Did Craig jump off the Geico Honda ship before it sank

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Edited Date/Time 10/13/2020 9:56am
It can’t be a coincidence that he left the team before it literally sank. Did he know what was going on before all the other riders?
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amard wrote:
It can’t be a coincidence that he left the team before it literally sank. Did he know what was going on before all the other riders?
...Dungey told him
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amard 10/11/2020 10:40am
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amard wrote:
It can’t be a coincidence that he left the team before it literally sank. Did he know what was going on before all the other riders?
Brent wrote:
...Dungey told him
Lol good answer but no
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yamaharider471 10/11/2020 10:41am
10/11/2020 10:41am
I'm sure he knew before anyone else because of his father in law.
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amard 10/11/2020 10:43am
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yamaharider471 wrote:
I'm sure he knew before anyone else because of his father in law.
Bingo and that is pretty messed up for the other riders
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Dirty Points 10/11/2020 10:47am
10/11/2020 10:47am Edited Date/Time 10/11/2020 10:49am
yamaharider471 wrote:
I'm sure he knew before anyone else because of his father in law.
amard wrote:
Bingo and that is pretty messed up for the other riders
No different than every other working environment on the planet. There's always people on the inside an on the outside when there are cutbacks.
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amard 10/11/2020 10:49am
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yamaharider471 wrote:
I'm sure he knew before anyone else because of his father in law.
amard wrote:
Bingo and that is pretty messed up for the other riders
Dirty Points wrote:
No different than every other working environment on the planet. There's always people on the inside an on the outside when there are cutbacks.
Yeah if in EVERY OTHER work environment your boss was your father in law? OKAY
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Dirty Points 10/11/2020 10:53am
10/11/2020 10:53am Edited Date/Time 10/11/2020 10:55am
amard wrote:
Bingo and that is pretty messed up for the other riders
Dirty Points wrote:
No different than every other working environment on the planet. There's always people on the inside an on the outside when there are cutbacks.
amard wrote:
Yeah if in EVERY OTHER work environment your boss was your father in law? OKAY
Yes, the overwhelming majority of working environments have some degree of nepotism. According to US Census Bureau, family firms comprise 90 percent of all business enterprises in North America.
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TeamGreen 10/11/2020 11:54am
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Well, I recall it being a talking point around here back in August...?
Also, pretty sure he was offered a ride on another team...or two...back then...?

So, if there's any "insider stuff" going on, I'd go allll the way back to RD5 and his "in then out" episode Grinning
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amard wrote:
Bingo and that is pretty messed up for the other riders
Dirty Points wrote:
No different than every other working environment on the planet. There's always people on the inside an on the outside when there are cutbacks.
amard wrote:
Yeah if in EVERY OTHER work environment your boss was your father in law? OKAY
Um yeah, I'd be willing to bet the majority of successful business owners employ their children/son or daughter in law. If I owned a business I'd make sure my family is taken care of through them working.
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tuttle425 10/11/2020 12:20pm
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The talk of Craig going to Yahama was well before the Geico announcement and from what was reported the announcement came out of the blue.
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Spat24 10/11/2020 12:39pm
10/11/2020 12:39pm
Who cares if or when he found out. I hope he does well on Blue. But - he should be riding a 450, he has been flying the last few rounds.
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Spat24 wrote:
Who cares if or when he found out. I hope he does well on Blue. But - he should be riding a 450, he has been...
Who cares if or when he found out. I hope he does well on Blue. But - he should be riding a 450, he has been flying the last few rounds.
No doubt. Hes been tearing it up and clearly belongs in the 450 class.
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He does do weekly visits to a tarot card reader so ya.
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JamesReed 10/11/2020 4:18pm
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Spat24 wrote:
Who cares if or when he found out. I hope he does well on Blue. But - he should be riding a 450, he has been...
Who cares if or when he found out. I hope he does well on Blue. But - he should be riding a 450, he has been flying the last few rounds.
agn5009 wrote:
No doubt. Hes been tearing it up and clearly belongs in the 450 class.
A Mart belongs on a 450. CC is overhyped by the RC4 'He has long legs though' crowd.
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Langhammx 10/11/2020 5:56pm
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Spat24 wrote:
Who cares if or when he found out. I hope he does well on Blue. But - he should be riding a 450, he has been...
Who cares if or when he found out. I hope he does well on Blue. But - he should be riding a 450, he has been flying the last few rounds.
agn5009 wrote:
No doubt. Hes been tearing it up and clearly belongs in the 450 class.
JamesReed wrote:
A Mart belongs on a 450. CC is overhyped by the RC4 'He has long legs though' crowd.
Over-hyped ?

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JamesReed 10/11/2020 6:03pm
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agn5009 wrote:
No doubt. Hes been tearing it up and clearly belongs in the 450 class.
JamesReed wrote:
A Mart belongs on a 450. CC is overhyped by the RC4 'He has long legs though' crowd.
Langhammx wrote:
Over-hyped ?
Yup. Still need help smart guy?
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Langhammx 10/11/2020 6:09pm
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JamesReed wrote:
A Mart belongs on a 450. CC is overhyped by the RC4 'He has long legs though' crowd.
Langhammx wrote:
Over-hyped ?
JamesReed wrote:
Yup. Still need help smart guy?
Smart guy... Unsure

I’ll refrain from the name calling, because it’s just uncalled for, but if going 4-2 is over-hyped, I’m not getting it.
He’s had a lot of chances and hasn’t produced what he’s capable of, but I wouldn’t call him overhyped. He needs to be on a 450 full time to reach his potential.

