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Did you guys not watch the broad cast? They said he was being transported to the hospital… NOT the medical rig, they had him on the side of the track damn near the entire moto.
I’m not one to post for many reasons but the level of immaturity is something else
Sometimes people should think before they speak but it always seems like people want to have a profound statement before the mic drop…..
I’ve learned in my years that being humble and kind is more than respected, it’s necessary for society as a whole
Some people strive to an A-hole but should learn to take the high road
Live and learn
Damn that looked bad. I sure hope he’s ok, whether he comes back or retires. Eli, if you read this, know there are a LOT of people rooting for you around the world.
holy shiiiiiiiiiiit, this is bad, brutal. He got lucky to still be walking.
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And remember you’re talking about a patient who is already at a hospital. Bouncing them around from different imaging modalities is convenient and very necessary. The top priority for a gravely injured rider at a motocross is to get them to the hospital, not dick around with imaging.
After seeing that, he’s obviously fortunate that he didn’t break his neck. What made it worse as that he didn’t see it coming.
Just like Dungey before him. Toward the end of career with a neck injury(hopefully no breaks found this week)… this sucks man. Hope it really is nothing bad or serious. As much as I want to see him back and battling everyone at the front, I wouldn’t blame him for calling it after the last 3 crashes he’s had.
Thanks for posting that. I was wondering the same thing because it looked like it pulled his head back but his visor didn’t snap off so I assumed it hadn’t.
Everyone gives A-Stars a hard time about how often those helmets lose their visors but this is a great example why.
JT - recent look in medic rig or years ago?
I think we all have learned that the trackside machine isn't too good.
The flagger in the vid didn't look too swift, late to the scene and not directing the riders very well.
Crazy that that visor didn’t break away with all that force being applied to it. I wonder if Bell will be taking a second look at their design after that one.
As much as I would hate to see Eli retire, I completely understand at this point if he were to call it, some of these crashes lately have almost seemed like something is telling him to. He’s given us more than enough entertainment and amazement in the last 16 years.
Blows my mind how some of these flaggers don’t know to go infront of the situation
Is the Bell not a magnetic visor?
PROBABALY USING A FACTORY RARE EARTH MAGNET!
He was checked out by medical personnel at Pala and is going to go in to see his Dr this week. I don’t believe that he has been to a hospital, but I could be wrong.
This is not a first for him or a few/ several others on here. Freedom of speech (especially on the internet/ social media/ forum boards) has it’s consequences
This might be a bit of a blessing in disguise for Eli. He’s been going all out for over a year now. Taking 4-6 weeks off to get back to 100% might do him well.
So your caps lock isn't broken after all?
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Scary stuff. Watching the broadcast, it looked like he pile drove his head into the ground. This view is so bad.
The last month & a half or so has been rough for Eli. Obviously still one of the podiums guys & will get wins, but dang man, maybe it’s time..
If you knew his post history you would know this is always would he posts. Nonsense. You just ignore it
Eli owes this sport and us nothing. Go enjoy the ranch and family champ.
We can hang the #3 up for a few years
Good question, come to think of it I dont think Ive ever seen a rider with a bell helmet lose their visor. If they dont have it thats crazy.
Theres no mention of it on the bell website
https://www.bellhelmets.com/product/moto-10-spherical/250040000200000001.html
It was few years ago that I saw pictures of the inside. Def after it was a stars. I was pretty surprised to see they were trying to diagnose with a mini c-arm. At that point, just get them to a hospital if it’s remotely serious.
It'd suck to see another great go out. Selfish for me but I hope he stays but pulls back. Does SX, WSX, the odd international event or something. Like Kenny. Although I prefer MX I can see why Kenny, JB etc stopped doing it full time.
It'd be a hard decision/reality to come to terms with when you genuinely enjoy it and you're still one of the best.
damn Eli on his dom cruz shit 🤦🏾♂️ dom’s end of his ufc run after he lost the bantamweight title was full of weird & freak injuries during fight camps & in the octagon & fighters whooping on him tht I kno for sure wouldn’t beat dom in his prime , Eli in tht stage where he’ll still show flashes of old Eli & the rest is just wht we been seeing the past 2 yrs
I made the mistake of bringing up the caps thing a little while back.
Wandell responded to let me and other folks here know that he has a medical issue that effects his ability to type easily.
An all caps posts is far better than seeing the childish posts made by a few people here.
I know the MedicRig has a flouroscopic wireless C-arm. Is that adequate for diagnosing C-spine injuries? I don't know.
That is the mini C-arm. It’s mostly used in the OR for hand, wrist, ankle and foot surgeries. It’s made for extremities, not spines and such.
There was talk of the teams getting them a legit portable xray machine after tomac fib fracture was missed but I have no idea if it actually happened. Either way the recommendation for C spine injury is CT. Too much can be missed on xray.
Anyone see him in the pits after? Was he walking around? Seems like someone would have seen him unless he did go straight to a hospital, as they seemed to suggest on the broadcast.
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