Post by: Coolerman on August 03, 2009, 02:13:40 AM
worst year of their career? Is their a bowler that you think may lose their exempting after being on tour
for more than five years?
Tommy Jones -POY
Walter Ray Williams-Backwards
Mike Edwards or Jason Couch-Losing Exemption
Post by: bowlerdawg on August 03, 2009, 10:36:47 AM
he was really starting to hit his stride late last year, and getting used to his new knee. I look for him to make at least 4 shows this season and at least one title. He is way too good and way too much of a competitor to sit on the sidelines. Plus he is really the only lefty I really like.
Lochetter could have a break out year, Fagan could also. It would be nice to see TJ return to winning form.
can't count out Chris Barnes or Wes for POY
they are both on top of their game
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Post by: BiGtYmEr300 on August 03, 2009, 10:51:17 AM
Mike Scroggins -- Backwards
Brian Kretzer -- Loses his exemption
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Post by: jbuzz31 on August 03, 2009, 11:06:49 AM
Player of the year: Ill go with a darkhorse here.....Rhino
Backwards:Brad Angelo
Loses Exemption: Jack Jurek
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Post by: Roto_Ryan on August 03, 2009, 11:42:15 AM
I also have a surprise or two lol.
POY - Bill O'Neill (Im thinking three titles maybe even a major.)
Step Back - I dont know of anybody here cause I see maybe a few players not doing the same as last year such as Scroggins but it doesnt mean they take a step back in a sense. Hard to have as good a year as before when you win the US Open.
Losing Exemtion - Jurek or Kent. Both probably need to get off to hot starts to keep there mind in it since they both have such successful lives away from the tour.
Post by: Scott_in_PA on August 03, 2009, 11:50:47 AM
Post by: LordWalrus on August 03, 2009, 12:01:02 PM
Backwards: Bill O'Neill
Loses Exemption: Danny Wiseman, but I really hope not.
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Post by: jbuzz31 on August 03, 2009, 12:44:10 PM
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Loses Exemption: Danny Wiseman, but I really hope not.
Might be closer than you think. He really has been contemplating retiring from full time touring and just bowl Tourneys close to Baltimore and the Majors.
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Post by: mmcfarland300 on August 03, 2009, 01:35:09 PM
Step Backwards: WRW Jr
Lose Exemption: Mike Edwards or Brian Kretzer
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Post by: leftyinsnellville on August 03, 2009, 01:52:09 PM
Despite his domination of the King of Bowling, I see Wes Malott sliding backwards to just really good...kind of like he was in the late part of last season.
I hate to see anybody lose an exemption, but I'm concerned about Steve Jaros. Seems like father time is bound to catch him one of these years.
Post by: tc300 on August 04, 2009, 01:47:58 AM
i think this may just be the 2handers year to break out... (belmonte and cassdiy schaub)
Post by: jbruno6 on August 04, 2009, 08:07:03 AM
Backwards - Pete Weber
Lose exemption - Danny Wiseman
Will make a show - Nate bohr, Ed VanDaniker
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Post by: HamPster on August 04, 2009, 05:00:19 PM
POY - Wes Malott
Backwards - Yes, Wes Malott
Loses exemption - Kretzer
Face it, Wes had a ridiculous year last year. Barring any crazy run by anybody else, Wes could take a step back and still win POY. He can't really improve on last year, can he?
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Post by: DON DRAPER on August 04, 2009, 09:01:43 PM
Post by: nd300 on August 04, 2009, 09:49:14 PM
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Post by: chipmunkbowler on August 05, 2009, 07:49:24 AM
big step back - danny wiseman because he is running a huge event streak without a title and he has practically lost all his confidence.
losing exemption - ryan shafer
Post by: BrianCRX90 on August 05, 2009, 06:59:02 PM
These things are hard to predict. So I'm going with a random and outside pick and going with Michael Machuga. I think he has all the tools and think this will be his breakout season.
Post by: pate08 on August 05, 2009, 07:02:58 PM
Loses exemption: Nathan Bohr, Michael Haugen
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Post by: hasmin on August 07, 2009, 08:32:51 AM
POY- Norm Duke.
Post by: jorr19 on August 14, 2009, 02:25:56 AM
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