Mike Alessi to appear on Katie Couric (Vid added)

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Choppy 10/29/2013 11:55am
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Do we want anyone that watches Katie Couric to be involved with this sport?
GuyB wrote:
I did notice that you didn't ask, "Katie who?" Smile
Haha I copied it from the thread title, but to be honest I couldn't pick her out of a lineup if you had a gun to my head.
I'd guess it's like one of those "worst wrecks ever" type shows they have on SpikeTv.

My guess is Mike will do just fine talking and making the sport look good.
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Choppy wrote:
Do we want anyone that watches Katie Couric to be involved with this sport?
GuyB wrote:
I did notice that you didn't ask, "Katie who?" Smile
Choppy wrote:
Haha I copied it from the thread title, but to be honest I couldn't pick her out of a lineup if you had a gun to...
Haha I copied it from the thread title, but to be honest I couldn't pick her out of a lineup if you had a gun to my head.
I'd guess it's like one of those "worst wrecks ever" type shows they have on SpikeTv.

My guess is Mike will do just fine talking and making the sport look good.
Bullshit you don't know who Couric is.

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Smartop MotoConcepts Racing PR...


MotoConcepts Racing: Mike Alessi Featured on the Katie Couric Show

SPOKANE, WA – Smartop by MotoConcepts Racing is proud to publicize the presence of Mike Alessi, Danielle Alessi, and Tony Alessi on the Katie Couric Show, which was filmed earlier today. Mike discusses his ongoing journey through his Motocross career, including the difficult struggles he had to face that have made him become what he is today. He goes on to talk about his near career ending injuring and how he managed to come back and race again through immense amounts of hard work and dedication. After the show, Mike had several people approach him and express how inspirational he was and how they admired his strong commitment to his career.
The broadcasting will reach approximately 3.7 million viewers and airs Wednesday, October 30th at 3:00 depending on local listings. You can find out the precise time and channel it will be airing on in your local area by clicking the link below.
http://katiecouric.com/station-finder/
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MOTOCROSS RACER MIKE ALESSI FEATURED ON “KATIE” AIRING OCTOBER 30
On tomorrow’s episode of the nationally syndicated daytime talk show "Katie," airing October 30, see unbelievable moments caught on camera and the real-life people in these outrageous videos. Motocross racer Mike Alessi, along with his wife Danielle and father Tony, share the story of his 2008 Motocross accident that went viral. Tune-in to hear what he says when Katie asks him if he would consider an alternative career.

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Thx GuyB good stuff now my grandma is going to call me lol
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FlaNard wrote:
Mike on Katie Couric? He can (and does) do better. She isnt much to look at these days.

Must've been pretty awkward with his wife and father sitting there watching.
White boy on 1 wheel 10/29/2013 4:20pm
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Yes it could, or we could just be stoked that someone from our small sport that we all love, is getting exposure on a national mainstream...
Yes it could, or we could just be stoked that someone from our small sport that we all love, is getting exposure on a national mainstream stage. Just sayin'.
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I guess, but do you think any casual viewer will come away from that saying "Gee, I wanna try it. And my kids too! C'mere honey-...
I guess, but do you think any casual viewer will come away from that saying "Gee, I wanna try it. And my kids too! C'mere honey- look at this guy getting flattened by a pack of bikes. Let's try this stuff!"

Motocross is often (unjustly) viewed as a backyard freakshow, done by insane people. Focusing on the carnage doesn't help.
Exactly.

Just about everyone here has seen those guys in their worst moments.

Seeing a 7 year old win his first Loretta's championship would be much more positive. Now, gotta go search it out for the dvr...
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Mike is a good guy. But it's gonna be a while before this goes away.

This is bad press Alessi
Track and Trail 10/29/2013 6:35pm
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RUTCITY wrote:
Mike is a good guy. But it's gonna be a while before this goes away.

This is bad press Alessi
My guess is that his currently tarnished rep will be offset by his appearance on this show.

Go 800, all of the sudden an ambassador for the sport.
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HAHAHAHA I'm dying right now! You think they would have checked Jeff at security for laser pointers! HAHAHAHAHAH
vintagedave393 10/29/2013 7:16pm
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Too easy....

