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1/25/2012 9:50am
In light of Bubbas recent self induced mis-fortune, it begs to serve as a reminder of what a true talent and overall bad ass Jeremy really was indoors. The guy amassed 72 250cc SX wins, 7 SX titles and never missed a SX main during his almost 10 year career in the 250 class. Truly amazing in such a difficult and un-forgiving sport!!!
His skill on a dirt bike is obviously un-questionable and primarily responsible for his success, but one aspect I feel that's most always overlooked is his intelligence. Without it, he would be just another guy with a couple of SX championships, as Bubbas destined to be. Jeremy knew when to hang it out and when not. He knew that you didn't always have to win a race to win a c-ship. He used others weaknesses to his advantage. He was a master tactician in every sense.
I doubt the sport will ever see another MC, and in my opinion that's fine. He's certainly worthy of the titles and records he holds. Imo, Bubba will never beat MC's records as he lacks the intelligence part of the equation. His window of opportunity to de-throne the King is quickly closing and unless he changes his approach, he will be rememberd not for his titles, but for his penchant to crash himself out of championship contention.
All Hail the King!
His skill on a dirt bike is obviously un-questionable and primarily responsible for his success, but one aspect I feel that's most always overlooked is his intelligence. Without it, he would be just another guy with a couple of SX championships, as Bubbas destined to be. Jeremy knew when to hang it out and when not. He knew that you didn't always have to win a race to win a c-ship. He used others weaknesses to his advantage. He was a master tactician in every sense.
I doubt the sport will ever see another MC, and in my opinion that's fine. He's certainly worthy of the titles and records he holds. Imo, Bubba will never beat MC's records as he lacks the intelligence part of the equation. His window of opportunity to de-throne the King is quickly closing and unless he changes his approach, he will be rememberd not for his titles, but for his penchant to crash himself out of championship contention.
All Hail the King!
The Shop
You know , this thread could not of come at a better time. When it came to SX NOBODY can compete with Mc....period! Everyone of Bubba's fan base say that James is the most dominant SX racer of all time??....HAHA!!....pfftt!! Anyone who says that , not only do the record books show a different story , but just go back and watch him during those years. THAT is domination! he was so far ahead in skill level it was pathetic! And honestly......james is an Awesome rider/racer....no one can argue that , but he could NOT hold Mc's jock strap , plain and simple! Jesus Christ , not even the Goat came close to beating Jeremy's record.......And we are talking about the fuggin' Goat here man!!
But why do you dump on James in your post? If you ask MC, RC, K-Dub they would all sy he is the fastest person they have ever seen on a SX track, and if Chad told the truth he would say the same thing. I personally don't want James to win all the time and I do cheer against him, but you are seeing the absolute best when he is 100% and on a supercross track.
That being said does he do some stupid things and cause wrecks to happen ? That answer is yes.
IMO, in SX, name any rider in the last 10 years to win other than MC, RC, JS, KW.... and CR. I dont give a rat f%@k who was there or not, when they were there, a 4 point margin and a 6 point margin means he should be included and others agree... see the Legends show coming on speed in feb.
Pit Row
Sorry if I offended. Just stating an opinion.
The headlines of a Cycle News paper in May (1999). "Forget Elvis. Jeremy Rules the Strip!"
This was after he won by 20 some seconds and was quadding a section that wasn't designed to quad. A little refresher from the country...
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I know how stupid this sounds. So all you guys calling for an asterisk because your hero JBS is out need to shut the hell up.
. I did take it as you dumped on James saying
His skill on a dirt bike is obviously un-questionable and primarily responsible for his success, but one aspect I feel that's most always overlooked is his intelligence. Without it, he would be just another guy with a couple of SX championships, as Bubbas destined to be
This below is very true, he damn sure caused Phoenix and a lot of others.
In light of Bubbas recent self induced mis-fortune
James has 2 SX Cahmpionships. He's contested the big boy class for five years now and has crashed out 3 of those five. Jeremy had 4 championships at the end of 5 years and never missed a gate in the process!
All I'm trying to do is put MC's accomplisments into perspective. What he's done is simply amazing and the fact that Bubba shoots his mouth off about being able to beat MC's records is a bit foolish given his track record.
RC - 150
MC - 89
JS - 81
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