Ken Roczen Has a Message for All You Haters

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5/13/2022 10:36am Edited Date/Time 5/13/2022 4:45pm
Is it okay to simply not care for someone without being labeled a “hater”? I have no ill wishes towards him and respect his talent. But, I’m not exactly cheering for the guy to win either.
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5/13/2022 11:16am
He just won't STFU.
He's got a 40min spew session with Weege on YouTube now.

Made it to the 20min mark before I began nodding off.
Somebody in his inner circle needs to take him aside and tell him that enough is enough.
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5/13/2022 11:23am
He just won't STFU. He's got a 40min spew session with Weege on YouTube now. Made it to the 20min mark before I began nodding off...
He just won't STFU.
He's got a 40min spew session with Weege on YouTube now.

Made it to the 20min mark before I began nodding off.
Somebody in his inner circle needs to take him aside and tell him that enough is enough.
It's up on the RacerX podcast feed too. I just listened, not much new there other than he had COVID and it affected his brain. Props to him for doing a podcast with Weigandt, but there really was not a lot of great info in there. I would have liked Jason to dig a bit deeper on why he was struggling with the bike so much in 2022, when he was winning on it in 2021 and it was not so much different.

I have to agree, the best plan for Ken is to just lay low, do the races and do his best. Do the sponsor obligated posts on socials, show some happy home life, but stop talking about all this stuff.
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5/13/2022 11:25am
He just won't STFU. He's got a 40min spew session with Weege on YouTube now. Made it to the 20min mark before I began nodding off...
He just won't STFU.
He's got a 40min spew session with Weege on YouTube now.

Made it to the 20min mark before I began nodding off.
Somebody in his inner circle needs to take him aside and tell him that enough is enough.
I'm with you, unfortunately. I saw the Weege video pop up and was hoping he would clarify some things, or at least give some real info on the motivation behind that Instagram post. He did not. Just more of the same.

In my opinion, and obviously that means next to nothing, he comes across as a guy who doesn't listen and always knows better. RC alluded to that on the Pulp Show, and he had personal experience with Kenny.

If Kenny isn't going into the nationals for HIMSELF, it will end like it has for years. You can't just do it to prove the "haters" wrong. Not at that level.
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5/13/2022 12:08pm
He just won't STFU. He's got a 40min spew session with Weege on YouTube now. Made it to the 20min mark before I began nodding off...
He just won't STFU.
He's got a 40min spew session with Weege on YouTube now.

Made it to the 20min mark before I began nodding off.
Somebody in his inner circle needs to take him aside and tell him that enough is enough.
Thanks for the warning.

I can't wait for the 2nd Kristin Beat interview where she calls him a "Spartan" and gets emotional again.
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5/13/2022 12:12pm
I just have to ask... Is Sloan really Loots reborn?? Wink
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5/13/2022 12:24pm
He just won't STFU. He's got a 40min spew session with Weege on YouTube now. Made it to the 20min mark before I began nodding off...
He just won't STFU.
He's got a 40min spew session with Weege on YouTube now.

Made it to the 20min mark before I began nodding off.
Somebody in his inner circle needs to take him aside and tell him that enough is enough.
I'm with you, unfortunately. I saw the Weege video pop up and was hoping he would clarify some things, or at least give some real info...
I'm with you, unfortunately. I saw the Weege video pop up and was hoping he would clarify some things, or at least give some real info on the motivation behind that Instagram post. He did not. Just more of the same.

In my opinion, and obviously that means next to nothing, he comes across as a guy who doesn't listen and always knows better. RC alluded to that on the Pulp Show, and he had personal experience with Kenny.

