Green 4

Wes Malott vs Chris Loschetter Wes made the lanes look good both sets yesterday while Chris did not get them figured out until the second block. I expect them to be more like the morning block and that might spell doom for Chris. Both very talented players but the oil down lane should favor the roll and revs of Wes over the tilt and swing of Chris

Green 3

Ken Simard vs Dave D'Entremont We are going to need a landscape crew after this match. There is going to be a trench dug into the lane, and it is going to be sideways. I expect the scores to go up late in this match but early transition should favor Dave as he is the softer hand. I will give Dave the edge because I think he clears the front easier and can use an earlier break point.

Green 2

Mika Koivuniemi vs Jack Jurek Let me tell you this. Mika is throwing the ball better than ever with more tools than ever. His ball reaction is very good. Look for Mika to be using a lot of the Twisted Fury this year. Everyone we have drilled for him has looked good. Jack Jurek is a vastly improved player from just a few years back. I expect Mika to get by Jack but this is not an easy match at all.

Green 1

Brad Angelo vs Tommy Jones Lets get this year started right. Brad is much more in to bowling this year. A much more motivated Brad deserves my support. I am picking Brad to break through this year. What a great way to start the year off than with a supreme challenge in Tommy Jones. If your going to do it you will have to beat the best.

Blue 4

Danny Wiseman vs Dino Castilo Unpredictable to me. I have zero idea of what is going to happen in this match. Danny is suppose to have the edge because he has the softer hand on the morning fresh but Dino has done some impressive things since the last half of the 06-07 season. I will pick Danny this morning but think Dino would get him if they were bowling later in the day

Blue 3

Michael Fagan vs Edward VanDaniker Jr I like this Eddie kid. but he is a kid. Michael Fagan is one of my favorites and have really enjoyed watching him develop. He goes through transitions better than ever and that is where I expect Eddie to get caught in this match.

Blue 2

Jeff Lizzi vs Tony Reyes Jeff is a business man now and is going to be a daddy pretty soon. That might have his mind on other things. Tony has the speed and roll to stay with the preferred angles with Viper/Absolute Control transitions. I pick Tony but always enjoy watching Jeff. He is a hard match up if he catches his look.

Blue 1

Ryan Shafer vs Mike Edwards Eddie has been at the top of the leader board throughout qualifying. That is no guarantee but I think it is enough to get by Ryan and the way he breaks down a lane. I know Ryan will get lined up and have the late advantage but will need to show me a little better transitional control before I can get on his side totally

Black 4

Steve Jaros vs Chris Barnes This is suppose to be Chris advantage but I don't know if he has the arsenal to stay up the lane like he will want to do. Steve's ball does not read the front as much as Chris's which could be enough of an advantage in the middle games. I am a big Chris Barnes fan and know he will see the moves but just don't feel it for him this morning.

Black 3

Jim Tomek Jr vs Mike DeVaney I will pick Jim's improvements over Mike's history. Mike is suppose to have the advantage but I really liked Jim's ball roll he was using yesterday. Inclination with roll is a great combination. I think Mike's going to have to try and match up with balls while Jim should be able to follow the transitions with his type of roll

Black 2

Michael Machuga vs Eugene McCune Two extreme players. They both like to go from up the boards to around the whole lane with very little in between. This will be interesting. I expect Eugene to try and stay out the whole time while Mike goes left. But trying to figure these two out is a lot like trying to follow a hurricane. You never know where it is going to end up

Black 1

Doug Kent vs Norm Duke Wow! How in the world Norm did not kill them yesterday morning I will never know. He is suppose to be leading this tournament in my mind. Doug is never a push over but Norm is suppose to beat everybody on these transitions. Maybe he was teasing everybody yesterday morning. I expect Norm to be on the show

Red 4

Dan MacLelland vs Chris Warren The only thing I have learned about Dan this week is how to spell his name. As far as Chris is concerned I see less up in his hit which is what he needed out here. I know Chris has the advantage in experience and when the calluses clear up on his finger tips he is going to be a real force again. Less bang for the buck should be his theme for the 07-08 season

Red 3

Pete Weber vs Brian Himmler Pete is throwing the ball better and that has to be an advantage in the morning. Brian has made some changes to his game over the break but I don't really understand them yet. So I am going to pick the streaks the Pete will go on to be enough to handle what ever it is the Brian is working on. I will have to get back with you on Brian's progress. I am sure he knows what is looking for better than I do.

