RC, I have some constructive criticism for you..

9/15/2024 4:13pm
I just realized, you make an intro into what you're about to say, and then say it.  Just tell us my dude.  "I want to talk about the...

I just realized, you make an intro into what you're about to say, and then say it. 

 

Just tell us my dude. 

 

"I want to talk about the lap times between this dude and that dude and why that is gonna play a roll, blah blah blah blah."

Just say it mate... You sound like my ex girlfriend warmin me up for a break up. Try it next week and if I'm wrong, cool. 

The only thing RC looks for is if a rider is following or not. And making sure riders are going inside, outside, not following. 

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9/16/2024 5:32pm

He's awful

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I think we are extremely fortunate to have the greatest motocross racer of all time and his arch rival adding their thoughts and color to our enjoyment of the broadcasts of our beloved sport.  And I think those who are too ungrateful and stupid to enjoy having their commentary as a continued part of that sport simply reveal how petty, self-important and small-minded they are.

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9/18/2024 12:14am
pilotdude wrote:
I think we are extremely fortunate to have the greatest motocross racer of all time and his arch rival adding their thoughts and color to our...

I think we are extremely fortunate to have the greatest motocross racer of all time and his arch rival adding their thoughts and color to our enjoyment of the broadcasts of our beloved sport.  And I think those who are too ungrateful and stupid to enjoy having their commentary as a continued part of that sport simply reveal how petty, self-important and small-minded they are.

Oh 100%…To your point it’s a lot like wheel barrows, what I mean by that is if you’ve ever pushed a wheel barrow  with a flat tire in the mud, you’ll know just how tricky these ruts they’re trying to balance in can be.

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9/18/2024 2:57am

Hasn't there always been this argument that they need to "dumb things down" for the average person or, say, first-time viewers to understand what's going on? But if that's the case, why doesn't James talk to you like you're a toddler?

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pilotdude wrote:
I think we are extremely fortunate to have the greatest motocross racer of all time and his arch rival adding their thoughts and color to our...

I think we are extremely fortunate to have the greatest motocross racer of all time and his arch rival adding their thoughts and color to our enjoyment of the broadcasts of our beloved sport.  And I think those who are too ungrateful and stupid to enjoy having their commentary as a continued part of that sport simply reveal how petty, self-important and small-minded they are.

yz133rider wrote:
Oh 100%…To your point it’s a lot like wheel barrows, what I mean by that is if you’ve ever pushed a wheel barrow  with a flat...

Oh 100%…To your point it’s a lot like wheel barrows, what I mean by that is if you’ve ever pushed a wheel barrow  with a flat tire in the mud, you’ll know just how tricky these ruts they’re trying to balance in can be.

"Well.. to your point, the track is actually really hard to pass on and the reason that is is because the track conditions are challenging."


I don't think he is the greatest but I also think people go too far when they say they have to mute the broadcast because of him. The only thing I don't understand is how much better he sounds in interviews or on podcasts, so much more relaxed and usually with more insight. He has some weekends here and there where he seems more relaxed and the difference is definitely noticable imo.

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9/18/2024 8:20am

He's awful

A wise guy once said “something something knuckle draggers don’t even know him” 😀

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9/18/2024 8:38am

AC waiting patiently to replace him. Hopefully sooner than later. AC and Stew together would be really good too

Way way way to monotone, Stew and Adam both, hearing JB and Adam in the booth puts me to sleep. 

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9/18/2024 12:18pm

If Ricky could be as relaxed as he is on the podcast with Ryan, he’d silence most critics. He appears to act a little nervous on the SX broadcasts. 
Being on TV is stressful for many, I know I couldn’t do it. Public speaking has always gave me anxiety. Not worth complaining about…. 
 

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9/18/2024 1:21pm Edited Date/Time 9/18/2024 1:25pm
RaceFan wrote:

A wise guy once said “something something knuckle draggers don’t even know him” 😀

Lol. This isn't analogous to that in any way. Not talking about whether I like the guy or not. I'm talking about his performance. 

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9/18/2024 1:24pm Edited Date/Time 9/19/2024 5:47am
If Ricky could be as relaxed as he is on the podcast with Ryan, he’d silence most critics. He appears to act a little nervous on...

If Ricky could be as relaxed as he is on the podcast with Ryan, he’d silence most critics. He appears to act a little nervous on the SX broadcasts. 
Being on TV is stressful for many, I know I couldn’t do it. Public speaking has always gave me anxiety. Not worth complaining about…. 
 

He doesn't know how to neatly package what he is trying to say and also do it on the fly. I'm not 

talking grammatically either. I could give a rats ass about that. James's grammar is far from perfect but I love his delivery and the point he is trying to make 99% of the time.

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9/18/2024 1:54pm
RaceFan wrote:

A wise guy once said “something something knuckle draggers don’t even know him” 😀

Lol. This isn't analogous to that in any way. Not talking about whether I like the guy or not. I'm talking about his performance. 

The "color" in a color commentator is referring to their persona btw. 

 

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9/18/2024 1:58pm
He doesn't know how to neatly package what he is trying to say and also do it on the fly. I'm not talking grammatically either. I could...

He doesn't know how to neatly package what he is trying to say and also do it on the fly. I'm not 

talking grammatically either. I could give a rats ass about that. James's grammar is far from perfect but I love his delivery and the point he is trying to make 99% of the time.

Agreed ! 
Again, it’s not an easy gig for a lot of people. He’s doing it good enough to keep his job, but he is capable of much better delivery. 

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9/18/2024 2:07pm
AHarmon237 wrote:

Mate, that’s effective communication. It’s one of the first topics you’ll learn in a public speaking course. 

I think when he turns a 30 second sentence into a minute+, it creates him stumbling and drags on the point vs his punchline being sufficient.  College...

I think when he turns a 30 second sentence into a minute+, it creates him stumbling and drags on the point vs his punchline being sufficient.

 

 College courses are a scam in real life, minus doctors and cheeky lawyers to your point.

It's not surprising that the guy who thinks college courses are a scam writes "play a roll"....

What could "creates him stumbling and drags on the point vs his punchline being sufficient" possibly mean? A punchline is part of a joke. Is he supposed to be telling jokes? This is basically unintelligible.  

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9/19/2024 8:44am

So boiled down, we need to get rid of RC, DeCoster, and DC? Anyone else?

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9/19/2024 11:21am

RC is a great speaking off-the-cuff especially when he is shit talking.  I like his podcasts and events like the podcast mashup where he is comfortable, cocky, and funny.  He's had some of the best lines I've ever heard when he's shit talking.

He is not the same on the broadcasts.  Seems like a different RC. He's very stiff, stilted, and awkward.  He doesn't blend well with the other hosts and sometimes he's a half a lap behind in his comments.  I'm not sure why.  He seems to fall back on personal anecdotal stories on the broadcast which I'm over.  Wish he would just talk about the guys on the track.

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