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squirrelywrath1

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USBC Masters yesterday, Belmo verses Machuga. Anything?
« on: February 25, 2017, 09:12:12 AM »
Knowing those two have a history, was there any drama between the two?  Or did they both behave like grown men?   

(For those who don't know, Machuga made it public his strong dislike for two handed bowling.  Even banning them from his own tournaments).



 

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Re: USBC Masters yesterday, Belmo verses Machuga. Anything?
« Reply #1 on: February 25, 2017, 09:47:25 AM »
Watched it, neither made eye contact and walked away from the other after every shot. Chugs left a stone cold 10 pin that cost him the match, and it was a great match. THey made eye contact and shook hands at the end. No real drama. Chugs was rolling a old school Blue Hammer made in 1990. I think Belmo rolled a pitch black..
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Re: USBC Masters yesterday, Belmo verses Machuga. Anything?
« Reply #2 on: February 25, 2017, 10:09:04 AM »
I believe that's what the drama was machuga being much like boss and taking the stance against him
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Re: USBC Masters yesterday, Belmo verses Machuga. Anything?
« Reply #3 on: February 25, 2017, 12:15:22 PM »
When Choogs rang the tenpin to lose he yelled "SONOFAB*TCH!" really loud and punched the floor. It was about as good as a shot as you could throw for a ring ten in a match that back and forth.

It made for an awkward moment, but it happens.

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Re: USBC Masters yesterday, Belmo verses Machuga. Anything?
« Reply #4 on: February 27, 2017, 10:14:12 AM »
Machuga should stick to regionals. He sin't good enough to be on the tour anymore. It's Belmonte and everybody else.

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Re: USBC Masters yesterday, Belmo verses Machuga. Anything?
« Reply #5 on: February 27, 2017, 10:41:18 AM »
That comment is just ignorant. His game is still very solid, he still throws it great. And as evidenced by his qualifying numbers and the match he gave Belmo, you don't have a damn clue what you are talking about

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Re: USBC Masters yesterday, Belmo verses Machuga. Anything?
« Reply #6 on: February 27, 2017, 10:42:13 AM »
Isn't Machuga the one that made the big rant some odd years back about how the PBA had become too easy and pointed out a bunch of issues but didn't actually identify solutions. Just b*tched and acted like he was above it now.

..or am I thinking of another guy similar to him?
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Re: USBC Masters yesterday, Belmo verses Machuga. Anything?
« Reply #7 on: February 27, 2017, 11:08:03 AM »
I think you are correct. After Machuga disconnected himself from all of his sponsors, he pretty much spilled his guts on his opinion about the PBA and bowling in general. Brian Voss has also been very vocal for the past few years, so i'm not sure which one you are thinking of, but they both have drawn attention for their positions and opinions.

I was surprised to see Machuga bowling at the Masters, to be honest. He was wearing and throwing Motiv gear, but not sure if it is in an official capacity. His continued participation shows that he still loves the game, even though his opinion about parts of it appear to make him look like he has come to despise some aspects.

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Re: USBC Masters yesterday, Belmo verses Machuga. Anything?
« Reply #8 on: February 27, 2017, 11:11:29 AM »
I think you are correct. After Machuga disconnected himself from all of his sponsors, he pretty much spilled his guts on his opinion about the PBA and bowling in general. Brian Voss has also been very vocal for the past few years, so i'm not sure which one you are thinking of, but they both have drawn attention for their positions and opinions.

I was surprised to see Machuga bowling at the Masters, to be honest. He was wearing and throwing Motiv gear, but not sure if it is in an official capacity. His continued participation shows that he still loves the game, even though his opinion about parts of it appear to make him look like he has come to despise some aspects.

I think I've read both at some point now that you mention it. It's Machugas then of the two I was thinking.
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Re: USBC Masters yesterday, Belmo verses Machuga. Anything?
« Reply #9 on: February 27, 2017, 11:23:24 AM »
Machuga should stick to regionals. He sin't good enough to be on the tour anymore. It's Belmonte and everybody else.

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Re: USBC Masters yesterday, Belmo verses Machuga. Anything?
« Reply #10 on: February 27, 2017, 02:47:37 PM »
I only speak the truth. Machuga is a dinosaur. He's bringing a knife to a gun fight. He is no longer relevant.

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Re: USBC Masters yesterday, Belmo verses Machuga. Anything?
« Reply #11 on: February 27, 2017, 03:13:02 PM »
I only speak the truth. Machuga is a dinosaur. He's bringing a knife to a gun fight. He is no longer relevant.

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Re: USBC Masters yesterday, Belmo verses Machuga. Anything?
« Reply #12 on: February 27, 2017, 03:19:23 PM »
Machuga should.....

Obv we have an authority here on what Machuga should/should not do.....  ::)
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Re: USBC Masters yesterday, Belmo verses Machuga. Anything?
« Reply #13 on: February 27, 2017, 03:44:29 PM »
Mr. NikonGuy
Your entitled to your opinion, but you are dead wrong.  You apparently did not see the match between Machuga and Belmonte.  If you did, I don't believe you would be taking the position you are. 
If you think Machuga didn't belong bowling in the Masters (only good enough for Regionals), then drive over to Erie, PA and challenge him to a three game winner take all for say a cool 10 grand.
Then come back here and post what you then think regarding his bowling skills/abilities to still compete on tour (if he wished).  Good Luck!

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Re: USBC Masters yesterday, Belmo verses Machuga. Anything?
« Reply #14 on: February 27, 2017, 03:48:46 PM »
What has Machuga done recently? He's a little fish. And Belmonte is the shark.