Man I was expecting James to do better.

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RV is riding great but I don't think anyone got faster, I think Stewart is a tad bit slower. That being said it's good he isn't having any serious get offs and he is finishing races. I hope he finds his groove soon I would love to see him check out on RV, I still feel like he can do it....I guess it's his messed up leg holding him back? I hope it doesn't keep him out of the Outdoors. but if his leg is messed up seems like he would have to get it fixed after Supercross? I would hold it against him if he did like Chad and had it fixed now. If anyone replies try to keep it positive, thanks!
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Octane 3/24/2013 5:15pm
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I was expecting him to do alot better also. However, James is NOT a tad bit slower. The speed is there as he looked great in the day practice qualifiers and his heat race.
Last night was psychological. It's as if subconsciously he's afraid that if he goes fast and mix it up with these guys, he might crash so instead he plays it safe.
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I would love to see more guys up front racing for the win . I think the nationals will be better racing with most riders healthy this year
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benstone 3/24/2013 5:23pm
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I was expecting him to do alot better also. However, James is NOT a tad bit slower. The speed is there as he looked great in...
I was expecting him to do alot better also. However, James is NOT a tad bit slower. The speed is there as he looked great in the day practice qualifiers and his heat race.
Last night was psychological. It's as if subconsciously he's afraid that if he goes fast and mix it up with these guys, he might crash so instead he plays it safe.
His post race video seems to make your point - the main event is getting in his head ("I need to crap or get off the pot"):

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zehn 3/24/2013 5:24pm
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Be it mental or whatever, at this point it doesn't really matter.

There's no point in risking injury while racing hard for a championship that he is out of. He just needs to survive and come out strong for the Nationals, which he is doing. If he doesn't get a great start, he isn't going to push it at this point.

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I honestly think that NOBODY is able to "check out" from anybody right now. Depends who gets a good start, I guess, but no one has won by 15 - 20 + seconds yet this year have they?

The glory days of RC and Stewy and Reed lapping up 4th place are looooong gone.
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I honestly think he's just not focused. Take this past week for instance. He was down in Texas all week with his ametuer race and playing golf with Bubba Watson. Guys like RV and RD are on completely different programs during the week(very intense) where all they do is eat & sleep SX! I feel James has always had to much on his plate and to many distractions(ala pastrana) to fully reach his potential. If he had the drive & fortitude of a RV or RC he would have dominated for years and broke all the records. IMO!

Dang, I wish he would have kept Aldon. He was almost unbeatable with Aldon. After he parted ways with him it was all down hill from there.
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Crash82 3/24/2013 5:46pm
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I honestly think he's just not focused. Take this past week for instance. He was down in Texas all week with his ametuer race and playing...
I honestly think he's just not focused. Take this past week for instance. He was down in Texas all week with his ametuer race and playing golf with Bubba Watson. Guys like RV and RD are on completely different programs during the week(very intense) where all they do is eat & sleep SX! I feel James has always had to much on his plate and to many distractions(ala pastrana) to fully reach his potential. If he had the drive & fortitude of a RV or RC he would have dominated for years and broke all the records. IMO!

Dang, I wish he would have kept Aldon. He was almost unbeatable with Aldon. After he parted ways with him it was all down hill from there.
Them are some good points, I was going to bring up the trainer thing, so he doesn't have a trainer now?
neverwasfastenuf 3/24/2013 5:56pm
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In his heat race winner interviews, he seems to be sweating a whole lot more than the other winners have this year.
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rcm406 3/24/2013 6:01pm
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I honestly think he's just not focused. Take this past week for instance. He was down in Texas all week with his ametuer race and playing...
I honestly think he's just not focused. Take this past week for instance. He was down in Texas all week with his ametuer race and playing golf with Bubba Watson. Guys like RV and RD are on completely different programs during the week(very intense) where all they do is eat & sleep SX! I feel James has always had to much on his plate and to many distractions(ala pastrana) to fully reach his potential. If he had the drive & fortitude of a RV or RC he would have dominated for years and broke all the records. IMO!

