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#FBF My Top 5 College Bowling Programs

Flashback Friday has quickly become my favorite article of the week. We have an incredibly rich history in bowling that I love looking back on — whether it’s past tournaments, players, balls, or anything else related to the past.

But today I want to talk about college bowling. In particular, I want to look back at the five best collegiate programs of All-Time. As always with these lists, this is entirely opinion based, and shouldn’t at any point be viewed is right or wrong; it is merely my opinion.

So, with that said, we’ll start at 5 and work our way down.

5: Vanderbilt University — This NCAA powerhouse has turned out many, and I mean many, PWBA and women’s bowling standouts. From the Earnest sisters to Brittni Hamilton to Robyn Renslow — and many many others — Vanderbilt has a rich history of talent, despite being a relatively young program.

4: Webber International — With some of the best coaching resources available in the country, Webber International has emerged as a title threat year in and year out. If you’re a youth bowler and your primary focus is improvement, there may be no greater program today.

3: McKendree — Many people will say this is premature, as their success is relatively recent, but they’ve truly created a dynasty.

Within the last three years, this program has made seven finals appearances between the men’s and women’s programs, including four National titles.

2: Nebraska — Arguably the single most accomplished women’s program of all-time. Year after year, they’re a collegiate powerhouse. They recruit as well as any program in the country, and their coaching staff has become somewhat legendary in the collegiate world.

1: Wichita State — Chris Barnes, Sean Rash, Justin Hromek, Lonnie Waliczek, Wesley Low, John Szczerbinski, Josh Blanchard. Clara Guerrero, Elysia Current, Sandra Gongora, Restrepo, and Tan. Etc. The list could go on and on. Fact of the matter is that no school has ever turned out as much talent, as consistently, as WSU.

Honorable mention: Robert Morris University — they haven’t had the same level of sustained success or longevity as these other schools, but the team that featured Marshall Kent, Matt Gasn, Cameron Weier, Kyle King, Ryan Zagar, Dominic Partipilo, and others, was one of the most talented collegiate teams of all-time. Since that time, they’ve still had some standout talent, including the likes of Kenny Ryan, Michael Martell, and Daniel Hansen.

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League Season is Here Again

Once again, league season is here. Over the course of this week and the ones shortly to follow, league bowlers will be gathering at their local centers, bowling with their friends, having fun, and competing.

And while I do get the competitive side of league, please try to remember that it is a game. Never take it too seriously.

League bowling is essentially recreational bowling at its highest level. It isn’t meant to be ultra-competitive. It isn’t meant to be too serious. And it certainly isn’t meant to get your blood pressure bowling — even though I know it happens from time-to-time.

But next time you think about slapping that ball return, flipping off the pins, or screaming your next profanity, try to put it into perspective. Think about the people you’re bowling with and against. Think about the friends and families watching. Think about your actions and whether or not they’re warranted.

I am all for a little competition in league. By all means, get fiery. Get competitive. But understand sometimes it just isn’t your night — or day, if you bowl morning leagues.

I am even for people getting a little frustrated. I know we all have expectations of ourself, regardless of what level you compete at. We have goals that we’d like to hit, and when we don’t hit them, it gets frustrating. I get it. But keep those frustrations to yourself.

Don’t take them out on the ball return, the chairs, your spare ball, or your opponents.

It just isn’t worth it. If you aren’t having fun at league, what are you doing there?

I don’t bowl league for money or competition. I bowl league because I love the guys I bowl with. I enjoy their company, and I look forward to sitting down with them, having a chat, and discussing all sorts of things, most of which never have to do with bowling. That is just what we enjoy. And, mind you, everyone on the team is a pretty good bowler.

That being said, I know plenty of people that do bowl league for the competition and money, be it side pots or brackets. And that is totally understandable as well. Just keep it PG when you’re having an off night. Just because you’re having a bad night, doesn’t mean the rest of the bowling alley has to have one with you.

In league, you have to be cognizant of your surroundings and of your competition. Some of these people are just their to have a good time. Don’t spoil that by acting like a fool. That isn’t fair to them.

What if it is their first league? And they get a bad taste in their mouth because they seen some jerk acting a fool? They may very well not want to bowl league again. Then you just chased bowlers out the door, which is a shame when you consider participation is already down across the country.

And even though I know it is easier said than done sometimes, I know we can all try harder. I know I can. I know I need to. And that is my goal for this year. Not to average 240 or bowl 15 honor scores. But, rather, just to have fun. Enjoy my time and my company, whether I am shooting 600 or 800. I encourage you all try to do the same.

Good luck and good bowling this season!

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2) Have a wide variety of inventory readily available for same day service.
3) Have clean, bright well merchandised stores.
4) Help our customers enjoy the sport as much as possible so they can reach their goals.
5) Help grow the game of bowling by repeating steps 1 through 4.

Since 2004 we have grown to be one of the largest retailers in the country with 31 stores and counting and now offer the website with the same values as our stores.

Our low no haggle price in store is the same as our website so you can be assured you are getting the best possible prices and service.

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