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Bowler to Fear in 2008?
« on: July 17, 2008, 01:17:37 AM »
Who's going to own in 2008?

I think Chris Barnes will overcome some of his television woes, and win 2-3 titles.  Rhino Page will have another solid season, but nothing mind-blowing.  2 titles tops.  Pete Weber will bounce back with a title.  PBIII and WRW will each win a title. I secretly hope PBIII wins a ton now that he broke his 61 event losing streak.  

But I think Norm Duke is going to absolutely own this year.  He finished last season like a ball of fire, and he's healthy now.  I hope he owns the world.
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Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
« Reply #1 on: July 17, 2008, 09:18:49 AM »
The Big Nasty!!!!
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Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
« Reply #2 on: July 17, 2008, 09:20:14 AM »
I can't help but think that the 64 player exempt format will control a dominant performance from anyone but I see Tommy Jones having an ENORMOUS season.  That's simply too much talent to keep off of the Sunday telecasts.
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Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
« Reply #3 on: July 17, 2008, 09:42:43 AM »
I have to say Jason Lundquist and Wes i know jason personally so iam pulling for him
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Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
« Reply #4 on: July 17, 2008, 10:07:36 AM »
DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUKE.  Once he finally stopped reinjuring his calf every week last year, he was throwing it very, very well.  You don't win two majors like that otherwise.  (His performance in the US Open was downright insane)  His game's withstood the test of time and keeps him out of trouble when the lanes get tough, so it's hard to bet against him.

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Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
« Reply #5 on: July 17, 2008, 10:19:17 AM »
Jeff Carter will win the US Open, mark my words *marks*
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Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
« Reply #6 on: July 17, 2008, 10:28:42 AM »
I second the Big Nasty will have another very good year and so will Chris Barnes. That guy has some serious game and I think he has overcome his TV woes..

TJ is also due for a great year..

I also don't think Walter Ray Williams will do that well.. Yea he will make his token couple of shows, but I don't see him dominating this year..

The "red" ball up 5 will have some problems this year..
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Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
« Reply #7 on: July 17, 2008, 01:04:59 PM »
I've gotta go with Tommy Jones and Sean Rash...both are talented and show no fear on TV when everything is on the line....
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Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
« Reply #9 on: July 17, 2008, 01:12:00 PM »
I would put my money on Duke and Page.

BUT - keep an eye out for Chet Rogers and Craig Tuholski.
If they don't suffer from the first year curse, they'll do really well.
Chet throws the ball like Wes Mallot - only better. :0)
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Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
« Reply #10 on: July 17, 2008, 01:27:44 PM »
1-  WRW Jr.
2-  Norm Duke
3-  Tommy Jones
4-  Sean Rash
5-  Patrick Allen
6-  Parker Bohn III
7-  Mika Koivuniemi
8-  Wes Malott
9-  Mike Scroggins
10- Pete Weber

Any of the above bowlers is able to have a standout year.

The one to watch, though, if he gets it going and doesn't let the memory of many of his past TV appearances defeat him mentally, is Chris Barnes.  If he's able to put his past troubles behind him, I firmly believe he will repeat POY.
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Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
« Reply #11 on: July 17, 2008, 01:31:12 PM »
There's too many

either Duke or PBIII will have a huge year
TJ, Rash will have another good year
Wes Malott(the Big Nasty) might have a huge year with Roto
PDW should bounce back
I see WRW only winning 1 title
I wouldn't be surprised to see Tony Reyes and Doug Kent bounce back and have a good year
Now you have to include Rhino, not having to go through the TQR's
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Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
« Reply #12 on: July 17, 2008, 01:33:09 PM »
Mallot, T J, P B III, Rash, and Rhino.

Thats gonna be the group that will hopefully own this year.
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Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
« Reply #13 on: July 17, 2008, 01:35:20 PM »
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Re: Bowler to Fear in 2008?
« Reply #14 on: July 17, 2008, 01:36:27 PM »
Mallot,Duke,WRWJr (hopefully the "new red ball up five" will carry better)
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