So what is the deal on DB and announcing.

9/27/2023 1:18pm

Motokiwi isn't wrong. Just watch Blair's Breakdown from Arlington at the 12:35 mark on.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVQ8kA5r5m8

Wow. I've met RC at a couple of VIP Experience sessions during Supercross events. He was always at ease with the fans and very well-mannered, even the one time some dumbass said to him that he, "Wasn't as short as I thought you'd be."

But it seems like if he views you as the compition, he only know one thing: go for the jugular.

It worked for him on the track, of course. In life, it's a little different. 

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9/27/2023 1:21pm

Motokiwi isn't wrong. Just watch Blair's Breakdown from Arlington at the 12:35 mark on.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVQ8kA5r5m8

Wow. I've met RC at a couple of VIP Experience sessions during Supercross events. He was always at ease with the fans and very well-mannered, even...

Wow. I've met RC at a couple of VIP Experience sessions during Supercross events. He was always at ease with the fans and very well-mannered, even the one time some dumbass said to him that he, "Wasn't as short as I thought you'd be."

But it seems like if he views you as the compition, he only know one thing: go for the jugular.

It worked for him on the track, of course. In life, it's a little different. 

You can’t seriously think there is anything to this video. 

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9/27/2023 1:34pm

Is this going to be the new, “where is Blake Baggett?” 

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9/27/2023 1:35pm Edited Date/Time 9/27/2023 2:07pm

It's just RC busting his balls....he's that way with all his friends and the closer you are the more he is going to bust their balls... just ask JH....and if you think RC is bad you would never survive around Reed or RV...

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9/27/2023 2:15pm

This may be completely anecdotal, but DB is still following RC on Instagram. If it was a big enough beef that he quit his broadcast career because of a soured relationship with him then I don't think he'd be following him on social to keep up on what he's up to. 

NBC had the perfect play-by-play guy in DB but his value was not being reciprocated when they were literally flying Todd Harris in from London to call races and keeping him on the floor. His issues are definitely with NBC which is a shame because he wouldn't have hired an agent if he didn't have his eyes set on growing in that role. 

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9/27/2023 2:24pm

Under appreciated is the best answer to this question. 

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9/27/2023 2:28pm Edited Date/Time 9/27/2023 2:36pm

Motokiwi isn't wrong. Just watch Blair's Breakdown from Arlington at the 12:35 mark on.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVQ8kA5r5m8

Wow. I've met RC at a couple of VIP Experience sessions during Supercross events. He was always at ease with the fans and very well-mannered, even...

Wow. I've met RC at a couple of VIP Experience sessions during Supercross events. He was always at ease with the fans and very well-mannered, even the one time some dumbass said to him that he, "Wasn't as short as I thought you'd be."

But it seems like if he views you as the compition, he only know one thing: go for the jugular.

It worked for him on the track, of course. In life, it's a little different. 

soggy wrote:
You can’t seriously think there is anything to this video. 

You can’t seriously think there is anything to this video. 

Yes, I do. That exchange was awkward as shit and if you can't recognize that, you're blind. 

Now, nobody can bust RC's balls on this because you're hugging them too tightly. 

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9/27/2023 3:22pm
Wow. I've met RC at a couple of VIP Experience sessions during Supercross events. He was always at ease with the fans and very well-mannered, even...

Wow. I've met RC at a couple of VIP Experience sessions during Supercross events. He was always at ease with the fans and very well-mannered, even the one time some dumbass said to him that he, "Wasn't as short as I thought you'd be."

But it seems like if he views you as the compition, he only know one thing: go for the jugular.

It worked for him on the track, of course. In life, it's a little different. 

soggy wrote:
You can’t seriously think there is anything to this video. 

You can’t seriously think there is anything to this video. 

Yes, I do. That exchange was awkward as shit and if you can't recognize that, you're blind.  Now, nobody can bust RC's balls on this because...

Yes, I do. That exchange was awkward as shit and if you can't recognize that, you're blind. 

Now, nobody can bust RC's balls on this because you're hugging them too tightly. 

"But what if you're wrong"

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9/27/2023 4:45pm

On one of their podcast after a national where they had RC in the booth instead of Stew, they were talking about the commentary and DB goes "I can't comment on the announcing since I watched it on mute. It was one of those weekends." 
 

Tin foil hats - engage.

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9/27/2023 4:46pm
CPR wrote:

Looked like banter between two mates to me? If that’s being a dick, geez don’t ever visit Australia!