Dang, I wish he would have kept Aldon. He was almost unbeatable with Aldon. After he parted ways with him it was all down hill from there.
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Them are some good points, I was going to bring up the trainer thing, so he doesn't have a trainer now?
Yes he does, but not in the same league as Aldon. Just look at Aldons record!
2001 - 2007 RC dominated
2008 - 2009 JS dominated
2011 - present RV dominated

All with Aldon!

Now look at their careers without Aldon. They were winning races, but hardly dominant. And I'm talking about the 450 class, not the 250 class.
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Blitz 3/24/2013 6:01pm
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Yeah, I was kind of shocked not to see him do better in the main. Its like he is a different rider in the main or something. He passed, what...three or four guys in the first two laps in the heat (traditional Stewart) but in the main he was barely doing anything..? Hope he doesn't get the whole Martin Davalos thing going on in his own way and get himself psyched out for the main. He's not the guy I root for but I would like the one's I do root for to beat him straight up at his best which doesn't seem to occur to often. The outdoors (assuming he is doing it) should be different since the format is different and the heat-main thing won't be an issue so hopefully we see the real JS.
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Yeah I was expecting a really exciting race and to see him move forwards, especially after the way he rode in his heat race but it didn't happen. RV is so damn fast, I think JS is the only guy that has the potential to run with him consistently. I really want to see those two battle it out the way CR and JS used to battle.
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I am so bummed with the way JS7 is riding. I know the guy is the most talented out there, but it seems like hes in his on own head. For a guy who wanted so bad to beat RC and then when he raced him actually beat him straight up its sad to see. I think the other racers like RV and RD believe there are beating JS7 straight up and its giving them alot of confidence.

I believe if RV is pushed he will crack. RV rides so intense giving it 110% and JS7 looks like hes barely riding. Just imagine what would happen if we had the old JS7 back. RV wouldnt be wining like he is.

And I agree with the statement about Aldon Baker. When JS7 gave him up he went down hill. I know there are more Aldon Bakers out there. Someone find one and send him to Stew!!!!!!
overthebars39 3/24/2013 6:26pm
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dirtnapper wrote:
I honestly think that NOBODY is able to "check out" from anybody right now. Depends who gets a good start, I guess, but no one has...
I honestly think that NOBODY is able to "check out" from anybody right now. Depends who gets a good start, I guess, but no one has won by 15 - 20 + seconds yet this year have they?

The glory days of RC and Stewy and Reed lapping up 4th place are looooong gone.
The glory days of RC and Stewy and Reed lapping up 4th place are looooong gone.

I have nothing against those guys (quite the contrary) but who wants to see 'lapped up to 4th' dominance?
A different winner every week with close racing is so mutch more fun and thrilling.

I really liked the first few lap/minutes of this weekends race.
ButteryWaffles 3/24/2013 6:34pm
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I would rather see him cruise through a full season of SX and come out ready for the nationals. If he can continue to ride like he did the first 4 1/2 motos, its going to be a good season.
neverwasfastenuf 3/24/2013 6:37pm
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rcm406 wrote:
I honestly think he's just not focused. Take this past week for instance. He was down in Texas all week with his ametuer race and playing...
I honestly think he's just not focused. Take this past week for instance. He was down in Texas all week with his ametuer race and playing golf with Bubba Watson. Guys like RV and RD are on completely different programs during the week(very intense) where all they do is eat & sleep SX! I feel James has always had to much on his plate and to many distractions(ala pastrana) to fully reach his potential. If he had the drive & fortitude of a RV or RC he would have dominated for years and broke all the records. IMO!

Dang, I wish he would have kept Aldon. He was almost unbeatable with Aldon. After he parted ways with him it was all down hill from there.
Crash82 wrote:
Them are some good points, I was going to bring up the trainer thing, so he doesn't have a trainer now?
rcm406 wrote:
Yes he does, but not in the same league as Aldon. Just look at Aldons record! 2001 - 2007 RC dominated 2008 - 2009 JS dominated...
Yes he does, but not in the same league as Aldon. Just look at Aldons record!
2001 - 2007 RC dominated
2008 - 2009 JS dominated
2011 - present RV dominated

All with Aldon!

