACK
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Nick Smith ... A.K.A. Les Badderâ„¢
Brunswick -=- PBA 03-05
¡Viva la nación de Brunswick!

Is this news to you?  We've known that for a while.
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- Andy
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: BrunsNick on February 20, 2005, 11:04:15 AM
It is an old headline to me, but Steviepoo can't seem to grasp the reality.
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Nick Smith ... A.K.A. Les Badderâ„¢
Brunswick -=- PBA 03-05
¡Viva la nación de Brunswick!
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: Jeffrevs on February 20, 2005, 11:06:59 AM
WR has a TV contract w/ Track? are you sure? I didn't know that....

Well...regardless....serves him right then...should have used what got him there!  Screw the contract.....

I love to see him lose !
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JEFF
"what, by the time I get back..they won't be dead anymore ?.
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: BrunsNick on February 20, 2005, 11:08:39 AM
You're so MEAN, Jeff... you should be ashamed with yourself!

...wanna join the Nation? We could use a fuhrer attitude like that!
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Nick Smith ... A.K.A. Les Badderâ„¢
Brunswick -=- PBA 03-05
¡Viva la nación de Brunswick!
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: Brunswick Kid on February 20, 2005, 11:10:45 AM
*sigh*... TSN isn't playing U.S. Open today... darn Nascar! >_<!
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--Detour Kid

Burn those heads!
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: a_ak57 on February 20, 2005, 11:12:44 AM
Not literally a contract, but track offers him big money to throw their stuff on TV.  IT's all about the $$$....
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- Andy
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: TheBowlingKid25 on February 20, 2005, 11:15:22 AM
Ok, I always say I dont like PA but I really have to admit, he can do a LOT of things with a bowling ball. No revs or get a good amount like right now. He is a good overall player. Besides that 1-3-7 he just left lol
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....BRUNSWICK!
¡Viva la nación de Brunswick!
Nothing more to be said.
....DEATH BY CHEETOS!!!!
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: a_ak57 on February 20, 2005, 11:17:29 AM
quote:
I really don't like the ball Mika has right now.
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Brunswick 04-06

Well joe, he listened to you and threw the inferno.
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- Andy
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: TheBowlingKid25 on February 20, 2005, 11:17:39 AM
What is it?
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....BRUNSWICK!
¡Viva la nación de Brunswick!
Nothing more to be said.
....DEATH BY CHEETOS!!!!
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: Jeffrevs on February 20, 2005, 11:17:42 AM
quote:

Theres no such thing as a tv contract. They give wrw more money then morich can to throw there balls.
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Brunswick 04-06


Well, GOOD then....serves him right for being a money WHORE!!! LOL haaaa....
Like I said, should have used what gottya there Walter!! NOW SIT DOWN!!!

quote:
You're so MEAN, Jeff... you should be ashamed with yourself!

...wanna join the Nation? We could use a fuhrer attitude like that!
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Nick Smith ... A.K.A. Les Badderâ„¢
Brunswick -=- PBA 03-05
¡Viva la nación de Brunswick!


Does a WMB count ?!?  Thanks for the compliment Nick!

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JEFF
"what, by the time I get back..they won't be dead anymore ?.
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: a_ak57 on February 20, 2005, 11:20:18 AM
BK, its the original inferno.
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- Andy
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: BrunsNick on February 20, 2005, 11:20:28 AM
Jeff...Don't make me smack you with a fish.


Mika will be better off with the Inferno... watch the loft coming up!
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Nick Smith ... A.K.A. Les Badderâ„¢
Brunswick -=- PBA 03-05
¡Viva la nación de Brunswick!

