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Sorry to start another injury thread, but why in this sport are injuries kept so quiet or talked down? Why has it become a thing? I can't see the advantage offered to the competition by being honest about an injury.
It's not a question aimed at any one rider, just the general trend
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If a fella got a concussion, and didn't want to be subject to scrutiny, they could downplay the injury to just a bruised shoulder or something.
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I think it’s the mental game. Like the way cooper treated Kenny. If they know that a rider is weak or might crack, then more pressure will be applied. I understand fully why they do it. I think it’s a big strategic move. I don’t like not knowing, but I wouldn’t say anything about a weakness to my competition
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JohnnyD13 wrote:
I think it’s the mental game. Like the way cooper treated Kenny. If they know that a rider is weak or might crack, then more pressure will be applied. I understand fully why they do it. I think it’s a big strategic move. I don’t like not knowing, but I wouldn’t say anything about a weakness to my competition
Well said sir..... and hase been going on since the 1st Moto days.
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JohnnyD13 wrote:
I think it’s the mental game. Like the way cooper treated Kenny. If they know that a rider is weak or might crack, then more pressure will be applied. I understand fully why they do it. I think it’s a big strategic move. I don’t like not knowing, but I wouldn’t say anything about a weakness to my competition
I disagree.
What "more pressure" would be applied?
Personally, I think if guys knew the guy whooping their ass was doing it with an injury that it would be even more demoralizing.
I don't get the secrecy at all, it's lame and kinda bush league in my opinion.
Are people gonna be gunning for Tomac's shoulder this weekend?
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JohnnyD13 wrote:
I think it’s the mental game. Like the way cooper treated Kenny. If they know that a rider is weak or might crack, then more pressure will be applied. I understand fully why they do it. I think it’s a big strategic move. I don’t like not knowing, but I wouldn’t say anything about a weakness to my competition
I don't think that has much to do with kennys injury. Personally I think it would provide an advantage to talk up an injury then come in stronger than your competition expects
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Andy_Greenney wrote:
Sorry to start another injury thread, but why in this sport are injuries kept so quiet or talked down? Why has it become a thing? I can't see the advantage offered to the competition by being honest about an injury.
It's not a question aimed at any one rider, just the general trend
They don't wanna seem like pussies.
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I'd do the opposite. If I had a minor cold I'd get wheeled out in a hospital bed for opening ceremonies and tell the crowd the lab results haven't come back yet but I would find a way to gut it out and be lining up tonight.
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JohnnyD13 wrote:
I think it’s the mental game. Like the way cooper treated Kenny. If they know that a rider is weak or might crack, then more pressure will be applied. I understand fully why they do it. I think it’s a big strategic move. I don’t like not knowing, but I wouldn’t say anything about a weakness to my competition
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I disagree.
What "more pressure" would be applied?
Personally, I think if guys knew the guy whooping their ass was doing it with an injury that it would be even more demoralizing.
I don't get the secrecy at all, it's lame and kinda bush league in my opinion.
Are people gonna be gunning for Tomac's shoulder this weekend?
I doubt if tomac lines up 100%. Won't be a need to aim for anything.
