Your expectations for team USA?

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Ted722 8/14/2017 2:31pm
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Looking forward to these guys representing. I've always been a Seely fan, Zacho's having a great year, and haven't really followed Covington 'til now. Glad they want to go and have support too. What an opportunity. Expectations? I think they'll do really well. Top 3.




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Im thinking a top 5 would be a good result. I really can't see them on the podium this year, but it is the Des nations and strange things can happen. Might be the year for the usa to have a shit tonne of luck.
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I'm going to go all mini dad on them and say they'd better win or don't bother coming home. #shutupbeforeIgiveyousomethingtocryabout



WoohooLaughing In all seriousness, though - good luck Team USA!
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FlaNard 8/14/2017 3:24pm
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I think top 5 is realistic. A podium would be great.

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scooterwhipmoore 8/14/2017 3:40pm
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Covington? If he was riding the nationals he would be a 10-15 guy (at best) not to mention he finishes maybe 70% of the time. I'd take Webb, Barcia, Pieck, Craig, almost anyone running top ten on a 450. How about Savatgy, jeeezus what a give up!
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Epectations? Go out there, give it their all, and let the chips fall where they may.

A little good luck would be nice for a change.
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PRM31 8/14/2017 5:24pm
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3rd

I like the Seely pick. He can be fast at times. Just seems like a chill So Cal guy that doesn't take it that seriously all the time. But at times he can be really focused and fast. If they each get decent starts and ride to their normal level with no major incidents they'll do well. It will take an incident on the part of the French to beat them I think.
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BobbyM 8/14/2017 6:10pm
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JMR1976 wrote:
So how do you think this this team will do?
2nd - 5th is my prediction. No moto wins just solid rides is my hope.
Well if team USA goes the way our country is going... I'd say 2 of our 3 riders will contact the clap the night before, then shit themselves at the 30 second sign so violently that the entire gate staging area will literally be blasted like an actual 50 foot green "Monster" projectilely just shit himself with a complete loss of bowel control. The 3rd rider already having boarded the wrong flight 4 days earlier will wind up circling the hole in the ozone in a mandated holding pattern until further instructions from the flight tower are transmitted... from the drunk and stoned air traffic controller.


But....

If the well qualified participants ride like they know how to ride, our existing world motocross domination will continue.

Carry on....
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kzizok 8/14/2017 6:21pm
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I expect that I'll see 3 guys doing their best and with maximum effort. What else could you ask for?
shaffstall721 8/14/2017 6:36pm
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3rd if they all have decent starts, 5th at the absolute worst.

Belgium
France
Netherlands

They all have solid teams.
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BobbyM wrote:
Well if team USA goes the way our country is going... I'd say 2 of our 3 riders will contact the clap the night before, then...
Well if team USA goes the way our country is going... I'd say 2 of our 3 riders will contact the clap the night before, then shit themselves at the 30 second sign so violently that the entire gate staging area will literally be blasted like an actual 50 foot green "Monster" projectilely just shit himself with a complete loss of bowel control. The 3rd rider already having boarded the wrong flight 4 days earlier will wind up circling the hole in the ozone in a mandated holding pattern until further instructions from the flight tower are transmitted... from the drunk and stoned air traffic controller.


But....

If the well qualified participants ride like they know how to ride, our existing world motocross domination will continue.

Carry on....
Made me laugh^^^

Hey, last week people were saying no team, shouldn't participate..
Well there is a team, and it's a team of riders that really want to be there, to give it there all. If that's not something to positively get behind, I don't know what is!!
At the MXDN, anything can happen on the day.
Grit and determination are the key to this race and I think these guys have it.
Podium.
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mauidex 8/14/2017 6:57pm
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If the well qualified participants ride like they know how to ride, our existing world motocross domination will continue.


that may be one of the best casts in vital history Bobby?!??!??!??! WoohooWoohooWoohooWoohoo
GoggleFiend904 8/14/2017 7:32pm
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Im going with top 3 atleast. Honestly would rarher see webb than seely, but hes still a solid pick
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St Ann More 8/14/2017 8:11pm
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shaffstall721 wrote:
3rd if they all have decent starts, 5th at the absolute worst.

Belgium
France
Netherlands

They all have solid teams.
Team USA is right up there with the Netherlands in my book.

Both have a stand out rider, someone who can be solid and lastly someone they just need one good moto!

That's assuming it is Herlings, Bogers and Coldenhoff.
shaffstall721 8/14/2017 9:02pm
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shaffstall721 wrote:
3rd if they all have decent starts, 5th at the absolute worst.

Belgium
France
Netherlands

They all have solid teams.
St Ann More wrote:
Team USA is right up there with the Netherlands in my book. Both have a stand out rider, someone who can be solid and lastly someone...
Team USA is right up there with the Netherlands in my book.

Both have a stand out rider, someone who can be solid and lastly someone they just need one good moto!

That's assuming it is Herlings, Bogers and Coldenhoff.
Coldenhoff can go out and podium, I don't know if Covington can, I think Seeley will. Then again zacho could if he got a decent start. I'm excited for this race either way.

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JeepnMike 8/14/2017 10:21pm
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KMC440 wrote:
Expectations are the same as every year. Ride at 100% do your best. The results will be whaterer they are, it's racing. Never been a B...
Expectations are the same as every year. Ride at 100% do your best. The results will be whaterer they are, it's racing. Never been a B or C or A team person, just go and give it your best effort for that day. I'll be cheering no matter what.
I can't be the only one stuck living in the 80s and 90s. I expect our riders to piss excellence and kill for the win. Boy times have changed!