Edited on 2/20/2005 12:18 PM
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: BrunsNick on February 20, 2005, 11:25:48 AM
BOO YAH BROOKLYN!
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Nick Smith ... A.K.A. Les Badderâ„¢
Brunswick -=- PBA 03-05
¡Viva la nación de Brunswick!
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: a_ak57 on February 20, 2005, 11:25:56 AM
Oh man, after that jersey strike you KNOW its mika's time. hahahahaha
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- Andy
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: BrunsNick on February 20, 2005, 11:27:44 AM
One more strike for Mika and he can cruise into the win!

edit.... DARNIT
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Nick Smith ... A.K.A. Les Badderâ„¢
Brunswick -=- PBA 03-05
¡Viva la nación de Brunswick!

Edited on 2/20/2005 12:24 PM
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: TheBowlingKid25 on February 20, 2005, 11:28:49 AM
YEA MIKA!YEAAAAAAAA
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....BRUNSWICK!
¡Viva la nación de Brunswick!
Nothing more to be said.
....DEATH BY CHEETOS!!!!

Edited on 2/20/2005 12:25 PM
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: TheBowlingKid25 on February 20, 2005, 11:32:17 AM
Oh man this is gonna be closeeeeee
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....BRUNSWICK!
¡Viva la nación de Brunswick!
Nothing more to be said.
....DEATH BY CHEETOS!!!!
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: TheBowlingKid25 on February 20, 2005, 11:33:00 AM
I think PA MIGHT take this. I hope not though.
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....BRUNSWICK!
¡Viva la nación de Brunswick!
Nothing more to be said.
....DEATH BY CHEETOS!!!!
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: BrunsNick on February 20, 2005, 11:33:44 AM
OMG NERVOUS!!!
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Nick Smith ... A.K.A. Les Badderâ„¢
Brunswick -=- PBA 03-05
¡Viva la nación de Brunswick!
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: BrunsNick on February 20, 2005, 11:34:30 AM
TIE!!!!
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Nick Smith ... A.K.A. Les Badderâ„¢
Brunswick -=- PBA 03-05
¡Viva la nación de Brunswick!
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: TheBowlingKid25 on February 20, 2005, 11:34:36 AM
ARE YOU FREAKING KIDDING!!!!!
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....BRUNSWICK!
¡Viva la nación de Brunswick!
Nothing more to be said.
....DEATH BY CHEETOS!!!!
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: a_ak57 on February 20, 2005, 11:34:45 AM
WOW
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- Andy
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: BrunsNick on February 20, 2005, 11:35:46 AM
We need a miracle here, Nation.
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Nick Smith ... A.K.A. Les Badderâ„¢
Brunswick -=- PBA 03-05
¡Viva la nación de Brunswick!
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: icetink on February 20, 2005, 11:36:37 AM
Sigh...
Darned Canadian Sports Channel: TSN...they're showing "Motoring 2005 - Car of the Year" and "NASCAR: Daytona 500 Pre-race instead of the US Open".  I guess I'll have to wait for it to come on the StrikePass (which is grade F quality)!

http://tsn.ca/broadcast/Schedule.asp?Channel=TSN&ShowDate=Feb%2020%202005&TZ=0
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-Dino
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: BrunsNick on February 20, 2005, 11:36:39 AM
CMON MIKA!!! STRIKE ONE TIME BABY!
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Nick Smith ... A.K.A. Les Badderâ„¢
Brunswick -=- PBA 03-05
¡Viva la nación de Brunswick!
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: a_ak57 on February 20, 2005, 11:37:31 AM
Both got 9s, ROUND TWO!
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- Andy
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: BrunsNick on February 20, 2005, 11:37:37 AM
I can't believe that held... one more time now!!
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Nick Smith ... A.K.A. Les Badderâ„¢
Brunswick -=- PBA 03-05
¡Viva la nación de Brunswick!
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: TheBowlingKid25 on February 20, 2005, 11:37:41 AM
Dont worry, Mikas just messing with him
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....BRUNSWICK!
¡Viva la nación de Brunswick!
Nothing more to be said.
....DEATH BY CHEETOS!!!!
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: icetink on February 20, 2005, 11:38:41 AM
I'm rooting for Mika and/or Barnes...even though I can't see anything!
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-Dino
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: TheBowlingKid25 on February 20, 2005, 11:38:58 AM
SON OF A BICH!!!!!!!!
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....BRUNSWICK!
¡Viva la nación de Brunswick!
Nothing more to be said.
....DEATH BY CHEETOS!!!!
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: BrunsNick on February 20, 2005, 11:39:00 AM
uuuberghey.  (Turns off the TV)
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Nick Smith ... A.K.A. Les Badderâ„¢
Brunswick -=- PBA 03-05
¡Viva la nación de Brunswick!

