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Title: World Championships
Post by: mmcfarland300 on October 21, 2008, 01:15:41 AM
With the first Tour stop upon us it is time to start asking who will win.  Who will win the World Championships this year and why.  I will say Wes Malott because he has the full support of Roto-Grip and a new line of top quality equipment that fits him well.
Title: Re: World Championships
Post by: Dan Belcher on October 21, 2008, 09:20:27 AM
I'd love to see Norm Duke defend his title and become the first person to win back-to-back-to-back majors.
Title: Re: World Championships
Post by: carlitopeters on October 21, 2008, 10:42:25 AM
Jason Belmonte
Title: Re: World Championships
Post by: SleepOnIce on October 21, 2008, 12:26:43 PM
Brian Voss, or at least make the championship against Loschetter again. I missed it the first time and youtube is letting me down.
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Title: Re: World Championships
Post by: cheech on October 21, 2008, 04:44:53 PM
tommy jones is looking great this year and he is getting more leverage and rotation if that is possible lol. jason couch also looks good
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HG:300x2(SR300 both)289(sawblade)280(SR300)
HS:792(SR300)778(SR300)778(SR300/Dr.Jekyll)
2004 NYSPHSAA team champions
2007 NYSPHSAA individual high game(300) and series(1411-6 games)
current arsenal:
rival, arch rival, dead flush,scout,
blue vibe
SR300, RXS300 maxim
on the way maybe.....the sauce or momentum swing.
sacred heart university bowling, frosh. ave:204.6 sport
    218 THS
p.s. go leftys
Title: Re: World Championships
Post by: KennyRambo on October 21, 2008, 04:53:15 PM
T &#$*$%(% REEVES!
Title: Re: World Championships
Post by: Uncle Crusty on October 21, 2008, 05:06:27 PM
Ed Kramarcik.
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Title: Re: World Championships
Post by: rockerbowler18 on October 21, 2008, 05:11:23 PM
I'm gonna go with Rhino Page...

He wasn't just hot last year, as many people say. He's actually that good, and I'm looking for some repeat performances this year. If a lefty makes the show, Rhino will win.

IF THEY LOCK OUT THE LEFTIES AND MAKE THE LEFT SIDE IMPOSSIBLE ---

I'm going to go with Duke.

Hopin' my buddy Bill O'Neill makes TV...
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Title: Re: World Championships
Post by: renoatpikeville on October 21, 2008, 05:23:59 PM
My prediction is it will be a WSU grad.
Title: Re: World Championships
Post by: Mvpbowler on October 21, 2008, 05:47:03 PM
That makes it

Rash
Barnes
Hromek
Healey
Lamber IV
Futrell
Bohr
Williams?


Any others I missed?
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Title: Re: World Championships
Post by: Danes07 on October 21, 2008, 05:50:30 PM
I'm pulling for Wes Malott.  He's got more game than most people realize and I think he's going to have a big year combining his game and Roto Grip equipment.  

Regardless of who wins, it will be an intersting season to watch.
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Title: Re: World Championships
Post by: DP3 on October 21, 2008, 07:39:13 PM
Beau McVey is another Wichita State alum and Billy Oatman is a former Wichita State player.  Why Oatman is never referred to as an ex-bowler for Wichita State for two years on TV still befuddles me.
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Title: Re: World Championships
Post by: Ceo of DcYg bowling club on October 21, 2008, 08:25:01 PM
I have to agree with you CHEECH, either Tommy Jones or Jason Couch will win it,

Both are looking very shop this year, and one of them will be PLAYER OF THE YEAER -stamped-

cheech
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tommy jones is looking great this year and he is getting more leverage and rotation if that is possible lol. jason couch also looks good
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HG:300x2(SR300 both)289(sawblade)280(SR300)
HS:792(SR300)778(SR300)778(SR300/Dr.Jekyll)
2004 NYSPHSAA team champions
2007 NYSPHSAA individual high game(300) and series(1411-6 games)
current arsenal:
rival, arch rival, dead flush,scout,
blue vibe
SR300, RXS300 maxim
on the way maybe.....the sauce or momentum swing.
sacred heart university bowling, frosh. ave:204.6 sport
218 THS
p.s. go leftys
Title: Re: World Championships
Post by: Mvpbowler on October 22, 2008, 12:24:36 AM
Yea but the comment was a WSU grad.. Not current student
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Title: Re: World Championships
Post by: Pinbuster on October 22, 2008, 06:50:05 AM
Tim Penner
Matt McFayden
Lonnie Waliczek

Are former WSU team members.
Title: Re: World Championships
Post by: Monster Pike on October 22, 2008, 10:07:47 AM
quote:
Ed Kramarcik.
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"Nobody in the game of football should be called a genius. A genius is somebody like Norman Einstein."

-Broadcasting Extraordinaire and Mensa Member Joe Theismann


LOL!!  Would he be using the 4 or 5 step approach or both?  

