Lindenwood and Wichita State Win 2012 Blue & Gold Classic
Lindenwood University took home the men’s’ title in the 2012 Blue and Gold Classic with a 9 game total score of 10,005 (1111 Average, 222/man). Lindenwood edged out Saginaw Valley State University by 4 pins, as SVSU finished with a score of 10,001. Rounding out the top 5 included Robert Morris University, Morehead State University, and Wichita State University.
Lindenwood was led by Brad Miller, who finished 4th individually, posting a 9-game score of 2110. The tournament was led by Aaron Lorincz of SVSU with a 9-game total of 2146 (238.4 Average). Rounding out the top 5 were Marshall Kent of RMU (2nd, 2142), Jacob Kent of RMU (3rd, 2133), and Morehead State’s Mike Conn (5th, 2089).
Wichita State University led the women with a 9-game score of 9098 (1010/game, 202/bowler). They edged out Robert Morris University by 1 pin. Lindenwood finished in 3rd, with William Penn University and Florida State University in 4th and 5th.
Wichita State was led by Jazreel Tan (2nd, 1987). Katie Sexton from Robert Morris led all of the women with a 9-game total of 2030. The top 5 also included Amanda Greene from Lindenwood (3rd, 1899), Alejandra Mora from Robert Morris (4th, 1891), and Davenport University’s Reba Wilke (5th, 1856).
Article from Herald Tribune about USBC Ignorance
With some help from a friend, I found a very nice article about the ignorance of the USBC. The full article can be found on the Herald Tribune’s website at HeraldTribune.com.
Here are some strong points of the article. I encourage you to read the full article to inform yourself of exactly how the USBC feels about constructive criticism.
USBC displays little tolerance for negative opinions
Last Modified: Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at 8:56 p.m.
QUESTION: When is a bowling discussion forum not a bowling discussion forum?
ANSWER: As of the time the United States Bowling Congress unveiled its all-new forums on Aug. 3.
USBC obviously has the right to monitor its own forums and establish “terms” regarding its use. But why even have discussion forums if all posts are held for moderation and subject to strict censorship?
‘Negatives’ deleted
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Mark Miller, one of 41 USBC forum moderators, has stated the following policy: “Anything deemed to be negative toward USBC or the sport of bowling will be deleted.”
By the same token, one frequent poster was told that one of his posts was censored “due to the fact it had absolutely nothing to do with any positive aspect of bowling … (and) as the rules state when you sign up, we are here to promote bowling in a positive way.”
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Not long ago, USBC’s vice president of media, Pete Tredwell, ventured into the PBA.com Web site.
In starting a new thread, Tredwell said, in part: “I’m trying to learn what people see as the most important things we do, so that we can better serve our customers … I’d like to hear what this group thinks … (and I’m) hoping people take this seriously, and don’t use it as a platform to make jokes.”
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After many negative posts, a PBA.com moderator, Bruce Falcon, posted the following, in part:
“This thread has been very educational. I have learned that USBC has a lot of time to spend in PBA message boards. I have learned that the USBC has no vision … I have learned that the USBC has no communication from top to bottom … I have learned that the USBC is in danger of going bankrupt … I have learned that bowl.com was really bad before, and (they) just simply had to change because it was old and sucked and there were no employees working on it … I have learned that the national governing body of bowling is not real good and nobody has a clue. The USBC better get it together or it won’t really matter in 5 years. They better start changing their thinking quick.”
Tredwell responded to Falcon: “Congratulations, your post was the tipping point. After this post, I am done with this thread. What you wrote was inflammatory and hurtful to the entire industry. Hope you are proud.” And Tredwell left the thread amidst a sea of negative responses.
2009 ISYL Leatherneck Classic Results
Lindenwood University took home the men’s title in the 2009 ISYL Leatherneck Classic. Lindenwood’s B team won the tournament with a final score of 9751 (6464 Team + 3287 Baker), while their A team finished in sixth place. Lindenwood B was led by Kimani Smith (1st, 1363, +163, 227.17 Average). Wichita State University finished the tournament in second with a score of 9674 and Newman University finished in third with a score of 9432. Other All-Tournament Team members included Newman University’s Derek Hartnell (2nd, 1343), Lindenwood A’s Steve Miller (3rd, 1326), Wisconsin – Whitewater‘s Kyle VanderLoop (4th, 1321), and Mikey Hill (5th, 1310) from Robert Morris University. In other notes, Lindenwood’s Zach Hunter had a 300 game in the tournament.
Webber International University continued their strong season with a first place finish with a score of 8609. Wichita State University led the tournament with a score of 8709 (5810 Team + 2199 Baker), but it was WIU who ended up winning it all. Wichita State was led by Jessica Baker (1st, 1237, +37, 206.17 Average). Robert Morris University finished in third with a score of 8555. RMU was led by Samantha Kelly’s score of 1236 (2nd, +36, 206 Average). Other All-Tournament Team members included St. Ambrose University‘s Kelly Granzow (3rd, 1195), Lindenwood University’s Jillian McBride (4th, 1185), and Newman University‘s Desiree Lee (5th, 1172).
The full team and top 25 individual results can be found on the CollegeBowling.com forums.
2009 Boilermaker Classic Results
In the second year as a team, Davenport University has won their first tournament. Davenport won the Boilermaker Classic this weekend, with a final score of 9110 (5 team games, 20 baker games). Davenport was led by Erik Stanley with a score of 1118 (+118, 223.6 Average) and Dan Pollak with a 1087. Robert Morris University (9084) finished in second and Morehead State University (8973) finished third. Other All-Tournament Team members included Lindenwood University’s Steve Miller (1085), Purdue University’s Ryan Slosser (1080), and Tyler Keys (1071) from Calumet College of St. Joseph.
Over on the women’s side, Robert Morris University won their second tournament of the 2009 – 2010 season. Robert Morris was led by Heather D’Errico (952) on the way to a final score of 8214 (5 team games, 20 baker games). McKendree University (8069) finished in second and Lindenwood University (7952) finished in third. Other All-Tournament Team members included McKendree’s Brandi Branka (1036), Ball State University’s Kelly Slusher (960), Lindenwood’s Crystal Brooks (954), and McKendree’s Lori Hanken (933).
The full team results and top 15 individual results can be found on the CollegeBowling.com forums.
Congratulations to all the winners and good luck next weekend!
Harry Sullins wins PBA Senior World Championship
In the semifinal round, Hugh Miller defeated Tom Baker and Harry Sullins defeated Brian Brazeau. Both matches went the full length of 7 games. In the finals, Harry Sullins beat High Miller, 222-192.
In winning the PBA Senior World Championship, Sullins earned his first career PBA Senior title.
PBA World Championship Results
The finals are set for the PBA World Championship. The four finalists are Wes Malott, Rhino Page, Bill O’Neill, and Tom Smallwood.
In the Women’s World Championship, the finalists are Kelly Kulick and Shannon Pluhowsky. The finalists in the Senior World Championship are Hugh Miller and Harry Sullins.
The Women’s and Senior World Championship title matches will be contested Saturday at noon for delayed telecast to open the Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour season on ESPN on Sunday, Oct. 25. The men’s finals will be contested live on ESPN on Dec. 13 at Northrock Lanes in Wichita, Kan.
PBA Shark Championship TQR Results
Bo Goergen led the men’s PBA Shark Championship TQR this week with a score of 1509 (+109, 215.57 Average). Adrienne Miller led the women with a score of 1563 (+163, 223.28 Average).
13 men and 3 women advance to the PBA Shark Championship, which begins on Friday, August 28th.
View the full TQR results on PBA.com
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