Petition to Fix the Announcing and Broadcasting of Supercross (Fire Ricky)

Fourth_Floor wrote:

You're a fucking dipshit if you think RC is going to lose his job due to your gay ass online petition. Are you seriously that stupid?

Camduhman212 wrote:

You have a better idea?
I’m all for it.

Camduhman212 wrote:

It really is. It’s killing the the joy of watching the race. I hope all you guys team up with me on this and sign. I...

It really is. It’s killing the the joy of watching the race. I hope all you guys team up with me on this and sign. I hate that I have to hear the crowd go crazy to know something happened or that I can literally call the race better with the one view in the screen I have and watching the timing when that’s not off too.

It’s so bad.

Markturbo wrote:

I listened to music tonight while watching and had the race volume up just loud enough to hear the bikes and it was great!

Camduhman212 wrote:

Exactly! You aren’t alone and that is not okay. We shouldn’t have to try to distract our selves from the race we wait all week to...

Exactly!
You aren’t alone and that is not okay.
We shouldn’t have to try to distract our selves from the race we wait all week to watch. Bad business model if you ask me. If your pushing away the established fans you surely won’t gain any new ones...

Camduhman212 wrote:

It really is. It’s killing the the joy of watching the race. I hope all you guys team up with me on this and sign. I...

It really is. It’s killing the the joy of watching the race. I hope all you guys team up with me on this and sign. I hate that I have to hear the crowd go crazy to know something happened or that I can literally call the race better with the one view in the screen I have and watching the timing when that’s not off too.

It’s so bad.

Mxracer6y wrote:

Ok THIS is a problem but it has NOTHING and i mean NOTHING to do with ricky. This is a problem that has been occurring year...

Ok THIS is a problem but it has NOTHING and i mean NOTHING to do with ricky. This is a problem that has been occurring year after year after year. Going back to 2009, and probably further. But I just recently watched a race from 09 on youtube and the same bullshit was happening.

I also don't understand all the hatred over Ricky when Ralph shaheen is 10x worse. He is the WORST fucking announcer on planet earth, I hate that guy so much. He literally says some of the DUMBEST shit I've ever heard. For instance: First lap into the moto "Well ricky if the race were to end just like this, then joe blow will take over the points lead, and mike jones will be 15 points behind!!"

Hes constantly doing that shit, along with just being a total twat waffle. I will take ricky over ralph.

MXD wrote:

I have a suggestion and I’m dead serious. I dare anyone here to go live during the race next week and do their own broadcast. Ralph...

I have a suggestion and I’m dead serious. I dare anyone here to go live during the race next week and do their own broadcast. Ralph and Ricky are only allowed to comment on what they see on the screen that we all see so they have no advantage over you other than getting a heads up from the truck that they’re going to replay or something. So seriously, post the link and we’ll all tune in and see what you’ve got.

Regis wrote:

You know what would fix it all? What would make it like David Bailey, Art Eckman and like all the “greats” people mention? Tape delay. Screw...

You know what would fix it all? What would make it like David Bailey, Art Eckman and like all the “greats” people mention?

Tape delay.

Screw this live BS. Let’s watch this stuff a week later. So the broadcast team knows what’s coming up, they can take multiple takes at talking about the action they know that’s coming up. Blair would know when to talk and when not to. Ricky could have time to know the penalties that are already handed out and everyone would look like genius’s and sound amazing.

Either that, or a time machine. Yes. A time machine that can transport the announcers into the future. That way they know what’s going to happen before it happens and they can curb missing any action. I don’t see any problems with the time machine. It can’t be illegal, it’s not like there is any betting, So I don’t see Ralph or Ricky turning into Biff and making any money in their time trials. But maybe there are other ramifications I’m not thinking about.

I’m torn between the two.
(Sarcasm alert)

On a serious note, these posts are laughable. It’s like there is zero thought put into how it is to actually call a live race. We hardly ever miss anything with the replays. Nobody knew Marvin was going to throw it away.

Honestly, the only way to fix what all you Monday morning QB complainers are complaining about is tape delay it a week.

Regis wrote:

You know what would fix it all? What would make it like David Bailey, Art Eckman and like all the “greats” people mention? Tape delay. Screw...

You know what would fix it all? What would make it like David Bailey, Art Eckman and like all the “greats” people mention?

Tape delay.

Screw this live BS. Let’s watch this stuff a week later. So the broadcast team knows what’s coming up, they can take multiple takes at talking about the action they know that’s coming up. Blair would know when to talk and when not to. Ricky could have time to know the penalties that are already handed out and everyone would look like genius’s and sound amazing.

Either that, or a time machine. Yes. A time machine that can transport the announcers into the future. That way they know what’s going to happen before it happens and they can curb missing any action. I don’t see any problems with the time machine. It can’t be illegal, it’s not like there is any betting, So I don’t see Ralph or Ricky turning into Biff and making any money in their time trials. But maybe there are other ramifications I’m not thinking about.

