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Post by onehotcowboy on Dec 31, 2005 21:46:04 GMT -5
Brian, you are right. He didnt win a world title. I should have stated it better, I wasnt implying that he did. It does definetly sound that way. He did have a terrible year, and how did he get to stay on tour, because he won a world title....NO...he did not win a world title, so how did he get to compete on the cup level...thats what I meant to say. And I also stated that there were other guys that were probably riding better than him, that should have been there. But...Maybe he was riding his a$$ off at other events to qualify, and not covering at the cups...that info...I do not know. Hope that clarifies a little better, my bad on explanations....
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Post by chrisshiversluver on Dec 31, 2005 21:49:26 GMT -5
I dont like the rule at all, i think that an event is not the same w/ out the past champion and its not fair for pple at one event to see them ride and then at another event not. i think that it shouldnt be because every other rider has to suck it up, and just because you were world # 1 doesnt mean you should be exempt from that.
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Post by onehotcowboy on Dec 31, 2005 22:06:17 GMT -5
If your hurt, your hurt....He must have sucked it up to win the World. He is not a machine, he is human just like you and I, and even machines break down once in awhile. Sorry you didnt get to see him, but give him and everyone else a break, you can only go so hard for so long. You want to whine about sucking it up......the NFL players make a pile more of money, and dont even have to play......they have turf toe...what the hell is that, or they have a little pulled muscle, or a cramp.....and they get benched with pay...WOW....that must be nice !!! Bullriders give all they have , all the time. Ive seen them ride with there riding hand being broken, spurs casted into their casts on there broken legs, ride with several broken ribs, that hurts to blink when you have them.... Now thats "SUCKIN IT UP", or just HEART !!!! As usual.....thats just my opinion
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Post by csb on Jan 1, 2006 1:12:28 GMT -5
Brian, you are right. He didnt win a world title. I should have stated it better, I wasnt implying that he did. It does definetly sound that way. He did have a terrible year, and how did he get to stay on tour, because he won a world title....NO...he did not win a world title, so how did he get to compete on the cup level...thats what I meant to say. And I also stated that there were other guys that were probably riding better than him, that should have been there. But...Maybe he was riding his a$$ off at other events to qualify, and not covering at the cups...that info...I do not know. Hope that clarifies a little better, my bad on explanations.... He won an event and that kept him on for a while because of all the qualifier dollars. Plus he rode at some touring pros. Not much, just rode when it counted. There were guys that SHOULD have been there instead of him though. |
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Post by lonny on Jan 1, 2006 11:01:09 GMT -5
As I have read down thru the posts I kind of agree with both sides of the story. Personally I'm not in favor of the exemptiion rule, I realize the champs work hard to get to be champs but the other guys don't get an exp. rule ,,,,,Just think it should b e fair for all.........Lonny
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Post by chrisshiversn2006 on Jan 1, 2006 20:43:13 GMT -5
I don't know how many of you saw the interview in the beggining with Dr. Tandy but it was classic. When asked if he was injured tandy said and i quote "i cannot confirm nor deny the injury, but it is pretty good likelyhood we wont see him until february." Now that is some bad news that means he will mis 5 events and then 3 more later.
Take the time you need Justin come back with a vengence.
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Post by justapbrfan on Jan 1, 2006 23:02:02 GMT -5
When have you seen Adriano or Ednei or Shivers, or G-man (before he retired from riding) not show up to an event? They ALL play hurt why can't he. Granted his agent might have screwed him over with the wording of his statement but like someone posted earlier until we hear from Justin himself I'm going with it was extremely "weaselish" of him to withdraw about a week before the second event of the season.
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Post by brianranse on Jan 2, 2006 7:17:14 GMT -5
Sorry one hot cowboy.. My wife just hit me and said my post to you was rude and it was a little please except my appologie..
well adriano and G-man have missed events at times over the years, becuase of injury or?....When you have a small injury that could be nade wors by the next 20 pomit bull you get on mmmmmm miss one month and be back fit and well or ride make injury worse and miss rest of year.. Tough call... These bulls are so strong so fast... These guys do this for a living they cant afford to miss to many events...you work it out.. Fight mike tyson with my broken hand becuase i am tough and lose or fight mike with good hand and maybe win (minus my ear).. These bulls will tear and rip things you never knew you had ... Brendon clark took time off with an injury that he could still ride with and came back fit and well..REMEMBER the PBR was and IS run by Bullriders For Bullriders (and fans)
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Post by CThrash13 on Jan 2, 2006 11:26:59 GMT -5
Honestly, the only "iffy" situation with Justin McBride is the fact he has had 6 weeks off since the last event, and the fans didn't really know anything about his injuries.