Katie was looking for a motocrosser and her producer said the Alessi family was the most laser focused of them all.
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jemcee 10/29/2013 8:33pm
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Anyone else wish they featured Reed's 'chadapult' crash? where he got back up and kept charging and all the mechanics waved him by on the next lap. showing how brave mx riders are and how close and respectful the people in our sport are even at the elite level..
would show our sport so much better in my opinion..
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As they say, any press is good press. Mike is generally fairly well spoken and articulate. Doesn't drop too many 'bro's', 'sick's', or other flat biller BS that seems to be commonly associated with the sport.

Although not relative to this generations motocrossers such as Alessi's crash in 08 or Chad Reeds crash in 2011, if there was ever an inspirational story about how tough and brave motocrossers are that come back from horrible injuries, it would be Doug Henry hands down.
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mung and drool wrote:
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That just made my day!Grinning Too funny man, too funny.

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lostboy819 10/29/2013 10:28pm
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I hope they gave Tony a sedative before they taped the show, or at least a shock collar.In the pic they all look pretty darn normal.
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Woohoo Woohoo AAAAA+++++++
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hahaha brilliant!!!
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Hahaha, that shit is never getting old.... Grinning
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lostboy819 wrote:
I hope they gave Tony a sedative before they taped the show, or at least a shock collar.In the pic they all look pretty darn normal.
They are normal, you haters are lame.
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Crash82 10/30/2013 5:33am
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Someone record it and post it up if possible thanks.
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jemcee wrote:
Anyone else wish they featured Reed's 'chadapult' crash? where he got back up and kept charging and all the mechanics waved him by on the next...
Anyone else wish they featured Reed's 'chadapult' crash? where he got back up and kept charging and all the mechanics waved him by on the next lap. showing how brave mx riders are and how close and respectful the people in our sport are even at the elite level..
would show our sport so much better in my opinion..
Good point, or Maybe Trey Canard and his fight to get back to his racing form after that horrific SX accident.
BattlezFMX 10/30/2013 7:01am
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jemcee wrote:
Anyone else wish they featured Reed's 'chadapult' crash? where he got back up and kept charging and all the mechanics waved him by on the next...
Anyone else wish they featured Reed's 'chadapult' crash? where he got back up and kept charging and all the mechanics waved him by on the next lap. showing how brave mx riders are and how close and respectful the people in our sport are even at the elite level..
would show our sport so much better in my opinion..
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Good point, or Maybe Trey Canard and his fight to get back to his racing form after that horrific SX accident.
Both great stories. But I would imagine they were going more for the "shock" factor. Chad was amazing to be able to get up and ride after that. Trey is one bade dude who has faught massive adversity. But I think seeing a guy lay there limp & lifeless being landed on 5+ times by 200lb machines creates more of the "shock" factor I assume the producers were looking for.
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GuyB wrote:
I did notice that you didn't ask, "Katie who?" Smile
Choppy wrote:
Haha I copied it from the thread title, but to be honest I couldn't pick her out of a lineup if you had a gun to...
Haha I copied it from the thread title, but to be honest I couldn't pick her out of a lineup if you had a gun to my head.
I'd guess it's like one of those "worst wrecks ever" type shows they have on SpikeTv.

My guess is Mike will do just fine talking and making the sport look good.
BobbyM wrote:
Bullshit you don't know who Couric is.
The girl was the anchor on the freaking national evening news for what, 5 years?

And you guys don't know who she is?



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Crash82 wrote:
They are normal, you haters are lame.
Normal just like you and I
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Choppy 10/30/2013 8:04am
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Choppy wrote:
Haha I copied it from the thread title, but to be honest I couldn't pick her out of a lineup if you had a gun to...
Haha I copied it from the thread title, but to be honest I couldn't pick her out of a lineup if you had a gun to my head.
I'd guess it's like one of those "worst wrecks ever" type shows they have on SpikeTv.

My guess is Mike will do just fine talking and making the sport look good.
BobbyM wrote:
Bullshit you don't know who Couric is.
motogrady wrote:
The girl was the anchor on the freaking national evening news for what, 5 years?

And you guys don't know who she is?



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Crash82 10/30/2013 11:02am
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I went home and looked the all my dish channels and couldn't find it, someone please post it up if possible. thx.

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