Now look at their careers without Aldon. They were winning races, but hardly dominant. And I'm talking about the 450 class, not the 250 class.
Like it or not, like Aldon and his methods or not, it's hard to argue with the results.
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it was good to hear him blame himself, and not injury or the bike like everyone usually does. never been a big fan of him, but i now hope he does turn it around.
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His post race video seems to make your point - the main event is getting in his head ("I need to crap or get off the...
His post race video seems to make your point - the main event is getting in his head ("I need to crap or get off the pot"):

Talk about keeping it real. I couldn't be more impressed with James Stewart right now.
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i know people on here think i may dislike james stewart, but i dont. i honestly think the field has gotten faster AND hes gotten a tad slower, add it up and we have whats happening the past couple years. in the past 2 years stewart has only won 3 sx races so far, i never thought i would have seen the day... atleast so soon. watch races from 2007 and to me hes noticeably more aggressive. its hard to pinpoint whether itys mental or physical, but im going with mental because obviously hes in shape, he held dungey off in 4 entire motos last year. hes been brain farting and missing triples all year, its a shame. i thinhk the stewart from 07 would be a good battle with the current villopoto

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bvm111 3/24/2013 9:12pm
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Does he have time to get the ACL surgery and rehab by the start of outoors? I still havent been through a knee surgery to have the experience with that type of injury but from what I hear he would need a solid 6 months? I applaud him for his fortitude by riding through the injury, but, seems like he should get it fixed now and be ready to focus on outdoors.
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davidex400 3/24/2013 9:13pm
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bvm111 wrote:
Does he have time to get the ACL surgery and rehab by the start of outoors? I still havent been through a knee surgery to have...
Does he have time to get the ACL surgery and rehab by the start of outoors? I still havent been through a knee surgery to have the experience with that type of injury but from what I hear he would need a solid 6 months? I applaud him for his fortitude by riding through the injury, but, seems like he should get it fixed now and be ready to focus on outdoors.
well if it takes 6 months what makes you think he'd be ready for outdoors this year?
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bvm111 3/24/2013 9:26pm
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bvm111 wrote:
Does he have time to get the ACL surgery and rehab by the start of outoors? I still havent been through a knee surgery to have...
Does he have time to get the ACL surgery and rehab by the start of outoors? I still havent been through a knee surgery to have the experience with that type of injury but from what I hear he would need a solid 6 months? I applaud him for his fortitude by riding through the injury, but, seems like he should get it fixed now and be ready to focus on outdoors.
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well if it takes 6 months what makes you think he'd be ready for outdoors this year?
Well he wouldn’t be if it took 6 months hence the question smart guy! I was asking a legit question I don’t need a 15 year old smart alec response, I can get that from my daughter any time I need one.
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davidex400 3/24/2013 9:31pm
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bvm111 wrote:
Does he have time to get the ACL surgery and rehab by the start of outoors? I still havent been through a knee surgery to have...
Does he have time to get the ACL surgery and rehab by the start of outoors? I still havent been through a knee surgery to have the experience with that type of injury but from what I hear he would need a solid 6 months? I applaud him for his fortitude by riding through the injury, but, seems like he should get it fixed now and be ready to focus on outdoors.
davidex400 wrote:
well if it takes 6 months what makes you think he'd be ready for outdoors this year?
bvm111 wrote:
Well he wouldn’t be if it took 6 months hence the question smart guy! I was asking a legit question I don’t need a 15 year...
Well he wouldn’t be if it took 6 months hence the question smart guy! I was asking a legit question I don’t need a 15 year old smart alec response, I can get that from my daughter any time I need one.
oh another cock! your question looked rethorical, so sorry about that tough guy. i dont even think his knee is really even bothering him anymore, or atleast not enough that its affecting his results. i thought i read since it was a small tear that it may heal on its own if he doesnt tweak it again
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gsxrcr28 3/24/2013 9:34pm
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@ bvm - Yes ACL surgery would keep him out of racing between 4 to 7 months. It is completely torn.
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bvm111 wrote:
Does he have time to get the ACL surgery and rehab by the start of outoors? I still havent been through a knee surgery to have...