Oh, & my vote is for PDW!
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Edited on 10/22/2008 10:08 AM
Title: Re: World Championships
Post by: Marc822 on October 22, 2008, 10:11:37 AM
i was down yesterday for the 1st day of qualifing and i'll have to go with rash or barnes.  rash had the best look on the fresh and barnes was just sick on the shot when it was broken down already.  barnes played up 5 for the most part with a noize polished drlled pin axis
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Title: Re: World Championships
Post by: Centers on October 22, 2008, 01:23:32 PM
I use to live in Wichita, and I would love to see someone like Matt, Beau, Nathan or Jay win it all.  It'll be hard to bet against Sean, knowing this is home turf and he's been in winnning situations.
Title: Re: World Championships
Post by: Burgat on October 22, 2008, 03:12:21 PM
Centers,

I going to Wichita for this weekends event. Since you use to live there can you give me a good steak house in town? I taking some people out but I'm not sure where to take them.
Title: Re: World Championships
Post by: Monster Pike on October 22, 2008, 07:08:48 PM
PDW climbing the ladder.  Randy Pedersen tied for 29 after 12 games, be nice to see him make the tv final.
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Title: Re: World Championships
Post by: SVstar34 on October 22, 2008, 07:29:37 PM
I gotta say PDW... It'd be a great thing to see Randy make the show
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Title: Re: World Championships
Post by: Monster Pike on October 22, 2008, 07:30:55 PM
quote:
I gotta say PDW... It'd be a great thing to see Randy make the show
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How bout a Pete vs. Randy final?  That'd be pretty cool.
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Title: Re: World Championships
Post by: matt smith on October 22, 2008, 07:52:04 PM
look for belmonte to be leading after round 2, or dang close to it.
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Title: Re: World Championships
Post by: rockerbowler18 on October 22, 2008, 08:23:58 PM
I'm retracting and going with M. Fagan
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Title: Re: World Championships
Post by: rockerbowler18 on October 22, 2008, 08:51:14 PM
rolloff!

Norm Duke v. Jason Poli!!!
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Title: Re: World Championships
Post by: rockerbowler18 on October 22, 2008, 09:04:58 PM
DAMNIT!!!

I thought there was still 6 more to go, but someone convinced me it's only 12 games!
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Title: Re: World Championships
Post by: CPA on October 22, 2008, 09:29:09 PM
Tommy Jones

However my dark horse pick is Ken Abner.  He is bowling really well right now.  I crossed next to him two weeks ago and he made it look pretty easy.
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Title: Re: World Championships
Post by: J_Mac on October 22, 2008, 09:30:24 PM
quote:
DAMNIT!!!

I thought there was still 6 more to go, but someone convinced me it's only 12 games!



Tournament format is 3 days of qualifying for the entire roster... that way each of the three squads gets to bowl on the fresh lanes in the morning, the burned lanes in the afternoon and the fresh lanes at night.

Thursday night after qualifying they cut to the top 25% and then there is qualifying for those bowlers on Friday.

Title: Re: World Championships
Post by: mmcfarland300 on October 23, 2008, 11:39:21 AM
Well as it appears Wes will miss the cut I will be pulling for Sean Rash.
Title: Re: World Championships
Post by: themachine300 on October 23, 2008, 11:58:57 AM
Go Ken Simard and TJ show these guys how we roll in sc lol
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Move left, hook it more.....

Tommy Jones and Kenny Simard are Gamecock fans...are you???

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Edited on 10/23/2008 12:00 PM
Title: Re: World Championships
Post by: tonybowls on October 23, 2008, 03:39:19 PM
I would love to see Kenny Simard or Todd Book win this week. I am also pulling for Jason Belmonte. Would love to see him on TV!!!!
Title: Re: World Championships
Post by: cheech on October 23, 2008, 05:30:10 PM
quote:
I'm pulling for Wes Malott.  He's got more game than most people realize and I think he's going to have a big year combining his game and Roto Grip equipment.  


i think he wouldve had a better chance with columbia. you cant beat the rival series. the cell and cell pearl are over rated
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HG:300x2(SR300 both)289(sawblade)280(SR300)
HS:792(SR300)778(SR300)778(SR300/Dr.Jekyll)
2004 NYSPHSAA team champions
2007 NYSPHSAA individual high game(300) and series(1411-6 games)
current arsenal:
rival, arch rival, dead flush,scout,
blue vibe
SR300, RXS300 maxim
on the way maybe.....the sauce or momentum swing.
sacred heart university bowling, frosh. ave:204.6 sport
    218 THS
p.s. go leftys
Title: Re: World Championships
Post by: cjh2839 on October 23, 2008, 09:15:23 PM
Bump.... Thoughts after 18. Randy missed by 3.
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Title: Re: World Championships
Post by: MC on October 23, 2008, 09:43:43 PM
Did Jeff Carter get bumped based on a tie breaker?
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Title: Re: World Championships
Post by: cjh2839 on October 23, 2008, 09:57:16 PM
yeh idk with carter... not a clue
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Title: Re: World Championships
Post by: cjh2839 on October 23, 2008, 09:59:54 PM
says his name up there at 52 so i think hes in??
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Title: Re: World Championships
Post by: SleepOnIce on October 23, 2008, 10:30:10 PM
Also has John Nolen listed as tied for 52nd, but out of the cutline. Guess we'll find out tomorrow (but hopefully earlier, lol).
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Title: Re: World Championships
Post by: mmcfarland300 on October 24, 2008, 09:41:09 AM
I am calling for a Rash Vs Barnes final.  I can see it now Rash "This is my house now Barney"
Title: Re: World Championships
Post by: tizzle on October 24, 2008, 10:01:08 AM
PDW baby go Pete!!!!!

