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DEMONDAVE 2/22/2022 12:25pm
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Could be a lot worse surely you recall Ralph
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mxtech1 2/22/2022 1:31pm
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The problem is that most of his blurted out Whoooaasss!!! occur when either Blair or Will are mid-delivery on another topic that is somewhat relevant to the race. He constantly interrupts his peers and ruins their ability to smoothly deliver their tidbit of information. I enjoy his enthusiasm, but he could adjust his ways to be less impactful to the production if he would just tone it down a bit and/or be slightly more conscious about his timing.
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bichwolf 2/22/2022 2:09pm
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I knee jerk like he does, a bobble can turn into catastrophe. Everyone should stop talking when one of them shrieks. Love that shit. The GOAT
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Chris_Buehler 2/22/2022 2:15pm
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DEMONDAVE wrote:
Could be a lot worse surely you recall Ralph
Please God no. I'm just fine the way things are
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VoR 2/22/2022 4:15pm
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I'll take it 100x over when the crowd goes "whoa" and the broadcast team ignores whatever happened for 5 laps...
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[YM] 2/23/2022 12:47am
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Motocrossjunky wrote:
This had me in tears. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/02/22/535006/s1200_A95FBD9C_6131_4987_905F_88759246F4EB.jpg[/img] I normally really like Ricky’s commentary, but he had a few weird ones in MN
This had me in tears.

I normally really like Ricky’s commentary, but he had a few weird ones in MN
Same! In RC's defense 'Short Start Straight' isn't an easy one.

https://youtu.be/rQ6N-sb7SVQ
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vanillaice782 2/23/2022 1:59am
2/23/2022 1:59am
It's a lot easier to watch whenever you just have the volume nearly muted.
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NorCalRedRyder 2/23/2022 2:35am
2/23/2022 2:35am
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He’s taking a page out of cam McCall’s book: it’s been working for him.
Or maybe he’s been watching old Canadian moto
Kristen Bean is a goddess! You take it back!
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8tensolutions 2/23/2022 6:46am
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I noticed too, but doesn’t even register anymore. Blair and RC are a good broadcasting combo and will continue to be for a long time to...
I noticed too, but doesn’t even register anymore. Blair and RC are a good broadcasting combo and will continue to be for a long time to come.
Blair is done after 4 rounds and was only there because of the Olympics. I think he has done great and hope he comes back full time......but could be a long shot.
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Trickamoto 2/23/2022 7:20am
2/23/2022 7:20am
The black dude (non racist...shut up) is brutal. Embarrassing. He's a fish out of water there. RC sucks....now we've got the drones Zach and Dungey coming our way...lord help us. We need full time AC asap.
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Ted722 2/24/2022 5:28am
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Ted722 wrote:
I noticed too, but doesn’t even register anymore. Blair and RC are a good broadcasting combo and will continue to be for a long time to...
I noticed too, but doesn’t even register anymore. Blair and RC are a good broadcasting combo and will continue to be for a long time to come.
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Blair is done after 4 rounds and was only there because of the Olympics. I think he has done great and hope he comes back full...
Blair is done after 4 rounds and was only there because of the Olympics. I think he has done great and hope he comes back full time......but could be a long shot.
Understand, just thinking years out
Into the future. This is the next 10 year run SX broadcast team combo if you will.

We all know where RC’s post SX/MX career has taken him and his path to get into the booth. His delivery(overall) is beginning to match his unmatched talent / determination on a dirt bike and Blair is the perfect “vehicle” to draw that out of him.

Not a whole lot of people (by and large) know Blair’s path outside of Northern California.

An extremely articulate / well rounded…heck, I can’t find the podcast, but I’m 99% sure he was on the debate team in High School! If I’m wrong on that, I could still see him doing that.

He’s also an individual who’s explored the wild side with his band days as a lead singer which certainly helped develop his prowess and calm / confident ability behind the mic we see today.

That’s just part of why his transition to the Arena-cross broadcast team was seamless and that (minor-league) experience has benefited him in SX broadcasts too over the years: RDL, track reporter, post race press conferences, blair’s breakdown, play by play recently, etc.

A little more about Blair 7 years ago.

As frustrating as it was to watch RC go from track reporter to color analyst in the booth and working with at least 4 different “play by play” announcers, Blair and RC were destined for this.

Plus, they can look each other right in the eye. 🤓 Motocrossers look like jockeys or soccer players as Jim McKay (ABC Wide World of Sports nod) used to say.

That is all. Looking forward to Blair and RC’s band going on the SX tour (long term) whenever that date is announced.
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jonesaustin 2/24/2022 5:47am
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He would be a much better commentator if he spoke as if he were a guest in the booth - from the hip and not worried about filling air time. The suits jack it up, not Ricky.
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MustSituation 2/24/2022 6:19am
2/24/2022 6:19am
The tough truth is that RC has been a total failure at everything other than riding a dirt bike. He's absolutely awful on the mic. I've never heard anyone worse. The only positive that people can keep pushing is that he's "getting better." At the rate he's improving my ears will stop bleeding sometime around 2144. PERFECT POSITION PERFECT POSITION PERFECT POSITION PERFECT POSITION.
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8tensolutions 2/24/2022 7:03am
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jonesaustin wrote:
He would be a much better commentator if he spoke as if he were a guest in the booth - from the hip and not worried...
He would be a much better commentator if he spoke as if he were a guest in the booth - from the hip and not worried about filling air time. The suits jack it up, not Ricky.
I agree. I wish he would just tell it like it is and be more animated when a rider is doing bonehead moves or riding incredibly well etc. He really needs to pull more from his experience. He is one of the best ever and that's what I want to hear....his real opinion!

