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SlowMoFo 9/9/2012 7:36am
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crashnburn11 wrote:
I would go fir 6 or 8. Not out of respect for rc, id just rather build my own legacy than live in rc shadow
Bingo! Sporting #4 will be a huge amount of pressure!
aFACEdismembered 9/9/2012 11:18am
9/9/2012 11:18am Edited Date/Time 9/9/2012 11:19am
Carmichael had to earn the #4 so why should it be retired so no one else can earn it? It goes against everything the current numbering system is designed for. Retiring numbers in a sport that tries to have its riders have low numbers is silly.
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Coyote 9/9/2012 11:24am
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aFACEdismembered wrote:
Carmichael had to earn the #4 so why should it be retired so no one else can earn it? It goes against everything the current numbering...
Carmichael had to earn the #4 so why should it be retired so no one else can earn it? It goes against everything the current numbering system is designed for. Retiring numbers in a sport that tries to have its riders have low numbers is silly.
i think Baggett out of all competitors competing now has "earned" #4. Late moto charges and believe he would be honored to have the 4 and believe GOAT would be pumped to be represented by him
NateDawg122 9/9/2012 11:27am
9/9/2012 11:27am
If there is one number that deserves to be retired, it's #4. No one will live up to what RC did and I think out of respect to the greatest rider the sport has ever known, his number should always remain his.

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Chili 9/9/2012 11:28am
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The sport will survive with someone else wearing #4, I mean I wasn't sure when Villopoto took #2 but lo and behold the sun did come up the next morning.
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kongols 9/9/2012 11:35am
9/9/2012 11:35am Edited Date/Time 9/9/2012 11:36am
I don`t see any sane rider picking #4. But then again, what do I know.
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TeamGreen 9/9/2012 11:37am
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DonM wrote:
Not sure about that but no disrespect to Larocco he's not RC....RV did call MC and ask if it was ok to take the 2 though...out...
Not sure about that but no disrespect to Larocco he's not RC....RV did call MC and ask if it was ok to take the 2 though...out of respect.
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Yeah honestly I thought about it and I said to myself I bet RV talked to MC when he was gonna run the 2. I guess...
Yeah honestly I thought about it and I said to myself I bet RV talked to MC when he was gonna run the 2. I guess it was the way it was worded in his post, asking if it was cool. Yeah I'm sure he would talk to RC but it's not like Ricky is gonna say, no you can't run the 4. But yeah you're right
This did happen...RV talking to MC.

Jeremy told the story about this at an industry ride a coupl'a years ago...I think it was during the 1st season of "RV2"...around Feb...on a ride in Baja...

"Yeah, we talked and he was really cool and respectful; and, ya know what? He didn't have to do that! I really did appreciate it, though. I'm still the REAL #2!" (He said that last part laughing. He has a pretty good sense of humor)

Then I started teasing him like Dr. Evil! "Will the Real #2 Please stand up?" (pinky to lips & in Dr. Evils voice...)

For the rest of the ride when Cameron referred to him he'd ad...(...and the Real #2...)

Truth? I get the feeling J-Mac is proud that RV is running, and NOT ruining, that #.

