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TWOHAND834

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Chris Barnes
« on: January 25, 2004, 01:28:17 AM »
Fellow BR Members:

I love to watch Chris Barnes bowl.  He is smooth and very intense.  But, is it me, or does it seem as though he has a very hard time getting through a game without leaving a big split?  Everytime I watch him on tv, he seems to get into a groove, like today.  When out of nowhere, 3 board tug and it is split city.  Is it just a loss of concentration?  Is it a mental block?  I wanted to scream when I saw him leave the 4-6-7 after a 4 or 5 bagger.  When he makes a show, I keep thinking that this is his time.  No splits, no opens.  It always seems to happen in the latter stages of the match, from 6th frame on.  Can anyone else elaborate on this?
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Re: Chris Barnes
« Reply #16 on: January 25, 2004, 08:00:26 PM »
of course im not disgreeing with you on that. I dont know why you watch bowling or anything for that matter and your preference. I watch tv to be entertained. Nothing more, nothing less. I thoughts thats what tv was for.

Seeing a nobody shoot a 146 is just crap, and a waste of time and plain boring. the first 45 min of that telecast is the very reason the average person DOESNT WATCH IT. Only you die hard people do. You can disagree with me on this all you want but all you have to do is check the ratings.
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Re: Chris Barnes
« Reply #17 on: January 25, 2004, 08:04:47 PM »
Brimar,

Most league bowlers and typical house bowlers would never be in a position to shoot 146 on TV.  You put DJ up against any typical house bowler on a house condition or a sport condition and he would crush 'em.  He is a professional and will most likely be exempt at the end of the year.  

Sport Bowling is difficult.  It is supposed to be difficult!!!  I prefer to see close matches but they do not have to be high scoring to be compelling.  I'm sure I could see Brimar get an 8 bagger on the bumpers if I happened upon him in his local bowling center.  

As for Chris "choking", It ws the second highest game of the day.  I'll take 239 every day on a sport condition.  It may not win every game but it would have beaten Walter Ray in the previous match.


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Re: Chris Barnes
« Reply #18 on: January 25, 2004, 08:08:12 PM »
here we go with the flaming. I F*CKING love soon as someone makes a comment the flaming starts. listen up jackAs.s A. Im willing to bet ive cashed more than you and can prove it.

B. You can see all the close crap matches you wanna watch. WHAT IM SAYING IS. IM SURE THE SPONSORS ARE LINING UP AFTER TODAYS SHOW.

What ever happened to the womens broadcasts? hmmm
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Re: Chris Barnes
« Reply #19 on: January 25, 2004, 09:07:36 PM »
Nice post, Crested.  I totally agree with you.

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Re: Chris Barnes
« Reply #20 on: January 25, 2004, 09:12:25 PM »
I wasn't flaming you.  I'm sure you can get an 8 bagger and maybe even cash as you've said but it wasn't in a spelling bee.  Now that is a mini flame.  You once spelled Urethane on a post , E-U-R-O-T-H-A-N-E.  That must be what Mika was throwing today.  Now that is a flame.  

Sponsors are not interested in whether DJ Archer shoots 146 one week on a difficult condition anymore than a pro golfer who struggles at Augusta at the Masters in the final round unless that golfer is Tiger.

Hope that helps, Hoss!

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Re: Chris Barnes
« Reply #21 on: January 25, 2004, 10:14:26 PM »
dilasing, chris barnes can't get it done ? who won the oronamin/c japan cup back in september, for the first title of the year ?

chris barnes is the future of the pba.
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Re: Chris Barnes
« Reply #22 on: January 25, 2004, 10:17:59 PM »
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Im sorry greg but i disagree.

Last weeks show the the most exciting and fun to watch. Todays show was boring. one guy even shot a 146. Walter ray is one of the best bowlers out, but one of the dullest.  Mr. Barnes doesnt exactly ring with excitement either. I really dont care about the pressure or the choking. I want to be entertained when i watch it on TV. Seeing a guy bowl a 146 is a joke, and patrick allen went to the 10th frame before throwing a strike.


