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Just A Little Hate

Okay, hate might be too strong a word for it. But as odd as it sounds, I actually liked hearing some of the smack talk between Chad Reed, Kevin Windham, and Andrew Short during the final rounds of the 2008 Supercross season.



Now I don’t think these guys should actually hate each other, the risk of injury on the track means that they need to maintain a certain level of respect for each other’s health and well being out there. But the war of words showed just how passionate these guys were about taking home the title.



Also, when these guys loosened up and started laying out how they really felt, it was actually refreshing. Normally, they’re so restrained in what they say after each event, it’s enough to put the average fan to sleep. TV ate up the post-race comments from the competitors, and so did the print and web media.



Now I’m not suggesting that we all run out and try and create controversy in the future. That’s not how it works. Back in the days when there actually used to be post-race press conferences, one of the previous hosts would ask uncomfortable questions in an attempt to stir up some fire between the riders. I’m not sure how they felt about it, but to be honest, it made me squirm. It was manufactured, and it just didn’t feel real.



So here’s to the ’08 Supercross season, as it disappears into the rear view mirror. And here’s hoping that the ’08 National season is just as exciting.

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