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Old 05-19-2005, 7:52 PM
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Re: For the He Men Hayden Haterz

With all those interviews and press conferences, do you think anybody asked him why he faded again in the last race? Inquiring minds want to know...
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Re: For the He Men Hayden Haterz

Dunno how anyone could hate Hayden, from everything ive seen, read, heard about him he's a genuine nice guy.

However, 3 years on the best bike out there and still not in the hunt. Questions must be asked, as they need to be about many other riders out there. eg. Bayliss, Biagi, well anyone not Rossi, Gibbers or Melandri(and a few others I couldnt be bothered typing).

On another note I like the sound of this:

The centerpiece of the visit was the Wednesday evening screening of “Faster” the Movie” for New York media, followed by 45 minutes of new footage on the 2003-2004 season.
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Re: For the He Men Hayden Haterz

I work just above Times Square and he didn't even stop by to say Hi or sign my fookn bike. WTF?

Sure he's not producing in GP, but who else ya gonna root for? CE?
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Dunno how anyone could hate Hayden, from everything ive seen, read, heard about him he's a genuine nice guy.
Unfortunately, there are quite a few over here...but it's to be expected...repressed Nascar fans need to worship heroes, or hate the villains...so it becomes an issue of one over the other, rather than support of multiple riders....it's as American as apple pie...
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Re: For the He Men Hayden Haterz

Ummm, I read the link. What in the hell does that have to do with Hayden haterz?

And, who hates him? We're all tired of him dumping it or just fading away every race. I would have to believe that quite a few racing fans would love to have Hayden compete, but for now, he doesn't appear to be in the same class. He is an extremely talented racer, it's just GP is world class competition. I don't think he's even lead a lap has he? Ever?

(We'll see if my evil plan works, now he's going to win the next three races. )
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Re: For the He Men Hayden Haterz

Concerning your frustration with his falling, do you even realize that 3 of his race crashes have been due to mechanical failure...
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Re: For the He Men Hayden Haterz

Hmmm, I seem to recall several front end tucks?

Again, it's just frustrating/very disappointing. Kind of like waiting for my Cleveland Browns to win the SuperBowl. Ain't gonna happen <sigh>
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Re: For the He Men Hayden Haterz

I root for Hayden as well as CE and Hopkins when he is in any kind of hunt. Maybe he just isnt cut out for GP

I bet he would probably do better back in the AMA or WSBK even if he ever went that route

I mean Miladen didn't have such a great GP career and now he makes the ama look like his own personal playground
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Hmmm, I seem to recall several front end tucks?
Because it happened, or because it fits your predisposition to label him a crasher...

I don't know...if a clip-on broke off in my hand, I'd probably tuck the bike too...

The point is, if you take out the 3 mechanical crashes, he hasn't been on the ground as much as you would like to paint the picture....

The kid ain't a whiner, so you gotta read the rags if you want to know what's happening...
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Re: For the He Men Hayden Haterz

I 'll root for any american in MotoGP - Edwards, Hayden, Hopkins. It does not matter. I want to see any of them win.
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May the best man win!!
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I 'll root for any american in MotoGP - Edwards, Hayden, Hopkins. It does not matter. I want to see any of them win.
Hell yeah, and don't forget Roberts.
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Re: For the He Men Hayden Haterz

I like hayden, but i think he'd be better in the AMA again. first reason is to hand it to mladin, and 2nd it would be great for honda, marketing wise. He has MOTOGP on his now, and his popularity is at one of it's highest points, thus bringing more publicity to AMA.

like i mentioned before, i'd love for honda to grab hopkins, and put him on the bike.
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Re: For the He Men Hayden Haterz

Yeah, Hayden sucks and doesn't deserve his spot in GP - especially compared to Hopkins. Man, Hopkins is just so awesome and shows how he is the greatest time and time again. Plus, when he was in AMA he was kicking Hayden's ass every time out. Yeah, Hopkins was just so awesome in AMA. He should come back and assume the role he had when he left. You know, backmarker.
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I like hayden, but i think he'd be better in the AMA again. first reason is to hand it to mladin, and 2nd it would be great for honda, marketing wise. He has MOTOGP on his now, and his popularity is at one of it's highest points, thus bringing more publicity to AMA.

like i mentioned before, i'd love for honda to grab hopkins, and put him on the bike.
Laughable...

Hayden is doing exactly what he was hired to do....create an MGP fanbase in America that helps Honda sell bikes.

The very fact that we are talking about this is testament to their decision to continue to field him...
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Laughable...

Hayden is doing exactly what he was hired to do....create an MGP fanbase in America that helps Honda sell bikes.

The very fact that we are talking about this is testament to their decision to continue to field him...
you're right. but i believe that he's already peaked in terms of popularity in America.


Why do i have the very slightest feeling bda is being sarcastic. hmmmm

hopkins hasn't done jack, i agree, but i see the potential in him. his stock is rising haydens has plateaued. I don't like one more than the other, but it's time for a change.
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Laughable...

Hayden is doing exactly what he was hired to do....create an MGP fanbase in America that helps Honda sell bikes.

The very fact that we are talking about this is testament to their decision to continue to field him...
why would motogp help americans sell bikes, when the AMA has a better chance at that??
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you're right. but i believe that he's already peaked in terms of popularity in America.
Still a lot of buzz about him at every race, and that's what it's about....as long as that continues, I don't see how you equivocate that to having "peaked"....

What would Suzuki give for Hopper to generate even a FRACTION of that buzz...

Honda/Hayden IS generating buzz...and will continue to, because they made a decision for the long term.
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why would motogp help americans sell bikes, when the AMA has a better chance at that??
Have you not noticed the Repsol replicas on sale here...
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Still a lot of buzz about him at every race, and that's what it's about....as long as that continues, I don't see how you equivocate that to having "peaked"....

What would Suzuki give for Hopper to generate even a FRACTION of that buzz...

Honda/Hayden IS generating buzz...and will continue to, because they made a decision for the long term.
Hayden is very marketable, but the problem is that when it comes down to it, he still has to produce, just like any athlete.
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How long did it take Doohan to reach the top?

Hopper = more potential than Hayden?
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