Post by: agroves on November 14, 2004, 11:03:28 AM
I don't have a problem with nicknames on the front or your first name on one side but your entire name across the back....come on. Really, did you forget who you are?? It just seems very arrogant to me....especially if you aren't even close to pro caliber. I know I am not, so guess what, my name isn't on the back of my shirt.
I have my opinion lets hear yours....
andrew
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Post by: JOE FALCO on November 14, 2004, 07:09:19 PM
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Post by: agroves on November 14, 2004, 07:12:11 PM
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When I go to tournaments I ALWAYS wear a shirt with my name on it! A lot of people there that I've never met .. including those on the same lane with me .. they don't have to struggle to remember my name .. it's there every time I bowl. Never thought of it as ARROGANT .. and still don't!
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front or back........?
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Post by: stanski on November 14, 2004, 07:14:41 PM
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Post by: SrKegler on November 14, 2004, 07:17:09 PM
Take the last tournament you were at for an example. Did you know everyone there? Most tournaments require you to change lanes each game. Usually the monitors are setup with letters A thru F instead of individual names.
Now, not to say anyone would cheat, but without the names on the shirts, how do you know the scores on the recap sheet match the person who was bowling. If a group wanted to, they could request to bowl the same pairs and manipulate the scores any way they wanted.
Also, it helps me to get to know the people a little better rather than just the guys I’m crossing with.
Of course, you won't be able to say that after you return from Vegas so enjoy the Anonymity while you can.
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Post by: agroves on November 14, 2004, 07:23:20 PM
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requires at least your last name on the back of the shirt. Personally I agree with them. Its purpose is for everyone else to know who you are.
Requires is the key word here. I don't really care if people know who I am or not. If I bowl good enough for them to look at the recap or ask, then that means I made a good impression.
Andrew
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Post by: agroves on November 14, 2004, 07:24:42 PM
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Was at a YABA tourney back in the day, collared shirts required, and spilled a drink on my shirt. All my other shirts were back at the hotel. So a guy about same size as me let me borrow one... and it had his name all over the back of it. I felt like I rode the short bus that day.
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Thats hilarious, LMAO.
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Post by: MichiganBowling on November 14, 2004, 07:27:08 PM
Don't you live in Metro Detroit area? I'm guessing you bowled in the same tournament I did (Can-Am Baker Doubles). If you would have had your name on the back of your shirt, I would have recognized it and introduced myself.
Ooooohhhhhhh well...
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Post by: charlest on November 14, 2004, 07:27:36 PM
No offense. I know where you're coming from on this one, but I'm afraid only some more experience will show you that this happens very often. Many people just wear such shirts because they are required so often on many, many tournaments. People are not being arrogant by wearing them; it's just convenient and some people are just proud.
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Post by: agroves on November 14, 2004, 07:33:48 PM
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Andrew,
No offense. I know where you're coming from on this one, but I'm afraid only some more experience will show you that this happens very often. Many people just wear such shirts because they are required so often on many, many tournaments. People are not being arrogant by wearing them; it's just convenient and some people are just proud.
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None taken....
Let me explain further, I live in North Dakota. I can only name one tournament in the area that requires your name to be on shirt. It is at the end of the year and the step-ladder finals are televised.
Now, if I lived in a more populated area where the majority of tournaments required your name on the shirt then I would understand.
Andrew
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Post by: Brickguy221 on November 14, 2004, 10:29:01 PM
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Post by: agroves on November 15, 2004, 06:11:38 AM
Andrew
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Post by: Ragnar on November 15, 2004, 10:29:37 AM
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Andrew,
No offense. I know where you're coming from on this one, but I'm afraid only some more experience will show you that this happens very often. Many people just wear such shirts because they are required so often on many, many tournaments. People are not being arrogant by wearing them; it's just convenient and some people are just proud.
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"When we choose an action,
we also choose the consequences of that action.
When I used to bowl a lot of tournaments this was true for me. Most tourneys I bowled required name shirts. Almost all of my "bowling" shirts had my name on them. More out of habit than not I'd wear name shirts even if it wasn't required. Really, it would never occur to me that something like that would make someone irate (or irritate them.)
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Ragnar sure likes to throw his purdy Uranium Buzzsaw.
Post by: DanH78 on November 15, 2004, 10:38:40 AM
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The clock on the wall says 3 O'Clock...last call...for Alcohol!
Post by: card79 on November 15, 2004, 10:51:19 AM
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I don't really play cards and I am not 79, but it fits together somehow.
Post by: A K A on November 15, 2004, 10:57:16 AM
Post by: Ragnar on November 15, 2004, 10:58:04 AM
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"A little sincerity is a dangerous thing, and a great deal of it is absolutely fatal." Oscar Wilde
Ragnar sure likes to throw his purdy Uranium Buzzsaw.
