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coolwelder62 · #1 01-22-2014, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by skooli

I agree. I loved AT&T, Oakland is a pain in the a$$.
On a different note, why does everybody hate Bubba? I know his rivalry with Chad a few years ago was mostly his fault, but the guy was a breath of fresh air after the Ricky Carmichael decade. And he's awesome to his fans.

When james was on an 85cc we were racing at the same time.His dad would walk around the pit's so cocky.james sr. was always demanding something from somebody.And james jr would taut the other riders while they where racing. As he was passing them he'd whip his bike and point at them.james jr was fast, his problem was he raced like the gangbangers played basket ball.He was always trying to prove he was better than the other racers.All he needed to do was just win the race,and keep the trash talk to him self.Once he hit the Pro's I think the sponors shut him up.

**Sieg** · #2 01-22-2014, 09:32 AM

I don't hate him. He responsible for some of the best "wipe-outs" I've ever seen in the 40+ years I've been following the sport.

**glassman** · #3 01-22-2014, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Sieg

I don't hate him. He responsible for some of the best "wipe-outs" I've ever seen in the 40+ years I've been following the sport.

That sums it up right there.....

I wanna like the guy, i love the fact that a minority is doing very very well in that sport. I love the diversity...What i dont like is when he gets beat, like saturday, he always coming up with an excuse, saturdays excuse was "man, i've been battling this cold, but no excuses, but Chad was really fast tonite". Just once i want to here him say, "the dude was just faster"..

But hey, were talking about him, right? isn't that what his sponsers want? he's not washed up yet.

But this is going to be a great year, i hope all the main guys can stay healthy...

Deeznuts · #4 01-22-2014, 08:00 PM

As good as Bubba is, I just cant like him. Nobody wants to lose but he's a sore loser!

skooli · #5 02-15-2014, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by glassman

That sums it up right there.....

I wanna like the guy, i love the fact that a minority is doing very very well in that sport. I love the diversity...What i dont like is when he gets beat, like saturday, he always coming up with an excuse, saturdays excuse was "man, i've been battling this cold, but no excuses, but Chad was really fast tonite". Just once i want to here him say, "the dude was just faster"..

But hey, were talking about him, right? isn't that what his sponsers want? he's not washed up yet.

But this is going to be a great year, i hope all the main guys can stay healthy...

Ricky Carmichael was the same way, Ryan Villapoto is still that way. Maybe not the taunting, but they always had an excuse for why they didn't win, had no personality on the podium, and didn't give a rat's a$$ about the fans at the autograph booths. Sponsors made Ricky fake it near the end of his racing career, but Villapoto is still the worst. At least James is friendly to the fans. That's the second most important thing next to winning races. Most of his trash talk is in good fun too, similar to McGrath or Emig in the 90's.

**glassman** · #6 02-15-2014, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by skooli

Ricky Carmichael was the same way, Ryan Villapoto is still that way. Maybe not the taunting, but they always had an excuse for why they didn't win, had no personality on the podium, and didn't give a rat's a$$ about the fans at the autograph booths. Sponsors made Ricky fake it near the end of his racing career, but Villapoto is still the worst. At least James is friendly to the fans. That's the second most important thing next to winning races. Most of his trash talk is in good fun too, similar to McGrath or Emig in the 90's.

I have to admit though, i dont know how any of them are to the fans. I am suprised you said that about the Goat, i wouldn't of guessed that from him, he seems humble and appreciate his fans? no?....I missed last Saturday's raced, looked like another great one. And i believe i read Reed has a broken collarbone? So far this is the best season i've ever seen....

skooli · #7 02-24-2014, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by glassman

I have to admit though, i dont know how any of them are to the fans. I am suprised you said that about the Goat, i wouldn't of guessed that from him, he seems humble and appreciate his fans? no?....I missed last Saturday's raced, looked like another great one. And i believe i read Reed has a broken collarbone? So far this is the best season i've ever seen....

This season has been entertaining. As far as Ricky, when he went to Suzuki they did a major PR makeover on him. He started smiling all the time, and constantly talking about how much "fun" he's been having, and his podium speeches changed from a sponsor call out to a candid recap of his race. I think during that time he really started to enjoy his fans. I've become a fan, and I love his commentary in the booth at recent races. But he used come off as arrogant.

**Sieg** · #8 02-24-2014, 12:33 PM

Mike Alessi's new jersey graphics for the rest of the year.

U-turn · #9 01-23-2014, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by coolwelder62

When james was on an 85cc we were racing at the same time.His dad would walk around the pit's so cocky.james sr. was always demanding something from somebody.And james jr would taut the other riders while they where racing. As he was passing them he'd whip his bike and point at them.james jr was fast, his problem was he raced like the gangbangers played basket ball.He was always trying to prove he was better than the other racers.All he needed to do was just win the race,and keep the trash talk to him self.Once he hit the Pro's I think the sponors shut him up.

Scott your faulting a kid, thats parents were not a good role model. He had a lot of growing up to and his switch to Suzuki was the best decision for James. He has grown to be a adult, matured into a role model.

Chad Reed had the same attitude when he raced RC. He too has grown in maturity.

Alessi, same deal.

My point is dont fault a kid, he is taught by his parents.

Cole

coolwelder62 · #10 01-23-2014, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by U-turn

Scott your faulting a kid, thats parents were not a good role model. He had a lot of growing up to and his switch to Suzuki was the best decision for James. He has grown to be a adult, matured into a role model.

Chad Reed had the same attitude when he raced RC. He too has grown in maturity.

Alessi, same deal.

My point is dont fault a kid, he is taught by his parents.

Cole

Even as a kid you should know better than to taut other's around you. I would never let my boy's act that way toward's other racer's.