Ikr, was pretty obvious to me too. Seems like a lot of Americans don't seem to understand when someone is just busting some balls, or being...

Ikr, was pretty obvious to me too. Seems like a lot of Americans don't seem to understand when someone is just busting some balls, or being sarcastic. 

Mjones618 wrote:

Well they're not Australian for one. This may joking to you in Australia but here this is a fuckin asshole

The guy you're replying to isn't Australian either...

9/27/2023 6:12pm

I grew up in the UK or GB.....people in USA don't have this kind of banter like u all do.......they just don't get it or understand this type of humour. Took me years to figure this out. In the UK it's a sign of endearment or affection for a mate. In North America it's one step from a punch in the boko.

RC on his best day has zero sense of humour much less any personality - this was a total POS bully with his massive ego and attitude ! ! He looks like a total asshole. He has about 2% of DB talent in this field. But yeh he could ride - so fuking what.....very offside.  

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9/27/2023 7:07pm

I never heard about this RC-DB beef other than here. I don't recall them working very much together in the booth. Wasn't Bailey out before RC started announcing?

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9/27/2023 7:49pm
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Do you really think they would put that clip out if they weren’t just joking?   You can clearly tell By Blair’s mannerisms he’s going along...

Do you really think they would put that clip out if they weren’t just joking?   You can clearly tell By Blair’s mannerisms he’s going along with it.  
 

I hate RC as an announcer but there is nothing to see here. 

if i wanted to help RC hoist himself with his own petard, i would put the clip out. which he did. Blair went along with it, b/c he's playing the long game. 

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9/27/2023 8:00pm

DB, David Bailey was one of the best announcers of all time. Just sayin'...

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9/27/2023 8:13pm

Didnt seem like banter to me.  That was disrespectful!   

Dan Blair is was 1 of the best natural commentators we had.  Yes Blair and Weege would be a great combo.

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9/27/2023 8:17pm

Motokiwi isn't wrong. Just watch Blair's Breakdown from Arlington at the 12:35 mark on.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVQ8kA5r5m8

Wow. I've met RC at a couple of VIP Experience sessions during Supercross events. He was always at ease with the fans and very well-mannered, even...

Wow. I've met RC at a couple of VIP Experience sessions during Supercross events. He was always at ease with the fans and very well-mannered, even the one time some dumbass said to him that he, "Wasn't as short as I thought you'd be."

But it seems like if he views you as the compition, he only know one thing: go for the jugular.

It worked for him on the track, of course. In life, it's a little different. 

soggy wrote:
You can’t seriously think there is anything to this video. 

You can’t seriously think there is anything to this video. 

You seriously can't think there's not.

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9/27/2023 8:21pm
soggy wrote:
Do you really think they would put that clip out if they weren’t just joking?   You can clearly tell By Blair’s mannerisms he’s going along...

Do you really think they would put that clip out if they weren’t just joking?   You can clearly tell By Blair’s mannerisms he’s going along with it.  
 

I hate RC as an announcer but there is nothing to see here. 

Tyler D wrote:
if i wanted to help RC hoist himself with his own petard, i would put the clip out. which he did. Blair went along with it...

if i wanted to help RC hoist himself with his own petard, i would put the clip out. which he did. Blair went along with it, b/c he's playing the long game. 

98% of Vital members googling "petard".

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9/27/2023 9:28pm
soggy wrote:
Do you really think they would put that clip out if they weren’t just joking?   You can clearly tell By Blair’s mannerisms he’s going along...

Do you really think they would put that clip out if they weren’t just joking?   You can clearly tell By Blair’s mannerisms he’s going along with it.  
 

I hate RC as an announcer but there is nothing to see here. 

Tyler D wrote:
if i wanted to help RC hoist himself with his own petard, i would put the clip out. which he did. Blair went along with it...

if i wanted to help RC hoist himself with his own petard, i would put the clip out. which he did. Blair went along with it, b/c he's playing the long game. 

That was a Daniel Blair segment for Monster Energy Supercross's official YouTube channel. He didn't put anything out. If there was any real animosity, SX would have squashed it and cut that part out because it's a bad look.  Some of you just seem to be looking for something to be angry about.

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9/27/2023 10:16pm Edited Date/Time 9/27/2023 10:22pm
Zoom wrote:

BTW, DB=David Bailey. Just sayin"...

Oh good it wasn't just me, For a couple seconds I was like DB ...  ? What DB ? .....David Bailey ? Oh man Did I miss it ? No not David Bailey ...Damon Bradshaw ? I saw him on tv recently.... no not him,  Dick Burlson ? Laughing doubtful,  what DB..... ?...

