What is really wrong with JS7!

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Edited Date/Time 1/15/2013 5:05pm
I think his wrist is what the problem is. Remember he broke the same bone that ended RJ's career. James has never been the same rider since that injury. Sure the competition has stepped it up, and almost everyone can "scrub" now. But the James that used to ride a Kaw is long gone....PROVE ME WRONG JAMES!
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Electro21 1/13/2013 5:49am
1/13/2013 5:49am
Or maybe it's the knee he said he hurt last weekend?
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reded 1/13/2013 5:52am
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......or maybe he's just washed up, has no desire to race as hard as he needs to and milked Suzuki for one last check. Prove me wrong James.

His gear looked good last night.
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colonel 1/13/2013 5:54am
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Maybe his window has passed and the new wave of riders are showing their faces and that the rest of the field has lifted their game while he has been sitting on the couch.
Marc_Honda 1/13/2013 5:54am
1/13/2013 5:54am
Hurt knee, proved he is still fast in practice and looked like he was taking it easy in the race.

He said in his post race video that he has not rode all week, his knee was really sore, he was cold and will be a different rider next week at A2.

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TX24 1/13/2013 5:58am
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He still knocked off four moto wins at the beginning of the Nationals last. Year. I think it is many of the reasons listed above.
str8shooter 1/13/2013 6:03am
1/13/2013 6:03am
James is still a top notch rider. I think he can still win on any given night based on tallent. I dont think he trains as hard as he used to................ when he came out of his heat race last night he was dropping his arms off the bars to his side as he was going back to the pits almost like he was trying to shake off arm pump.
I still dont buy the knee thing that its an excuse that is slowing him down. Over time crashes and injurys and age just naturally "de-tune" you from being as fast as you once were. James is just in a field of riders that are now his equal.
Electro21 1/13/2013 6:06am
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reded wrote:
......or maybe he's just washed up, has no desire to race as hard as he needs to and milked Suzuki for one last check. Prove me...
......or maybe he's just washed up, has no desire to race as hard as he needs to and milked Suzuki for one last check. Prove me wrong James.

His gear looked good last night.
Does that mean Villopoto is washed up too? Both Stewart and Villopoto are tied in points. I would say he is putting in a damn good effort with a knee injury. I think Stewart did pretty good considering he is hurt.
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Xsenter 1/13/2013 6:15am
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It's the bike ! He should have stayed with Yamaha ! At least he was a contender for top 5 then ! now he barely makes top 10 !
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reded 1/13/2013 6:15am
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Electro21 wrote:
Does that mean Villopoto is washed up too? Both Stewart and Villopoto are tied in points. I would say he is putting in a damn good...
Does that mean Villopoto is washed up too? Both Stewart and Villopoto are tied in points. I would say he is putting in a damn good effort with a knee injury. I think Stewart did pretty good considering he is hurt.
Villopoto passes people. James gets passed by people, including Villopoto.

Which ones paycheck would you rather pay based on results from the last two years?
paris is burning 1/13/2013 6:27am
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The knee is probably hurt much more then he's telling us
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wydopen 1/13/2013 6:31am
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paris is burning wrote:
The knee is probably hurt much more then he's telling us
i am a big js fan so i hope i am wrong BUT...i think he tore his acl...hes going to tough it out for a few weeks and see what plays out...if a couple other guys crash out and hes 3rd or 4th in points he may keep riding on it...if not i think he will pull out and get the surgery..

like i said i really hope im wrong...i guess we will find out in the next few weeks...
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thatdad 1/13/2013 6:33am
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paris is burning wrote:
The knee is probably hurt much more then he's telling us
Maybe its just hurt and weak, and he doesn't want to screw it up worse. Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar.
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OldGuy 1/13/2013 6:37am
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paris is burning wrote:
The knee is probably hurt much more then he's telling us
thatdad wrote:
Maybe its just hurt and weak, and he doesn't want to screw it up worse. Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar.
Maybe its just hurt and weak, and he doesn't want to screw it up worse. Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar. "You may have something there".
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RCC104 1/13/2013 6:39am
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What's with these guys not just coming out and being like, "Yeah I have a partial ACL tear, but I'm just going to do what I can." or "It's just hurting really bad right now because I sprained [Ligament X], but I should be good in a couple more weeks"

