Ralph Sheheen makes mistakes on the AIR

Moto Obsessed wrote:

He said something on the last lap about "the orange #4" and made reference to RC, something about that same number and color... please tell me...

He said something on the last lap about "the orange #4" and made reference to RC, something about that same number and color... please tell me I didn't actually hear him say RC also used to be a orange #4.... unless it was some strange reference to RC's hair color??

Freddy wrote:

RC wore mostly orange gear for many years. Those of you baggin on Ralph better be flawless at doing your jobs. The funniest fault I've heard...

RC wore mostly orange gear for many years.

Those of you baggin on Ralph better be flawless at doing your jobs.

The funniest fault I've heard any announcer say though is Paul Malin, "Cairoli is not fucking about" and calling Julien Lieber for Josh Grant (green 33)

beamer wrote:

Here’s a thought for you whiners, a couple of them actually.

1) don’t watch it

2) do watch it, turn down the volume and stfu!

eGGz wrote:

I find it insulting when Ralph attempts to create artificial drama. Like when a racers rear wheel steps out a bit and he tries to turn...

I find it insulting when Ralph attempts to create artificial drama.
Like when a racers rear wheel steps out a bit and he tries to turn that into some kind of a near crash, close call, spectacular save. Or when one racer closes up on another racer and he tries to turn that into a excitingly close but failed pass attempt.

milliebays wrote:

ralph has lost the edge maverick without his wingman and RC is all hot air. never been a better time to watch the race on mute.

Sheriff245 wrote:

Joey Versace on his green Kawasaki.

idahokid235 wrote:

We are all human. We make mistakes. Nobody is perfect. But did anyone else catch the two mistakes that Ralph Sheheen made on air last night...

We are all human. We make mistakes. Nobody is perfect. But did anyone else catch the two mistakes that Ralph Sheheen made on air last night? The first was forgetting where he was at the start of the show (he paused a bit before he said Glendale), and the second was claiming Enzo Lopes had taken the LCQ win as the flagger waved the white flag (RC called him out shortly after). Im not hating what so ever! I like Ralph a lot. I just thought it was funny.

deluxeman wrote:

Why is it wrong to desire something better than what we are currently getting?

deluxeman wrote:

Why is it wrong to desire something better than what we are currently getting?

eGGz wrote:

I find it insulting when Ralph attempts to create artificial drama. Like when a racers rear wheel steps out a bit and he tries to turn...

I find it insulting when Ralph attempts to create artificial drama.
Like when a racers rear wheel steps out a bit and he tries to turn that into some kind of a near crash, close call, spectacular save. Or when one racer closes up on another racer and he tries to turn that into a excitingly close but failed pass attempt.

Dust601 wrote:

I don’t get very stressed over announcers, but I do find myself laughing all the time when he gets excited over nothing. Someone will have like...

I don’t get very stressed over announcers, but I do find myself laughing all the time when he gets excited over nothing.

Someone will have like a 8 second lead, 30 feet from finish line “IS RIDER A GOING TO MAKE IT, OR WILL RIDER B CATCH HIM?????????” Half the time the lead rider is already across finish line before he even finishes.

eGGz wrote:

I find it insulting when Ralph attempts to create artificial drama. Like when a racers rear wheel steps out a bit and he tries to turn...

I find it insulting when Ralph attempts to create artificial drama.
Like when a racers rear wheel steps out a bit and he tries to turn that into some kind of a near crash, close call, spectacular save. Or when one racer closes up on another racer and he tries to turn that into a excitingly close but failed pass attempt.

Dust601 wrote:

I don’t get very stressed over announcers, but I do find myself laughing all the time when he gets excited over nothing. Someone will have like...

I don’t get very stressed over announcers, but I do find myself laughing all the time when he gets excited over nothing.

Someone will have like a 8 second lead, 30 feet from finish line “IS RIDER A GOING TO MAKE IT, OR WILL RIDER B CATCH HIM?????????” Half the time the lead rider is already across finish line before he even finishes.

freebroctickle wrote:

. .?? Tell me WTF his job is, if not to make the broadcast "exciting." Even if the broadcast actually kinda isn't. RC's job is to...

. .?? Tell me WTF his job is, if not to make the broadcast "exciting." Even if the broadcast actually kinda isn't. RC's job is to give us the meat and potatoes. Ralph is literally there as the "hype" guy.

No, he can't fool us savvy Vitards. We know the difference between "Red Hondas" and "Blue Yamahas." That leading on the last lap with an 8 second gap is as good as a win. But we really are a small, insular group, aren't we. And the sport needs to not be so small and insular if it wishes to survive.

beamer wrote:

Here’s a thought for you whiners, a couple of them actually.

1) don’t watch it

2) do watch it, turn down the volume and stfu!

Dust601 wrote:

I don’t get very stressed over announcers, but I do find myself laughing all the time when he gets excited over nothing. Someone will have like...

I don’t get very stressed over announcers, but I do find myself laughing all the time when he gets excited over nothing.

Someone will have like a 8 second lead, 30 feet from finish line “IS RIDER A GOING TO MAKE IT, OR WILL RIDER B CATCH HIM?????????” Half the time the lead rider is already across finish line before he even finishes.

freebroctickle wrote:

. .?? Tell me WTF his job is, if not to make the broadcast "exciting." Even if the broadcast actually kinda isn't. RC's job is to...

. .?? Tell me WTF his job is, if not to make the broadcast "exciting." Even if the broadcast actually kinda isn't. RC's job is to give us the meat and potatoes. Ralph is literally there as the "hype" guy.

No, he can't fool us savvy Vitards. We know the difference between "Red Hondas" and "Blue Yamahas." That leading on the last lap with an 8 second gap is as good as a win. But we really are a small, insular group, aren't we. And the sport needs to not be so small and insular if it wishes to survive.

Dust601 wrote:

That’s why I said I don’t get stressed about it. Even if I’m not much of a fan of his. I understand who he is, and...

That’s why I said I don’t get stressed about it. Even if I’m not much of a fan of his. I understand who he is, and what he’s there for. I do question if maybe sometimes he sorta goes overboard though, and would be very curious to hear the opinion of a more casual fan’s thoughts on those moments when he’s in “FULL HYPE MODE”. Whether they may think it’s kinda corney how overdone it is at times.

freebroctickle wrote:

Lol. Just asked "casual fan" gf, she indeed thinks Ralph's corny AF. That said, she usually starts paying attention when he really gets going. This week...

Lol. Just asked "casual fan" gf, she indeed thinks Ralph's corny AF. That said, she usually starts paying attention when he really gets going. This week she wondered why he didn't immediately give the, "BUT WHERE'S ELI TOMAC?!???" spiel after the first gatedrop, bc he apparently always does. Pretty good catch

freebroctickle wrote:

Lol. Just asked "casual fan" gf, she indeed thinks Ralph's corny AF. That said, she usually starts paying attention when he really gets going. This week...

Lol. Just asked "casual fan" gf, she indeed thinks Ralph's corny AF. That said, she usually starts paying attention when he really gets going. This week she wondered why he didn't immediately give the, "BUT WHERE'S ELI TOMAC?!???" spiel after the first gatedrop, bc he apparently always does. Pretty good catch

theprizefighter wrote:

By girlfriend, I assume you mean that as a metaphor.