win a ball from Bowling.com
« previous next »
Pages: [1] 2

Author Topic: Would you?  (Read 3289 times)

TECH SUPPORT

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 982
Would you?
« on: November 10, 2006, 05:55:44 AM »
Would you be embarassed if you bowled these scores in a pba tourney?
 
140    
174      
164      
146      
152      
112      
192  
 Total
1080



Edited on 11/10/2006 2:53 PM
Logged

 

a_ak57

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 10584
Re: Would you?
« Reply #1 on: November 10, 2006, 01:57:14 PM »
Depends.  What's my average that I bowled these off of?
--------------------
- Andy
Logged

TECH SUPPORT

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 982
Re: Would you?
« Reply #2 on: November 10, 2006, 02:01:31 PM »
Well seeing how its a pba event I would guess you would be in the 190+ average range.
Logged

CoachJim

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1044
Re: Would you?
« Reply #3 on: November 10, 2006, 02:03:23 PM »
I probably would have lit myself on fire after the 112 game, or faked a heart attack, something to get me out of there with my dignity. Seriously, we have all been there, I can feel for you.

Jim
Logged

Tweener92

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 991
Re: Would you?
« Reply #4 on: November 10, 2006, 02:03:35 PM »
Depends on how tough the shot was I suppose.
--------------------
----------------
Tim
Member of The Track Legion


R.I.P. Mom
Aug 29 1957 - Aug 3 2006
Logged

Platinum Bowler

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1669
Re: Would you?
« Reply #5 on: November 10, 2006, 02:51:50 PM »
Got to be a reason why your asking... Somebody shoot those scores?
--------------------
B-Car
Logged

a_ak57

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 10584
Re: Would you?
« Reply #6 on: November 10, 2006, 03:04:25 PM »
quote:
Well seeing how its a pba event I would guess you would be in the 190+ average range.

Well, I meant if you were a 200 average or 230 (something like that).  For the 200 guy it'd be quite embarassing, while for the 230 guy it'd be earth shatteringly embarassing.
--------------------
- Andy
Logged

smash8-10split

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2030
Re: Would you?
« Reply #7 on: November 10, 2006, 03:41:06 PM »
no, as long as they thought they got their $500 entry fee worth, LOL
--------------------
hold my hammer, while i NAIL your girlfriend.
Logged

Sawuser

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3700
Re: Would you?
« Reply #8 on: November 10, 2006, 04:22:55 PM »
quote:
Would you be embarassed if you bowled these scores in a pba tourney?
 
140    
174      
164      
146      
152      
112      
192  
 Total
1080



Edited on 11/10/2006 2:53 PM


Sorry, but YES!
--------------------
Righty
Think about it!

"He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors". Thomas Jefferson




Logged

leftehh- LG

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1079
Re: Would you?
« Reply #9 on: November 10, 2006, 06:21:05 PM »
quote:
I probably would have lit myself on fire after the 112 game


made me chuckle haha
--------------------
Bowl to Win!
Logged

TECH SUPPORT

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 982
Re: Would you?
« Reply #10 on: November 13, 2006, 07:55:45 AM »
The reason why I was asking is because yes someone bowled these scores at the last (national) pba tourney and was the second to last place finisher. I would assume he is atleast a 194 and up bowler seeing how he was allowed to bowl in the first place but what can you take away from a performance so horrific. I remember my first pba experience I didnt do so great but I didnt embareass my self either. I averaged a whopeing 185 across for 8 games and got a reality check but was only 7 pins out of last to cash average which was 192 which = 56 pins. I realized I needed a little work on a few things and needed more practice on the ditch shot.

Logged

TTforshort

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2053
Re: Would you?
« Reply #11 on: November 13, 2006, 09:20:38 AM »
TS, you reamed this guy an new one. Now, is there anyone else that needs put down for bowling bad. Since you are so good, maybe you could offer to coach.

At least he went out there and tried.

TT
--------------------
"Following the course of least resistance makes for crooked rivers and crooked men."
Logged
“A word to the wise ain’t necessary — it’s the stupid ones that need the advice.”

Jeff Carter

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 848
Re: Would you?
« Reply #12 on: November 13, 2006, 09:28:56 AM »
I've seen a lot, and i mean a lot, of people come out to bowl the PTQ's just strictly for the experience and the chance to say that they did it. The PTQ is the perfect arena for somebody to do that since the entry fee is lower, the field isnt nearly as strong, and the crowds are smaller.

I watched this guy bowl a little......i say go for it if thats what you want to do. My only advice to guys like this is to know the rules, above anything else. The last thing you want to be is a distraction to those around you, because you may be crossing with or next to somebody that is bowling for a living instead of the fun of it

......and by the way, there are no average restrictions to bowl a PTQ as a non-member, so this guy could have been a below 190 average bowler. Besides, he picked a bad week to bowl because the pattern certainly wasnt easy
--------------------
Bowl up a Storm,
Jeff Carter
www.stormbowling.com
www.jeffcarterbowling.com

Edited on 11/13/2006 10:21 AM
Logged

janderson

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2181
Re: Would you?
« Reply #13 on: November 13, 2006, 10:39:39 AM »
quote:
he picked a bad week to bowl because the pattern certainly wasnt easy


Shark was definitely a rude awakening for me the first time! Looks like you bowled fairly well this week though, Jeff.  Nice Job.

I bowl several regional events per year as a guest and see what Jeff describes.  There are also bowlers who may average 200+ on a house shot, but have never ventured into the arena of more challenging lane conditions.  Simply put, prior to bowling the event, they just don't know what they don't know.

I respect them for taking the challenge with their head up and shoulders back, regardless of scores, knowing that others will be watching.  I have even more respect for those who go back to the drawing board, improve their game, and come back out ready to fire again.
--------------------
J.J. "Waterola Kid" Anderson, the bLowling King  : Kill the back row

Edited on 11/13/2006 11:32 AM
Logged

TECH SUPPORT

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 982
Re: Would you?
« Reply #14 on: November 13, 2006, 12:24:14 PM »
quote:
TS, you reamed this guy an new one. Now, is there anyone else that needs put down for bowling bad. Since you are so good, maybe you could offer to coach.

At least he went out there and tried.

TT
--------------------
"Following the course of least resistance makes for crooked rivers and crooked men."



I dont really see it as reaming him a new one but your entittled to form your own opinion about what I said. To add to what jeff said I didnt know you could bowl ptq regardless of avg or skill level. I guess it might be a way of keeping the entries up. yes I am good but I dont have to come on here and tell every one about it though, I let my bowling do my talking for me. I also coach every once in awhile also when I am asked to help someone out. I was asking if anyone would be embareassed if they bowled these scores, My reason for asking is to see why they would feel this way and what they would do if so. I personaly could care less if it were me that bowled bad because I would know why I did. Thats the part that is missing from this is the reason why he did so poorly unless he was a 100 avg bowler then I guess he did great. Was it a lack of experience or know how? Who knows?
Logged
Pages: [1] 2
« previous next »