I can't help thinking it'll be the same if BB asks RC.
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rmpilot 9/9/2012 11:44am
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bb4? bb8? bb96? can we just refer to them by their name or nickname? it is pretty lame how everyone is called by their initials with number after it. on a side note take the lowest number that you can with this numbering set up. it is the best way to make due with a crappy system. just like how they had to make it a rule to run the number 1 plate, who in their right mind wouldnt want to run a number 1 plate?
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TeamGreen 9/9/2012 11:51am
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rmpilot wrote:
bb4? bb8? bb96? can we just refer to them by their name or nickname? it is pretty lame how everyone is called by their initials with...
bb4? bb8? bb96? can we just refer to them by their name or nickname? it is pretty lame how everyone is called by their initials with number after it. on a side note take the lowest number that you can with this numbering set up. it is the best way to make due with a crappy system. just like how they had to make it a rule to run the number 1 plate, who in their right mind wouldnt want to run a number 1 plate?
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loftyair 9/9/2012 2:08pm
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The number system needs to be the opposite. 1-10 is previous years result. 11-whatever is a permanent # for recognition of these riders who do not get as much exposure. After 1 or 2 rounds, the whos-who of 1-10 will be easy to remember, but after that....? Maybe we should make Blake ask all the #1 guys before him if it's 'ok' to use the #1? HA! If he wants #4, then so be it. Besides, ricky's real # is 167. Millsaps-188, pastrana-199, Cooper webb-175, unless they finish in top 10, then run assigned #.
Kartwheel84c 9/9/2012 2:37pm
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Its just a number, no number should get retired, and there have been lots of great riders to run the 4 before RC did like Stanton, Hannah and Lamson. If I was BB I would ask RC just because its the right thing to do, but in the end RC has no say in it, and probably doesnt give a shit.
NateDawg122 9/9/2012 4:05pm
9/9/2012 4:05pm
aFACEdismembered wrote:
Carmichael had to earn the #4 so why should it be retired so no one else can earn it? It goes against everything the current numbering...
Carmichael had to earn the #4 so why should it be retired so no one else can earn it? It goes against everything the current numbering system is designed for. Retiring numbers in a sport that tries to have its riders have low numbers is silly.
Coyote wrote:
i think Baggett out of all competitors competing now has "earned" #4. Late moto charges and believe he would be honored to have the 4 and...
i think Baggett out of all competitors competing now has "earned" #4. Late moto charges and believe he would be honored to have the 4 and believe GOAT would be pumped to be represented by him
The kid has won ONE single championship in the Lites class and you say he has earned the right to RC's number?! wow...
motokiwi 9/9/2012 4:15pm
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NateDawg122 wrote:
The kid has won ONE single championship in the Lites class and you say he has earned the right to RC's number?! wow...
Won a championship against the hardest 250 field in over a decade, convincingly.
I believe he has earned it
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gsxr6 9/9/2012 4:22pm
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Id take the lowest number i could get. the 4 always seemed to have real good luck lol. If he doesnt barcia or someone else most certainly will. Probably at the first available oppurtunity.
NateDawg122 9/9/2012 6:18pm
9/9/2012 6:18pm
NateDawg122 wrote:
The kid has won ONE single championship in the Lites class and you say he has earned the right to RC's number?! wow...
motokiwi wrote:
Won a championship against the hardest 250 field in over a decade, convincingly.
I believe he has earned it
Key word "a" championship. He has a long ways to go man.
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sam111 9/9/2012 6:40pm
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It's just a number!!! The way some are talking, you would think Bagget was trying to steal RC's identity.

If Blake wants to run the number 4, he now has every right to. RC did not score 25 points in '08 or '09, so the number is no longer his. Ricky had an incredible run wearing the number 4, but it is ludicrous that some think Bagget would have to live up to that standard if he chooses the number.
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Coyote 9/9/2012 7:22pm
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aFACEdismembered wrote:
Carmichael had to earn the #4 so why should it be retired so no one else can earn it? It goes against everything the current numbering...
Carmichael had to earn the #4 so why should it be retired so no one else can earn it? It goes against everything the current numbering system is designed for. Retiring numbers in a sport that tries to have its riders have low numbers is silly.
Coyote wrote:
i think Baggett out of all competitors competing now has "earned" #4. Late moto charges and believe he would be honored to have the 4 and...
i think Baggett out of all competitors competing now has "earned" #4. Late moto charges and believe he would be honored to have the 4 and believe GOAT would be pumped to be represented by him
NateDawg122 wrote:
The kid has won ONE single championship in the Lites class and you say he has earned the right to RC's number?! wow...
all i'm saying is out of all (not just 250 but 450) riders out there currently competing he has shown the most determination (ie training) as being in shape, running down his competitors to win LATE in the moto in extreme conditions, heat, etc. Once again and just mho and believe if i was the GOAT this is the kind of representation I would love to have continue that #4
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mxrose3 9/9/2012 7:56pm
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They should just go back to the old earned numbering system. Riders careers are too short in motocross to do permanent numbers like Nascar. Run the number that you earn.

