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Statement for Michael Haugen Jr., missed opportunity for Scott Norton in Roth Classic

JEFF RICHGELS | Posted: Sunday, February 17, 2013 6:00 pm
Statement for Michael Haugen Jr., missed opportunity for Scott Norton in Roth Classic
Michael Haugen, left, won the Mark Roth Classic on Sunday for his third career PBA title. Roth is at right. Photo by Pro Bowlers Association.
Michael Haugen Jr. made a statement and Scott Norton missed a huge opportunity in the title match of the PBA Mark Roth Classic on Sunday. Haugen was recovering from knee surgery when the PBA League draft was held last fall and was the only player in the top 20 in points on the PBA Tour last season who was not picked, but his 215-194 win over Norton in the Roth Classic clearly emphatically said, "You made a mistake!" to the eight franchise players who passed him over. “I’ve been at...