"He's racing with a chip on his shoulder!"

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Edited Date/Time 2/11/2020 1:15pm
I don't think I've ever complained about the announcing as I know they're doing the best job that they can in the moment and it's not easy.

I'm just really tired of hearing Ralph talk about the so-called chip Cooper has on his shoulder regarding AC. 😬

Yes, it's well known as amateurs AC received most of the press and ride/sponsor offers. But seeing how they have raced against each other since they were nine years old I don't ever recall Cooper saying anything really bad that would warrant this CONSTANT dumb saying....

Coop Is like a pit bull regarding his racing he will not let up till the checkers fly. How anyone cannot admire that boggles my mind.

3 2 1 Let the Cooper haters lineup.
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2/9/2020 11:38am
Ralph is the king of dead horse beaters.
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FlaNard
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2/9/2020 11:42am
Yeah but did you know that Anderson likes to go to the movies alone like three times a week? And if you like a racer who tells you random facts have I got a guy for you!
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2/9/2020 11:50am
It's lame hype.....rivalries = ratings. Coop and AC seem pretty cool with eachother. Of course, they're going to go at it when it counts....otherwise this would be just another pansy sport.

I also think it's probably bullshit that DeCoster said to Webb "Am I wasting my time" in regards to his slow start to the season.

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2/9/2020 11:54am
I don't know if it's just my TV/Broadcast, but I can barely hear the announcers over the bikes anyway. Problem solved! Smile
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2/9/2020 11:54am
These posts are beating a dead horse.
Seriously, he can’t just not say anything while he’s in the booth and some of it is filler or just trying to make it interesting from the casual fan’s perspective
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2/9/2020 12:00pm
Tell Ralph Coop don't need the fanfare. A journeyman racer who does his job without all the foof.
2/9/2020 12:18pm
Complaining about the broadcast is like complaining that the cotton candy was a little stale. Only the children care at this point.
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2/9/2020 12:26pm
Tell Ralph Coop don't need the fanfare. A journeyman racer who does his job without all the foof.
Journeyman? Didn’t realize never being without a ride classifies as journeyman.
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2/9/2020 12:26pm
Didn't coop give an interview at the start of the season where he talked about ac getting all the hype coming up through the amateur ranks? I'm sure I remember him talking about it.
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2/9/2020 12:31pm
Which one rides the Green Kawasaki again?

I never really got into the Ralph bashing. I don't mind the guy, I think he's truly a fan of the sport, but the Green Kawasaki, Red Honda, etc, etc, that's stating to get to me. I don't recall, did Duffey do that on the first three races?
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2/9/2020 12:48pm
A chip on his shoulder ? He is the defending champ and in great shape. Has a great bike and team. Let's just give credit where it's do. Quit trying to hype the guy up like he is a underdog.
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2/9/2020 12:53pm
Did you guys know that RC is the Greatest of All Time????

I'd forgotten, but Ralph reminded me again last night....
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2/9/2020 12:56pm
Compared to the shit my mates talk while watching, those announcers aren’t in the same league.😀
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2/9/2020 1:01pm
Kelz87 wrote:
These posts are beating a dead horse. Seriously, he can’t just not say anything while he’s in the booth and some of it is filler or...
These posts are beating a dead horse.
Seriously, he can’t just not say anything while he’s in the booth and some of it is filler or just trying to make it interesting from the casual fan’s perspective
the"rivalry" is complete bullshit. ralph cant help himself....
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2/9/2020 1:10pm Edited Date/Time 2/9/2020 1:10pm
Complaining about the broadcast is like complaining that the cotton candy was a little stale. Only the children care at this point.
I think more of an insult to people's intelligence, it is literally catered towards the lowest.
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2/9/2020 1:13pm
Coop is a guy that seems to have to dislike his competition. Must be a Carolina thing (Bradshaw). In 250's he had a pretty good dislike for J-Mart going and by what he said after winning last year about AC (He choked, I didn't) you know he hates hearing about AC. I'm sure he hasn't been thrilled to see AC top qualifier every week and loved tracking him down and beating him. Even AC says it in interviews that Coop has got to be sick of hearing about him.

I'm really shocked that the rivalry between Coop and Kenny isn't talked about more.
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2/9/2020 1:15pm
G-man wrote:
I don't think I've ever complained about the announcing as I know they're doing the best job that they can in the moment and it's not...
I don't think I've ever complained about the announcing as I know they're doing the best job that they can in the moment and it's not easy.

I'm just really tired of hearing Ralph talk about the so-called chip Cooper has on his shoulder regarding AC. 😬

Yes, it's well known as amateurs AC received most of the press and ride/sponsor offers. But seeing how they have raced against each other since they were nine years old I don't ever recall Cooper saying anything really bad that would warrant this CONSTANT dumb saying....

