crusty_xx wrote:
How damn important can it be to know whether a dutch guy or an american guy is better?
Does it make you guys sleep better at night knowing "your" series is beating the other?
It's becoming beyond ridiculous
Kawi15 wrote:
This is what I am thinking.
It might be that us old guys have to really adjust to the times.
When I was growing up, the USA won all the MXdNs. Every one, for more than a decade. We absolutely crushed this race, and it was a foregone conclusion that we'd win. Everybody knew it, and even though Ward, Johnson, Bailey and the like would give praise to the Euros, everyone really knew who was faster.
Now that it not only isn't the case, but the argument could be made that we're not even in contention for the win, it doesn't sit well. I have enough honor for the winners that I won't make excuses nor try to find "reasons" why our guys didn't win. Some of my peers may not be as gracious or understanding, however.
So in conclusion, hats off to France; Kudos to Herlings and Prado; and to America, let's not buy into the myth that Americans are better simply because we're Americans.