About Me:I'm a member of the PBA and compete in the east regional program. I plan on competing in several regional events come April of 08. I will be graduating this December but plan to pursuit a career in bowling before i actually use my college degree. I am also in a long-term committed relationship with my girlfriend Amanda, we have been together over 5 years.
Music:i like a wide variety of music including: Guster, breaking benjamin, three days grace, 10 years, the fray, coldplay, augustana, Buckcherry, Bullet 4 my valentine, Distrubed, Poptart Monkeys, Papa Roach, Staind, Nickelback, Shinedown, Trapt, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Tupac, Jay-Z, Biggie, DMX, Ludacris, Kanye West, Mike Jones, Paul Wall, Three 6 Mafia, Busta, Ne-Yo, John Legend, Craig David, Elton John, Billy Joel, Poison, Blessid Union of Souls, Foreigner, Pink Floyd, REO Speedwagon, Journey, and last but not certainly least JOHNNY CASH. I just love music.
Movies:ROCKY Collection, Nightmare on Elm Street Collection, Halloween Collection, Any movie with Adam Sandler, Tupac, DMX or Edward Norton, Coach Carter, Snakes on a Plane, Four Brothers, The Wood, Love and Basketball, Brown Sugar, and Kingpin.
TV:PTI, Around the Horn, Classic Bowling, Ghost Hunters, Monk, White Shadow, Chappelle's Show, Medium, Wrestling, After those its all sports all the time.
Books:The Rose that Grew from Concrete, The World is Flat, Parker Bohn: How to Master the Game.
Likes:Sports Teams: Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia 76ers (Atlanta Hawks are never on in PA), Ohio State Football and Basketball.
Virtues:Be nice to others and others will be nice to you. Be generous to others and good things will come around to you when you least expect it.
Heroes:I have too many people I look up to for so many reasons I can't list them all. My all-time favorite bowler though still to this day is the great Randy Pedersen, who I would love to meet one day. Some of my other bowling heroes growing up included David Ozio, Danny Wiseman, Tommy Delutz Jr., Parker Bohn, and Norm Duke. Other Bowlers I love to watch on ESPN include Sean Rash, Bill o'Neill, Michael Fagan, Ritchie Allen, and Jeff Carter. I can't believe I forgot about Warren Floyd, sorry big dog, you are definitely a hero of mine.
I was left a message that I need to update some pics, videos, and blogs. First off here is an update on what I have been doing with myself on the lanes. I decided to give the PBA east regional tour a strong start this year. I bowled in the first 4 events, cashing only one time but I did make the round of 16 for the first time in that one event. Unforunately, I did not bowl well that morning and I had to bowl against Patrick Allen. I was no match for him...lol...under statement...but it was definitely an experience I will never forget. I made that matchplay appearance after using my break pearl from 900 global the entire 8 games of qualifying. After using nothing but Hammer and a few ebonite pieces the last 3 years I finally decided to try some new stuff because I do not match up well with that equipment on the tour. I was very lucky to fall into some AMF and 900 Global equipment which totally gives me a much better look. I just added a few more of their pieces yesterday and love them all. This is probably one of the best decisions bowling wise that I have ever made. My intent is to continue to bowl well with their equipment and hopefully make their regional staff for next year. I absolutely have to thank Eric from 900 global for taking care of me, my ball driller Jim for his excellent work as we have ventured into some dual angle layouts to control my reactions, and last but not least my wonderful fiancee amanda for coming with me to as many tournaments as possible and supporting me every step of the way. I'll try and get some videos up from a practice session with my break pearl.
time for another update. so far this season has been going very well. my highest league average is in the 220's. So far this season I have shot numerous 270 something games, 3 289 games, a 299, and last night my first 300 of the year. my highest sets of the year include a 789 (201,289,299), a 782 (235, 247, 300), and a 773 (289, 263, 221). i've been working hard on my game all season long making minor tweaks here and there and i am very satisfied at what i have. timing is getting better as the weeks go on, (minor adjustment to ball starting height and posture) as well as my release (many adjustments in starting hand positions and releases). looking forward to hitting up a few more local tournaments to start shaping up for the PBA regional season.
Hey everyone, its been quite a while since I have posted. I have uploaded some new videos of myself for you to view. Heres an update as to how the summer went. I bowled in 5 pba regionals in my second season, first as a full member. My best finish was 18th, on the chameleon pattern, in Lebanon, PA. I believe I shot 1710 for the 8 games of qualifying missing matchplay (16th place) by just 4 or 5 pins. As for so far this fall my high game is 289, high series is 773, and my high average is 220 something. I blew like 4 300 games and 2 800 series already as I have switched to the Hammer Brand from Ebonite. Although be it Hammer is a brand of Ebonite, I match up better with their cores and cover stocks for some reason. There is one exception to that rule and that is my game breaker. If you don't own one you should be a ashamed of yourself as a bowler, jk. I've been calling it the ball of the year since the first game I used it. As we make our way into the holiday season I expect to start scoring a little more. I'm usually a slow starter every where until I get down which ball works where and thats usually around Christmas time. I wish everyone a happy holiday and good bowling.
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