It all came up right before the Minneapolis event, and everything seemed pretty shaky. If McBride is hurt, then have surgery for crying out loud. Don't sit out 3 or 4 weeks, then decide to have surgery and miss even more time. Get it done right now and come back sooner rather than later.
McBride is telling me he is forfeiting his chance to win back-to-back world titles. He WON'T win the World Title this year if he misses 4 or 5 events. So he is telling me he is happy with one world title for now, and that just doesn't seem like the Justin McBride we all know. He has stated numerous times that he wants to be the best ever. However, while he is resting up at home deciding not to go for World Title #2, Chris Shivers and Adriano Moraes are out there going for #3.
That was my point in all this.
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Post by rossco4worldchamp on Jan 2, 2006 12:19:21 GMT -5
I agree, he shouldn't wait 4-5 weeks and then say that he needs time off for possible surgery. We'll see if he ends up in Worcester this weekend. It does have Justins picture on the banner for Worcester on the top of the PBR site. If you think back, Adriano's picture popped up there just before the Minneapolis event. So, for now it looks as if he'll be there.
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Post by milo on Jan 2, 2006 15:04:41 GMT -5
The look on Tandy Freeman's face when he was asked the question about Justin's injuries spoke volumes. I just read a quote from Justin in which he stated he had reached his main goal of winning the championship. Maybe now that he's achieved that goal he just isn't going to push himself as hard. If he does have injuries serious enough to require some surgery, maybe he will get that done and get back to the tour so his fans can get back to cheering him on.
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Post by cowgirl4life30 on Jan 2, 2006 15:37:52 GMT -5
It should also be pointed out that this is what keeps champs on tour when they are not in the top 45... it isn't like they bump people off tour because a world champ outside the top 45 are competing. I cannot think of too many times that a champion hasn't been in the top 45 without having sat out for an injury. In the case of a world champion deciding to come back the PBR usually allows the top 45 plus that world champion. I can think of numerous events that there have been 46 or 47 guys competing (which isn't this a BETTER value for your money?).
You complain about the rule now but remember this rule also lets the World Champs stay on tour when they fall out of the top 45. A LOT of fans go to the events to see them and get their autograph. It is a wise decision for the PBR (and good for their sponsors, whom PAY THE RIDERS SALARY, not fans- fans only pay indirectly by supporting the sponsors) to "allow" these world champs to compete. I have been to quite a few meet n' greets and the tables with World Champs are the ones with LONG, LONG, LONG lines.
The thing I find funny is that you are all quick to judge Justin's decisions... have any of you ever done anything physical with big time injuries? Bone spurs are not exactly painless. For a guy that just won a bunch of money and accomplished his long time goal, got married and is expecting his first child, it's the perfect time for him to take time off.. maybe he doesn't want to ride through the pain? I can't wait to hear what you all have to say when Justin takes off all of April to be with his expecting wife and welcoming his child into the world. Or when the other 8 events that he has choosen to not attend is announced.
I was in Minneapolis and trust me the show was still plenty worth the money I spent even with Justin not there. The other top 44 guys were there... Just because Justin was last year's world champion, doesn't mean he would have rode this weekend or made the show better. That is the nice thing about this sport... nobody is guarenteed anything. The worst guy in the sport could make an incredible ride and the best guy can get bucked off in 1.3 seconds.
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Post by CThrash13 on Jan 2, 2006 15:42:10 GMT -5
Actually, I would take off to spend time with my wife and the first baby before I would take off due to injuries. I've never ridden bulls with an injury, nor have I ever ridden bulls at all. However, I don't remember playing a basketball game 100% healthy. I had a couple awful injuries with my ankle, and I kept on going. Running up and down the court for 35 minutes with a fractured ankle isn't fun, and I wasn't even getting paid for it. If Justin was hurt, he should have had the surgery after Mohegan Sun. He would be 7 weeks into the healing process by now. It's just a very shady situation. Kelly, I do agree with you on the last part though. With or without Justin, the PBR has enough firepower to keep on rollin! If he doesn't ride much, it's his loss. I'll be happy to see someone else win the world title.  |
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