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If he is doing everything behind Rogers back and Roger finds out, why was there no punishment? Could of terminated the contract right then and there. They didn't, and as far as I know Mike's check is still be signed by someone at Suzuki. So yeah, they may not end on the best of terms, but i don't think it's as bad as some of you think.
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How about adios motherfukka!
TMZ gossip shit.
Mikey races the bike....they pay him to show the fuck up and he always does. The only guy's who can beat him are the best and they have to be on their A game.
On a side note...
I would love to hear a follow up Matthes podcast with Tony A & Mike A
regarding Matthes write up .
jason lawrence did not win a championship on accident ! or becuase he was what ever that was you called him! jason won a title because he was fast enough to win , was agressive when needed , was mentally stronger then his primary competition ,and had luck on his side .
jason is a gifted rider ,that has respect for those who have respect for him ,for the record he has more championships then andrew short , josh grant , kevin windham , and others from your era .
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sure about that?
get my drift?
look i hope and wish for the best for mike...i am 100% behind that kid.
and i also think mike is and can make a damn great sx rider...saw him do it and saw him have the talent. whatever you guys got going next year it better include some mental whoop training and a top 5 sx finish all the way.
http://www.racerxonline.com/rider/kevin-windham.aspx
Motocross and Supercross veteran Kevin Windham has been a force on the pro scene since 1994. Looked upon as one of the most naturally talented riders on the circuit, Windham’s textbook riding style has made him a consistent title contender. However, he is arguably the best rider to have never won a National Championship. The 30-year-old racer has come close; in fact, Windham has finished second in the overall points standings five times.
He definitely isn't as talented. He has more speed in some cases but SX isn't close. He may make better descisions than Jason but it seems like JLaw is much more well spoken and personable.
I would venture to say that if you put Jason and Mikey on the same training program and then let them race in any circumstance anywhere anytime, on the same bike, JLaw wins every time.
In 1996, Windham earned his first Lites Class championship in the West Coast Lites series. He backed that up with a second place overall in the final motocross points. In 1997, Windham had another dominant year, as he won all but two rounds on his way to another West Coast Lites title.
KDub won the 96 and 97 west coast titles, yes he did something that JLaw didn't do, defend his title. Also he has won more races then JLaw every will. That said I have respect for both riders, but you my friend are a moron.
Mathes piece wasn't that inflammatory IMO. But, Trip was 100% correct that if Mikey doesn't get hurt this year and wins the title, the Tony talk gets a lot quieter.
The talk about Tony has been going on since the amateur days. Where there is smoke there is fire. Nobody doubts he works hard and wants the best for Mike, but from a totally outside perspective, I'd say he's the ultimate mini-dad.
I did not care much for the "Hype" or the BS. But, Mike has proven himself to have a ton of heart and dedication. I hope he can get and stay healthy because I love MX. I love the battles. ON the track. Mike can bring that. I hate the off track sh1t and wish everyone would calm down and STFU.
I don't think it's a stretch to say that Mikey could use a little space and Jeff a little more attention from Tony. Or they could go to Alessi racing and we'll see how it works out.
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But keep digging you might find something.
1) Yes, I'd very much consider nipping at Stewart's heels in 2008 and dominating the beginning of this summer as "doing fine". And if I were prone to your potty-mouthed overstatement, I'd say it was f**ing awesome and nowhere in the realm of "shit".
2) Nerd will be the first to tell you I don't kowtow to him. He also recently stated that you have a tendency to create and indulge in conspiracy theories. Your exaggeration of Tony's imperfections falls into this irritating category.
And I also noticed this is a recent development with you. Six years is a long time for someone to be blind to the sort of vicious accusations you're saddling the man with. Did he grow tired of your emails or just your presence in general?
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I'll just take the high road and let the column speak for itself. I like it and as usual, I'll be the first person to congratulate Mike when he rides great.
Tony, you've called me before-you have my number. Ring me up again, I have nothing to hide.
So their!
p.s- don't go see Funny People-it's not funny and is way too long.
JG has not won a championship yet so what's wrong with him
Shorty has not won a championship yet.
The answer is there is nothing wrong with them or their programs, every rider out there for the most part is doing the best that they can to get the best results possible. That is all anyone can really ask for, yeah it would be nice for everyone to win a championship but that is not how life works. There is a reason RC and MC dominated as does JS they put in the extra effort that they feel with bring them to the top and it has.
This sport is mental, and physical, it has nothing to do with the bike the riders are on at the factory level they are all so close. JS is the mentaly strongest rider on the track these days, JS could win on any bike that he rides because he has the talent and the drive to be the best that he can be.
For all the B.S. that goes on at the factory level where to start, you guys should read Valentino Rossi book and understand more, Hayden wins the moto gp championship in 2006 and then ends up being the "B" rider on the team for 2007. Its the same in MX, teams play favorites. Its just like in school when you got picked last in dodge ball. None wants to be the "B" rider on the team, these guys want to win and sometimes the teams hold the "B" rider back so their top paid "A" rider does not look like a a waste of money. Its pretty sad and hard to explain to management when a rider getting paid 200k is making the 1.5 mill rider look like a joke every weekend.
You guys may not like Tony's way of working but that is your opinion, Tony puts every thing that he has into his kids program and you cant fault him for that. Everyone that is involved with Mikes program is there to help Mike reach his goals as a rider and as a person. You may not like Tony because he will tell you how he feels up front no sugar coating all the BS. Most of you on here don't know Mike or Tony and are quick to bash the people that do. It is their life and they can do what they want like it or not.
If you think that you can do better than go have you own kid and do what ever you think is the best for them, because thats what parents do they are there for their kids.
Great article by the way, and spot on in my opinion.
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