If Kenny isn't going into the nationals for HIMSELF, it will end like it has for years. You can't just do it to prove the "haters" wrong. Not at that level.
Did he announce he's in for the first two races, and then maybe more if he's competitive?
Laughing
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5/13/2022 12:27pm
KONG wrote:
Did he announce he's in for the first two races, and then maybe more if he's competitive?
Laughing
That's the problem, he's ALWAYS competitive for the first two races!! 🤫
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5/13/2022 12:31pm
MudPup545 wrote:
Is it okay to simply not care for someone without being labeled a “hater”? I have no ill wishes towards him and respect his talent. But...
Is it okay to simply not care for someone without being labeled a “hater”? I have no ill wishes towards him and respect his talent. But, I’m not exactly cheering for the guy to win either.
5/13/2022 1:05pm
FWIW, I would love to see Kenny back winning and close out a title. He's very popular with fans and media and when things are going well he's a guy who can move the needle beyond just the MX/SX industry. I am certainly not a "hater".

But his IG post and interview with Weigandt do not give me a lot of hope that he is truly going to pull it off. It all still sounds a bit insecure to me, especially the IG post. I'm no PR genius, but we certainly did not see social media like that from Tomac and Anderson in December when everyone was questioning how good they would be. And I doubt we will see an IG post from Webb this December when everyone is shit-talking him after his 2022 season.
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5/13/2022 2:43pm
I just want a good, hard fought, title race. And of course a kawi to finish at the top of the heat. Not a fan; not a hater, but I sustained an injury that would have ended a career. So, I have mucho respect for the guy. I just want a stacked field, with multiple top level contenders, at the end of the season. But the green bike will prevail !⚡💚⚡💪
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5/13/2022 2:49pm
m21racing wrote:
I just want a good, hard fought, title race. And of course a kawi to finish at the top of the heat. Not a fan; not...
I just want a good, hard fought, title race. And of course a kawi to finish at the top of the heat. Not a fan; not a hater, but I sustained an injury that would have ended a career. So, I have mucho respect for the guy. I just want a stacked field, with multiple top level contenders, at the end of the season. But the green bike will prevail !⚡💚⚡💪
I am of the same thoughts, unfortunatley by round three there will only be four front runners.
Again, unfortunatly the front runner will be green.
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5/13/2022 3:23pm
Something interesting that Kenny said on Weege’s podcast relating to his health was that he took a lot of antibiotics and now his immune system is not great... shingles, EBV, Covid. It’s one thing after another.

Antibiotics can absolutely destroy gut health which in turn results in a weak immune system and a whole bunch of issues can result.

I really hope Ken and his crew figure it out. He’s still got several years left to run at the front and battle for titles. Racing is better with Kenny in the mix.

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5/13/2022 3:33pm
tek14 wrote:
Lets see after 6 rounds...
That’s about the time we start seeing the physical aspect of motocross taking effect - has been for several seasons. The further we get into summer with the hot weather is when we have seen Roczen lose stamina. I really hope he does well because I think he brings a lot to the sport.
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5/13/2022 3:45pm
He just won't STFU. He's got a 40min spew session with Weege on YouTube now. Made it to the 20min mark before I began nodding off...
He just won't STFU.
He's got a 40min spew session with Weege on YouTube now.

Made it to the 20min mark before I began nodding off.
Somebody in his inner circle needs to take him aside and tell him that enough is enough.
Waaah!...Dry
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5/13/2022 3:56pm
He just won't STFU. He's got a 40min spew session with Weege on YouTube now. Made it to the 20min mark before I began nodding off...
He just won't STFU.
He's got a 40min spew session with Weege on YouTube now.

Made it to the 20min mark before I began nodding off.
Somebody in his inner circle needs to take him aside and tell him that enough is enough.
You’re saying he won’t stfu, but you’re listening to him on YouTube. Classic
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5/13/2022 4:04pm
He just won't STFU. He's got a 40min spew session with Weege on YouTube now. Made it to the 20min mark before I began nodding off...
He just won't STFU.
He's got a 40min spew session with Weege on YouTube now.

Made it to the 20min mark before I began nodding off.
Somebody in his inner circle needs to take him aside and tell him that enough is enough.
Big Lenny wrote:
Waaah!...Dry
Calm down cletus.
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5/13/2022 5:03pm
Final year of his contract?... paging swapjr...
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5/13/2022 10:06pm
I am guessing 0 of the haters here would have the balls or drive to come back from his injuries......

KR94 may make many of you haters eat your words.