Edited on 2/20/2005 12:35 PM
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: a_ak57 on February 20, 2005, 11:39:31 AM
Ohh, mika leaves 8!  PA wins.
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- Andy
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: TheBowlingKid25 on February 20, 2005, 11:41:47 AM

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....BRUNSWICK!
¡Viva la nación de Brunswick!
Nothing more to be said.
....DEATH BY CHEETOS!!!!
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: jkiser01 on February 20, 2005, 11:42:31 AM
Mika's ball reaction STUNK with that Inferno.. If Barnes has a shot at all, he will win this thing..
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If they only made a ball that would carry that da_n 7 pin (and I am right handed!!)

jkiser01
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: a_ak57 on February 20, 2005, 11:43:40 AM
It's simple.  If PA does what he should, and switches to a ball with midlane, he will take it.
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- Andy
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: a_ak57 on February 20, 2005, 11:46:03 AM
quote:
Pa's ball reaction is fine.
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Brunswick 04-06

Not really, that BBP is pushing too far down.  He needs more midlane reaction, whether by hand change or surface/ball.
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- Andy
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: TheBowlingKid25 on February 20, 2005, 11:48:28 AM
Did I miss the skills challenge? I think I did.
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....BRUNSWICK!
¡Viva la nación de Brunswick!
Nothing more to be said.
....DEATH BY CHEETOS!!!!
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: a_ak57 on February 20, 2005, 11:49:30 AM
YEAH BARNES!   You start it off with a brooklyn strike!!  Oh yeah!!

LMFAO.
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- Andy
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: TheBowlingKid25 on February 20, 2005, 11:50:02 AM
Thats gay!
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....BRUNSWICK!
¡Viva la nación de Brunswick!
Nothing more to be said.
....DEATH BY CHEETOS!!!!
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: loose5682 on February 20, 2005, 11:57:20 AM
what is Barnes throwing?? I could be wrong, but it looks like a polished Icon300...
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Andrew Loose
"King of Them All"
"Evolutionary. Revolutionary."
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: Papajoe on February 20, 2005, 11:57:39 AM
Anyone catch what PA yelled when he tripped that pin out?

I want to see PA go crazy wild on the show... love his attitude right now!
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: a_ak57 on February 20, 2005, 11:59:58 AM
I'm not sure, but it almost looks like a super cuda or something.
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- Andy
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: BowlingDude300 on February 20, 2005, 12:01:03 PM
Is Barnes throwing a icon 300?
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Lifes a GAME . . . Bowling is SERIOUS!
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: a_ak57 on February 20, 2005, 12:08:25 PM
Geez, where are all the columbia fanatics??

PA is getting the luckiest breaks i've EVER seen!!!
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- Andy


Edited on 2/20/2005 1:05 PM
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: bigearv14 on February 20, 2005, 12:08:54 PM
not a throttle up, and a drive isn't that orange.