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Roczoff 2/24/2022 10:49am
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Why would anyone prefer RC over Emig? Blair and Emig would be great.

I can listen to almost anyone, but do wish they would choose BROADCASTERS who have good mastery of the language, maybe ones who are trained and accomplished.

Since Ralph left, I'm not even sure which bikes are Kawasakis, but I did learn that Honda is running works bikes.
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Roczoff wrote:
Why would anyone prefer RC over Emig? Blair and Emig would be great. I can listen to almost anyone, but do wish they would choose BROADCASTERS...
Why would anyone prefer RC over Emig? Blair and Emig would be great.

I can listen to almost anyone, but do wish they would choose BROADCASTERS who have good mastery of the language, maybe ones who are trained and accomplished.

Since Ralph left, I'm not even sure which bikes are Kawasakis, but I did learn that Honda is running works bikes.
RC: "Kevin Moranz on the orange Yamaha"

Atleast Ralph knew which color was associated to each manufacturer. Grinning
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RichieW13 2/24/2022 12:22pm
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Was Ricky hitting his marks in the booth?
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bichwolf 2/24/2022 3:27pm
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MustSituation wrote:
The tough truth is that RC has been a total failure at everything other than riding a dirt bike. He's absolutely awful on the mic. I've...
The tough truth is that RC has been a total failure at everything other than riding a dirt bike. He's absolutely awful on the mic. I've never heard anyone worse. The only positive that people can keep pushing is that he's "getting better." At the rate he's improving my ears will stop bleeding sometime around 2144. PERFECT POSITION PERFECT POSITION PERFECT POSITION PERFECT POSITION.
Is it his pronunciation? Vocabulary? Delivery? Timing? Knowledge? Personality?
Or, you don't like the guy. Rhetorical...

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yz133rider 2/24/2022 5:33pm
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bichwolf wrote:
Is it his pronunciation? Vocabulary? Delivery? Timing? Knowledge? Personality?
Or, you don't like the guy. Rhetorical...
His lack of vocabulary, his inability to complete a sentence smoothly without stopping and restarting several times, his inability to articulate anything worthwhile. Listen to Adam break down technique and mindset, and how well he talks compared to Ricky and there’s the difference.

Listen to Paul Malin.

Rickys a legend - in riding, but not commentating.
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bichwolf 2/24/2022 6:16pm
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bichwolf wrote:
Is it his pronunciation? Vocabulary? Delivery? Timing? Knowledge? Personality?
Or, you don't like the guy. Rhetorical...
yz133rider wrote:
His lack of vocabulary, his inability to complete a sentence smoothly without stopping and restarting several times, his inability to articulate anything worthwhile. Listen to Adam...
His lack of vocabulary, his inability to complete a sentence smoothly without stopping and restarting several times, his inability to articulate anything worthwhile. Listen to Adam break down technique and mindset, and how well he talks compared to Ricky and there’s the difference.

Listen to Paul Malin.

Rickys a legend - in riding, but not commentating.
Adam is a natural, no question.
Ever heard of John Madden? Dick Vitale? Joe Garajiola?
Some of the greatest were reactionary, raucous characters that made the event more exciting. John Madden, unquestionably the greatest to ever cover an NFL game in 70ish years..rarely completed a sentence.
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Viking782 2/24/2022 6:52pm
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OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHH!!!!!
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MustSituation 2/24/2022 9:04pm
2/24/2022 9:04pm
bichwolf wrote:
Is it his pronunciation? Vocabulary? Delivery? Timing? Knowledge? Personality?
Or, you don't like the guy. Rhetorical...
yz133rider wrote:
His lack of vocabulary, his inability to complete a sentence smoothly without stopping and restarting several times, his inability to articulate anything worthwhile. Listen to Adam...
His lack of vocabulary, his inability to complete a sentence smoothly without stopping and restarting several times, his inability to articulate anything worthwhile. Listen to Adam break down technique and mindset, and how well he talks compared to Ricky and there’s the difference.

Listen to Paul Malin.

