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Edited Date/Time 10/19/2017 3:05pm
a little more goose to make it to the next level. He was always 2 notches away. Seeing him on his new scooter and the new look in his eyes I am gonna say he might just be a spoiler in SX this season. I say he wins a couple and podiums quite a bit this year
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agn5009 10/18/2017 9:21am
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I would love to see it but I doubt it. I think he will grab a podium or 2 when Anderson, Musquin or Tomac has issues but he will still be a step behind the top dogs.
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Bidirella 10/18/2017 9:21am
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The best shot he ever got and will have. Time to make it happend!
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Ted722 10/18/2017 9:26am
10/18/2017 9:26am Edited Date/Time 10/18/2017 9:27am
Agreed.

Almost a perfect storm for better results. Dungey retired, Roczen getting back to form, and other riders (like himself) figuring out new rides/bikes. Webb, Bogle, Milsaps, Barcia come to mind. Training with Musquin and Anderson will pay off big time too.
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Motofinne 10/18/2017 9:28am
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I think that he will have multiple podiums if he stays healthy. Maybe even a win late in the season when the field is really thin!

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BobbyM 10/18/2017 9:32am
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You can tell a lot by the look in someone's eyes. Stay healthy and kick some ass Tickle. The eyes reflect the mindset I say.
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Forty 10/18/2017 9:47am
10/18/2017 9:47am
A solid team...check
A proven race program..check
A proven bike...check
A legacy of winning..check
Obvious talent..check
Roger Decoster..check

His visits to the box will increase.
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DE262 10/18/2017 9:56am
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IMO- Tickle gets caught in the "Nice Guy Syndrome"... he definitely has the talent, he has the heart, and the work ethic. However, he sometimes seems to lack the "fire under your ass" that more aggressive type personalities have.
I believe this can play into your confidence level. It seems that once he gets rolling, his finishes are higher up the food chain.
I think that the change of awning/program/ and a few other things this season will throw a log or two on the proverbial fire, and we'll see him up front more often.

That being said, he's a hell of a nice guy! Maybe to a fault... Cool
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pejje 10/18/2017 10:18am
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If he suddenly starts winning, which i doubt, some credit should go to Aldon. Just look att osborne after he got to train with him. And all the other champions training with Aldon
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Donovan759 10/18/2017 10:21am
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The time is now if he wants to make it happen. I'd love to see a spoiler.
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Falcon 10/18/2017 2:51pm
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Don't sleep on a 250SX Champ! Dude has some potential.
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Mit12 10/18/2017 4:18pm
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I think SX podiums are possable but a win would be the perfect storm. Out doors he might have a win in him?
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ruy 10/18/2017 4:26pm
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I like to see Tickle with this opportunity with an official KTM. It's now or never, Good luck Broc !!
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jt691 10/18/2017 5:12pm
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I was impressed at Monster Cup for being on the bike just a short time.......He was smooth, consistent and not that far off the pace behind Anderson......More time on the bike and more training......I think he will have a good year.
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kage173 10/18/2017 6:12pm
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From solid top 10 to solid top 5. Podium here and there
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jbrown15 10/18/2017 6:20pm
10/18/2017 6:20pm Edited Date/Time 10/18/2017 6:22pm
I can see Tickle getting podium finishes but I just can't see him winning. I'd pick Anderson for wins over Tickle.
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TeamGreen 10/18/2017 6:24pm
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Bobby is on the Tickle Train?

Damn.

Things change.

Nice
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BobbyM 10/18/2017 6:36pm
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TeamGreen wrote:
Bobby is on the Tickle Train?

Damn.

Things change.

Nice
Who besides you and DC have seen more racers race in person than myself? I know my shit bro..... Hehehe
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Rocket88 10/18/2017 7:10pm
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Big Tickle fan here and my Yorkie, Fiddie wants to give a big ARF out to Eddie!

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tobz 10/18/2017 7:18pm
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For a fuckin tickle!?
F150Motocrosser 10/18/2017 7:27pm
10/18/2017 7:27pm
DE262 wrote:
IMO- Tickle gets caught in the "Nice Guy Syndrome"... he definitely has the talent, he has the heart, and the work ethic. However, he sometimes seems...
IMO- Tickle gets caught in the "Nice Guy Syndrome"... he definitely has the talent, he has the heart, and the work ethic. However, he sometimes seems to lack the "fire under your ass" that more aggressive type personalities have.
I believe this can play into your confidence level. It seems that once he gets rolling, his finishes are higher up the food chain.
I think that the change of awning/program/ and a few other things this season will throw a log or two on the proverbial fire, and we'll see him up front more often.

That being said, he's a hell of a nice guy! Maybe to a fault... Cool
Nice guys don’t always finish last..

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struth 10/18/2017 7:31pm
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Be lucky to get 1pofium in sx,let alone a flipping win...

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BobbyM 10/18/2017 7:43pm
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struth wrote:
Be lucky to get 1pofium in sx,let alone a flipping win...

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Who asked you sir gherkin dick?
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Old-Man 10/18/2017 8:24pm
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Agree.

And WTF happened to the raiders man! I was pumped for the season to start, Now? Ugh! need a sirous winning streak and for Lynch to start producing!

Oops wrong thread
Go Tickle!.......someone
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Hcallz5 10/18/2017 8:28pm
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He's gotta buy the wife some botox and a new Caddy somehow. Better put that pumpkin on the box!
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oshow 10/18/2017 8:48pm
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I'll say podium but not top step.. Even though he works his ass off and it would be well desearved
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struth 10/19/2017 12:19am
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struth wrote:
Be lucky to get 1pofium in sx,let alone a flipping win...

Better mx rider
BobbyM wrote:
Who asked you sir gherkin dick?
Puts up thread in a forum , gets up set when someone replys , wtf
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DE262 10/19/2017 8:12am
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DE262 wrote:
IMO- Tickle gets caught in the "Nice Guy Syndrome"... he definitely has the talent, he has the heart, and the work ethic. However, he sometimes seems...
IMO- Tickle gets caught in the "Nice Guy Syndrome"... he definitely has the talent, he has the heart, and the work ethic. However, he sometimes seems to lack the "fire under your ass" that more aggressive type personalities have.
I believe this can play into your confidence level. It seems that once he gets rolling, his finishes are higher up the food chain.
I think that the change of awning/program/ and a few other things this season will throw a log or two on the proverbial fire, and we'll see him up front more often.

That being said, he's a hell of a nice guy! Maybe to a fault... Cool
F150Motocrosser wrote:
Nice guys don’t always finish last.. [img]https://supercross.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/marvin-mathilde-031613-a.jpg[/img]
Nice guys don’t always finish last..

Whoa guy- never said he was destined to finish last!
...but yes, I can tell you that Factory KTM now probably has the "nicest" team in the paddock.
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davistld01 10/19/2017 8:24am
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I think Broc Tickle has needed the right fire under his ass...in the form of great bike, great team management/support & great training...to ignite his talent. Maybe he was too complacent on RCH, maybe it was the bike, maybe it was too much team drama, maybe he just needed something...different. Well, maybe Orange is his color! He looked pretty damned good at MEC, and although that might not mean anything when the gate drops at A1...I think the guy will suprise a lot of people. He might not win an overall, but I can see the guy making the podium a few times for sure.
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norcal racer 10/19/2017 8:26am
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Alison could very easily do with Tickle what he did to Osborne
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davistld01 10/19/2017 8:37am
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norcal racer wrote:
Alison could very easily do with Tickle what he did to Osborne
Alison?

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