Does he have time to get the ACL surgery and rehab by the start of outoors? I still havent been through a knee surgery to have the experience with that type of injury but from what I hear he would need a solid 6 months? I applaud him for his fortitude by riding through the injury, but, seems like he should get it fixed now and be ready to focus on outdoors.
davidex400 wrote:
well if it takes 6 months what makes you think he'd be ready for outdoors this year?
bvm111 wrote:
Well he wouldn’t be if it took 6 months hence the question smart guy! I was asking a legit question I don’t need a 15 year...
Well he wouldn’t be if it took 6 months hence the question smart guy! I was asking a legit question I don’t need a 15 year old smart alec response, I can get that from my daughter any time I need one.
You answered your own question in your post then called someone a "smart alec"Huh
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davidex400 3/24/2013 10:32pm
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davidex400 wrote:
well if it takes 6 months what makes you think he'd be ready for outdoors this year?
bvm111 wrote:
Well he wouldn’t be if it took 6 months hence the question smart guy! I was asking a legit question I don’t need a 15 year...
Well he wouldn’t be if it took 6 months hence the question smart guy! I was asking a legit question I don’t need a 15 year old smart alec response, I can get that from my daughter any time I need one.
swedishfishmx wrote:
You answered your own question in your post then called someone a "smart alec"Huh
exactly, somebody gets it
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I would rather see him cruise through a full season of SX and come out ready for the nationals. If he can continue to ride like...
I would rather see him cruise through a full season of SX and come out ready for the nationals. If he can continue to ride like he did the first 4 1/2 motos, its going to be a good season.
RV and Dungey will hand him his ass outdoors.
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pchak 3/25/2013 6:52am
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RV and Dungey will hand him his ass outdoors.
Well I doubt they will hand him his ass. Now James may lose all the races. I think if JS7 has a bad outdoors season this may be the end for him. He has been a superstar and he will be missed. I am a JS7 fan but right now this is the RV2 era. I think everyone expected more from JS7.
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Crash82 wrote:
RV is riding great but I don't think anyone got faster, I think Stewart is a tad bit slower. That being said it's good he isn't...
RV is riding great but I don't think anyone got faster, I think Stewart is a tad bit slower. That being said it's good he isn't having any serious get offs and he is finishing races. I hope he finds his groove soon I would love to see him check out on RV, I still feel like he can do it....I guess it's his messed up leg holding him back? I hope it doesn't keep him out of the Outdoors. but if his leg is messed up seems like he would have to get it fixed after Supercross? I would hold it against him if he did like Chad and had it fixed now. If anyone replies try to keep it positive, thanks!
X2, he needs to get the knee fixed now and hit it hard in the outdoors.
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Crash82 wrote:
RV is riding great but I don't think anyone got faster, I think Stewart is a tad bit slower. That being said it's good he isn't...
RV is riding great but I don't think anyone got faster, I think Stewart is a tad bit slower. That being said it's good he isn't having any serious get offs and he is finishing races. I hope he finds his groove soon I would love to see him check out on RV, I still feel like he can do it....I guess it's his messed up leg holding him back? I hope it doesn't keep him out of the Outdoors. but if his leg is messed up seems like he would have to get it fixed after Supercross? I would hold it against him if he did like Chad and had it fixed now. If anyone replies try to keep it positive, thanks!
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X2, he needs to get the knee fixed now and hit it hard in the outdoors.
That line of thining is positive yeah but probably unrealistic... Chad's is a scope and clean... Who knows what JS's is... If he's riding and fine he must be ok...

I actually think it's good if he learns to take some 3rds-4th-5ths... If he wants to contend for the outdoor title he'll have to do that against the Ryans and win and not crash... sometimes if you're not comfortable you gotta make the best of a good situation, James has always just been about the wins...
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rcm406 wrote:
I honestly think he's just not focused. Take this past week for instance. He was down in Texas all week with his ametuer race and playing...
I honestly think he's just not focused. Take this past week for instance. He was down in Texas all week with his ametuer race and playing golf with Bubba Watson. Guys like RV and RD are on completely different programs during the week(very intense) where all they do is eat & sleep SX! I feel James has always had to much on his plate and to many distractions(ala pastrana) to fully reach his potential. If he had the drive & fortitude of a RV or RC he would have dominated for years and broke all the records. IMO!

Dang, I wish he would have kept Aldon. He was almost unbeatable with Aldon. After he parted ways with him it was all down hill from there.
The ryan's are hungrier and more focused and it shows.

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