Eli Tomac & Yamaha, please go lead the USA at MXON!

Soul Indigo 9/23/2024 5:56am
9/23/2024 5:56am
Bearuno wrote:
Soul Indigo : "Decoster straight up said "give up". Didn't know he possessed that saying in his repertoire."I have to say, I was stunned by...

Soul Indigo : "Decoster straight up said "give up". Didn't know he possessed that saying in his repertoire."

I have to say, I was stunned by him saying that. 

Never  would I have thought to hear that sort of thing from 'The Man'.

Chris_Buehler wrote:
Makes you wonder how much longer he's going to be team manager. Everyone might be getting their wish with Decoster stepping down soon. The days of...

Makes you wonder how much longer he's going to be team manager. Everyone might be getting their wish with Decoster stepping down soon. The days of all the best American riding actually wanting to be on the team are gone. He's probably over it

Last2Stroke wrote:

If everyone gets their wish and DeCoster steps down, there will be nobody pushing for an American team, the manufacturers and AMA don't care.

Yes, I'm sure the next manager will sit around waiting for someone to field a team.

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It would create super-duper interest in the race if Tomac & Deegs both went.

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soggy 9/23/2024 6:09am
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ShipLap wrote:

It would create super-duper interest in the race if Tomac & Deegs both went.

Deegs isn’t going, initially because Eli wasn’t, now ironically Eli might end up going but not Deegan. 

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aees 9/23/2024 9:07am
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No. I wanted Tomac to go in AP's place too, but the decision was made. AP also looks pretty good now anyway. You don't commit to a...

No. I wanted Tomac to go in AP's place too, but the decision was made. AP also looks pretty good now anyway. 

You don't commit to a choice/decision like this then pull the rug out.That's not at all how these things work.

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My point is, maybe AP should be the bigger man and pull out if Tomac can now go. 

Chris_Buehler wrote:
We get it, you don't want AP on the team.  Tomac would go to replace Sexton. That's it. AP was solid Saturday night. He's not backing...

We get it, you don't want AP on the team.  Tomac would go to replace Sexton. That's it. AP was solid Saturday night. He's not backing out

Correct, want the reasonable best team. If a rider refuses and only goes when it's comfortable and chance of winning I'm fine with passing on that rider. 

But in this scenario a few weeks ago, Tomac said let's send AP because he is better and has deserved it. I think reversed should also apply. There is no discussion Tomac is better. So why don't AP step down when he hasn't been able to ride properly, and Tomac has shown he is better. 

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Chris_Buehler 9/23/2024 9:20am
9/23/2024 9:20am
aees wrote:

My point is, maybe AP should be the bigger man and pull out if Tomac can now go. 

Chris_Buehler wrote:
We get it, you don't want AP on the team.  Tomac would go to replace Sexton. That's it. AP was solid Saturday night. He's not backing...

We get it, you don't want AP on the team.  Tomac would go to replace Sexton. That's it. AP was solid Saturday night. He's not backing out

aees wrote:
Correct, want the reasonable best team. If a rider refuses and only goes when it's comfortable and chance of winning I'm fine with passing on that...

Correct, want the reasonable best team. If a rider refuses and only goes when it's comfortable and chance of winning I'm fine with passing on that rider. 

But in this scenario a few weeks ago, Tomac said let's send AP because he is better and has deserved it. I think reversed should also apply. There is no discussion Tomac is better. So why don't AP step down when he hasn't been able to ride properly, and Tomac has shown he is better. 

He rode just fine Saturday. No reason for him to step down. From now on we should wait until the week before the race to pick the team to see who's riding better that particular week. Or they can not be disingenuous and stick with the rider they originally chose. 

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Bearuno wrote:
Soul Indigo : "Decoster straight up said "give up". Didn't know he possessed that saying in his repertoire."I have to say, I was stunned by...

Soul Indigo : "Decoster straight up said "give up". Didn't know he possessed that saying in his repertoire."

I have to say, I was stunned by him saying that. 

Never  would I have thought to hear that sort of thing from 'The Man'.

Chris_Buehler wrote:
Makes you wonder how much longer he's going to be team manager. Everyone might be getting their wish with Decoster stepping down soon. The days of...

Makes you wonder how much longer he's going to be team manager. Everyone might be getting their wish with Decoster stepping down soon. The days of all the best American riding actually wanting to be on the team are gone. He's probably over it

Last2Stroke wrote:

If everyone gets their wish and DeCoster steps down, there will be nobody pushing for an American team, the manufacturers and AMA don't care.

The AMA has to organize a team per its affiliation agreement with the FIM. 

As for the manufacturers they don't see value in the event and current leadership hasn't done anything to create value or otherwise convince them there is value in the event.  

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Falcon 9/23/2024 12:41pm
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Lewis, give us some details! Would Eli be replacing Sexton or Plessinger?

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stewie94 9/23/2024 12:43pm
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lokey Jett goona get his wish a lil earlier, get to race Eli on a Mx track 

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soggy 9/23/2024 12:43pm
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Falcon wrote:

Lewis, give us some details! Would Eli be replacing Sexton or Plessinger?

Why does anyone think plessinger is the one that can’t go.  He was never on the chopping block. 

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urbanlift707 9/23/2024 12:58pm
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soggy wrote:

Why does anyone think plessinger is the one that can’t go.  He was never on the chopping block. 

I’m think it’s just wishful thinking and wanting the best possible team. I absolutely love AP and he fucking shreds, but both Eli and Chase shred a little harder. 

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OleTex2 9/23/2024 1:25pm
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And there it is. Wow. 

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PRM31 9/23/2024 2:00pm
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Go Eli, Coop, and Aaron!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

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Press516 9/23/2024 3:41pm
9/23/2024 3:41pm Edited Date/Time 9/23/2024 3:55pm

Chase to Eli is no drop off...  In fact, on hard pack, I might choose Eli over Chase...  AP is riding his ass off and Coop going to be all in on that Star 250.  

I LIKE IT!!

Kennyfreemoney 9/23/2024 3:52pm
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FastEddy wrote:
If he goes ....They've got about 10 or 11 days to get him over there so he can shake jett lag, settle in and get used...

If he goes ....They've got about 10 or 11 days to get him over there so he can shake jett lag, settle in and get used to time change and test a bit.

Should be interesting.

I see what you did there... JETT lag. subtle haha

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