onefrombills
08-03-2009, 12:06 AM
Seattle, WA - 8/1/2009
BRAD ANGELO OVERVIEW
There may never have been a better player who had never won a PBA title than Brad Angelo. Angelo once led the PBA Tour point list for an entire season without the help of a title, no small feat. But heading into last season, Angelo had yet to win that elusive first title and was clearly the most accomplished player on Tour without a victory. After contemplating retirement prior to the season, Angelo decided to give it a go and won very impressively at the Pepsi Viper Championship. He followed that up with several other good finishes to put his name in the early running for PBA Player of the Year, only to hit a mid season rough patch before finishing with a near miss to the telecast (just off the show in 6th place) at the season-ending U.S. Open.
“JASON’S TV RECAP UNCENSORED” WSOB PREDICTION
Without knowing if Angelo is still contemplating retirement heading into this season, it’s hard to make a prediction for how well he’ll do at the World Series. If he’s motivated, he could be a major force because he’s complemented his consistent ability to make shows with some TV experience and confidence that he’s capable of winning on TV. If he gets off to a good start like he did last season, the long break between first and second halves could give him more time to gear up for the second half, where he largely struggled last season. The reduced travel and time away from family should also help Angelo, who is a dedicated family man to his wife and two children.
Name: Brad Angelo (R)
Hometown: Lockport, N.Y.
Joined PBA: 2002
Birthdate: 12/23/1969
Height: 5-10
Weight: 190
PBA Tour titles: 1
PBA career earnings: $545,615
2008-09 points rank: 13
Exempt thru: 2009-10
Earned exemption: 2008-09 PBA Tour points list
Personal: Brad Angelo…Resides in Lockport, N.Y, with wife Michelle and children Dylan and Brielle…Nickname “Bro”...Favorites include Ocean's Eleven (movie), Steve Curtis Chapman's Declaration (CD) and Buffalo Bills (sports team)...His PBA Tour idol is Norm Duke, who is the best example of pure class…Member of Team USA in 1997 and ‘98.
2008-09: Won the Pepsi Viper Championship for his first PBA Tour title…Had another strong season, finishing seventh in the PBA World Point Rankings after making 13 match play appearances…Had three other TV appearances including third in CLR Carmen Salvino Scorpion Championship and fourth in Don and Paula Carter Mixed Doubles Championship…Cashed in 20 of 21 events and made 12 match play
appearances…Averaged 217.17 (23rd)… Earned $85,850 (9th).
Career: First title in 2008-09 came in his 119th Tour event…Has four runner-up finishes and 46 top 10 finishes… Owns one PBA Regional title.
Awards: PBA Rookie of the Year (2002-03)…Harry Smith Point Leader Award (2003-04).
Career Standard Titles (1): 2008-09 – Omaha, Neb.
BRAD ANGELO OVERVIEW
There may never have been a better player who had never won a PBA title than Brad Angelo. Angelo once led the PBA Tour point list for an entire season without the help of a title, no small feat. But heading into last season, Angelo had yet to win that elusive first title and was clearly the most accomplished player on Tour without a victory. After contemplating retirement prior to the season, Angelo decided to give it a go and won very impressively at the Pepsi Viper Championship. He followed that up with several other good finishes to put his name in the early running for PBA Player of the Year, only to hit a mid season rough patch before finishing with a near miss to the telecast (just off the show in 6th place) at the season-ending U.S. Open.
“JASON’S TV RECAP UNCENSORED” WSOB PREDICTION
Without knowing if Angelo is still contemplating retirement heading into this season, it’s hard to make a prediction for how well he’ll do at the World Series. If he’s motivated, he could be a major force because he’s complemented his consistent ability to make shows with some TV experience and confidence that he’s capable of winning on TV. If he gets off to a good start like he did last season, the long break between first and second halves could give him more time to gear up for the second half, where he largely struggled last season. The reduced travel and time away from family should also help Angelo, who is a dedicated family man to his wife and two children.
Name: Brad Angelo (R)
Hometown: Lockport, N.Y.
Joined PBA: 2002
Birthdate: 12/23/1969
Height: 5-10
Weight: 190
PBA Tour titles: 1
PBA career earnings: $545,615
2008-09 points rank: 13
Exempt thru: 2009-10
Earned exemption: 2008-09 PBA Tour points list
Personal: Brad Angelo…Resides in Lockport, N.Y, with wife Michelle and children Dylan and Brielle…Nickname “Bro”...Favorites include Ocean's Eleven (movie), Steve Curtis Chapman's Declaration (CD) and Buffalo Bills (sports team)...His PBA Tour idol is Norm Duke, who is the best example of pure class…Member of Team USA in 1997 and ‘98.
2008-09: Won the Pepsi Viper Championship for his first PBA Tour title…Had another strong season, finishing seventh in the PBA World Point Rankings after making 13 match play appearances…Had three other TV appearances including third in CLR Carmen Salvino Scorpion Championship and fourth in Don and Paula Carter Mixed Doubles Championship…Cashed in 20 of 21 events and made 12 match play
appearances…Averaged 217.17 (23rd)… Earned $85,850 (9th).
Career: First title in 2008-09 came in his 119th Tour event…Has four runner-up finishes and 46 top 10 finishes… Owns one PBA Regional title.
Awards: PBA Rookie of the Year (2002-03)…Harry Smith Point Leader Award (2003-04).
Career Standard Titles (1): 2008-09 – Omaha, Neb.