- Jun 15, 2001
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I was reading the comparo b/t the 2 guys' 13-win streaks last night in the most recent RacerX, and the first thing that ran through my mind is that while MC's run was incredible (landing him on Sportscenter twice), he also had literally no competition besides a young Emig and an up and coming Huffman. His streak required several flukes--and he was clearly getting his ass kicked on a few occasions (eg, when Ryno and Emig ran into each other while "they" were in the lead :o . )
On the other hand, Ricky's year has been marked by sheer dominance. His will, strength and physicial fitness made him superior to MC in every way, despite the fact that Ricky has less natural skill (indoors). And like David Bailey said, Ricky brings back the Bob Hannah-effect to Supercross/Motocross. Nobody used to compare to him as far as his physical preparation goes. David says Ricky brings back something that's been missing in Supercross for a LONG TIME. He's talking--physical fitness and intense physical desire and motivation have been missing since the 80's and the days of Hannah. He says MC is SO GREAT that he's been able to get by with his natural talent--he's never had to train as hard as he does now, because up until now, he was on an entirely different level.
Things are changing.
Even Bubba's sense of Dedication and fitness seems unparalleled. "They" say this kid never quits training, and even keeps his helmet, gloves, everything on during the entire event--never taking them off.
..and Ricky was in the Hard Rock Casino Gym 0830 following the Las Vegas Supercross doing cardio with Johnny...unbelievable.
On the other hand, Ricky's year has been marked by sheer dominance. His will, strength and physicial fitness made him superior to MC in every way, despite the fact that Ricky has less natural skill (indoors). And like David Bailey said, Ricky brings back the Bob Hannah-effect to Supercross/Motocross. Nobody used to compare to him as far as his physical preparation goes. David says Ricky brings back something that's been missing in Supercross for a LONG TIME. He's talking--physical fitness and intense physical desire and motivation have been missing since the 80's and the days of Hannah. He says MC is SO GREAT that he's been able to get by with his natural talent--he's never had to train as hard as he does now, because up until now, he was on an entirely different level.
Things are changing.
Even Bubba's sense of Dedication and fitness seems unparalleled. "They" say this kid never quits training, and even keeps his helmet, gloves, everything on during the entire event--never taking them off.
..and Ricky was in the Hard Rock Casino Gym 0830 following the Las Vegas Supercross doing cardio with Johnny...unbelievable.