Alessi's injury a good thing?

Riesenberg448
Edited Date/Time 1/22/2012 2:24pm
Just catching up on some SX training videos, and the Mike Alessi vid at RacerX got me thinking... could Alessi getting hurt have been the best thing for him?

Of course I don't want to see a rider crash, but since Mike has had little prep time before the SX season it may relay into no expectations or pressure come time for A1 (if he gets to ride). No expectations or pressure, from himself or others, is something Mike has probably never experienced in his professional career. He just might be allowed to go out, ride, have fun, and see where he stacks up. I've seen the "just go out and see how I do" attitude work extremely well for many, and it may just be what Alessi needs to get some good SX experience and put up some impressive results. Riding loose means riding fast...

C'mon race season!
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GuyB 12/29/2008 11:57pm
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A good thing? I'm gonna go with...no.
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avidchimp 12/30/2008 1:21am
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But the "go out there and have fun Mikey" is a pretty impressive #800 Wink
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Loose 12/30/2008 4:53am
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The best thing MA 800 could do is sit out the SX season, he's got more chance winning the outdoors than he has finishing the SX season without injury.

I wouldn't wish an injury on anyone but SX isn't his thing IMHO
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bogdan912 12/30/2008 6:30am
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He just needs to settle into a comfortable groove in SX and not push WFO like he can and does outdoors. Gotta hand it to the kid he wants it bad.

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SIMX 12/30/2008 6:35am
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Anyone seen a West/East Lites list?

On Alessi...Kids got a ton of heart and desire, just hope he makes through SX in one piece!
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jonjon714 12/30/2008 7:53am
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I agree with bogdan...if he rides within his comfort level I believe he'll do just fine and will not risk a huge injury before the outdoors...It would 100% suck if he doesn't make the outdoors.
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Adam43 12/30/2008 8:31am
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I'd rather be ready than have no expectations put on me.

If Mike can keep himself under control out there he will do well. He has always looked really ragged in SX, but he's got as much heart and guts as any of them.
Riesenberg448 12/30/2008 8:50am
12/30/2008 8:50am
Loose wrote:
The best thing MA 800 could do is sit out the SX season, he's got more chance winning the outdoors than he has finishing the SX...
The best thing MA 800 could do is sit out the SX season, he's got more chance winning the outdoors than he has finishing the SX season without injury.

I wouldn't wish an injury on anyone but SX isn't his thing IMHO
SX might not be his thing, but the only way to learn it is to race it. Racing it with the expectation to run up front with the best in the world is a tough feat, often leading to big crashes and injury.

Remember, at one point people said the outdoors weren't McGrath's thing... then he won a title. Maybe some day Alessi can accomplish the same feat in SX.
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Racer92 12/30/2008 8:58am
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Mikey doesnt wanna go out there and have fun, Mikey wants to win. Lack of preparation time will only aggravate him. If youve ever been around him in person, you understand what I mean - the guy is dead serious about racing.

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Moto East Mag 12/30/2008 9:06am
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I am going to go with GuyB-- getting landed on multiple itmes, or shattering your lower leg is never good. But every cloud has a silver lining.
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Slow ~ Pro 12/30/2008 10:02am
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Yeah, when I am feeling pretty good about my second place running in a National series, I find it better to bust myself up...It's just a good thing !

I mean, C'mon...healthy is Sooooo over rated !
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Kawirider 12/30/2008 10:46am
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I say he should just go and get every holeshot and then go form there.
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CR250Rider 12/30/2008 11:02am
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MA would have won if JBS had got injured
Riesenberg448 12/30/2008 1:11pm
12/30/2008 1:11pm
Let me re-phrase since everyone seems to be taking it wrong...

Could it possibly be a benefit that Mike Alessi is able to come into the season without a lot of pressure or expectations?
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bogdan912 12/30/2008 1:13pm
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I think Mike pressures himself, that kid wants it bad.
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BobbyM 12/30/2008 1:41pm
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no injury is ever a good thing...what kinda idiot would say this?
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MxDaD324 12/30/2008 1:43pm
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CR250Rider wrote:
MA would have won if JBS had got injured
That famous word "IF"
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WhKnuckle 12/30/2008 4:02pm
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CR250Rider wrote:
MA would have won if JBS had got injured
If Ricky Carmichael got hurt enough, Kevin Windham would be the GOAT.

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BobbyM wrote:
no injury is ever a good thing...what kinda idiot would say this?
maybe you da idiot.... the guy wasn't being literal he just meant, maybe it gave MA perspective like it did for KW when he came back after breaking his leg... he utterly ripped, maybe it will help MA.
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BobbyM 12/30/2008 7:33pm
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BobbyM wrote:
no injury is ever a good thing...what kinda idiot would say this?
SS wrote:
maybe you da idiot.... the guy wasn't being literal he just meant, maybe it gave MA perspective like it did for KW when he came back...
maybe you da idiot.... the guy wasn't being literal he just meant, maybe it gave MA perspective like it did for KW when he came back after breaking his leg... he utterly ripped, maybe it will help MA.

ss...you fuggen crazy dude, you only show up twice a year to reply to me. you secret bobbyfaggy man you...i am flattered. see you this friday man...it will be a great bench racing session with you there.
minidad160 12/30/2008 7:39pm
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MA didnt really stand out until last outdoors and he took it to the next level. Maybe sx he will do the same. Dont think an ijury fueled his fire He already had it.
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KAWboy14 12/30/2008 7:42pm
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getting hurt seems to make stewart faster but most other riders doesnt seem to help out to much!
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Big Lenny 12/30/2008 7:48pm
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I say stay consistant and the nights he's feelin' it let it hang out, main focus, make it thru the season, Good luck Mikey...
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BobbyM 12/30/2008 7:50pm
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Big Lenny wrote:
I say stay consistant and the nights he's feelin' it let it hang out, main focus, make it thru the season, Good luck Mikey...
voice of reason...from compton no less. Smile
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MxDaD324 12/30/2008 7:55pm
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BobbyM wrote:
no injury is ever a good thing...what kinda idiot would say this?
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