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Why...Gordon/Earnhardt

Discussion in 'SportsTalk' started by magnus, May 1, 2007.

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  1. May 4, 2007 at 1:56 PM #41
    vpkozel

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    If I remember correctly, the old guard didn't like Earnhardt. There were plenty of people who said he couldn't drive worth a crap, he would just rely on running people off the track.

    Everyone always dislikes the new guy.
     
  2. May 4, 2007 at 2:10 PM #42
    magnus

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    well, I mean it was such a huge record to break. Right up there with Cal Ripken. Maybe if he straps a rocket to his ass and wins every race for the next three years he can get up close to Petty.
     
  3. May 4, 2007 at 9:21 PM #43
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    Yep. The new guy gets tons of shit. Earnhardt was a polarizing figure early. Not nearly as polarizing as Waltrip, but still a target.

    The difference with Gordon, and a lot of fans have mellowed on him, is more of a sociological deal. The entire sport has changed in the last 15 years and left a lot of the good ol' boys behind in lots of ways. The Earnhardt-Gordon deal is just a manifestation of it.

    Probably would make a great subject for Professor Reed at UNC.
     
  4. May 14, 2007 at 8:16 AM #44
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    BTW, Jeff Gordon won again:59:
     
  5. May 14, 2007 at 8:45 AM #45
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    BV....

    Jocko Flocko was the monkey that rode shotgun with Tim Flock. Tim was one of 3 Flocks in the early days of NASCAR, along with Bob and Fonty. Tim was named one of NASCAR's 50 greatest drivers just before he died.

    BTW--you are the exception of Earnhardt fans. For the most part, they all count "1, 2, Dale, 4, 5...." I have heard you count in the past BV. :twisted:
     
  6. May 14, 2007 at 9:34 AM #46
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    Agreed. I'd say Big Vito is the probably one of the only college educated, socialist leaning Earnhardt fans.
     
  7. May 15, 2007 at 7:59 AM #47
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    Not one of those rednecks in Darlington threw a beer can at Gordon Sunday. Imagine that.
     
  8. May 15, 2007 at 9:09 AM #48
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    they threatened to take away all the free samples of Cheerios, Pepto and Tide
     
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