SonOfWashington Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 This should be something to watch for. :laugh: http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dcsportsbog/2009/06/pba_responds_to_smoot.html PBA Responds to Smoot Photos by Ned Dishman via the Redskins. Yesterday, I wrote about Fred Smoot's ambition to become a pro bowler and bring his unique flair to the PBA after he retires from football. Redskins blogger Matt Terl did me one better, with a first-hand account of Smoot's bowling skills and a video of said skills. Meanwhile, longtime Bog reader Bob Moss wrote in, pointing out that Smoot would fit in much better with his new peers were he named Smootski. Anyhow, the PBA has responded to Smoot's dreams, with a statement from Deputy Commissioner Tom Clark: The PBA will give Fred Smoot entry into a PBA event and he can see where he stacks up against the best bowlers in the world. We think he might be in for a rude awakening because our pros are to bowling pins what he is to wide receivers. Smoot would learn a lot about his game and get some tips from the best. We are sure he has a long way to go to get to the pro level but his enthusiasm for the sport can carry him far. Anyhow, a PBA spokesman sent me some follow-up information to help us judge Smoot's chances for success. PBA exempt pros, he explained, "average 220-230 on PBA lane conditions, which are much tougher than what you see in a local bowling center (picture a U.S. Open golf layout when the rough is up and the greens are fast) Non-exempt pros are a notch lower and generally average 210 and up. Our amateur fields average 190-210 depending on how much experience they have." But if he puts in the work, who knows. Regardless, the spokesman said the PBA could offer Smoot entry into an actual event this season, which would undoubtedly be the highlight of my year. More to come, clearly. Fred Smoot Wants to Be a Pro Bowler [bog] Fred Smoot Bowls With Tremendous Enthusiasm [Redskins Blog] Fred Smoot Bowling: the video [Redskins Blog] By Dan Steinberg | June 10, 2009; 10:29 AM ET Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntotoro Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 I haven't bowled in quite a while, but they are right about the lane conditions. The pattern of oil laid down for the pros is extremely difficult to play on. My Dad played in a league where they used that pattern (not sure how close it really was) and his "regular" average was down by 30-35 pins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santana_4_prez Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 That'd be awesome if he competed in an event. He would probably get waxed, but it'd be good for the sport. Smoot is a funny dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califan007 The Constipated Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 LoL!...I would love it if Smoot followed up on this sometime after the season was over (say, in late February after the SB victory parade :cool: )... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonOfWashington Posted June 11, 2009 Author Share Posted June 11, 2009 LoL!...I would love it if Smoot followed up on this sometime after the season was over (say, in late February after the SB victory parade :cool: )... That's as good of a time as any. :point2sky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjunkies Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 I could beat Smoot and any pro in bowling. Too easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIXX99 Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Fred Smoot would be to the PBA what Danica Patrick is to Indycar. A loud mouth, who won't do anything in the sport but everyone is captivated by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soup Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Smoot is one funny guy man I really hope they never cut the guy, i don't care if he stinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honejc Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 is smoot actually good or is he all talk? from what i read on the blog, i couldnt figure it out. but they mentioned collins is sickk, a 205 dayammm howd smoot bowl? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonOfWashington Posted June 11, 2009 Author Share Posted June 11, 2009 is smoot actually good or is he all talk? from what i read on the blog, i couldnt figure it out. but they mentioned collins is sickk, a 205 dayammmhowd smoot bowl? He bowled a 212, the highest game of any there. But his post-roll antics were the true story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outlaw Torn Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 I hope he goes for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonOfWashington Posted June 11, 2009 Author Share Posted June 11, 2009 I'll be disappointed if he doesn't wear that Redskins shirt if/when he does this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackest Eyes Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 I bet Smoot would be yapping the entire time even if he did horrible. I hope he goes and tries though. That would be cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honejc Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 He bowled a 212, the highest game of any there. But his post-roll antics were the true story. on average what do the PBA pros score? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonOfWashington Posted June 11, 2009 Author Share Posted June 11, 2009 on average what do the PBA pros score? According to the article, 220-230 on PBA oil patterns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Acre Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Bowling is fun, esp. with a 6, but man is it dull to watch. It used to be on tv on the weekends like on channel 4 or something and wow, bo-ring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonOfWashington Posted June 11, 2009 Author Share Posted June 11, 2009 Bowling is fun, esp. with a 6, but man is it dull to watch. It used to be on tv on the weekends like on channel 4 or something and wow, bo-ring.Whenever I try to watch bowling on ESPN, it makes me want to stop watching and go bowling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Champ Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Fred Smoot would be to the PBA what Danica Patrick is to Indycar. A loud mouth, who won't do anything in the sport but everyone is captivated by. ..except danica patrick is actually a decent racer :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mississippi skinsfan Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Smoot has been spotted around here at the lanes during the off season watching some of the weekend tournaments around town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DButz65 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 You have got to be kidding me.. because he bowled a 212? :hysterical: After watching him bowl in the video's, his form is horrible and he cant even make a 10 pin, GL with that Smooot , you're going to get smoked lol Hell i averaged 212 when i was serious about bowling, and even then i wanted to turn pro, but didnt have the sponsors lined up to do so, and i knew it would be HARD so i decided not to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sisko Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 I haven't bowled in quite a while, but they are right about the lane conditions. The pattern of oil laid down for the pros is extremely difficult to play on. My Dad played in a league where they used that pattern (not sure how close it really was) and his "regular" average was down by 30-35 pins. Bowling is hard enough as it is...well, for us scrubs that can barely get to 100 anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntotoro Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Bowling is hard enough as it is...well, for us scrubs that can barely get to 100 anyway. My Dad has always been better than I am, but I just never played as much. Also, I had a compressed disk in my lower back (from sitting on my teeze eight hours a day) that made things rather uncomfortable. The first time he played in a "sport" league with that pattern, he was used to averaging 190-200, depending on the league. His first time trying that same pattern the pros used, he averaged somewhere around 170 for that league. I think you need a combination of more speed and touch, which is what makes it difficult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGREENHULK Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 I bet win or loose Cooley gets Smoot a huge (7 foot tall) bowling trophy LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccsl2 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 I could beat Smoot and any pro in bowling.Too easy. LOL not on those lane conditions the pros play on...too tough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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