Yeah I agree about last week, one of the best matches I've seen in years. I'm waiting for one that I missed out on last year: The "dream match" as the commentators put it. Walter Ray vs. PDW...
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Re: Chris Barnes
« Reply #23 on: January 25, 2004, 11:02:00 PM »
I have to agree with brimar.

The show was boring to watch.  PA, Barnes, WRW,jr are all boring to watch bowl.  

It was nice to see a bit of character from Mika with the six guns or even when WRW brought out a little.

I think overall it is that kind of character and Positive Mental Attitude that helps make positive things happen.  The use of all that positive energy from the fans and the audience just seems to make things happen.

Granted all of the bowlers have skill but often times you need something more to get the win.


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Re: Chris Barnes
« Reply #24 on: January 26, 2004, 01:08:31 AM »
It seems to me that Chris tries too hard to be perfect on every shot.  Even though his swing and release look effortless, maybe the pressure he puts on himself causes him to be just a little mechanical?

Also, Chris has only been a pro for a few years and has 5? titles.  WRW has gone a lot longer (20+ years, 30+ titles) before finally capturing The Masters.  This had to be extra gratifying after being runner up last year.
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Re: Chris Barnes
« Reply #25 on: January 26, 2004, 06:32:27 AM »
Guys,

YOu want excitement? Go watch a fight; maybe you'll get lucky and a hockey game will break out.

You want to watch the best bowling, watch the PBA on TV.
If you don't know what exciting bowling is, then don't blame the bowlers.
Nuff said.


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brimar

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Re: Chris Barnes
« Reply #26 on: January 26, 2004, 08:03:14 AM »
charlest maybe my posts dont often come out the way i intend them to sound.
For 1, i enjoy watching the telecast, i just stated that this weeks show was boring, the shot might have been tough agreed, but i dont want to watch anyone bowl a 146 on tv. hell i dont wanna watch a teammate do it. My original replay just stated i thought last weeks show was great, one of the best ive ever seen.

Do i think i can do what chris barnes does? not a chance in hell, But that doesnt mean i have to watch him or even be interested.
oh and by the way i love hockey, but since the neutral zone trap was perfected that games been ruined also and turned into some boring holding and grabbing festival. I live in buffalo area and for a while we had the best goalie in the game, well least most exciting.

Finally as i stated, if watching someone bowl a 146 and another guy bowl 1 strike for first 45 minutes of a broadcast well then.......i dont think i need to say anymore now do i?
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Re: Chris Barnes
« Reply #27 on: January 26, 2004, 08:34:48 AM »
I also noticed the WRW was coming straight up the back on this shot too, ...he usually has a little from the side, but yesterday it was straight up!
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Re: Chris Barnes
« Reply #28 on: January 26, 2004, 08:49:07 AM »
Walter Ray was lined up .. ABSOLUTELY! CRIS BARNES was ALSO lined up .. HE CHOKED! There's no other way to describe what this God did! After that errant shot he was right back in the pocket!

Posters say that DJ choked .. DJ NEVER FOUND A SHOT HE COULD REPEAT .. DJ must have bowled great to get to the TV matches (I only saw the TV matches).. he didn't throw ONE bad shot/he NEVER FOUND A SHOT .. I applaude any bowler throwing a ball .. but I put NONE OF THEM UP AS A GOD! If he throws a bad shot it's referred to as CHOKE .. as BARNES DID!

The Original poster asks .. can anyone else elaborate on this? I put my two cents up and I'm through with you worshippers!
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Re: Chris Barnes
« Reply #29 on: January 26, 2004, 09:03:27 AM »
guys,....wasn't it the 6th or 7th frame.....how is this a CHOKE ?  How about just an errant shot ?  Isn't 'choke' pushing it ?
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Re: Chris Barnes
« Reply #30 on: January 26, 2004, 09:22:09 AM »
You don't get too many mistakes when a guy is on enough to shoot 269 against you on a difficult shot.

Also the shot was tailor made for an up the backer, Chris having a lot more side roll could afford no mistakes!  He made one! PDW on the other hand made one the week before and yet we are praising him because he won with virtually the same score, versus Chris lost with a higher score.

Walter Ray also seems to be able to really hold on to a bowling ball due to his hand size and grip versus Chris more freeflowing flinging style which should be a little more versatile on more conditions!  But the ball does come off his hand quicker!

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