looks like the I300, and what's up with that 10 pin PA???
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: TheBowlingKid25 on February 20, 2005, 12:09:19 PM
they're all throwing Big B.
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....BRUNSWICK!
¡Viva la nación de Brunswick!
Nothing more to be said.
....DEATH BY CHEETOS!!!!
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: bigearv14 on February 20, 2005, 12:12:05 PM
it's purple/pink w/ gold logos. gotta be the Icon 300
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: TheBowlingKid25 on February 20, 2005, 12:12:23 PM
FINALLY! He got one!
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....BRUNSWICK!
¡Viva la nación de Brunswick!
Nothing more to be said.
....DEATH BY CHEETOS!!!!
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: Hamburglar on February 20, 2005, 12:13:28 PM
Congrats to Chris Barnes!  Its about time...lots of "suffering" on TV in the recent past...this one makes up for all of them!
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That which doesn't kill you will only make you stronger, that which doesn't make you stronger is a waste of time!
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: Papajoe on February 20, 2005, 12:13:46 PM
BARNES
BARNES
BARNES!!!
Great SHOW! Best of the season by far!
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: mrtappedalot on February 20, 2005, 12:14:14 PM
I'm pretty sure it was a polished Icon 300---
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: bigearv14 on February 20, 2005, 12:14:47 PM
honestly, it looks like a Thing Lives with a C300 logo!
BONANZA!!!
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: a_ak57 on February 20, 2005, 12:19:32 PM
Barnes finally wins, and a major at that!

That wasn't the icon300, the icon has purple and orange and red and stuff, this didn't..........Well, c300 should put it up on the site sometime, so....
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- Andy
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: nd300 on February 20, 2005, 12:19:45 PM
Yup---he ALMOST snatched defeat from the jaws of victory..................could've been a 4-9 or 4-7-9- on that fill ball in the 11th frame. Instead,he got a break and only left that 4 pin.
 You gotta admit,though. That's the best match in a while,especially in a major.
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Chris
 "Face it,Flounder---you threw up ON Dean Wormer!!"
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: mumzie on February 20, 2005, 12:45:49 PM
quote:
Best Show of Year

I think the last two matches could qualify for some of the MOST exciting since Kelly Kulick won the Women's US Open  2 years ago!
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-- The way we see the problem is the problem.
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: DP3 on February 20, 2005, 03:42:57 PM
Barnes was using a Throttle-Up.  I had a friend at the Open say he used that and a Big Bully the whole week.
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-DP3
...
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: Next Level PS on February 20, 2005, 04:03:36 PM
that freakin Barnes almost gave me a heart attack!! I knew he was going to hack the 3.6.10....but anyway i glad he shut up the haters.. you earned that one Barnes.
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www.bowlritelanes.com
www.nextlevelproshop.com

Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: DANGERZONE on February 20, 2005, 04:37:42 PM
I hear alot of raggin on PA. I'll say this he is one of the standouts this year and has proven he should be considered as one of the best on the tour.
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: a_ak57 on February 20, 2005, 04:39:40 PM
quote:
I hear alot of raggin on PA. I'll say this he is one of the standouts this year and has proven he should be considered as one of the best on the tour.

PA will take the player of the year award.  I bet you, he'll win another title, AND he finished second in the two majors.  That's more than anyone else can say.
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- Andy
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: LuckyLefty on February 20, 2005, 05:32:25 PM
You are sure... Throttle Up huh?  I remember Steve Wilson looked great with that for one game early last year and then it went away badly!

I also thought maybe and Icon 300.

Oh well I'm sure it will be on Columbia site!

REgards,

Luckylefty
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: jkiser01 on February 20, 2005, 05:34:30 PM
PA is a whiney crybaby.. He can also be a jerk at times. I sopke with him for a short time at the Dallas Open and it was like he wasn't interested in anything I had to say.. He does not come across as being very friendly..

On a side note, I was so glad Barnes won his 1st major. Maybe it will shut up all the Barnes haters on here for a few weeks. Chris carried a couple of slop shots and so did PA that last match..

He was also NOT using an Icon 300, that was either a Throttle Up or Big Bully.

