Vincenzo Nibali - where's the love?
07-28-09, 01:43 PM
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Vincenzo Nibali - where's the love?
Nibali (and Kreuziger for that matter) rode a fantastic TdF, climbed and TTd with the big guns, but seemed to be ignored completely by the French TV directors, the Versus announcers, and the crowd here. Phil and Paul, for instance, actually skipped over his name whenever reciting the list of stage winners and/or GC standings.
Am I missing something?
Is this yet another plot of Lance and Johan?
Am I missing something?
Is this yet another plot of Lance and Johan?
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He's on my To-Watch list for '10. Good Tour of California, even better TdF. Definitely a star, along with Tony Martin.
The Tour's media coverage was 95% focused on Astana ...
The Tour's media coverage was 95% focused on Astana ...
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There seems to be a certain unwillingness to acknowledge that Liquigas has put together a formidable team for Grand Tours. Nibali and Kreuziger are two of the definite up and comers.
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Pellizotti (note proper spelling), is very talented, but at 31 is not the spring chicken that the other two are. Basso has to be taken seriously as well.
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Now if they'll only learn to TTT...
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if nibali & andy schleck can improve their tt ability just a bit,
they'll give contador a run for his money the next 5 years or
so. tony martin has proven he can both climb and tt but lacks
the consistency of the other two. still, he should figure
prominently in the overall equation. all four are more
exciting gt racers than the previous generation of
menchov, leipheimer, evans & kloden.
they'll give contador a run for his money the next 5 years or
so. tony martin has proven he can both climb and tt but lacks
the consistency of the other two. still, he should figure
prominently in the overall equation. all four are more
exciting gt racers than the previous generation of
menchov, leipheimer, evans & kloden.
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Liquigas did have a nice Tour. KOM, 2 of the top 3 young riders, 2 riders in the top ten on GC. There are a lot of cycling fans out there that took note. Unfortunately, the All-Lance, All-Astana Versus coverage didn't even notice.
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Niboli (and Kreuziger for that matter) rode a fantastic TdF, climbed and TTd with the big guns, but seemed to be ignored completely by the French TV directors, the Versus announcers, and the crowd here. Phil and Paul, for instance, actually skipped over his name whenever reciting the list of stage winners and/or GC standings.
Am I missing something?
Is this yet another plot of Lance and Johan?
Am I missing something?
Is this yet another plot of Lance and Johan?
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Remember VS. is mostly going to talk about the american riders. I was paying very close attention to Niboli as he was within striking distance of the podium. I agree, he rode a great TDF.
+1 to Magee. I have a Synapse C3 and there's no f'ing way I'm wearing that kit. I hate saying their name properly. Jeez, I never realized how much lime green makes me want to hurl.
Just playing, they're an awesome team.
+1 to Magee. I have a Synapse C3 and there's no f'ing way I'm wearing that kit. I hate saying their name properly. Jeez, I never realized how much lime green makes me want to hurl.
Just playing, they're an awesome team.
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Remember VS. is mostly going to talk about the american riders. I was paying very close attention to Niboli as he was within striking distance of the podium. I agree, he rode a great TDF.
+1 to Magee. I have a Synapse C3 and there's no f'ing way I'm wearing that kit. I hate saying their name properly. Jeez, I never realized how much lime green makes me want to hurl. Just playing, they're an awesome team.
+1 to Magee. I have a Synapse C3 and there's no f'ing way I'm wearing that kit. I hate saying their name properly. Jeez, I never realized how much lime green makes me want to hurl.
Just playing, they're an awesome team.
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I have to agree Orion. Funny that every segment talking about Astana always started with "Armstrong" even after Contador had the yellow jersey. I like the vs. team they make it fun but they need to find a balance. I'm sure the producers were giving them cues and there has to be a lot of teleprompting so it's already decided. I'm going through withdrawals right now as I'd normally be watching / listening to the final extended coverage show listening to Bob laugh about something silly. Cheers
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Niboli (and Kreuziger for that matter) rode a fantastic TdF, climbed and TTd with the big guns, but seemed to be ignored completely by the French TV directors, the Versus announcers, and the crowd here. Phil and Paul, for instance, actually skipped over his name whenever reciting the list of stage winners and/or GC standings.
Am I missing something?
Is this yet another plot of Lance and Johan?
Am I missing something?
Is this yet another plot of Lance and Johan?
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And botto, you can't make a simple correction? Edit: Oops. I see the underline now.
This just proves that I don't have any pre-existing relationship that would make me biased.
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I'm aware of the practice. But they did it even when he was in the second or even last position. It's like, "The first half dozen times you insult me I can take it as a joke. After that I start to take it serious."
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