Everyone can respect that. Injuries happen. No need to let everyone speculate.
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Spartacus 1/13/2013 6:42am
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He [and his "people"] derailed his career with poor decisions and is now hampered by physical problems and mental issues.
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Drtbykr 1/13/2013 6:48am
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"Jim, I'm only a Doctor....but I think it's his right knee"
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fader418 1/13/2013 6:52am
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Listen guys I know his knee is hurt, I am just saying the old James is gone. It all started after he broke his wrist...
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GuyB 1/13/2013 6:54am
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So many doctors and mental health professionals in one motocross forum. What are the odds? Wink

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BD233 1/13/2013 7:01am
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People are funny. I'd guess it's his knee, since he told us it was.
Tied with 'Poto in points, Job well done.
Smartest James I've seen....
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TerryK 1/13/2013 7:04am
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fader418 wrote:
I think his wrist is what the problem is. Remember he broke the same bone that ended RJ's career. James has never been the same rider...
I think his wrist is what the problem is. Remember he broke the same bone that ended RJ's career. James has never been the same rider since that injury. Sure the competition has stepped it up, and almost everyone can "scrub" now. But the James that used to ride a Kaw is long gone....PROVE ME WRONG JAMES!
I agree with you. I think James OWES it to you to prove that it is actually his knee. Who the hell does he think he is anyway??
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jndmx 1/13/2013 7:06am
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I blame Eric Sorby.


Hell it makes as much sense as anything eles in this thread.
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Pryda 1/13/2013 7:10am
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I think JS7 finally have decided that you can't just enter a race and win after all these seasons he havent finished.
So he's gonne focus on staying healthy and finish the season!
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Spartacus 1/13/2013 7:13am
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GuyB wrote:
So many doctors and mental health professionals in one motocross forum. What are the odds? Wink
10 minutes studying self image and imprinting....out of the question for most I guess.

And that whole Bubba's world was clearly an excellent idea.
darren7878 1/13/2013 7:21am
1/13/2013 7:21am
As others said the ACL is probably gone. That would explain alot.
Dirt_Dawg 1/13/2013 7:29am
1/13/2013 7:29am
GuyB wrote:
So many doctors and mental health professionals in one motocross forum. What are the odds? Wink
The VITARDS at its best.
ToolMaker 1/13/2013 7:34am
1/13/2013 7:34am
GuyB wrote:
So many doctors and mental health professionals in one motocross forum. What are the odds? Wink
The new standard of health care courtesy of the affordable care act. Start a thread on Vital with your ailments and your sure to find out what's wrong with you by the 20th post. Hell, you may even find out things wrong with you that you never knew. Smile
In reality, 2 problems, 1 his knee hurts, 2 his competition is F'ing fast. In years past a hurt James was still faster then the healthy field.
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gsxrcr28 1/13/2013 7:34am
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Pretty obvious he can take the pain and push for one super fast lap but not for anymore than that. He must be bummed out knowing he could be battling for wins based on his fast qualifying time. Its probably the most cautious he has ever ridden, you can see it especially in that sandy right turn from last night, there is no aggression at all in his riding that we have become used to seeing for so many years.
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LoudLove 1/13/2013 7:35am
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Perhaps the grind of a 10 year career is taking its toll. The training, the travel, the injuries, and the endless scrutinization would wear down the most battle-hardened racer (with apologies to RC).

10 years ago it was fun. Now it's a job. James does not have the maniacal focus of a Carmichael, nor is he content to simply ride for a contract like other senior guys. The bar is set very high for James, both personally and among the fans. The vast majority of people do not have the fortitude to weather that kind of storm for a decade. James has performed admirably, even if the results don't reflect it. If he hung up his boots tomorrow, I would not blame him one bit.
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zippy895 1/13/2013 7:40am
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he's injured.duh.
even when he makes a statement with a fast hot lap in practice to put the fucktards at ease,they still feel he is washed up.
damage control mode in main is not good enough for many peoples standards i guess.
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lando356 1/13/2013 7:45am
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When asked last night on national TV what was wrong with knee, he wouldn't answer the question's asked. I find that strange and not good for his image? Any other sport injuries are not a secret?

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