Congrats Chris!!
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If they only made a ball that would carry that da_n 7 pin (and I am right handed!!)

jkiser01

Edited on 2/20/2005 6:31 PM
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: DANGERZONE on February 20, 2005, 06:04:44 PM
dont confuse total concentration on the task at hand to being a jerk. In fact I kinda like the fact that he is sooo focused.
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BRUNSWICK OR NOTHIN
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: jkiser01 on February 20, 2005, 06:20:13 PM
DANGERZONE,

I am not talking about when he yelled at the fan on TV today, I am talking about his poor attitude with the fans when he is not even bowling..

Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: Waldorf Salad on February 20, 2005, 06:44:41 PM
quote:
I can't believe I found myself cheering for Barnes (Columbia and Linds? bleah), but I never knew PA was such a jerk.  Complaining about a flash that happened during the second step of his approach (when he had really bad balance on quite a few shots with no distraction), yelling at fans, praising himself for Mika losing while Mika waited to shake his hand, swearing on TV, etc.

I haven't liked Barnes much in the past, but he's got ultimately more class on TV compared to PA.


I found myself thinking the exact same thing.  PA was a disgrace to himself, bowling, and the DW patch on his sleeve.

Edited on 2/20/2005 7:41 PM
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: a_ak57 on February 20, 2005, 07:10:56 PM
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did anyone notice after Chris missed the 3-6-10 how quick the production crew had the highlights of Chris' previous chops in big moments.... almost as if they were waiting for it (him to choke)....
Haha, yeah, I found that hilarious.
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Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: tonybowls on February 20, 2005, 07:11:40 PM
There was absolutely nothing wrong with PA'S reaction after beating Mika. Alot of that had to do with the fact that Mika was 3-0 against Allen on TV. Why wouldn't he be fired up after beating him.
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: DavidKSNK on February 20, 2005, 07:17:11 PM
For those complaining about PA complaining about the flash, he had every right to. Somehow I really doubt any of those who are saying "what was the big deal about the flash" would be saying that had they been competing for the United States Open championship. When $100,000 and a 3 year exemption is on the line, you have every right to complain.

As for his celebration after beating Mike Koivuniemi, how is it that bad? Pete Weber's antics at times were easily much more questionable. Big deal, the PBA probably loved it since one of the things they were trying to do this year was promote storylines between bowlers.

A few people I know who have bowled with or have known PA have all said great things about him. Keep in mind, all of those guys are human so you cannot expect them to be all smiles all the time.

Anyhow, I was glad Chris Barnes won. He is one of the best in the world, and is incredibly smooth to watch. He got a lucky break in the first frame, but luckily he did not let the 3-6-10 chop get to his head. I look forward to seeing him win many more titles.
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"As you think, so shall you become" -Bruce Lee
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: tonybowls on February 20, 2005, 07:19:23 PM
BARNES IS THE BEST!!!!
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: Walking E on February 20, 2005, 09:04:02 PM
Where's the guy - DRevs something, I think - who said that Patrick Allen wasn't able to play a tough shot like a righthander?? Seems to me like he was playing a pretty deep line (4th arrow). Who says PA isn't versatile now??

And congrats to Barnes - it's great to see him get the monkey off his back!!
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You weren't unlucky when you left that corner pin, so shut up about it already!!
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: tonybowls on February 21, 2005, 05:01:24 AM
THE BARNES HATERS HAVE BEEN SILENCED FOREVER!!!!
Title: Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
Post by: jkiser01 on February 21, 2005, 07:43:33 AM
g_thing,

Of all the bowlers I talked to that day at the Dallas Open (and you know I talked to alot of them), PA was one of the guys that didn't seem to enjoy mingling with the fans for whatever reason.. He was a bit stand offish..

Hey, but maybe thats just the way that hs is all the time..

Thats the only point I was trying to make..
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If they only made a ball that would carry that da_n 7 pin (and I am right handed!!)

jkiser01

Edited on 2/21/2005 8:40 AM