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Wilbert

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Will Duke make the tour next year?
« on: February 21, 2008, 02:20:39 AM »
I was wondering if Norm will make the tour next year.  That is assuming he does not win a before the end of the season.  He is 51st in points now.  What is the cut off for next year tour?  It was 40 something last year.
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Dan Belcher

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Re: Will Duke make the tour next year?
« Reply #1 on: February 21, 2008, 10:28:47 AM »
He did not defer his exemption this year, so from what I understand, despite missing a ton of tournaments this year thanks to his injury problems, he's still got to either win or finish in the top 40 or so in points to maintain his exempt status for next year.
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mrbowlingnut

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Re: Will Duke make the tour next year?
« Reply #2 on: February 21, 2008, 11:19:41 AM »
Maybe he is going to call it a day and retire who knows???
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Fluff E Bunnie

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Re: Will Duke make the tour next year?
« Reply #3 on: February 21, 2008, 11:21:32 AM »
No Norm = Sadness.
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shelley

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Re: Will Duke make the tour next year?
« Reply #4 on: February 21, 2008, 01:45:16 PM »
Just think of how many spots he's opened up on the TV show.

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chitown

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Re: Will Duke make the tour next year?
« Reply #5 on: February 21, 2008, 02:01:39 PM »
Well if Norm doesn't make the cut and wants to continue to bowl, you can bet he will earn an exemption thru the qualifiers.

Edited on 2/22/2008 9:24 AM
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VIXIV

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Re: Will Duke make the tour next year?
« Reply #6 on: February 21, 2008, 02:07:51 PM »
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Maybe he is going to call it a day and retire who knows???


IF that happens (I hope he keeps bowling), then I hope he ends up on TV.
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BrianCRX90

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Re: Will Duke make the tour next year?
« Reply #7 on: February 21, 2008, 10:18:11 PM »
I 100% believe he will make the cut line. He's too good and I will also say he's been bowling his best of his entire career since 1994. The injuries have ruined what should be domination. He would have easily by far won POY last season if it wasn't for the injuries. He would be at the top of the point list if it wasn't for the injuries this season.
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Re: Will Duke make the tour next year?
« Reply #8 on: February 22, 2008, 12:18:41 AM »
40 is the cutoff point.
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Re: Will Duke make the tour next year?
« Reply #9 on: February 22, 2008, 12:22:26 AM »
Norm has jason belmonte in the the round of 16 of the world championships...lets hope he keeps it going...
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Krakken

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Re: Will Duke make the tour next year?
« Reply #10 on: February 22, 2008, 07:40:27 AM »
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I 100% believe he will make the cut line. He's too good and I will also say he's been bowling his best of his entire career since 1994. The injuries have ruined what should be domination. He would have easily by far won POY last season if it wasn't for the injuries. He would be at the top of the point list if it wasn't for the injuries this season.


How can you say that?  He isn't bowling well this year at all.  Maybe it is due to the injuries, but with the way Barnes and WRW are bowling, you can't say he would be at the top of the points.

Norm was a great bowler, and might still be, but I think time, and partying have caught up with him.
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BrianCRX90

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Re: Will Duke make the tour next year?
« Reply #11 on: February 22, 2008, 03:59:04 PM »
Duke just made the round of 8. He's already going to get a bunch of points reguardless. I predict he beats Lochetter and makes tv. He will be on tour next year.
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Re: Will Duke make the tour next year?
« Reply #12 on: February 22, 2008, 05:19:30 PM »
Norm looks to be bowling well this week, I think he'll beat Loschetter and make the show.  He'll be in the top 40 by the end of the season and if not, he'll dominate tour trials.
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Re: Will Duke make the tour next year?
« Reply #13 on: February 22, 2008, 05:48:32 PM »
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I 100% believe he will make the cut line. He's too good and I will also say he's been bowling his best of his entire career since 1994. The injuries have ruined what should be domination. He would have easily by far won POY last season if it wasn't for the injuries. He would be at the top of the point list if it wasn't for the injuries this season.


How can you say that?  He isn't bowling well this year at all.  Maybe it is due to the injuries, but with the way Barnes and WRW are bowling, you can't say he would be at the top of the points.

Norm was a great bowler, and might still be, but I think time, and partying have caught up with him.


feh! You just have not been watching him the past 2 years. If it weren't for the injuries, he'd be in the top 3 easily! Watch closer next time.
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BrianCRX90

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Re: Will Duke make the tour next year?
« Reply #14 on: February 22, 2008, 06:19:06 PM »
He's up on Loschetter 3-0 and just shot a 299. He's going to tv with one more win.

Edited on 2/22/2008 7:20 PM
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