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mumzie

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"latest word" on PWBA purchase
« on: December 03, 2003, 02:30:38 AM »
I couldn't stand it any more, so I sent an email to Steve Sanders. Much to my delight, he responded almost immediately.
My question:
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we are rapidly coming to the date for finalization of your proposed purchase of the PWBA. As a current regional member, I am very anxious to know your decision.
 
Have you made a decision yet? If so, what did you decide? If not - when will you know?


His answer:
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I have purchased the PWBA but still must complete a deal with ESPN to finalize the purchase. This should occur over the next few weeks. I will keep you informed. Steve



I can hardly wait to hear more!

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TyLytle

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Re: "latest word" on PWBA purchase
« Reply #1 on: December 03, 2003, 05:52:06 PM »
Me too! Keep us informed. Would be good to see you gals back out and on TV..

Ty

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Re: "latest word" on PWBA purchase
« Reply #2 on: December 04, 2003, 09:26:31 AM »
Good to hear, mumzie.  Please let us know if you hear any more on this.
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Re: "latest word" on PWBA purchase
« Reply #3 on: December 04, 2003, 10:12:56 AM »
Yes!

and for the love of God! ESPN please show some semifinal round coverage.
I have seen enough cheerleading finals and strong man re-runs.

There is 48 hours of televised sports on 2 channels for 7 day's a week. and all  we get is 3 hours between the PBA and the PWBA. Come On!

they have a Golf channel already. how about catering to the biggest amateur participation sport on our country. Lacrosse, come on!

sorry, Rant mode off. It's a holiday thing.


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Re: "latest word" on PWBA purchase
« Reply #4 on: December 04, 2003, 10:34:18 AM »
I agree. I would love to see more bowling coverage. Thursday thru Sunday on Sportscenter even. They televise trick shot pool and poker (when card playing became a sport I have no idea). I how about some promotion. They want the tours to gain in viewers, well then go get them. If your not a die hard bowling fan the only way you know if it's on is to stumble upon it. The ladies (and men for that matter) have also a responsibility to liven it up a little too. By that I mean they already mike the players, but other than a fist pump once in a while the most dialogue we ever here is "I pulled that one" or "hold, hold, hold". That's not going to do it for John Q. Public who is now being raised on blockbuster big feature movies and tv. They players need to connect more with the audience and ESPN has to get it out there and make it easier to become a fan. More TV spots, maybe a deal with ABC to get banners in bowling centers anything that gets attention. A lot of people don't like PDW's antics, but it's no wonder why his appearances are the highest rated, he is alive and exciting. If both tours don't rise to this I am afraid we bowling fans we be treated in the future to a double bill of pools greatest trick shots backed with the world chess championships.

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Re: "latest word" on PWBA purchase
« Reply #5 on: December 04, 2003, 10:59:42 AM »
Don't forget about Scrabble...  I almost pooped (using that word in lieu of the "s" word) myself when I looked at the DirecTV guide on the TV screen and saw Scrabble.  What is this world coming to?
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