I’m torn between the two.
(Sarcasm alert)

On a serious note, these posts are laughable. It’s like there is zero thought put into how it is to actually call a live race. We hardly ever miss anything with the replays. Nobody knew Marvin was going to throw it away.

Honestly, the only way to fix what all you Monday morning QB complainers are complaining about is tape delay it a week.

PVB wrote:

Maybe I'm jaded, but I'm happy just having LIVE Supercross every week. The announcing is fine for me, but then I'm old enough to remember when...

Maybe I'm jaded, but I'm happy just having LIVE Supercross every week. The announcing is fine for me, but then I'm old enough to remember when we got to see one race a year, 6 months after it happened - the USGP on ABC's Wide World of Sports. There also hasn't been a broadcast team since Larry Maiers and Dave Despain that didn't get complaints about their announcing. I thought Art Eckman and David Bailey were great but some didn't like them either.

Chris_Cooksey wrote:

Wow, I can’t believe this is a topic. RC might not be Bob Costas, but he is doing a good job sharing his opinion. Right or...

Wow, I can’t believe this is a topic. RC might not be Bob Costas, but he is doing a good job sharing his opinion. Right or wrong he puts himself out there. I am often critical of his opinions, but appreciate him sharing them. Not a lot of fence riding for the GOAT.

Regis wrote:

You know what would fix it all? What would make it like David Bailey, Art Eckman and like all the “greats” people mention? Tape delay. Screw...

You know what would fix it all? What would make it like David Bailey, Art Eckman and like all the “greats” people mention?

Tape delay.

Screw this live BS. Let’s watch this stuff a week later. So the broadcast team knows what’s coming up, they can take multiple takes at talking about the action they know that’s coming up. Blair would know when to talk and when not to. Ricky could have time to know the penalties that are already handed out and everyone would look like genius’s and sound amazing.

Either that, or a time machine. Yes. A time machine that can transport the announcers into the future. That way they know what’s going to happen before it happens and they can curb missing any action. I don’t see any problems with the time machine. It can’t be illegal, it’s not like there is any betting, So I don’t see Ralph or Ricky turning into Biff and making any money in their time trials. But maybe there are other ramifications I’m not thinking about.

I’m torn between the two.
(Sarcasm alert)

On a serious note, these posts are laughable. It’s like there is zero thought put into how it is to actually call a live race. We hardly ever miss anything with the replays. Nobody knew Marvin was going to throw it away.

Honestly, the only way to fix what all you Monday morning QB complainers are complaining about is tape delay it a week.

Hank_Thrill wrote:

Preach it brother!!! Here’s another idea. If you’re subconsciously upset because the guy you root for had a bad night, but redirect your anger to the...

Preach it brother!!!

Here’s another idea. If you’re subconsciously upset because the guy you root for had a bad night, but redirect your anger to the announcers, try this... Press the mute button on the TV. Then just imagine your dream team of announcers are calling the race live. I like to make believe Art, David Bailey, Ralph, Ricky, Emig, Cameron Steel, Langston and Weedge are all calling the race. It takes some practice just like anything in life but well worth it.

Regis wrote:

You know what would fix it all? What would make it like David Bailey, Art Eckman and like all the “greats” people mention? Tape delay. Screw...

You know what would fix it all? What would make it like David Bailey, Art Eckman and like all the “greats” people mention?

Tape delay.

Screw this live BS. Let’s watch this stuff a week later. So the broadcast team knows what’s coming up, they can take multiple takes at talking about the action they know that’s coming up. Blair would know when to talk and when not to. Ricky could have time to know the penalties that are already handed out and everyone would look like genius’s and sound amazing.

Either that, or a time machine. Yes. A time machine that can transport the announcers into the future. That way they know what’s going to happen before it happens and they can curb missing any action. I don’t see any problems with the time machine. It can’t be illegal, it’s not like there is any betting, So I don’t see Ralph or Ricky turning into Biff and making any money in their time trials. But maybe there are other ramifications I’m not thinking about.

I’m torn between the two.
(Sarcasm alert)

On a serious note, these posts are laughable. It’s like there is zero thought put into how it is to actually call a live race. We hardly ever miss anything with the replays. Nobody knew Marvin was going to throw it away.

Honestly, the only way to fix what all you Monday morning QB complainers are complaining about is tape delay it a week.

SoCalMX70 wrote:

What are you going on about? Sarcasm or not, if Art and David could do it LIVE (and they did do it live in person for...

What are you going on about? Sarcasm or not, if Art and David could do it LIVE (and they did do it live in person for ALL Supercross races, even if they did indeed air a day or week later), we can certainly find some capable people today. Anyone who thinks Art and David had any advantage is sorely mistaken. They were just a good team, period.

We need a better director and better color. Ralph is CARRYING this thing right now, and that's saying something lol. How long will we wait for Ricky to improve?

level wrote:

It’s the whole package. They miss everything. We heard the crowd go loud and saw Marvin dropping on the left side timing so obvious he went...