I agree with your sentiments, this will be a fun race as it always is. I just don't think our guys have the same passion for this event that they used to. I am not a Zacho fan, but IMO he has a lot of weight to carry.
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shaffstall721 wrote:
3rd if they all have decent starts, 5th at the absolute worst.

Belgium
France
Netherlands

They all have solid teams.
St Ann More wrote:
Team USA is right up there with the Netherlands in my book. Both have a stand out rider, someone who can be solid and lastly someone...
Team USA is right up there with the Netherlands in my book.

Both have a stand out rider, someone who can be solid and lastly someone they just need one good moto!

That's assuming it is Herlings, Bogers and Coldenhoff.
I think the Netherlands have an actual stand out rider whereas the US are not able to send one (they have several). I rate NL over USA but France and Belgium over NL so 4th tops. But that's just statistics and not raceday stuff.
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We're going for the Win!
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I don't know much, but if its true that " our guys are super stoked to be there" & wanna go kick some azz w/ great determination, I cant ask for any more. You cant measure "heart" on a stopwatch. Ill take it. Best of luck you guys. Doubt they will sit for the national anthem like other ungratetful rich loser (fatpig) "atheletes" do. So if their stoked, I am too.
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kaptkaos 8/15/2017 7:08am
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Watching Zacho the last several races, I am not impressed with his starts at all. Getting in the habit of making poor starts is a recipe for failure in racing. I dont care how fit he is, or how fast he is in the second half of a moto, poor starts will bite him in the ass.

If he doesnt fix his starts, we will do nothing.
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scooterwhipmoore wrote:
Covington? If he was riding the nationals he would be a 10-15 guy (at best) not to mention he finishes maybe 70% of the time. I'd...
Covington? If he was riding the nationals he would be a 10-15 guy (at best) not to mention he finishes maybe 70% of the time. I'd take Webb, Barcia, Pieck, Craig, almost anyone running top ten on a 450. How about Savatgy, jeeezus what a give up!
Finished ahead of Harrison in both USGP's but sure thing he is just a 10-15 guy... And the best scoring GP rider after Herlings. Did you also know he's not racing the nationals, but the MXoN instead? Grinning
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swtwtwtw 8/15/2017 8:32am
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kiwifan wrote:
I actually think we will win....
Especially if some of Osbourne's desire and luck rub off on the others.
shaffstall721 8/15/2017 9:57am
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scooterwhipmoore wrote:
Covington? If he was riding the nationals he would be a 10-15 guy (at best) not to mention he finishes maybe 70% of the time. I'd...
Covington? If he was riding the nationals he would be a 10-15 guy (at best) not to mention he finishes maybe 70% of the time. I'd take Webb, Barcia, Pieck, Craig, almost anyone running top ten on a 450. How about Savatgy, jeeezus what a give up!
EnvyMedia wrote:
Finished ahead of Harrison in both USGP's but sure thing he is just a 10-15 guy... And the best scoring GP rider after Herlings. Did you...
Finished ahead of Harrison in both USGP's but sure thing he is just a 10-15 guy... And the best scoring GP rider after Herlings. Did you also know he's not racing the nationals, but the MXoN instead? Grinning
Envy Media do you really not check before posting stupid shit?

Glen Helen:

1. Jeffrey Herlings 25-25
2. Jeremy Martin 22-22
3. Mitchell Harrison 16-16
4. Max Anstie 13-18
5. Jeremy Seewer 10-20
6. Benoit Paturel 15-12
7. Brian Bogers 12-14
8. Thomas Covington 18-7

Harrison was also a rookie......

EnvyMedia 8/15/2017 10:03am
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scooterwhipmoore wrote:
Covington? If he was riding the nationals he would be a 10-15 guy (at best) not to mention he finishes maybe 70% of the time. I'd...
Covington? If he was riding the nationals he would be a 10-15 guy (at best) not to mention he finishes maybe 70% of the time. I'd take Webb, Barcia, Pieck, Craig, almost anyone running top ten on a 450. How about Savatgy, jeeezus what a give up!
EnvyMedia wrote:
Finished ahead of Harrison in both USGP's but sure thing he is just a 10-15 guy... And the best scoring GP rider after Herlings. Did you...
Finished ahead of Harrison in both USGP's but sure thing he is just a 10-15 guy... And the best scoring GP rider after Herlings. Did you also know he's not racing the nationals, but the MXoN instead? Grinning
shaffstall721 wrote:
Envy Media do you really not check before posting stupid shit? Glen Helen: 1. Jeffrey Herlings 25-25 2. Jeremy Martin 22-22 3. Mitchell Harrison 16-16 4...
Envy Media do you really not check before posting stupid shit?

Glen Helen:

1. Jeffrey Herlings 25-25
2. Jeremy Martin 22-22
3. Mitchell Harrison 16-16
4. Max Anstie 13-18
5. Jeremy Seewer 10-20
6. Benoit Paturel 15-12
7. Brian Bogers 12-14
8. Thomas Covington 18-7

Harrison was also a rookie......

Check the other 3 motos.
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jbomx363 8/15/2017 11:10am
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Fight for top 3..and if the weak link, which is Seely, steps it up.. could win it.
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Like Al Davis would say: "Just win baby!"

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