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Post by BucknSpin on Mar 26, 2007 15:29:58 GMT -5
Am I the only one who thinks Justin McBride's score was padded a little much for his ride on Scaredy Cat in the short go? Looking at the individual judges' scores, and judge 2 (I think it was) scored Justin a 24.0. Don't get me wrong - Justin rode that bull real nice, but the bull was flat and in my mind, didn't warrant a 90. I think Justin's overall scores should have been higher than the bull's, but really - did that ride REALLY warrant a 90?!?
(And no, I'm not a Justin McBride hater - I'm just seeing a bit of favoritism going on here of late for certain riders.)
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Post by cowboyup1991 on Mar 26, 2007 15:38:47 GMT -5
Yeah there is a bit of favoritism goin on, but that was a gorgeous ride, scaredy cat is always flat, but he is a pain to keep with, and is an awesome bull, towards the end he got flat, but still bucked.
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Post by mlm18 on Mar 26, 2007 17:29:08 GMT -5
It was a good ride, but I don't think it was worth a 90 either. And I'd have to agree that I'm seeing a lot of favortism being played toward certain riders, especially Justin; not that it's his fault.
I've also noticed in the past few events that one of the commentators (don't really remember who's said it) mentioned before some of Justin's rides comments like "when he wins", then the went back and corrected themselves and said "if he wins". This particular event Justin did end up winning. And even last night one of the commentators said that Justin had just tied Adriano for wins even though there was four riders left, went back and corrected himself again. Outcome was the same, Justin did win. Its happened two or three times now that I remember. Its either very much coincidental or very much cause for suspicion in the honesty of the sport. Maybe I'm just reading too far into things.
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Post by rodeogal10077 on Mar 26, 2007 18:07:28 GMT -5
I think the 90 was a little high for Justin's ride, but it was a great ride... as for the favortism, that does happen with some of the guys from time to time I think. When the commentators said that Justin had tied Adriano's record, they already knew that because of the new format. For one of the other four guys left to win, they would have had to get 95+ point rides. I think they then correct themselves because they want the viewers to stay watching and interested for the last four guys...
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Post by BucknSpin on Mar 26, 2007 19:06:47 GMT -5
Well, if they want to keep my interest, they need to get rid of that "first to fail" format. It stinks! I almost turned the channel after seeing that Justin won. I mean really, what's the point in watching the other 4 guys ride when you know they can't win unless they pull some miracle ride out of their butt! I think the "first to fail" format needs to go the way of the dodo bird....
Back to Justin and the favoritism thing: It would appear that there's always going to be a golden child for the PBR to flaunt and that's how (they think) to pull in new viewers. But for alot of us who have been there watching since day one, I think it turns alot of us off. I get to the point that if I hear the flavor of the month's name one more time, I think I'll puke. One time it's Chris, next time it's Adriano, now it's Justin. ALL of these guys have my highest respect, as I feel they are the cream of the crop. But, there are 45 guys riding at the top level of competition - let's share some of the air-time on them, too.
And let's stop padding scores for the favorite rider-of-the month. It's embarassing for the sport, the rider and the PBR.
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Post by chrisshiversluver on Mar 26, 2007 19:41:27 GMT -5
I though that justins score was inflated quite a bit, that ride was nothing special, and the bull definitly shouldnt have been in the short go. I though that the ride should be like an 87 or around there...the bull was so flat towards the end. I didnt get the scoring but theres nothing we can do there is always going to be a favorite that rides well that the judges are going to favor, be it unconsciencely or not.
I think that even justin is done with the First To Fail format, i mean hes been up there so many times what is there left to say? and like bucknspin said its stupid watching 4 guys ride that have really no chance of catching the guy in the lead. I dont get it...but... the PBR doesnt seem to want to listen to its fans
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Post by pbrbigfan on Mar 26, 2007 22:29:43 GMT -5
The 24 might have been a few too many but it was a good ride. Justin McBride is being talked about because he is giving the commentators something to talk about. He has won almost half of the events so far this year and has earned everyone of them. He is without a doubt the best bull rider going right now. No drama - just plain ole good bull riding. As long as he keeps riding like he is, they will keep talking about him, and they should.
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Post by cowboyup1991 on Mar 26, 2007 23:02:49 GMT -5
yall whine too much
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Post by BucknSpin on Mar 27, 2007 8:50:41 GMT -5
Cody, I'll pay my $5 fine for whinin'... ;D
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Post by carpshooter on Mar 27, 2007 8:51:27 GMT -5
remember---Chris LeDoux wrote=="there's a $5.00 fine for whinin' "
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Post by cowboyup1991 on Mar 27, 2007 12:19:16 GMT -5
alright pay up ;D
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Post by BucknSpin on Mar 28, 2007 11:03:37 GMT -5
The check is in the mail!
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Post by CThrash13 on Apr 1, 2007 18:34:46 GMT -5
Actually, inflated scores for certain riders can definitely change the outcome of the World Title race. Justin's ride on Scaredy Cat wasn't any better than most of the long-go rides last weekend. Justin is the man right now and is riding everything, but that's not the point. There are a couple events that could have gone to a different rider if Justin's scores weren't so inflated at times. Remember, a couple points here and there can change a lot of things in the standings.
As for the $5 for whining, who gives a crap. I pay my $5 and then some by paying for VS channel every year. Anyone who thinks I'm whining can shove it up their you know what. I just tell it like it is quite frankly. It would be nice if more people had that approach rather than the ass kissing approach I so often see.
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Post by cowboyup1991 on Apr 1, 2007 23:17:20 GMT -5
well aint you in a good mood?? ya know, every body could deal with the straight up attitude more than anything else. But you look through the history of the message boards, people will complain and whine about alot of scores, always with the guys on top. There aint no other thing to call it, except whining. Everybody's favorite can't win every time
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Post by CThrash13 on Apr 6, 2007 18:44:28 GMT -5
I was in a perfectly good mood when I said that, but you should know me better than that by now. You know I pretty much tell it like it is about 110% of the time. I don't always agree just to agree like a lot of people do. If I disagree with something, it comes out pretty quickly.
Justin McBride is the best in the world hands down right now, but that doesn't mean his scores have been on the money. And whether you like it or not, it does come down to a "name" game in sports. The PBR is no different. If you replaced Justin McBride with 75% of the top 45 PBR riders, that ride on Scaredy Cat would have been 87 to 88 points. I'm not even sure if the PRCA would have marked it 85, much less a 90.
As for the comment about whining, I don't think you could be anymore wrong. Debating bull scores, ride scores, etc. is just part of it. Hell, that's half the point of having message boards. There isn't any whining involved quite frankly. Whining and Expressing Opinions are definitely two different terms.
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