kwrides

It's about time the guy got some respect.

Seriously, Bob Roll picked 1st and picked Lance. Give me a break.

Lance was the greatest champion I've ever seen. I started watching with Indurain, so I don't have a lot of experience, but Lance was amazing. I still love watching the way he pulled away from his rivals on the "7" series. But, I'm sick and tired of hearing all about this 37 year old guy and watching him not prop up the next generation. It's like watching Favre or MJ not know when to quit. It is very clear where Vs. bread is buttered.

Great job Contador. May you win 5 more (1 less than LA).

kwrides

oops, would a mod please fix the title? Thanks!

USAZorro

In Bob's case, I think it's a matter of being on the record for a good friend. I'm pretty sure that, in his head he knew Contador would finish better, but sometimes being a friend wins out.

fwiw - Bob had a lot to do with encouraging Lance to return to the sport after his bout with cancer.

julian

Do you think he should change his name to Bob Hope?

USAZorro

<groan>

Sprocket Man

Lance won 7

julian

And Contador has only won one, so the math is right.

Sea Green Sky

Slightly off topic... I used to think Bob Roll was alright, been there, done that, etc. After all his cheer leading for Lance and Levi and his massive whining this morning about the whole Hincapie/Garmin thing I have come to the conclusion the Bob is a tool. I hope he gets replaced next year, maybe with Floyd

julian

Perhaps he should change his name to Bob Rollover

Eljimberino

Yes, it will be interesting to see how the humble, likeable, non-english speaking Prince goes over the next few years. Go on ya Conty.

Mash Master

Bob is there for fun not intelligence. He talks with his heart not brains. He'll be the same old Bob for every tour.

erader

or they could hire neil stephens as his partner and call it the neil and bob show .

ed rader

DenisMenchov

If I was a betting man, I would of picked Contador, hands down. We are just so use to seeing Lance dominate the tour, it's almost strange and sad to see him lose any way. I give credit to Lance, no one else could do what he is doing at 37, and as a comeback. Lance should of probably never went into retirement so early, he could have won 10 TDF if he hadn't.

Contador has always been respected as a cyclist. Only thing is he lacks charisma with the public, and can't speak English, which takes a lot away from his marketability. He just doesn't have that all around game to make a really huge impact, but he will win more TDFS I'm sure.

dstrong 

I'm sure my timeline isn't correct but AC would have come along whether LA had retired or not. It's possible LA would have won one more but AC would have started winning for another team at some point and then LA would have retired for good....which is what I think he'll do after this tour.

Chop61

Contador is a great rider, but what's with the thug daddy gunshot thing as his victory salute? Another gangbanger wannabe? Kinda leaves me cold.

erader

naw, thug daddy would hold his gun sideways .

ed rader

Laggard

It was just a fake gunshot.

No different than Flecha feux shooting an arrow when he won.

Some of the stuff posted here is beyond belief.

babysaph38

Yep vs knows where is bread is buttered. He has done more for this sport than anyone. I will bet Contador doesnt win 7.

kwrides

Duh. Who wouldn't. What would the odds be? 9999:1?

DenisMenchov

Contador is the best rider hands down. I'd like to see Schleck improve his ITT ability to make next year more interesting.

Tsuru

I think he rides a Trek, not a Felt.

lotek 

Geez people you need to look at the "BIG PICTURE"
Vs. is a US station, in the business of entertainment and market share. Do you
really think they're going to have the american pick someone other than Lance? Do you think
they don't know the appeal of Lance Armstrong of the general public?