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Has anyone heard any rumors of possible replacement? Daniel Blair mentioned something months ago on his show about some news He will be breaking before the season. I wonder if this would be it. With that said, is DB getting a promotion or is Emige coming back?
https://speedsport.com/opinion/columns/sheheen-gratitude-for-14-years-o…
https://speedsport.com/opinion/columns/sheheen-gratitude-for-14-years-o…
Was he a dork sometimes? Fo sho.
But I'm bummed for him personally, and wish him well.
I wish him the best and being blindsided by management or company decisions (usually bad ones) really is part of Life if you don't own the company.
Working for Corporate America (Aviation) has been a freaking Roller Coaster ride for me.
https://www.vitalmx.com/forums/Moto-Related,20/Looks-Like-Ralph-Is-Out,…
The Shop
It comes as no surprise. The amount of errors over the last few years has been wild. Pre-maturely celebrating the checkers (when not even on last lap or coming up for white flag), missing massive on track action, not knowing what ride was who (or getting them on a regular basis mixed up with teammates). Every night there was something said that just really made you scratch your head. Not an easy gig by any means, but it’s time for change.
Although, not sure anything beats the fading ESPN2 intro music and hearing “Hello everyone, Art Eckman along with David Bailey and Davey Coombs coming to you from beautiful- insert track name-“.
DC
Racer X
I'd imagine they'll bring in another broadcast professional rather than a former racer, and I sincerely hope that person is Weege, but something tells me it won't be.
DC
Racer X
Ralph seemed to truly enjoy the racing. Good luck, Ralph!
Pit Row
Seems like we could get Ralph to voice an text to speech app to read vital posts
“WE’VE LANDED ON THE MOON!!!!” - Lloyd Christmas
I will be glad to see Leigh and Todd as the new hosts.
Last year I was staying at an AirBnB with the executives from my company for a conference. We were watching one of the races where Ralph was REALLY Ralph-ing. My CEO made multiple comments about the bad announcing, and was surprised NBC would allow them on their broadcast.
I laughed and agreed, but I was legitimately embarrassed. I am proud of our sport and my time in it, and unfortunately the large majority of people will paint a picture of SX/MX by what they see on TV. Ralph and Ricky do not bring our sport to a higher level, IMO they paint a bad picture.
The rounds with Leigh were much easier to watch. Maybe it's his accent, or the fact he doesn't drop retarded "facts" to try to show he has a relationship with riders, but I found it much more palatable.
As far as Ralph, I think he's a great person and genuinely loves the sport. I tried to accept his announcing for 14 years and hope for improvement, but I actually think he got worse the last few years.
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