Why Jason Anderson May Just Be What the Sport Needs

jonesaustin
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11/17/2014 5:15pm Edited Date/Time 11/19/2014 9:01pm
I personally dislike Villopoto's decision to leave the sport here in the US. I don't blame him, as no one can, but in a very real way he's stealing thunder from other riders who, in his absence, will not be given full credit for winning the 2015 Supercross title. It's a shadow on the year ahead, a painful void for the ones who want to win against the very best, and a decision I wish was delayed at least until 2016.

However, one thing about 2015 I find extremely interesting is this.... could Jason Anderson play the Jeremy McGrath role of 1993? For some reason I believe he could start winning soon, and if he does, no one can diminish this in Villopoto's absence. In fact, Villopoto would have to return to the US and attempt to reclaim his title -- a truly perfect come back scenario the likes of which the sport has never seen.

Yes, Tomac is new and there are a few others, but Anderson is a wild card who races different, doesn't seem mentally rattled by the competition, and just has something special about him which "could" be evidence of a 1993 repeat. When I think of Anderson on this amazing looking Husqvarna for 2015, I'm hoping he'll shock the world just as McGrath did 22 years ago.

The sport needs this. I want him to ruin them early and rev up the game! In Villopoto's absence, imo, it's just what we need.

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11/17/2014 5:20pm
At first I was going to say "you're crazy." But then I realized that crazier things have happened. You never know...
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11/17/2014 5:20pm
Best style on a bike out there today, in SX at least. And one that I think will translate very well to the 450 when he gets more seat time. The RV back for 2016 to reclaim SX title would explode the universe.
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11/17/2014 5:21pm
I like watching this guy ride. Kind of reminds me of Michael Brandes for some reason, just reckless style.
jonesaustin
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11/17/2014 5:22pm
Rdubs19 wrote:
Best style on a bike out there today, in SX at least. And one that I think will translate very well to the 450 when he...
Best style on a bike out there today, in SX at least. And one that I think will translate very well to the 450 when he gets more seat time. The RV back for 2016 to reclaim SX title would explode the universe.
couldn't agree more... talk about something no one's EVER done. could be huge.

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11/17/2014 5:24pm
Nope.
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11/17/2014 5:25pm
I disagree with your entire post.
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11/17/2014 5:27pm
no one thought McGrath would either. interestingly, anderson was born right at the time McGrath first started winning, within days of his classic pass on stanton.
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11/17/2014 5:41pm
Would be cool, he looked very good indoors last year.
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11/17/2014 5:45pm Edited Date/Time 11/17/2014 7:10pm
There are differences between 1993 and 2014:

1993 had the following:

- Stanton who was over trained and burned out
- Bradshaw who hated his job (racing dirt bikes)
- MX Keid and Rock who were better outdoors
- MC who brought new technique

1993 could of been radically different with a healthy RJ, motivated JMB, passionate Bradshaw, and hungry Stanton. MC, who has a lot of talent and changed the game also came into 250 class at the perfect time.

2014

- Field is stacked and hungry with veterans (DM 18, Stew, Dunge, Canard, Barcia)
- Field is stacked with youth (Tomac and KROC)
- Field has some serious rookies (DW15, BB4, JA, CS14)

The rider you mentioned, MC, changed the game via new technique. Before him, it was Hannah and RJ. RC and RV followed MC by changing the game. How/what technique, training does JA18 bring to the table?

* RV is a living legend. Comparing the 2015 SX champ to RV is foolish and short sighted.
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11/17/2014 5:50pm Edited Date/Time 11/17/2014 5:50pm
bd you're totally right on that. this is wildcard thinking, but i still sense there's something unique with Anderson. it's more of a wish for 2015, but if someone's going to surprise us, i'm betting it's him.
11/17/2014 5:51pm
For some reason I've always liked Anderson. Seems nice enough, but I just like watching him ride. I've Thought before that for some reason Anderson strikes me as a guy who might suddenly start winning big-time. Just something about him.
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11/17/2014 5:53pm
Because of posts like this, vital is the gift that keeps giving...hahaha
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I'd put my money on Kroc or Tomac being the guys to run away with it. I'm a huge Anderson fan and see him having his share of wins but I think he and Seely will be fighting for 3rd for a while.
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11/17/2014 5:57pm
Its not impossible..... J Anderson was extremely fast in the 250F class and looked great at MEC (moto 3). There will be a few of these riders who pick it up..... why not Jason Anderson?

I hope its Tomac and Canard.
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11/17/2014 5:59pm Edited Date/Time 11/17/2014 6:11pm
Stealing thunder from the 2015 winnner? Seriously? Yeah how selfish of him! What a bag of dicks that RC character was too was for retiring in 2006. Ask Grant Langston if he feels like RC stole his thunder, LMFAO!!!

