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Necromancer

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Choke of the Century 215-214
« on: January 27, 2008, 03:55:39 AM »
Michael Haugen Jr. wins.  Barnes chokes again by missing a 1-pin spare.

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Re: Choke of the Century 215-214
« Reply #1 on: January 27, 2008, 11:56:33 AM »
Unbeleiveable...i have never seen a pro choke in the big spots like Barnes does

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Re: Choke of the Century 215-214
« Reply #2 on: January 27, 2008, 11:57:32 AM »
All I can say is WOW!  
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Re: Choke of the Century 215-214
« Reply #3 on: January 27, 2008, 11:57:46 AM »
One of the best shows Ive seen in my life! Way to never give up for Haugen. I knew once Barnes started leaving 9s that it was gonna be close. Congrats to Haugen! Barnes sucks! WOOOOOOOO
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Re: Choke of the Century 215-214
« Reply #4 on: January 27, 2008, 11:57:49 AM »
It was a choke but give props to Michael for keeping his mind in the game and he made a key ball change.  Radar Lock on Right and changed to Max Velocity on the left..
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Re: Choke of the Century 215-214
« Reply #5 on: January 27, 2008, 11:58:11 AM »
barnes has the worst nerves of any pba bowler.   BARNES =CHOKER

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Re: Choke of the Century 215-214
« Reply #6 on: January 27, 2008, 11:58:20 AM »
This show is going straight to ESPN Classic.  It was that good.  I'm glad to see Michael Haugen Jr. comeback like that.
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Re: Choke of the Century 215-214
« Reply #7 on: January 27, 2008, 11:58:42 AM »
DITTO! He had the match sewn up..what the heck happened? It was one of the best matches this season. Thoroughly enjoyed it. I thought Haugen, Jr. was out of it early.

Wow! Barnes...OMG!
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Re: Choke of the Century 215-214
« Reply #8 on: January 27, 2008, 12:04:37 PM »
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Warning, Suicide Watch Needed! I cannot comprehend  what I just watched.


You said it. I don't know that Barnes can mentally recover from this.
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Re: Choke of the Century 215-214
« Reply #9 on: January 27, 2008, 12:06:03 PM »
Does he have to bowl doubles now lol?
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Re: Choke of the Century 215-214
« Reply #10 on: January 27, 2008, 12:06:16 PM »
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Barnes is everything I teach my kids not to be on the lanes.


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Re: Choke of the Century 215-214
« Reply #11 on: January 27, 2008, 12:07:11 PM »
You are right bowl me over. Chris was very nervous. I told my wife he is going to choke.Nice win Mike

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Re: Choke of the Century 215-214
« Reply #12 on: January 27, 2008, 12:07:25 PM »
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Warning, Suicide Watch Needed! I cannot comprehend  what I just watched.


You said it. I don't know that Barnes can mentally recover from this.
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Re: Choke of the Century 215-214
« Reply #13 on: January 27, 2008, 12:13:03 PM »
Let's keep it civil but here is why there is no denying he choked: he missed a 10 pin.  It wasn't a split.  It wasn't bad luck.  It wasn't the lanes.  It was him.  Chris is a great bowler but he lacks the internal mental state that the greats have in any sport like Michael Jordan or Tiger Woods.  It is a shame really.
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Re: Choke of the Century 215-214
« Reply #14 on: January 27, 2008, 12:15:15 PM »
Don't you just love it you've got to hand it to Haugen he never quit . After 5 frames I'm thinking its over ,This is a good lesson for all of us never quit regardless of how far down we are. Great job Michael
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