In the booth for Supercross,no JW !?

Reefer Sutherland wrote:

Because he isn't a Fox Sports employee. Emig doesn't commentate outdoors because he isn't a CBS or MAVTV employee. For fuck's sake this comes up every...

Because he isn't a Fox Sports employee. Emig doesn't commentate outdoors because he isn't a CBS or MAVTV employee. For fuck's sake this comes up every single season.

ML512 wrote:

For crying out loud, calm down...

Camp332 wrote:

Who is going to be steering with the rear wheel this year?

jonesaustin wrote:

I assure you this is typical corporate decision making in full view. Ralph Shaheen has improved and he loves the sport, and I think we all...

I assure you this is typical corporate decision making in full view.

Ralph Shaheen has improved and he loves the sport, and I think we all like Ralph, but the reason Weigandt, who is simply exceptional, isn't in the booth with Jeff (who's also exceptional imo) is because the powers that be want someone who "makes them feel like" they're pushing the sport further into the mainstream. They're in business so they want someone who "sounds" like a mainstream commentator.

The problem with this logic, which is rampant in corporate settings, is that no one is charting a new course. They want it safe, no risks. Ironically what makes companies, sports, fashions, music, film, you name it really interesting is when you take risks, but few in the corporate world have that mindset. Instead they go with what's safe, they learn not to rock the boat, and Ralph Shaheen is their guy.

Having said that, I've accepted Ralph and it only helps that he's a real fan of motocross, so he has my respect. He's a great commentator, but he learned to sound like what brings you a career, whereas Weigandt just calls it as himself, same as Huffman and Bailey did (although Bailey, true to form, sounded smoothly professional without trying, just like his riding.)

mach6972 wrote:

Now that makes sense ! I couldn't agree more !