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J_Mac

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2006 TOC Spoiler
« on: April 09, 2006, 05:28:05 AM »
Barnes didn't choke... I repeat, Barnes didn't choke...
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Edited on 4/9/2006 1:56 PM

 

Walking E

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Re: 2006 TOC Spoiler
« Reply #16 on: April 10, 2006, 01:45:06 AM »
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Here is my opinion on Barnes, and the reason he makes it to the show so often but has had trouble finishing it out.  It all comes down to the "jack of all trade and master of none" bit.  During collegiate bowling, Team USA, etc the guy has learned so many shots and so many adjustments he can line up on most anything.  During tourney qualifiers and matchplay, there is lots of time to lose a line, tinker, find a new one and keep on scoring.  

when it comes down to tv time, and his shot isn't there he has way to many things to pick from to make a good safe adjustment.  Did I throw it to fast, are the lanes transitioning, do I move left and hook it, move right and go straighter, do I change balls, which drilling, etc etc etc.  When it comes down to 1 match for all the marbles, he gets himself in trouble due mostly to his vast versitility.  Today was a great example of Barnes guessing right, and also getting cold at the perfect time.  The Monicelli match was locked up, and Barnes had time to find a new shot during the practice before Jaros match.  I knew he moved his feet some, but it took a few frames before I realized he switched to a different pinout.
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I think those are excellent points.

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