Coop Is like a pit bull regarding his racing he will not let up till the checkers fly. How anyone cannot admire that boggles my mind.

3 2 1 Let the Cooper haters lineup.
Man it is so annoying hearing him say that every time Webb and AC are in a battle or passing each other. I’m pretty sure I know it word for word now too lol
2/9/2020 1:19pm
Im convinced he’s a big fan of wwf or whatever it’s called now.....it comes out in his commentary style
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2/9/2020 1:31pm
I don't have a problem with Ralph or Ricky. If I'm watching with my wife... Ralph explains stuff so she can follow along. That can't be a bad thing. Just because most of us think he's stating the obvious doesn't mean everyone that's watching feels the same. This horse is not only dead but has no unbroken bone left...there are other things and people to bitch about...move along.Wink

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2/9/2020 1:39pm
G-man wrote:
I don't think I've ever complained about the announcing as I know they're doing the best job that they can in the moment and it's not...
I don't think I've ever complained about the announcing as I know they're doing the best job that they can in the moment and it's not easy.

I'm just really tired of hearing Ralph talk about the so-called chip Cooper has on his shoulder regarding AC. 😬

Yes, it's well known as amateurs AC received most of the press and ride/sponsor offers. But seeing how they have raced against each other since they were nine years old I don't ever recall Cooper saying anything really bad that would warrant this CONSTANT dumb saying....

Coop Is like a pit bull regarding his racing he will not let up till the checkers fly. How anyone cannot admire that boggles my mind.

3 2 1 Let the Cooper haters lineup.
I am not a fan of Cooper, but his grit and racecraft are second to none in the current field. He's impressive.

I've always liked Ralph's enthusiasm, but the canned factoids and anecdotes he repeats about each rider are tiresome.
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2/9/2020 1:53pm


It's a fact that we don't always like what comes out of the booth, but you have to think that each week they have a lot of new people watching the show. The hardcore race fan pretty much knows all the history of quite a few riders , so hearing it over and over does seem to grate on everyone.
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2/9/2020 2:09pm
Webb is fast. but from his interviews back at Star Racing he always had an I hate you attitude, especially toward his teammates. After a few of those those interviews, for me I could care less about the guy. He's also one that seems to enjoy putting hard passes on people.
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2/9/2020 3:40pm
Ralph and Daniel Blair think they have to pimp drama because they think that's what everyone wants (because its what they want). While some people are drama whores, most people who love MX/SX love it for the purity of the racing - not drama. So Blair and Ralph pump drama as that's what they think brings eyeballs. If there isn't any drama, they fabricate it. Blair talks about the drama all the time on his podcast. He loves drama. IF I wanted drama, I'd watch the Bachelor or Keeping up with the Kardashians with my teenage daughter.

And for all that is love and holy, can someone please tell the broadcast crew to stop cutting away from the race, while the race is going on. If they want to show something from the previous week, either split screen it or show it during a break. But don't EVER completely cut away from the racing while the race is going on. Holy Fuck!
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2/9/2020 4:34pm
I specifically remember AC on the Pulp show saying "Webb is my guy."
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G-man
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2/9/2020 4:49pm Edited Date/Time 2/9/2020 8:47pm
Complaining about the broadcast is like complaining that the cotton candy was a little stale. Only the children care at this point.
Ummmm, maybe you missed the part where I said, I've never complain about the broadcast and I know they're doing the best they can in the moment. That it is hard to do.

Been watching Supercross for 47 years and this is the first time I've publicly complained about the broadcasters. That's probably older than you've been alive.

Chances are the producers and some of the people who work on the broadcast read this site. Have you noticed we haven't seen the Ken Roczen crash over and over again after it was talked about on here?

So if by some miracle, I don't have to hear about the chip on Cooper's shoulder then mission accomplished and you can thank me. Later.... Laughing

Btw See Are125--that is GOLD!!! Woohoo


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2/9/2020 5:09pm
Ralph is the hyperbole king.
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2/9/2020 5:17pm
Announcing not great this week (again), a lot of irrelevant talk during important parts of the races, whatever can deal. But the constant cutting to replays, or to another, less relevant battle, or Will telling a story while there's a tight race for the lead, and especially cutting to the Mosiman segment on the first lap of the 250 main?! That shit ground my gears proper this weekend.

Its. Not. That. Hard.

Follow the super tight race up front, put Tomac & Roczen moving through the pack in a smaller window, and call the damn race and what's happening on front of your eyes.
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2/9/2020 8:31pm
It’s called hype and drama!
2/10/2020 2:53am
I kinda like the random facts about riders.. guess I’m the only one..
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