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5/13/2022 10:58pm
I dig Roczen’s swag, and I hope he’s healthy and kicks some ass!
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5/14/2022 2:12am Edited Date/Time 5/14/2022 2:13am
Boggins wrote:
I am guessing 0 of the haters here would have the balls or drive to come back from his injuries...... KR94 may make many of you...
I am guessing 0 of the haters here would have the balls or drive to come back from his injuries......

KR94 may make many of you haters eat your words.


You on Vital now Kenny??

Most of us still want to see him win a few, most of us have said straight up in this thread it's an impressive return after injuries and he's as fast as anyone on his good days.

We even let the cringey, whiney interview with Kristen, putting the blame on the bike, loads more complaining with no details, let all that slide while still rooting for him... We want him to be healthy and happy and racing.

Then he goes all PMS slagging off imaginary haters (have you REALLY seen any actual hate or just plain slagging him off?). It's ok to wonder wtf is going on, it's ok to ask questions, it doesn't make you a hater and it doesn't require a pointless incoherent Instagram rant and further whining from a professional racer.

There's my rant for the day, thumbs down into oblivion. Best of luck to Kenny, super fast, super weird dude, hope he figures things out again.
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5/14/2022 2:45am
Boggins wrote:
I am guessing 0 of the haters here would have the balls or drive to come back from his injuries...... KR94 may make many of you...
I am guessing 0 of the haters here would have the balls or drive to come back from his injuries......

KR94 may make many of you haters eat your words.


People in all walks of life go through horrendous health issues and come back stronger, often because they have no choice.
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5/14/2022 2:53pm
I think a strong, competitive Kenny benefits all of the fans. I hope he does great. That said, my guess is he shows flashes of speed in the early rounds (may win the opener like Supercross) and then hits some rough patches where he struggles with fading and eventually bails due to yet another mystery illness.
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5/14/2022 7:08pm
I read the first few posts, then skipped to the end. Ken owes the sport nothing.....zero.....fucking nothing. He has gave so much, and sacrificed so much for the sport of MX/SX. All I hope for is his happiness.
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5/14/2022 7:55pm
Kenny's heart is not totally in it so he thinks posts like these will help him get fired up. Sad to see. Still think he's a great guy though and hope he gets through the season and is happy with his results.
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Can this go in the dumbgeon please?
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5/15/2022 2:49am Edited Date/Time 5/15/2022 3:04am
when Kenny came over and crashed out in 250 supercross like js7, we knew he was something special. He elevated american motocross to a more gp style, and showed us the fast, fluid way around the track. He has lived this short life full of stress, change, and tragedy. as a fan, I've wanted him to retire and enjoy it more since late 2017. Dude is/was a fucking legend of his era, cut down by the cruel hand of fate in his prime. Maybe one or two of you reading this, will ever be as good as kenny is now, even after 2017
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5/15/2022 7:28am
Coggl wrote:
Can this go in the dumbgeon please?
It can, but why should it?
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5/15/2022 7:43am
jtiger12 wrote:
when Kenny came over and crashed out in 250 supercross like js7, we knew he was something special. He elevated american motocross to a more gp...
when Kenny came over and crashed out in 250 supercross like js7, we knew he was something special. He elevated american motocross to a more gp style, and showed us the fast, fluid way around the track. He has lived this short life full of stress, change, and tragedy. as a fan, I've wanted him to retire and enjoy it more since late 2017. Dude is/was a fucking legend of his era, cut down by the cruel hand of fate in his prime. Maybe one or two of you reading this, will ever be as good as kenny is now, even after 2017
Classic comeback, you cant beat him. Lol. No shit. We arent paid millions by hrc to win titles. And pretty sure kenny could not do alot of jobs of vital posters also.
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5/15/2022 9:23am Edited Date/Time 5/15/2022 9:54am
On his latest IG post a couple hours ago, he responded to a comment about how he pulled out of SX…



He can’t allow shit like this to get under his skin, comments from randoms with no following…you’re never going to please everybody. He needs to learn the ol’ post-and-ghost, checking the comments section isn’t healthy.
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