If you were looking for the next "guy", the next 450 champion, what would be your strategy?

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Webb was definitely not overlooked as an amateur. Overshadowed by AC? Absolutely, but definitely not overlooked.

I will never forget Amber Lynn.

Man idk. I have a theory about the best amateur 250 riders. I think the riders size on the amateur 250 scene is the most important factor in predicting their future. I think a smaller stature rider that is winning or getting podiums, has a better chance of becoming the next thing compared to a bigger rider like adams. The smaller riders are only going to grow and that's only gonna make them better. I think the "man strength" factor isn't seen as important as it should be in our sport. A teenager growing into a young mans body is such an important factor for their career. Hence a bigger rider isn't going to get as much gains when he turns into a man. Now with this being said there are other factors that you can't overlook. Mental toughness is another one, and real mental toughness. Mental toughness can be faked for a long time. In my opinion I think these 2 things are the most important. Back to adams though, I still think he will be very good. He's not just winning, he's clearly better by a margin. But I don't think he'll be the next Deegan like a lot of the industry seems to think.