Webb on Roczen and the mental side of the sport

wreckitrandy wrote:

Coop should go retro on his cap. Start wearing a bell hat like DeCoster used to wear. Coolest ever.

G-man wrote:

Yep agree with everything you said especially this: "He growing up at the Cianciarulo shadow." And I like AC, as he seems like a really cool...

Yep agree with everything you said especially this:
"He growing up at the Cianciarulo shadow."

And I like AC, as he seems like a really cool dude, but the fact remains that he had MOST of the publicity before they turned Pro.

I did a Poll on here awhile back when Coop was on the Racer X cover as Rider of the Year and I got blasted for it.

I wonder how many change their mind after a complete dominant display by Coop in the last race?

Yes Adam has a better personality and is a NATURAL in front of the camera, but the fact remains Webb is one of best Racers we have seen in recent years and would be more liked if he didn't tuck his ears in his hat.

Anyone remember when Reed did the same thing early in his career and had the diamond earring?

Who knows maybe Coop will change his hat technique and suddenly gain thousands of new fans.

Hank_Thrill wrote:

Cheers, First off Pourcel is one of my favorite riders and I am sure he went through hell to get back to where he did. I...

Cheers,

First off Pourcel is one of my favorite riders and I am sure he went through hell to get back to where he did. I think it is incredible all he accomplished after his injury.

Overall, I think Webb is better at limiting outside distractions, staying focused, performing under pressure, has more confidence, etc. His racing instincts for passing are top notch too. If that is what people mean by mental toughness, well then yes, I think Webb is more mentally fit. Hell, just to survive Aldon Baker's training program takes a lot of mental strength to stay committed.

I do think this championship did come down to who was mentally fitter and Webb showed us why he is the two time supercross champion.

With Ken, given his past and what I do for a living I can totally see why he may be struggling in that area. Of course, there is a lot of speculation, but the fact he hired a sport psychologist says a lot in and of itself. If part of his challenges are due to a trauma response, then assuming he needs to just "be tougher" is not a good way to compare his mental fitness against Webb. Webb, Ken, and Pourcel all have my complete respect with what they have been through and accomplished.

Pakoyz250f wrote:

Ok so Cooper is mentally fitter. Got it. Outdoors are going to answer a lot of questions regarding Roczen. -He must (hopefuly) be angry at how...

Ok so Cooper is mentally fitter. Got it.

Outdoors are going to answer a lot of questions regarding Roczen.

-He must (hopefuly) be angry at how this championship went so hopefuly he wants revenge.

-Cooper must be (of that I'm sure) hungry to show he is good at both SX and MX.

-Eli must be hungry (he looked mad at the final SX) too and prove he is the best at MX.

-Osborne has been preparing in advance to defend his title.

-AC, Sexton and ferrandis could be sleepers and give a run to the championship.

So excited to Outdoors bring it!!

Johnny Ringo wrote:

I keep saying Coop is the only current racer that would have been able to compete in the RC/Stew/Reed days mentally. All the other top guys...

I keep saying Coop is the only current racer that would have been able to compete in the RC/Stew/Reed days mentally. All the other top guys are mental midgets.

Think about Ken, Eli and Coop being on this gate. Which one says “let’s bang some bars” and which ones say “If 7 and 4 have a bad race maybe I can do okay but I’m just happy to be here”


GuyB pic right? So epic

Johnny Ringo wrote:

I keep saying Coop is the only current racer that would have been able to compete in the RC/Stew/Reed days mentally. All the other top guys...

I keep saying Coop is the only current racer that would have been able to compete in the RC/Stew/Reed days mentally. All the other top guys are mental midgets.

Think about Ken, Eli and Coop being on this gate. Which one says “let’s bang some bars” and which ones say “If 7 and 4 have a bad race maybe I can do okay but I’m just happy to be here”


GuyB pic right? So epic

FIREfish148 wrote:

Honestly the only rider from today that has the kind of speed to run with or beat RC and Bubba on that day in particular is...

Honestly the only rider from today that has the kind of speed to run with or beat RC and Bubba on that day in particular is Tomac.

Everyone else is getting gapped by at least 10 seconds, even on their best day.

Johnny Ringo wrote:

I keep saying Coop is the only current racer that would have been able to compete in the RC/Stew/Reed days mentally. All the other top guys...

I keep saying Coop is the only current racer that would have been able to compete in the RC/Stew/Reed days mentally. All the other top guys are mental midgets.

Think about Ken, Eli and Coop being on this gate. Which one says “let’s bang some bars” and which ones say “If 7 and 4 have a bad race maybe I can do okay but I’m just happy to be here”


GuyB pic right? So epic

CPR wrote:

Anyone know who #118 is?

mccorkelmoto wrote:

I believe 118 is Davi Millsaps

Johnny Ringo wrote:

I keep saying Coop is the only current racer that would have been able to compete in the RC/Stew/Reed days mentally. All the other top guys...

I keep saying Coop is the only current racer that would have been able to compete in the RC/Stew/Reed days mentally. All the other top guys are mental midgets.

Think about Ken, Eli and Coop being on this gate. Which one says “let’s bang some bars” and which ones say “If 7 and 4 have a bad race maybe I can do okay but I’m just happy to be here”


GuyB pic right? So epic

FIREfish148 wrote:

Honestly the only rider from today that has the kind of speed to run with or beat RC and Bubba on that day in particular is...

Honestly the only rider from today that has the kind of speed to run with or beat RC and Bubba on that day in particular is Tomac.

Everyone else is getting gapped by at least 10 seconds, even on their best day.

deanwhite51 wrote:

Tomac..? Not a chance hahahah

Fourth_Floor wrote:

The Hangtown Massacre is the fastest we've ever witnessed anyone ride a dirtbike around a motocross track, period. Eli smokes a prime RC and Stewart by...

The Hangtown Massacre is the fastest we've ever witnessed anyone ride a dirtbike around a motocross track, period. Eli smokes a prime RC and Stewart by 40 seconds that day.

Johnny Ringo wrote:

I keep saying Coop is the only current racer that would have been able to compete in the RC/Stew/Reed days mentally. All the other top guys...

I keep saying Coop is the only current racer that would have been able to compete in the RC/Stew/Reed days mentally. All the other top guys are mental midgets.

Think about Ken, Eli and Coop being on this gate. Which one says “let’s bang some bars” and which ones say “If 7 and 4 have a bad race maybe I can do okay but I’m just happy to be here”


GuyB pic right? So epic

Park Boys wrote:

You show an outdoor pic and bring up Coop. He would be 60 seconds a race behind a RC/Stew battle, at least. Unless something drastic happens...

You show an outdoor pic and bring up Coop. He would be 60 seconds a race behind a RC/Stew battle, at least. Unless something drastic happens this year. Show an SX pic next time. He’s a bad dude indoors. But outdoors he ain’t even in the same sentence as these guys.