Does anyone still read that smug douchebag Rick Reilly anymore?
One out of every 30 columns is decent, but he spends too much time denigrating sports he doesn't like, kissing ass to those he does, and dispensing advice to professional athletes that he doesn't follow in his own life.
Never post a link from him again. Let him fade into anonymity.
It's bowling. WHy would it matter if you're a man or woman? I'm being serious.
Golf, NASCAR, all take some kind of strength (yes, even golf when it comes to driving off the tee).
OK, if a woman wins a major race in a time that would be world class for men- ok.
But, roloing a ball down the lane to knock down 10 pins is equal.
runn wrote:
It's bowling. WHy would it matter if you're a man or woman? I'm being serious.
Golf, NASCAR, all take some kind of strength (yes, even golf when it comes to driving off the tee).
OK, if a woman wins a major race in a time that would be world class for men- ok.
But, roloing a ball down the lane to knock down 10 pins is equal.
Can be equal on a game by game basis, not on average no. Men throw heavier balls and can throw them harder. Placement isn't the only thing in bowling.
runn wrote:
It's bowling. WHy would it matter if you're a man or woman? I'm being serious.
Golf, NASCAR, all take some kind of strength (yes, even golf when it comes to driving off the tee).
OK, if a woman wins a major race in a time that would be world class for men- ok.
But, roloing a ball down the lane to knock down 10 pins is equal.
So acording to your argument...you (man) can not throw a bowling ball farther say shotput style than a girl?
Assuming a girl and a guy place the ball in the "strike zone" an a specific roll...
Greater ball speed = more pin action = more strikes
So whoever can roll the ball down the lane faster with the same accuracy wins.
How exactly would NASCAR place a higher value on "strength" than bowling? And I like how you don't believe the speed a person bowls at is important. How many pro bowlers do you see gently nudging the ball down the lane?
Yes, it is bowling, but I think Kelly Kulick's achievement is a significant one. I by happenstance saw her final match, and she really is a tough competitor that deserves kudos.