Post by: agroves on November 15, 2004, 11:17:36 AM
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I think, around here, it's an ego thing. Since there are not that many great bowlers in the state, those who are good feel the PBA size name across the back makes them a better bowler. These are probably the same guys who complain when house is oiled in a different direction! I agree with Andrew, big neon letters across your shirt in a meaningless, local tournament is irritating. The only good it serves is when you smoke them, they can be identified as the loser!
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To err is human, to miss a spare is UNFORGIVABLE!
It is funny, I don't remember seeing anyone from Minot wearing their name on their shirt. I don't even remember the better ones wearing one. I know who the good bowlers are Morris, Shick(sp), Fettig and others.
I have seen them bowl before and know they can score. That is why and how I know their names....I don't need a shirt to tell me.
Andrew
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Post by: seadrive on November 15, 2004, 03:11:36 PM
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Post by: Overhand on November 15, 2004, 03:23:36 PM
A shirt that has someone else's name across the back can ofter be useful...
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Post by: Ragnar on November 15, 2004, 03:28:01 PM
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What irritates me the most is people who take an adjective, misspell it, and then use it as a verb.
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seadrive
Cogito ergo bowl
Ya know Seadrive, I sorta let that go (only a mild backhended reference), but now that you mention it, it does sort of get my panties in a bunch.
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"A little sincerity is a dangerous thing, and a great deal of it is absolutely fatal." Oscar Wilde
Ragnar sure likes to throw his purdy Uranium Buzzsaw.
Post by: agroves on November 15, 2004, 03:39:37 PM
Andrew
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Post by: Ragnar on November 15, 2004, 03:44:06 PM
I just hate to see bowlers glow in the dark.
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"A little sincerity is a dangerous thing, and a great deal of it is absolutely fatal." Oscar Wilde
Ragnar sure likes to throw his purdy Uranium Buzzsaw.
Post by: agroves on November 15, 2004, 03:46:41 PM
Andrew
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Post by: SrKegler on November 15, 2004, 05:18:33 PM
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Just stiring the pot guys. Actually, I was hoping SrKegler would read this. He is getting some shirts made up with all our names on them.
Andrew
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Going to have to get up pretty early in the morning to pull the wool over my eyes. Figured something strange was going on after all the messaging back & forth getting sizes, names, etc.
Now, all I have to do is make sure I bowl at least a 112. Heard about your poor lefty with his 111.
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Post by: agroves on November 15, 2004, 05:27:34 PM
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Post by: CoachJim on November 16, 2004, 04:36:37 AM
I guess I will have to tell the band to look for another gig.
Post by: sheppy335 on November 16, 2004, 05:39:29 AM
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Why does the 8 Pin laugh at me!
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Post by: agroves on November 16, 2004, 06:30:03 AM
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Andrew does this mean you are against my use Fireworks and Loud theme music when I walk in to bowl league twice a week.
I guess I will have to tell the band to look for another gig.
No, wrestling intros are awesome.....................or something.....
Andrew
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Post by: agroves on November 16, 2004, 06:33:14 AM
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Agroves, I remember tagging along with my Dad on weekends when he bowled in tournaments all over the state. Most of the bowlers had their name on the back along with their honor scores patches attached. Man did I idolized those guys at that age and hoping someday I would have the same. Now it is like when you shot over 200 you just don't announce it anymore.
Ah yes, the good old days of bowling. Every team had matching shirts and were really a team. I remember these same things as a kid. Our local house used to give a patch to anyone who shot above a 250. I was the first youth to ever get one. I miss those days, now its all about carry.
Andrew
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Post by: seadrive on November 16, 2004, 12:38:33 PM
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People who put their names on the back of their shirts irrate me.
I think you missed one, Andrew, so you're still irrating me! Wow, I feel a little lightheaded, the power of creating new words is overwhelming...
hahahahahaha... where's that damn :dancing banana: when you need him?
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Post by: Sean John 369 on November 16, 2004, 12:40:09 PM
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STOP IT...........
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Post by: Ragnar on November 16, 2004, 12:42:19 PM
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"A little sincerity is a dangerous thing, and a great deal of it is absolutely fatal." Oscar Wilde
Ragnar sure likes to throw his purdy Uranium Buzzsaw.
Post by: agroves on November 16, 2004, 01:13:17 PM
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I'm looking into blue and red neon for my name on the back of my shirts. A battery pack in my hip pocket, maybe some hi tech hardware (like the new christmas lights that change color) and I'll be good to go.
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"A little sincerity is a dangerous thing, and a great deal of it is absolutely fatal." Oscar Wilde
Ragnar sure likes to throw his purdy Uranium Buzzsaw.
Thats sweet!! I would even do that.
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i dont get how its arrogant? but that's ur opinion...i just dont get y it irritates u so much..some people choose to have their names on their shirts and some choose not to..
For the second time, I was just stirring the pot. Next time try reading all the posts....
Andrew
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