I'm not the biggest RV fan but he was the MAN in supercross for 4 years in a row and if you honestly think Jason Anderson would be the guy to dethrone him in 2015, you need your brain examined!! Dude has talent for sure but he barely took down Cole Seely last year? IMO Seely and Anderson aren't elite level guys like Tomac and Roczen and have zero chance at a title on 450s.
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11/17/2014 6:22pm Edited Date/Time 11/17/2014 6:22pm
"in a very real way he's stealing thunder from other riders who, in his absence, will not be given full credit for winning the 2015 Supercross title."

Wouldn't this be the same exact scenario if RV decided to race the rest of 2015 in the US and wins, then retires. Everyone is saying in 2016 "Well, If he was still racing...."

Any way you see it until a few years after his departure people won't get the "full credit" because we know what RV could have possibly done.
11/17/2014 6:30pm Edited Date/Time 11/17/2014 6:31pm
They guy who was to injured to race SX in 2015 and is hanging up his boots before 2016 is stealing thunder away from people because he's not there? Huh

There must have been a Jupiter size void in 2007 outdoors when Carmichael crushed everyone with one foot out the door and Stewart went out with a knee injury.

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11/17/2014 7:02pm
Is J law racing
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11/17/2014 7:07pm Edited Date/Time 11/17/2014 7:09pm
Villopoto accomplished everything there is to be accomplished. When he started winning, did RC come back to reclaim his titles? No he didn't. RV wants to win a world title before retiring, he isn't "abandoning" the US.

I don't believe Anderson will win, at least in his rookie season. Yes he will be fast, but so has many rookies. I think Roczen, Millsaps, Tomac, Canard, Stewart, and more will be equally as fast and more consistent. His style and charisma is good for the sport and 450 class, I will say that.
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11/17/2014 7:07pm
Jason has great style and to be honest I wouldn't be surprised if he a won a race this year. Even though he did break my heart last year during supercross.
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11/17/2014 7:28pm
Orange724 wrote:
I like watching this guy ride. Kind of reminds me of Michael Brandes for some reason, just reckless style.
I really dig the guys style to. he has a great mixture of a bulldog style....and a long lanky " lance smail " type riding about him. Very fun to watch either way.
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11/17/2014 7:29pm
Anderson's style is classic Old School. Smooth and "surfy" but reckless as hell. I really love watching him ride and at Glen Helen last season I thought he had the best style of anyone. Bubba ( whom I consider the Gold Standard of style) was a lil' stiff that day as I recall. I don't see him winning the title this year but would be shocked if he didn't podium 3/4 times, and a win or two is only a holeshot and a couple of breaks away. My pick for " game changer" this year is TOMAC. Kid is a Monster, just like his old man.

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11/17/2014 7:30pm Edited Date/Time 11/17/2014 7:30pm
Anderson's style is classic Old School. Smooth and "surfy" but reckless as hell. I really love watching him ride and at Glen Helen last season I...
Anderson's style is classic Old School. Smooth and "surfy" but reckless as hell. I really love watching him ride and at Glen Helen last season I thought he had the best style of anyone. Bubba ( whom I consider the Gold Standard of style) was a lil' stiff that day as I recall. I don't see him winning the title this year but would be shocked if he didn't podium 3/4 times, and a win or two is only a holeshot and a couple of breaks away. My pick for " game changer" this year is TOMAC. Kid is a Monster, just like his old man.

Totally agree with that too! Not sure if or how many podiums.....but he'll be fast for sure!
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11/17/2014 7:36pm Edited Date/Time 11/17/2014 7:37pm
Kroc won Anaheim last year, and a couple more races after barely beating Tomac on little bikes. Nobody gave him much of a look either. Look what he did Indoors and out.

If you think JA17 is a joke or doesn't have a shot you're nuts. He's got that late race presence, where he picks up speed later in the race a la Chupacabra outdoors. It works very well for him.

No doubt Eli and Kenny will be tough, as will Dungey, Canard, Millsaps etc. But I think the kid has a shot.
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11/17/2014 8:02pm
I think that's why all the guys without '1' on their number plates show up.
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11/17/2014 8:03pm
no one thought McGrath would either. interestingly, anderson was born right at the time McGrath first started winning, within days of his classic pass on stanton.
Uncle, cousin, or creeper. Which one are ya, brones
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11/17/2014 8:09pm
no one thought McGrath would either. interestingly, anderson was born right at the time McGrath first started winning, within days of his classic pass on stanton.
peelout wrote:
Uncle, cousin, or creeper. Which one are ya, brones
Like in a "Raining Yellow" sort of way....
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11/17/2014 8:18pm Edited Date/Time 11/17/2014 8:19pm
I am an Anderson fan.... And yes he had a great sx '14.. but people fail to remember some of his previous seasons... I hope he totally kicks ass in '15, like puts it on the podium all the time, but dominantly winning is a stretch for me....
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11/17/2014 8:20pm
I think if theres going to be a rookie spoiler in the points I would put it on Seely. I like Anderson, but I think Seely has a bit more of a shot at the title.

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