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Grieby54 9/9/2012 8:22pm
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It would be a shame to see the #4 go to someone who has likely just hit the highest point in his career. I don't see BB being a player in the 450 class, and I've never seen someone with such a deficit between indoor abilities and outdoors. Don't get me wrong, Blake killed it this year and really earned every bit of that championship, but I see him being the next IT or something - one outdoor championship to his credit (though he'll never get an indoor title), and never really making a mark in the 450 class. Whoever runs the #4 really needs to be rock solid, just like RV and the #2 and RD and the #5.
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Grieby54 wrote:
It would be a shame to see the #4 go to someone who has likely just hit the highest point in his career. I don't see...
It would be a shame to see the #4 go to someone who has likely just hit the highest point in his career. I don't see BB being a player in the 450 class, and I've never seen someone with such a deficit between indoor abilities and outdoors. Don't get me wrong, Blake killed it this year and really earned every bit of that championship, but I see him being the next IT or something - one outdoor championship to his credit (though he'll never get an indoor title), and never really making a mark in the 450 class. Whoever runs the #4 really needs to be rock solid, just like RV and the #2 and RD and the #5.
So you are saying that Alessi has a better MX/SX crossover potential than Bagget?
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chrisbuehler 9/9/2012 8:31pm
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Grieby54 wrote:
It would be a shame to see the #4 go to someone who has likely just hit the highest point in his career. I don't see...
It would be a shame to see the #4 go to someone who has likely just hit the highest point in his career. I don't see BB being a player in the 450 class, and I've never seen someone with such a deficit between indoor abilities and outdoors. Don't get me wrong, Blake killed it this year and really earned every bit of that championship, but I see him being the next IT or something - one outdoor championship to his credit (though he'll never get an indoor title), and never really making a mark in the 450 class. Whoever runs the #4 really needs to be rock solid, just like RV and the #2 and RD and the #5.
This.
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Grieby54 9/9/2012 8:58pm
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Grieby54 wrote:
It would be a shame to see the #4 go to someone who has likely just hit the highest point in his career. I don't see...
It would be a shame to see the #4 go to someone who has likely just hit the highest point in his career. I don't see BB being a player in the 450 class, and I've never seen someone with such a deficit between indoor abilities and outdoors. Don't get me wrong, Blake killed it this year and really earned every bit of that championship, but I see him being the next IT or something - one outdoor championship to his credit (though he'll never get an indoor title), and never really making a mark in the 450 class. Whoever runs the #4 really needs to be rock solid, just like RV and the #2 and RD and the #5.
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So you are saying that Alessi has a better MX/SX crossover potential than Bagget?
I was going to type (except Alessi) but it looks like I forgot. I'd put him pretty close to Alessi.
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Grieby54 9/9/2012 9:00pm
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I think to earn a single digit number you should have to win a 450 championship, and to get a career number should be any championship.
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DownSouth 9/9/2012 9:10pm
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Why does everyone think Bagget is so bad at SX? He won 1 race his rookie year and two in his second year. He was obviously out of whack this season but he knows how to ride SX.

This year he was 4th in the east, and was only 17th pts from finishing second in the series.
His finishes were 15-2-9-2-4-15-3-2-3. He had consistency problems this year with those 3 bad races but was top 4 and better every other round.
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I think RC's numbers are cursed and no former RC number will ever win the champinship again...Dnt believe ask #70 Roczen who couldnt wait to post that he able to go back to 94.....he coould take it....but I wouldnt out of sheeer superstition...kinda like the 13 that reaked havok on the likes of Rick Johnson and Sebastian. Of course Im kinding but it has began with Kroc- the curse of RC and until someone can win a championship with the goats former number ...ill continue this pontification-
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Whitey 9/9/2012 10:53pm
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Bloody hell it is only a number, there is only one number that matters and that is #1

Retiring a number in any sport is the most retarded thing i have ever heard of....
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Tater 9/10/2012 7:22am
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Yeah, so what if he picks the #4?
But he could really make a number his own - Blake Bag8
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Rocket88 9/10/2012 7:45am
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Blake should just rise above it all and run the symbol for Infinity,
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Grieby54 wrote:
It would be a shame to see the #4 go to someone who has likely just hit the highest point in his career. I don't see...
It would be a shame to see the #4 go to someone who has likely just hit the highest point in his career. I don't see BB being a player in the 450 class, and I've never seen someone with such a deficit between indoor abilities and outdoors. Don't get me wrong, Blake killed it this year and really earned every bit of that championship, but I see him being the next IT or something - one outdoor championship to his credit (though he'll never get an indoor title), and never really making a mark in the 450 class. Whoever runs the #4 really needs to be rock solid, just like RV and the #2 and RD and the #5.
chrisbuehler wrote:
This.
I'm a BB fan but I agree with this. He's on his way, but he's not there just yet, although he may get there soon enough.
NateDawg122 9/10/2012 8:29am
9/10/2012 8:29am
Coyote wrote:
i think Baggett out of all competitors competing now has "earned" #4. Late moto charges and believe he would be honored to have the 4 and...
i think Baggett out of all competitors competing now has "earned" #4. Late moto charges and believe he would be honored to have the 4 and believe GOAT would be pumped to be represented by him
NateDawg122 wrote:
The kid has won ONE single championship in the Lites class and you say he has earned the right to RC's number?! wow...
Coyote wrote:
all i'm saying is out of all (not just 250 but 450) riders out there currently competing he has shown the most determination (ie training) as...
all i'm saying is out of all (not just 250 but 450) riders out there currently competing he has shown the most determination (ie training) as being in shape, running down his competitors to win LATE in the moto in extreme conditions, heat, etc. Once again and just mho and believe if i was the GOAT this is the kind of representation I would love to have continue that #4
I think Villopoto and Dungey might disagree with you on the training part. And yes, Baggett's late moto charges are impressive. But do you really think he can get away with it in the big boy class? Blake will have to run the entire moto as hard as he can to keep up with RV and RD. And still, you think that Blake winning ONE outdoor championship is more impressive than what Villopoto and Dungey have done the past three years?

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