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Chris Barnes...what will he leave?
« on: March 07, 2009, 10:28:45 AM »
If Chris Barnes has a chance to win a game in the 10th frame on Sunday, what pin(s) will he leave standing?

I predict a 3-6-10.  


 

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Re: Chris Barnes...what will he leave?
« Reply #46 on: March 09, 2009, 03:59:24 PM »
2 Points and then Im done talking about Barnes until he is on the show next..............

Point #1
People in these debates about Barnes invariably mention the times that Earl Anthony or Walter Ray were on TV and lost.

The big difference is the way they lose. It feels like (whether its true or not, Im not arguing) Barnes gives away more matches, than just getting beat. If he would get beat losing carry, we would say "He got unlucky". But WE NEVER SAY THAT. Because it doesnt happen. When Barnes loses we question 2 things---did he choke? and did he play the right line/throw the right ball?

When Walter loses---even when he leaves an 8-10---firm with a little hand, even on the hooking pattern. Not really a choke. Just not a perfect shot. Alot of times with Barnes, as fans, I think we would accept an ok shot to lose. If Barnes goes solid 10 in the 10th against Bill O'neill, Im not calling him a choke artist (I didnt even when he left a 2-8-10). Would he have lost anyway? Yes---but its how you lose. Barnes just seems to lose in the most painful of ways. And in some sick way because of how arrogant he comes across---I enjoy it.

Point #2

Someone in another post commented on his 2 Roll to Riches wins which were both big money wins. The tournament where he needed 1 shot to win---he threw it jersey.

The tournament where he had a 1 strike lead---he threw it flush.

That is Chris Barnes---if he absolutely has to have ONE shot on the show, he yacks it. Not all the time---but alot for someone in his position.

He is consistently better when he has a cushion. Even the match against Haugen could have been a runaway. He left 2 ringing 10's that could have made that match very cozy. It put him in a shot where 1 out of 2 was good enough to get him a tie---and he couldnt do it.......

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It doesnt matter---he is way better than all of us. He probably better than all of them out on tour. But his results on the show, arent better than all of them out on tour. His 11 wins are better than most on tour---but he thinks he's the best, and he hasn't been when it counts the most.


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Re: Chris Barnes...what will he leave?
« Reply #47 on: March 09, 2009, 08:50:19 PM »
So since I have not won a title, I can't comment on Chris Barnes performance??

So I hope all of you Barnes lovers on here NEVER say a bad comment about any professional athlete.  I know everyone on here criticizes a football player or baseball player from time to time.  Unless you have played in the NFL/MLB, you better shut your holes. F'in hipocrites.

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Re: Chris Barnes...what will he leave?
« Reply #48 on: March 09, 2009, 09:01:31 PM »
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So since I have not won a title, I can't comment on Chris Barnes performance??

So I hope all of you Barnes lovers on here NEVER say a bad comment about any professional athlete.  I know everyone on here criticizes a football player or baseball player from time to time.  Unless you have played in the NFL/MLB, you better shut your holes. F'in hipocrites.



It's not that I don't disagree with the people saying Barnes has some mental issues when he needs a big shot, I'm just saying that even when the guys wins you morons come on here and ridicule him for winning by a landslide and not needing a to be "clutch".  I mean give it a rest a simple, good bowling would be plenty.

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Re: Chris Barnes...what will he leave?
« Reply #49 on: March 09, 2009, 11:23:59 PM »
I get what youre saying.  He did bowl well and deserved to win the title.  I'm just waiting to see him break thru and strike out in the 10th to win a title.  He hasn't show that he can do that.  I would like him to get over his mental issues, I just doubt that he will be able to. '

For the past 5 years, people have been saying, "Chris Barnes is going to break thru and overcome his TV issues"....still hasn't happened.  Winning a blowout match for a title is different than throwing 3 in the 10th to win.

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Re: Chris Barnes...what will he leave?
« Reply #50 on: March 10, 2009, 09:47:18 AM »
I DID NOT see the show!  I have commented before that it often now looks like his bad shots go right and have nothing left at the pocket(different from his old squeeze down at the foul line mistake).

It was said he is now working with Mark Baker and expects the changes to result in more wins...this being the first.

Anyone see the difference in ball roll and can describe it?

REgards,

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Re: Chris Barnes...what will he leave?
« Reply #51 on: March 10, 2009, 10:44:29 AM »
he will leave with the biggest check
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Re: Chris Barnes...what will he leave?
« Reply #52 on: March 11, 2009, 07:16:24 AM »
I didnt call him arrogant---I said he comes across as being arrogant. If he is a nice guy, thats fine. I fully understand that bowling on tour you have to have at least some sized chip on your shoulder.

Im also the same person who thinks Norm Duke is disingenuine when on tv. His almost crying and all that after he wins just seems a little much. And when I asked a couple people from the tour---they agreed...
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