Edited on 10/24/2008 10:02 AM
Title: Re: World Championships
Post by: APheLion on October 24, 2008, 10:17:29 AM
belmonte!! if he gets good break on the match plays
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Title: Re: World Championships
Post by: n00dlejester on October 24, 2008, 10:28:56 AM
Norm Duke is absolutely tearing it up right now.  81X after 3 games??  That's sick nasty.
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Title: Re: World Championships
Post by: jkiser01 on October 24, 2008, 10:38:19 AM
In looking at the list on PBA.com, there where several big names that did not make the top 53..
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Edited on 10/24/2008 10:42 AM
Title: Re: World Championships
Post by: jkiser01 on October 24, 2008, 10:39:51 AM
It looks like Wes had a tough week, but I am sure he will bounce back. He deserves a tourney or two to get used to the new RG stuff.. I feel confident he will do just fine this year, the guy has some serious talent.. He has been a model of consistancy the past 3 or so years..

Oh yea, to the user that said the Cell and Cell Pearl are over-rated, just curious, what information are you basing your comments on? Have you thrown both balls? If not, your comments don't mean a whole lot..






quote:
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Bump.... Thoughts after 18. Randy missed by 3.
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No Wes Malott...

also want to add, Jaros might win.
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Title: Re: World Championships
Post by: rockerbowler18 on October 24, 2008, 10:46:14 AM
jkiser...

I have thrown both and I agree with him.

Good balls, yes, but not as good as the overhype makes them sound.

As far as "getting used to it", he's been on their staff for a while now, and he's had plenty of time to try their stuff and throw it. He had a bad week. He's a great bowler, but don't blame it on a lack of knowledge of the equipment. He'll be back.
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Title: Re: World Championships
Post by: jkiser01 on October 24, 2008, 11:33:13 AM
I know Wes and bowled with him this summer in a small scratch league in Denton. Not sure what you consider "for a while now" but he has thrown the RG stuff since May 2008, when he signed with RG. I also never ever said he had a lack of knowledge of the equipment. I was just saying that while he was able to practice with the new stuff this summer at some local houses on mostly house shots and bowl a few regionals, thats no comparison to bowling on the exempt PBA shots, especially the World Championship pattern. I was not making an excuse for him, just stating my opinion. No doubt he will be just fine this year..

As far as your thoughts on the Cell and Cell pearl, thats fine. I personally have been very happy with both Cell's especially the Pearl. Some people just bash another company for no reason, without even throwing the ball they are bashing.. But you like you said, you used both balls and thought they where nothing special, and you are certainly entitled to those opinions.. That kind of thing happens with every new ball that comes out. Some people just don't give new stuff enough of a chance.. or they drill it wrong for there game.. I have seen that happen alot..

thanks for responding..

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Title: Re: World Championships
Post by: tenpin477 on October 24, 2008, 01:40:10 PM
Jason Belmonte is completely running this tournament over. Its not even fair anymore lol.
Title: Re: World Championships
Post by: mmcfarland300 on October 24, 2008, 01:53:25 PM
Belmonte is smashing everyone.  That could be a downfall because he will be sitting on the bench for a couple rounds for 2 rounds of Match Play and then he will have to bowl someone who has had 4-8 games more than him.  Match Play will be interesting.
Title: Re: World Championships
Post by: Mvpbowler on October 24, 2008, 02:03:02 PM
Amazing to see Kent shoot 278-279-25something, 800 the last 3 to get into the top 8... Thats pretty good!


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Title: Re: World Championships
Post by: jkiser01 on October 24, 2008, 02:06:00 PM
Belmonte is amazing... I wonder what he is throwing??
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Title: Re: World Championships
Post by: chitown on October 24, 2008, 02:49:25 PM
What happened to Robert Smith?  Did he bowl in this tourney?

I would love to see Norm Duke win!  He's 2nd right now!
Title: Re: World Championships
Post by: JessN16 on October 24, 2008, 02:53:47 PM
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Belmonte is amazing... I wonder what he is throwing??
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From looking at the scores, a neutron bomb would be a good guess...

Jess
Title: Re: World Championships
Post by: Monster Pike on October 24, 2008, 02:56:29 PM
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What happened to Robert Smith?  Did he bowl in this tourney?

I would love to see Norm Duke win!  He's 2nd right now!


Yes he did, but not well enough to qualify, 66th place.
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