It’s the whole package. They miss everything. We heard the crowd go loud and saw Marvin dropping on the left side timing so obvious he went down and the announcers are just talking like nothing happened when I’m like how do you not hear and see that.

Then Daniel Blair talks way too long when they go to him trying to be all cool and smart and it’s just annoying. Just so fuc**** frustrating when the camera and announcers keep missing the action.

Chris_Cooksey wrote:

Wow, I can’t believe this is a topic. RC might not be Bob Costas, but he is doing a good job sharing his opinion. Right or...

Wow, I can’t believe this is a topic. RC might not be Bob Costas, but he is doing a good job sharing his opinion. Right or wrong he puts himself out there. I am often critical of his opinions, but appreciate him sharing them. Not a lot of fence riding for the GOAT.

SoCalMX70 wrote:

Don't give a crap about his opinions. It's his extremely underwhelming lack of insight that bothers me. Local C rider Daniel Blair (not sure if he...

Don't give a crap about his opinions. It's his extremely underwhelming lack of insight that bothers me. Local C rider Daniel Blair (not sure if he even rides) apparently has to deliver on that front.

Regis wrote:

You know what would fix it all? What would make it like David Bailey, Art Eckman and like all the “greats” people mention? Tape delay. Screw...

You know what would fix it all? What would make it like David Bailey, Art Eckman and like all the “greats” people mention?

Tape delay.

Screw this live BS. Let’s watch this stuff a week later. So the broadcast team knows what’s coming up, they can take multiple takes at talking about the action they know that’s coming up. Blair would know when to talk and when not to. Ricky could have time to know the penalties that are already handed out and everyone would look like genius’s and sound amazing.

Either that, or a time machine. Yes. A time machine that can transport the announcers into the future. That way they know what’s going to happen before it happens and they can curb missing any action. I don’t see any problems with the time machine. It can’t be illegal, it’s not like there is any betting, So I don’t see Ralph or Ricky turning into Biff and making any money in their time trials. But maybe there are other ramifications I’m not thinking about.

I’m torn between the two.
(Sarcasm alert)

On a serious note, these posts are laughable. It’s like there is zero thought put into how it is to actually call a live race. We hardly ever miss anything with the replays. Nobody knew Marvin was going to throw it away.

Honestly, the only way to fix what all you Monday morning QB complainers are complaining about is tape delay it a week.

Chris_Cooksey wrote:

Wow, I can’t believe this is a topic. RC might not be Bob Costas, but he is doing a good job sharing his opinion. Right or...

Wow, I can’t believe this is a topic. RC might not be Bob Costas, but he is doing a good job sharing his opinion. Right or wrong he puts himself out there. I am often critical of his opinions, but appreciate him sharing them. Not a lot of fence riding for the GOAT.

SoCalMX70 wrote:

Don't give a crap about his opinions. It's his extremely underwhelming lack of insight that bothers me. Local C rider Daniel Blair (not sure if he...

Don't give a crap about his opinions. It's his extremely underwhelming lack of insight that bothers me. Local C rider Daniel Blair (not sure if he even rides) apparently has to deliver on that front.

Regis wrote:

You know what would fix it all? What would make it like David Bailey, Art Eckman and like all the “greats” people mention? Tape delay. Screw...

You know what would fix it all? What would make it like David Bailey, Art Eckman and like all the “greats” people mention?

Tape delay.

Screw this live BS. Let’s watch this stuff a week later. So the broadcast team knows what’s coming up, they can take multiple takes at talking about the action they know that’s coming up. Blair would know when to talk and when not to. Ricky could have time to know the penalties that are already handed out and everyone would look like genius’s and sound amazing.

Either that, or a time machine. Yes. A time machine that can transport the announcers into the future. That way they know what’s going to happen before it happens and they can curb missing any action. I don’t see any problems with the time machine. It can’t be illegal, it’s not like there is any betting, So I don’t see Ralph or Ricky turning into Biff and making any money in their time trials. But maybe there are other ramifications I’m not thinking about.

I’m torn between the two.
(Sarcasm alert)

On a serious note, these posts are laughable. It’s like there is zero thought put into how it is to actually call a live race. We hardly ever miss anything with the replays. Nobody knew Marvin was going to throw it away.

Honestly, the only way to fix what all you Monday morning QB complainers are complaining about is tape delay it a week.

SoCalMX70 wrote:

What are you going on about? Sarcasm or not, if Art and David could do it LIVE (and they did do it live in person for...

What are you going on about? Sarcasm or not, if Art and David could do it LIVE (and they did do it live in person for ALL Supercross races, even if they did indeed air a day or week later), we can certainly find some capable people today. Anyone who thinks Art and David had any advantage is sorely mistaken. They were just a good team, period.

We need a better director and better color. Ralph is CARRYING this thing right now, and that's saying something lol. How long will we wait for Ricky to improve?

Regis wrote:

Huge fan of David. As a rider, a guy and an announcer.

Those races were taped and edited.