Red 2

Mike Scroggins vs Tommy DeLutz Jr. Mike is the lone lefty to make it to match-play. Man he sure has the trick on that side of the lane. The other lefties men and women alike had no clue how to stay up with the right. Tommy D. is looking good and I am not going to bet against the right this week.

TV

Green
Round of 8

Chris Loschetter vs Mika Koivuniemi At this point of the tournament most bowlers are locked into what they want to do. I really like what Mika is doing and expect him to be able to recognize anything that might happen. Chris Barnes wants to add: If Mika escapes 1-1 it is over before game 6

Blue
Round of 8

Edward VanDaniker Jr vs Jeff Lizzi Crowd favorite is Lizzi but VanDaniker has the better reaction. Jeff was down 0-2 in both of his matches before he got his look. Eddie has one of the top five hands on tour according to Chris Barnes Chris says Eddie makes his first show of the year because of the pressure of the crowd on Jeff

Black
Round of 8

Eugene McCune vs Mike Devaney By Chris Barnes: If Mike Devaney bowls like he is suppose to in the first 2 games this will be an interesting match. Huge swings. Not very many close games. Back and forth Eugene from out Mike from in. The longer it goes the more it favors Mike. Eugene in 5 or Mike in 7.

Red
Round of 8

Walter Ray Williams Jr vs Pete Weber By Chris Barnes: Walter owns Pete and Pete knows it. Any early momentum by Walter ends this one early. Walter should win the first two games because of ball reaction. And after watching Pete give up after frame 6 of game 1 at the Masters, that should be enough to end this match

Green
Round of 16
2

Chris Loschetter vs Dave D'Entremont I know that Chris Loschetter is going to be recognized as one of the better players in a short period of time. He has good tools and great instincts. Learning to use those tools and avoid confusion is a lesson in itself. Dave has less tools but can create recovery from oil that others can not.  I am leaning towards Chris because of the pair they are on.

Green
Round of 16
1

Mika Koivuniemi vs Brad Angelo Mika is at the top of his game right now. Brad is on his way back. Both have a great look on the lane. Mika has to be the favorite. Brad will use a new found motivation and his very competitive instincts to state his case.

Blue
Round of 16
2

Dino Castilo vs Edward VanDaniker Jr I watched Dino this morning and he spent a lot of time shaking his head. I am guessing he is not real comfortable with his look. I think this is a match that Eddie can win. Dino's advantage comes when the fronts are causing issues for others. The backends are the problem this week.

Blue
Round of 16
1

Jeff Lizzi vs Ryan Shafer I did not expect either one of these bowlers to get by their first round opponent. I understand Tony (Jeff's first round opponent) is having knee problems. I haven't watched either one of these guys bowl these week so I can't offer much of an opinion but I will pick the guy who is going to need a new pair of shoes for his soon to be newborn.

Black
Round of 16
2

Mike DeVaney vs Chris Barnes Chris reminded me that I don't pick him to win very often. How can that be when I may be his number one fan. Oh well maybe it is because he left me. If so I am sorry Chris, you have to know that I think you are one of the best. I haven't seen Mike throw a ball this week and picked him to bowl well. He better if he plans on beating Chris. Chris in 5 is my prediction.

Black
Round of 16
1

Doug Kent vs Eugene McCune I have to believe Doug is going to match up to the transition better than Machuga did. I am picking Dough to have the late advantage so I will join his corner. If you have never seen Eugene flame it up the gutter it is a treat to see. Expect a few pin outs during the match  and a Eugene out at the end of the match.

Red
Round of 16
2

Pete Weber vs Chris Warren We have a couple heavy weight bowling here. The largest waist size on the pair is barely over 30 inches. Little guys with big balls. Both Chris and Pete love the big wheel. This will be a big thrill for the fans if they are both striking. I lean towards Chris in the match because I think he will use the sidewalls more effectively.

Red
Round 16
1

Red 1