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a_ak57

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Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
« on: February 20, 2005, 02:24:18 AM »
Well, I decided to do this again.  I'll be updating as the show goes on.


What's in the bag:

Match #1:
Walter Ray Williams-  Rule GP2
Mika Koivuniemi-  Polished Ultimate Inferno

Match #2:
Patrick Allen- Big blue pearl
Mika-  Ultimate, and an inferno

Finals
Chris Barnes- Throttle up
Patrick Allen- Big blue pearl

Match Scores:

Match 1:  Mika wins the game over WRW, 212-179.

Match 2:  10th frame, Mika needs 8 to win, leaves 7!  Tie Breaker at 194!!  PA goes first, leaves one standing!  But mika gets a 9 count too!  PA up again, leaves the SAME exact shot.  This time though, mika missed wide like he did in the 10th, and leaves 8!! Wow!

Final:  CHRIS BARNES shuts up his tormentors and wins it all!  He needed a strike, and 9-spare in the tenth, and did just that, with the strike being flush to boot!  The score was 213-212.

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Waldorf Salad

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Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
« Reply #76 on: February 20, 2005, 06:44:41 PM »
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I can't believe I found myself cheering for Barnes (Columbia and Linds? bleah), but I never knew PA was such a jerk.  Complaining about a flash that happened during the second step of his approach (when he had really bad balance on quite a few shots with no distraction), yelling at fans, praising himself for Mika losing while Mika waited to shake his hand, swearing on TV, etc.

I haven't liked Barnes much in the past, but he's got ultimately more class on TV compared to PA.


I found myself thinking the exact same thing.  PA was a disgrace to himself, bowling, and the DW patch on his sleeve.

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a_ak57

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Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
« Reply #77 on: February 20, 2005, 07:10:56 PM »
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did anyone notice after Chris missed the 3-6-10 how quick the production crew had the highlights of Chris' previous chops in big moments.... almost as if they were waiting for it (him to choke)....
Haha, yeah, I found that hilarious.
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tonybowls

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Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
« Reply #78 on: February 20, 2005, 07:11:40 PM »
There was absolutely nothing wrong with PA'S reaction after beating Mika. Alot of that had to do with the fact that Mika was 3-0 against Allen on TV. Why wouldn't he be fired up after beating him.
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DavidKSNK

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Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
« Reply #79 on: February 20, 2005, 07:17:11 PM »
For those complaining about PA complaining about the flash, he had every right to. Somehow I really doubt any of those who are saying "what was the big deal about the flash" would be saying that had they been competing for the United States Open championship. When $100,000 and a 3 year exemption is on the line, you have every right to complain.

As for his celebration after beating Mike Koivuniemi, how is it that bad? Pete Weber's antics at times were easily much more questionable. Big deal, the PBA probably loved it since one of the things they were trying to do this year was promote storylines between bowlers.

A few people I know who have bowled with or have known PA have all said great things about him. Keep in mind, all of those guys are human so you cannot expect them to be all smiles all the time.

Anyhow, I was glad Chris Barnes won. He is one of the best in the world, and is incredibly smooth to watch. He got a lucky break in the first frame, but luckily he did not let the 3-6-10 chop get to his head. I look forward to seeing him win many more titles.
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tonybowls

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Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
« Reply #80 on: February 20, 2005, 07:19:23 PM »
BARNES IS THE BEST!!!!
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Walking E

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Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
« Reply #81 on: February 20, 2005, 09:04:02 PM »
Where's the guy - DRevs something, I think - who said that Patrick Allen wasn't able to play a tough shot like a righthander?? Seems to me like he was playing a pretty deep line (4th arrow). Who says PA isn't versatile now??

And congrats to Barnes - it's great to see him get the monkey off his back!!
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tonybowls

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Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
« Reply #82 on: February 21, 2005, 05:01:24 AM »
THE BARNES HATERS HAVE BEEN SILENCED FOREVER!!!!
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jkiser01

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Re: Weekly PBA Post: US Open (2-20-05)
« Reply #83 on: February 21, 2005, 07:43:33 AM »
g_thing,

Of all the bowlers I talked to that day at the Dallas Open (and you know I talked to alot of them), PA was one of the guys that didn't seem to enjoy mingling with the fans for whatever reason.. He was a bit stand offish..

Hey, but maybe thats just the way that hs is all the time..

Thats the only point I was trying to make..
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