 

Oh Daniel Blair,   duh........  Laughing  Looked like they were fucking around to me, hard to tell in the first part but the second part seemed liked it. I think if RC was really pissed he'd come over and say gtfo of here, not some spiel about telling "Beautiful VIP's" to go watch old videos of DB so they know specifically what not to do"  Watch the guy in the background in the second part, he's not acting like there's any tension in the air, if they were serious I don't think he'd be smiling and laughing. Ricky did seem upset about the boat comment though lol.   Who knows.  I like how some guys said they "Were" RC fans and "used to like him" but not any more. Damn tough crowd hahaha

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9/28/2023 5:19am

Looked to me like RC was tired of showing the charlatans  around the track and threw Blair into the mix of objects on the track that were in his way. 
 

Somethings never change. 

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soggy wrote:
You can’t seriously think there is anything to this video. 

You can’t seriously think there is anything to this video. 

Life must be tough for people who actually think this is serious.

Dry

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10/3/2023 6:31am

Just wish DB was more open about it. 
 

Dude stays so far away from saying anything negative. Trying to preserve his career choices which is understandable. 
 

But this sport is filled with so many who don’t want to step on anyone’s toes and don’t speak up about the wrong doings in the sport. 
 

They’d rather keep it quiet and let it happen again. Weird to me. 

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IceMan446 wrote:
Just wish DB was more open about it.    Dude stays so far away from saying anything negative. Trying to preserve his career choices which is...

Just wish DB was more open about it. 
 

Dude stays so far away from saying anything negative. Trying to preserve his career choices which is understandable. 
 

But this sport is filled with so many who don’t want to step on anyone’s toes and don’t speak up about the wrong doings in the sport. 
 

They’d rather keep it quiet and let it happen again. Weird to me. 

Pro MX/SX is a small business compared to stick and ball sports. Gotta be more careful to not burn bridges. Also I like the fact he’s taking the high road and not stirring the pot. 

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Wow, I have never seen that. Ricky was damn rude and looked very serious and jealous at the same time while DB tried to write it...

Wow, I have never seen that. Ricky was damn rude and looked very serious and jealous at the same time while DB tried to write it off as joking.

 

Snapper wrote:

Yeah, you just had to watch Blair's face to see that wasn't banter.

You are spot on. You can't fake that.

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10/4/2023 4:23am

Blair is a fantastic announcer. He should be in the SX booth with James, JT on the floor. 
 

Ricky is not very good. 

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10/4/2023 4:36am Edited Date/Time 10/4/2023 4:43am
soggy wrote:
Do you really think they would put that clip out if they weren’t just joking?   You can clearly tell By Blair’s mannerisms he’s going along...

Do you really think they would put that clip out if they weren’t just joking?   You can clearly tell By Blair’s mannerisms he’s going along with it.  
 

I hate RC as an announcer but there is nothing to see here. 

Tyler D wrote:
if i wanted to help RC hoist himself with his own petard, i would put the clip out. which he did. Blair went along with it...

if i wanted to help RC hoist himself with his own petard, i would put the clip out. which he did. Blair went along with it, b/c he's playing the long game. 

Sully wrote:
That was a Daniel Blair segment for Monster Energy Supercross's official YouTube channel. He didn't put anything out. If there was any real animosity, SX would...

That was a Daniel Blair segment for Monster Energy Supercross's official YouTube channel. He didn't put anything out. If there was any real animosity, SX would have squashed it and cut that part out because it's a bad look.  Some of you just seem to be looking for something to be angry about.

Blair's Breakdown was Daniel's personal content. It got published up to Monster Energy's YouTube channel but was not a created by Monster Energy. He created it, and at times he didn't do them during the year. The content and editing was all DB's. As mentioned before  it was left in on purpose.

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10/4/2023 6:18am

Based on the way some people are reacting to that video, I'd say some of y'all don't realize when someone is being passive aggressive with you. That's what co workers who don't like each other do, just jab at each other passively. It's pretty obvious by the body language in that video that there's tension. That's my opinion, been wrong before though. 

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Sully wrote:
That was a Daniel Blair segment for Monster Energy Supercross's official YouTube channel. He didn't put anything out. If there was any real animosity, SX would...

That was a Daniel Blair segment for Monster Energy Supercross's official YouTube channel. He didn't put anything out. If there was any real animosity, SX would have squashed it and cut that part out because it's a bad look.  Some of you just seem to be looking for something to be angry about.

Thank you for using your brain. 

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