Predictions

There's still over an hour left until the live PBA finals today. In one match-up, we have Chris Barnes vs. Mike Edwards. Apparently, Mike Edwards hasn't won since 1994, so he's still in the search for title #2. Chris Barnes has been doing pretty well this season, but has yet to break through and dominate a TV show. He made a strong showing against Wes Malott in the finals earlier in the season, ultimately getting screwed on a 7-pin I think. Last year, he was in a similar situation before taking the final two huge events of the season(and pocketing some a nice sum of money.) This will be tough matchup, but I think with Barnes's versatility and ability to turn it on at moment, he will overcome Mr. Edwards in the final frames.
In our other matchup of the day, Patrick Allen and Mika Koivuuinuuivumeioami square off in a match that can either be very exciting or very boring. PA vs. Mika has been a fun rivalry ever since it came down to a roll-off between them a few years ago(US Open?) Allen was the eventual winner of that one, however Mika has always been known as the lefty killer on television. As of late, the lefties have been getting the best of him, but look for him to get revenge today. The lefties have had more trouble this week and if Mika is able to throw it straight and hard, it will be no contest. I say Mika dominates this one.
This brings us to Mika vs. Barnes for the title. By this point, the lanes will have changed and bowlers will be trying to keep up with the transitioning. Because of this fact alone, I feel the much more versatile Barnes will have the advantage and stay in command. Whenever Mika is forced to experiment, he'll end up leaving a costly bucket or something of that nature. While the scores will be high today, Barnes will be the highest and he'll take home the trophy after bowling extremely well the entire week. Winner: Barnsy

Highlights of the week:
Tommy Delutz being up 3-2 against Tony Reyes, shooting 816 the final 3 games, and losing.
Sean Rash making an incredible comeback in the second half of the round of 64 to make match-play.
Tim Criss getting to match-play as the #1 seed and losing to the #32 seed for the second time this season.
Nice runs by Del Ballard, Dino Castillo, Edward Van Daniker, and Mike Edwards.
Me having all 6 starters (and 9 out of 10 members) of my fantasy team make match-play. Very Impressive.

That about does it for this week. I'll write again after the show with comments. Also, Colts will win in a landslide. Peace.