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I do think that this might be the strongest field in SX history, but IMO that doesn't diminish what MC did. Someone posted MC's competitors and those were some pretty salty dudes.
If RJ and Wardy had still been racing in 1993, would that have somehow bolstered MC's accomplishments? Ward was 31 in 1993 but had been replaced by younger riders by that point which illustrates that MC raced the best SX riders in the world at the time, just like Jett is doing now.
With 9 wins in '92, Bradshaw was obviously SX championship level and would've been SX champ in 1992 had things had gone ever so slightly differently. But either way that 92 championship falls, MC beat them all resoundingly in 1993 anyway so it really makes no difference.
I'll conclude with the fact that RC only won a single premier class outdoor title against a former AMA 250/450 Pro Motocross champion in his entire career (Albertyn in 2000). Yes, you could also throw Tortelli in there since he was an MXGP champ, but you get my point.
I don't know why some people have to use contrived drama to justify their actions - if you want to get JL's # tattoed on your willy, by all means, go ahead; no need to create a smokescreen on the forum.
Hate that you're gonna have to put the "1" on one side and the "8" on the other to make it fit, but hey, you can only work with the space available to you.
He was the previous champion when there "wasn't" one lol.
VI....you are on fire today. 😂
Your posts........LMAO.
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Seriously man , the kids just blown his knee out and will miss the rest of the season and this is an injury that will have the potential to annoy him for the rest of his career and you come out with this thread....facepalm
However I don't get why everyone gets the shits on as soon as its even mentioned that anyone dare strive to reach 72 wins or try and beat it how dare anyone have any ambitions or goals
Ambitious and goals need to be REALISTIC 👍
When someone gets to 65 wins then lets talk about the record, until then STFU!
The OP is bordering on Vitard of the week status…
It took RC 3yrs to be able to beat MC on a SX track. RC is undoubtedly the greatest dirt bike racer of all time and was an absolute savage. If it takes RC 3yrs to beat you then yeah you’re as good as it gets. I swear, these kids have no idea how good MC was.
Totally agree with you on the 1st part of your post. Thread is dumbgeon worthy.
As to the 2nd part....speaking for myself, it's not that Jett set a goal. When I poke fun at the topic, it's aimed at the crazy fans, not Jett. These fans keep pushing the topic over and over and over. There are so many variables in an ever changing future. He's got 9 SX wins in two seasons and now he's been injured twice (SX/MX). Start discussing 73 when he hits the 50's...
Before this thread gets thrown into the dumbgeon, I'll chime in my 2 cents...
1. Different eras, can't compare the competition nor where the sport was and is now
2. MC ushered in a new style never seen before. The current era has everyone riding the same, just some better than others
3. Jett never said he was going to beat 72 wins, nor that he wanted to. He said it would be cool to beat it, but some choose not to acknowledge that
4. Jett is in his second season. Let's have this conversation once he's retired
McGrath faced:
Doug Henry
Ezra Lusk
Ryan Hughes
Damon Bradshaw
Jeff Stanton
Mike Keidrowski
Mike Larocco
Steve Lamson
Jeff Emig
David Vuillemin
Larry Ward
Damon Huffman
Kevin Windham
Greg Albertyn
Sebastien Tortelli
Michael Pichon
Ricky Carmichael
72 Wins, baby!
Everyone on that list was a killer.
Every one in history who's done something truly fantastic has begun their quest with unrealistic goals (to everyone else).
I encourage this behavior!
Dream big, then go get it!
If Tomac keeps racing 2 more seasons, he has a chance to beat 72. It's a long shot, but possible.
No, he wins Vitard of the year hands down.
3. Jett never said he was going to beat 72 wins, nor that he wanted to. He said it would be cool to beat it, but some choose not to acknowledge that.
Yep exactly, but the tards heard what they wanted to hear and ran with it spreading their misinformation and bullshit all over the place and the sheep all fell into line and booed the kid over something he never said.
Not only did he win a lot, He was just plain cool. And also humble, gracious and nice. How could not like Mc?
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Thank you for being a voice of reason. It blows my doors off how offended some people get when their romantically embellished perspective of history is challenged.
The King will always be the King, I don’t think anyone in their right mind would argue against that. Jett is a freak on a dirt bike, but where he stands against the record books remains to be seen.
However whichever side of this argument you’re on (why does it always have to be one or the other? Seems childish to me) there can never be a definitive answer when comparing different eras. Never.
No matter how sure you are of your point of view, or how passionate your argument, someone’s opposing perspective can also be correct.
It’s great lighthearted bench racing fodder with a beer, but a mug’s game otherwise.
It’s you two struggling to understand.
Tomac, Sexton, Webb, Anderson won those titles BEFORE Jett entered the class. Then Jett entered and beat them all.
Whilst the big hitters Bayle, Ward, Johnson had retired.
And that’s kinda my point- 72 for Jett isn’t realistic, because if the competition he’s facing.
Now if Eli, Anderson and Webb had retired, just like McGrath’s did, his chances greatly improve.
Only Staton was a proven SX champion.
Look at today’s list- remove Tomac, Anderson and Sexton, leaving Webb as the only previous champ.. is it still as ‘killer’ or do people say it’s a ‘weak field’??
“Jeff Stanton is one of the greatest riders ever and McGrath dethroned him as a rookie”
Eli Tomac is one of the greatest riders ever.
Chase Sexton is one of the greatest riders ever.
Cooper Webb is one of the greatest riders ever.
Jason Anderson was a great champion.
Jett dethroned them all as a rookie.
So who had bigger competition in their rookie year, McGrath or Jett??🤔
Prior to Glendale, Jett has been beat by 11 different riders.....
Outside of Anderson all those guys you listed were either hurt or coming off catastrophic injury last year
I have been over this before the start of the season. Setting realistic goals is key to success in life.
He needs to rethink them.
What was up with Secton & Webb last SX season?
Jett has not beaten Tomac or Webb when they're healthy, or Chase when he isn't struggling with a new bike for that matter. Those guys are all better now and it shows, Jett's average finish was 5th place before he got injured 🤣 also, I laughed when you said Anderson was a "great champion". He's one of the weakest riders to ever win a SX championship
Jett never "dethroned" Tomac or Webb. Hell, both of those dudes have beaten him straight up this year and are ahead in the points. Dude can't even handle Tomac at 32 years old 😂
Webb was riding with a torn thumb most of the season, lol. And Chase was on a new bike that didn't handle for shit
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