Rickys a legend - in riding, but not commentating.
Well put. Personally I would add how many phrases and mannerisms he repeats at an obsessive rate. Seriously he says "perfect position" about 300 times a night. Add in "hitting his marks," "OOHHHH," and all the others, he's just got nothing original to say or add. He actually used to have some insight back when he was a guest and just spoke naturally. In his current role he's pretending to be someone he isn't, and he's a horrible actor. It comes across as unnatural, awkward, and unprofessional.
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Break295 2/24/2022 11:41pm
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mxtech1 wrote:
The problem is that most of his blurted out Whoooaasss!!! occur when either Blair or Will are mid-delivery on another topic that is somewhat relevant to...
The problem is that most of his blurted out Whoooaasss!!! occur when either Blair or Will are mid-delivery on another topic that is somewhat relevant to the race. He constantly interrupts his peers and ruins their ability to smoothly deliver their tidbit of information. I enjoy his enthusiasm, but he could adjust his ways to be less impactful to the production if he would just tone it down a bit and/or be slightly more conscious about his timing.
So why isn’t the production team killing his mic during those times? That’s easily corrected.
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NorCalRedRyder 2/25/2022 1:34am
2/25/2022 1:34am Edited Date/Time 2/25/2022 1:35am
I'm more into the racing, not worrying if RC fumbles a few words here and there. I honestly don't even pay attention to what the announcers are saying half of the time. It's amazing to me how consumed some of you guys are about what the broadcasters say or do. "He said Orange Yamaha! Wtf is this bs." I preferred Emig because he is my favorite rider of all time and I really didn't listen to him much either when he had the job because I was focused on the racing. We should just be happy to be able watch the races live every Saturday.
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mbw479 2/25/2022 3:46am
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I think this argument is getting a bit much now, we all have opinions. Listen to the commentary, weigh there opinion up against your own, if you prefer your opinion then go with that, if not stick with your own, simple. It’s all good 😊
NorCalRedRyder 2/25/2022 4:44am
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MustSituation wrote:
The tough truth is that RC has been a total failure at everything other than riding a dirt bike. He's absolutely awful on the mic. I've...
The tough truth is that RC has been a total failure at everything other than riding a dirt bike. He's absolutely awful on the mic. I've never heard anyone worse. The only positive that people can keep pushing is that he's "getting better." At the rate he's improving my ears will stop bleeding sometime around 2144. PERFECT POSITION PERFECT POSITION PERFECT POSITION PERFECT POSITION.
The RC that has made more money in one season of racing then you will ever make in your life? Ya that guy is a total failure. What a loser he is.
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Break295 2/25/2022 1:14pm
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MustSituation wrote:
The tough truth is that RC has been a total failure at everything other than riding a dirt bike. He's absolutely awful on the mic. I've...
The tough truth is that RC has been a total failure at everything other than riding a dirt bike. He's absolutely awful on the mic. I've never heard anyone worse. The only positive that people can keep pushing is that he's "getting better." At the rate he's improving my ears will stop bleeding sometime around 2144. PERFECT POSITION PERFECT POSITION PERFECT POSITION PERFECT POSITION.
NorCalRedRyder wrote:
The RC that has made more money in one season of racing then you will ever make in your life? Ya that guy is a total...
The RC that has made more money in one season of racing then you will ever make in your life? Ya that guy is a total failure. What a loser he is.
I know this is beating a dead horse, but it makes me laugh to think about making the statement “RC has been a total failure at everything.. except being the best to ever throw a leg over a dirt bike” lol
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mb60 2/25/2022 6:35pm
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Motocrossjunky wrote:
This had me in tears. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/02/22/535006/s1200_A95FBD9C_6131_4987_905F_88759246F4EB.jpg[/img] I normally really like Ricky’s commentary, but he had a few weird ones in MN
This had me in tears.

I normally really like Ricky’s commentary, but he had a few weird ones in MN
[YM] wrote:
Same! In RC's defense 'Short Start Straight' isn't an easy one.

https://youtu.be/rQ6N-sb7SVQ
Hard to believe the idiot calls Texas home.
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DonM 2/25/2022 7:22pm
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What a bunch of bitching crybabies….The greatest announcers in all sports have their own vernacular that makes them unique, John Madden, Jack Burnicle….to any hockey announcer…WTF is with you complainers…what makes all announcers great is they don’t fit in the box, they don’t speak like everybody…they have their own catch phrases…and for all you that hold Malin so high (which you should) he is the king of oooohhhs and ahhhhhs…RC is really good at what he does, he puts in the work and he brings his personality into it as quirky as it may be at times…but he definitely has his own style and that’s what makes a great announcer….I really think that many of you just like to bitch and whine because it’s the Vital way…
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yz133rider 2/25/2022 10:00pm
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DonM wrote:
What a bunch of bitching crybabies….The greatest announcers in all sports have their own vernacular that makes them unique, John Madden, Jack Burnicle….to any hockey announcer…WTF...
What a bunch of bitching crybabies….The greatest announcers in all sports have their own vernacular that makes them unique, John Madden, Jack Burnicle….to any hockey announcer…WTF is with you complainers…what makes all announcers great is they don’t fit in the box, they don’t speak like everybody…they have their own catch phrases…and for all you that hold Malin so high (which you should) he is the king of oooohhhs and ahhhhhs…RC is really good at what he does, he puts in the work and he brings his personality into it as quirky as it may be at times…but he definitely has his own style and that’s what makes a great announcer….I really think that many of you just like to bitch and whine because it’s the Vital way…
Lol. He sucks. Period.
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