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Time for bed papa.
If you know any of 971’s post history this is hilarious 😂
Almost every single bullet point listed is verifiably false. GL is not a bright guy, and sounds like he lives in the same little hate/conspiracy bubble cooksey does.
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In your opinion, how many championships is the cut-off between ‘Legend’ & ‘not-legend’ ?
Perhaps it's less about the number of total championships, and more about winning a championship at the highest level (e.g., the 450 class today) in both disciplines, supercross and motocross. Is GL a significant figure in the sport? Absolutely. But does he have 'legendary' status? I could see an argument being made either way - really its all dependent on what 'legend' means to you. Regardless, I think everyone would agree it isn't as cut/dry as the others mentioned above (RC, Stew, RV, MC, et al).
I don't think number of championships is the only important variable. I think to be a legend also involves the way in which the championships were won. Generally the legends of the sport dominated at various points in their careers. They also elevated the sport whilst doing so, and importantly, had rides that were incredible. That's why I'd say Kenny, for example, is way more of a legend of the sport to me than Langston. His rides during 2016 MX were incredible, same as Eli with his beast mode rides. Championships, at any rate, aren't always the best metric. Webb has the same amount of SX championships as Eli Tomac, but less than half the amount of wins, and I would argue, half as much legend status too.
Multiple championships
Known for having a really good time off the track, cheers mate
And despite what he thought of his own performance, one of the best in the booth, loved his commentary and analysis.
Is not afraid to say what he thinks, right or wrong.
Equals legend in my book.
Seems like DV gets legend status for accomplishing less, not the throwing shade at DV, love his his unfiltered opinion too.
That’s the first Cooksey interview I’ve watched. He let GL do most of the talking, unlike some who feel the need to interrupt their guest. So I thought it was good.
I totally agree with guys being tied to the industry or a brand which affects their public opinion.
Your opinion may vary…
Moto is extremely conservative in their thinking, think about all the new commentators who get shit on. Moto fans gate keep and don’t want their precious “history” tanished by someone who wants to be different.
Typical South African with his attitude thats for sure
No....
So are we awarding GL legendary status for his drinking ability or for his lack of remorse over brake checking a kid on a high speed section of a track (not a slow corner mind you) for daring to race him and ending his mx career?
that's wild. it's almost like politics - "He said something I don't like (even if it's true) so I'll just cancel the guy and proclaim anyone that agrees with him a liar." And he's not bright? Dude owns multiple businesses, was the most popular commentator in a LONG time on the outdoors, and speaks perfectly intelligently through all interviews I've seen of him. But he agreed with Cooksey, so he's Satan. Understood.
I agree Grant Langston, Weege and Daniel Blair would be a smart, fun crew in the booth.
GL has to fit in at least one of these definitions/descriptions:
a very old story or set of stories from ancient times, or the stories, not always true, that people tell about a famous event or person
an extremely famous or notorious person, especially in a particular field.
very well known
a traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated
an inscription, especially on a coin or medal.
Help me out, what bullets are true?
I’m not saying they’re wrong because I don’t know, but that also means I don’t know if it’s true
well, most of the bullets are things none of us would know if it's right/not. Is mirtl innocent? No clue. Is Feld crooked? Possibly. All I know is these two are fist-bumping on these topics. So is GL wrong, or is Cooksey? Does it matter? Cause this board foams at the mouth regarding Cooksey, yet GL just agreed across the board with him....so do we hate GL now also?
I'm guessing here, but on the topic of GL being a legend, in todays context that means a man who don't take no shit, who tells it like it is, unfiltered, with little to no regard to the consequences of what they say.
That's a modern day legend.
Pit Row
Or GL is where Kooksey gets his info from.
That would be good - it's just a matter of whether they'd be enough room for Langston's tinfoil hat in the booth.
Well, it seems where getting somewhere here. People are beginning to move from claiming Langston is a 'legend' based on his actual achievements in motocross and supercross to slippery and nebulous reasons based on his attitudes, status as a drunk and so on.
I'm not discussing the other stuff. I still think in terms of his achievements in racing - not in commentary, not in being a loudmouth alcoholic blowhard conspiracy nut - Grant Langston is not a legend.
You really think GL doesn't have plenty of connections to the industry at all levels?
I don't think Cooksey is GL's closest source of info.
I have always wondered why Walty Wanders and Cooksey have not joined forces to create the ultimate dynamic duo. They have very similar opinions and presentation skills. I am actually serious....this would be an interesting weekly podcast.
I highly doubt even Cooksey would want anything to do with Scott Walters . That guy is cringe.
I know Cooksey isn't a saint either ...but at least Cooksey did some nationals and used to race.
You realize my post is "tongue and cheek" !
You got that backwards. GL is where Cooksey gets his info...
You could also be describing any loudmouth asshole at a bar on a Friday night.
and a Super Moto championship back when that was a thing.
Yeah, and no one can find any documents ever filed in relation to it.
Could you rewrite that in a legible format please ?
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