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An actual conflict of interest is one thing; the appearance of a conflict is a bit different. It's all where one draws the line.
'When your values are clear, any decision is easy.' - Roy Disney.
OP raises the question as to RC being in the booth while being a team-owner. That's a fair question. If Emig still owned his team and was in the booth, the same question would be fair to raise.
But.....there is no 'birthright' to the booth, regardless of achievement. If Monster wasn't the sponsor of the series---would the claw on the lapel be allowed? Can Emig wear a grip pin on his lapel? Conflicts, conflicts.... Follow the $$$.
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Think Langston needs to get the call.
But I will say that watching and listening to Jim Holley when he does the SX practice and interviews, he has to be the worst EVER!. Can't stand that dude.
That would be my only complaint.
He’s got the double chin, the pot belly gut. He’s only been retired for how many years? Don’t tell me he’s earned it either…..earned what the right to mis-represent our sport? I say this with all due respect and concern, he is well on his way to hypertension diabetes and a host of other ailments if he doesn’t do something quick.
What about his kids and riders, what kind of example does he set for them? You know he knows how, is it laziness, lack of will power; is it not caring enough to prioritizes his time? Only RC knows. I guess I wouldn’t care so much that he doesn’t care enough to stay in shape at 30 something if he wasn’t mis-representing our sport on national TV. – There I said it.
This thread just reminded me of it. Funny as fuck. Carry on.
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I like Ricky in the booth. I personally believe he brings some interesting points to the table. He knows his shit about riding more than any of us do, and I think a lot of you are bandwagoning the "get ricky/ralph/emig out of the booth"
I like Ralph too, he has a specific purpose which doesn't pertain as much to us racing enthusiasts as much as it does to the general public. He plays a vital role.
Not too many people don't like Jeff, I like him, and he seems to make good points that a experienced pro could make like Ricky.
Oddly enough, I don't think RC really covers much technical insight when he speaks. Some people just aren't good at conveying their thoughts. I think Emig does this quite well.
I don't think there is much to complain about in the booth. I'm not a fan of Ralph, and I think there could be a better color commentator, but it's not like he fumbles over words, and he certainly doesn't let it get quiet in the booth, which is what his job is.
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