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JamesReed 10/11/2020 6:28pm
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agn5009 wrote:
No doubt. Hes been tearing it up and clearly belongs in the 450 class.
JamesReed wrote:
A Mart belongs on a 450. CC is overhyped by the RC4 'He has long legs though' crowd.
Langhammx wrote:
Over-hyped ?
I would choose Forkner, Mookie, BB4, Ferandis, McElrath, JS17, Lawrence bros, Martin Bros over Craig for a 450 ride. You're entitled to your opinion though.
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Langhammx 10/11/2020 6:52pm
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JamesReed wrote:
A Mart belongs on a 450. CC is overhyped by the RC4 'He has long legs though' crowd.
Langhammx wrote:
Over-hyped ?
JamesReed wrote:
I would choose Forkner, Mookie, BB4, Ferandis, McElrath, JS17, Lawrence bros, Martin Bros over Craig for a 450 ride. You're entitled to your opinion though.
Thanks
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JamesReed 10/11/2020 7:22pm
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Langhammx wrote:
Over-hyped ?
JamesReed wrote:
I would choose Forkner, Mookie, BB4, Ferandis, McElrath, JS17, Lawrence bros, Martin Bros over Craig for a 450 ride. You're entitled to your opinion though.
Langhammx wrote:
Thanks
You're welcome add Barcia to that list, also
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Langhammx 10/11/2020 7:32pm
10/11/2020 7:32pm Edited Date/Time 10/13/2020 6:06am
JamesReed wrote:
I would choose Forkner, Mookie, BB4, Ferandis, McElrath, JS17, Lawrence bros, Martin Bros over Craig for a 450 ride. You're entitled to your opinion though.
Langhammx wrote:
Thanks
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You're welcome add Barcia to that list, also
Well.... Barcia, Ferrandis, Baggett all have contracts on 450’s already. (If Baggett comes back...)

Forkner, Lawrence brothers, Martin brothers are all staying on 250’s and already have rides. Jeremy is the only one of that bunch that could possibly ride a 450 better than Christian has ridden in the last couple rounds.

So that leaves McElrath, Mookie and Savatgy as the three guys that might not have a 450 ride secured yet. All 3 deserving of a 450 ride, IMO

I’m sure that Christian would rather have a full time 450 ride, but he needs to earn it. He’ll be racing a 250 for SX, but I’m betting he’ll get a shot on a 450 at some point.
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Spat24 10/11/2020 7:53pm
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JamesReed wrote:
I would choose Forkner, Mookie, BB4, Ferandis, McElrath, JS17, Lawrence bros, Martin Bros over Craig for a 450 ride. You're entitled to your opinion though.
Langhammx wrote:
Thanks
JamesReed wrote:
You're welcome add Barcia to that list, also

Seemed like he beat all those you listed in the 450 class in the season end championship points.
So - looks like an OK pick.



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JamesReed 10/11/2020 8:05pm
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Langhammx wrote:
Thanks
JamesReed wrote:
You're welcome add Barcia to that list, also
Spat24 wrote:

Seemed like he beat all those you listed in the 450 class in the season end championship points.
So - looks like an OK pick.



That's true, but I feel like there are guys with more raw speed, especially in SX. IDK, I just see Craig being the next Tommy Hahn, or Jake Weimer, honestly
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ACBraap 10/11/2020 8:14pm
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Langhammx wrote:
Thanks
JamesReed wrote:
You're welcome add Barcia to that list, also
Langhammx wrote:
Well.... Barcia, Ferrandis, Baggett all have contracts on 450’s already. (If Baggett comes back...) Forkner, Lawrence brothers, Martin brothers are all staying on 250’s and already...
Well.... Barcia, Ferrandis, Baggett all have contracts on 450’s already. (If Baggett comes back...)

Forkner, Lawrence brothers, Martin brothers are all staying on 250’s and already have rides. Jeremy is the only one of that bunch that could possibly ride a 450 better than Christian has ridden in the last couple rounds.

So that leaves McElrath, Mookie and Savatgy as the three guys that might not have a 450 ride secured yet. All 3 deserving of a 450 ride, IMO

I’m sure that Christian would rather have a full time 450 ride, but he needs to earn it. He’ll be racing a 250 for SX, but I’m betting he’ll get a shot on a 450 at some point.
There is zero chance CC stays healthy for an entire year on 450s. He has flashes of brilliance, but has proven to never put together an entire series. I love his riding style, but have no expectations of him being a title contender of any sort at this point in his career.
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nascarnate326 10/12/2020 4:41am
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If the other riders were smart, when CC was shopping or they noticed "things" they should have taken that as a sign.

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GrapeApe 10/12/2020 6:17am
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I think Majkrzak leaving and Geico leaving were independent happenings, months apart, with a common cause.

Who would create a new account under the alias "drama" spelled backwards to shit on Majkrzak and Craig?
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agn5009 10/12/2020 6:33am
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JamesReed wrote:
A Mart belongs on a 450. CC is overhyped by the RC4 'He has long legs though' crowd.
Langhammx wrote:
Over-hyped ?
JamesReed wrote:
I would choose Forkner, Mookie, BB4, Ferandis, McElrath, JS17, Lawrence bros, Martin Bros over Craig for a 450 ride. You're entitled to your opinion though.
Forkner, McElrath, Ferrandis, Lawrence bros and Martin bros were all on 250s this year. BB4 and JS17 both have rides. Mookie? Sure, he'd be a great addition to any team if he wants to do MX too. Craig is a great rider and has proven it the last two weeks. The guy just went 4-2 this past weekend and has had a pretty solid season. Hes absolutely a top 10 guy. Who in their right mind would think a guy in any sport who finishes inside the top 10 shouldn't be on a factory bike?

You're entitled to your opinion though.
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