Rappstar 2nd overall!! (Page 2)

I know I should.

Seriously though, if anyone wants to point to the decline of BT then look no further than here.  Arguably the 2nd best US pro triathlete who sets a new bike course record competing against someone that just crushed it at IMFL followed up by helmet-gate and you dismiss it as some dude from ST that nobody cares about at a race that doesn't matter.  Talk about contributing absolutely nothing to a thread, even less than my snarky non-retort.  Oddly enough your reply is more reminiscent of something one would find on ST than even the OP's title.  

I know I should.

Seriously though, if anyone wants to point to the decline of BT then look no further than here.  Arguably the 2nd best US pro triathlete who sets a new bike course record competing against someone that just crushed it at IMFL followed up by helmet-gate and you dismiss it as some dude from ST that nobody cares about at a race that doesn't matter.  Talk about contributing absolutely nothing to a thread, even less than my snarky non-retort.  Oddly enough your reply is more reminiscent of something one would find on ST than even the OP's title.  

What I don't get, generally speaking, is that a tongue in cheek comment can't just be let go, even after one or two users gives it the inevitable attention. Instead it has to be pointed out, discussed, and derail a thread.

(a) Type of Helmet. All participants shall wear a protective head cover, undamaged and unaltered, which meets or exceeds the safety standards of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).  Helmets manufactured prior to March 10, 1999 must meet or exceed the safety standards of (i) the American National Standard Institute (ANSI Z-90.4), (ii) The Snell Memorial Foundation (Protective Headgear for Bicycle Users), or (iii) ASTM F-1446 or F-1447, and which is clearly labeled by the manufacturer as satisfying such standards. Removal of helmet cover, if required for that helmet to meet such safety standards, shall constitute an impermissible alteration in violation of this Section 5.9(a). Any violation of this Section 5.9(a) shall result in disqualification.

Eh, don't sweat it.  Even though the thread title is a little off kilter for this site and you didn't say much in the OP, IMO people should get over it, and just discuss the interesting facts about the race.

I got to have dinner last night with one of the pros and he had an interesting take on Jordan's demise.  I'm paraphrasing here but what I took out of it was that Jordan most likely rode too hard on the back half to drop him and build a gap because he's a better runner than what he posted.  If he had just maintained he probably would have been able to put up a strong enough run to keep Victor behind him and seal the win.  

Since Del Corral's helmet was a hotly debated topic after IMFL and by most accounts he wore the same helmet for IMAZ, I guess this is germane...

I got to have dinner last night with one of the pros and he had an interesting take on Jordan's demise.  I'm paraphrasing here but what I took out of it was that Jordan most likely rode too hard on the back half to drop him and build a gap because he's a better runner than what he posted.  If he had just maintained he probably would have been able to put up a strong enough run to keep Victor behind him and seal the win.  

Maybe.  But my guess is it would be hard to be confident in that with a guy behind you who just ran a 2:37 and closed an 18min gap on the run two weeks ago.  One school of thought (at the pointy end, at least) is to "race your strength".  And Jordan's is the bike.

I agree with this.

I will also submit that I am disappointed in the aftermath of the IMAZ race with the protest over the helmet. *I* think we are witnessing the evolution of one of the next GREAT ironman triathletes in Del Corral. I'm a fan after this last race for sure.

I will grant that the rules at WTC are strange, relying on the athlete to file the protest, and in his defense he was exhausted after an incredible performance, so I really doubt anyone will really hold this over on him.

I just feel this was a 'rain on Victor's parade' and was disappointed. Most will likely disagree with me as Jordan is viewed as near God by many on ST and this site.

Truthfully I was much more disappointed by what Slowman was spreading about rumors regarding the sticker placed 'illegally' or was implied by his posts. Slowman, unlike Jordan had not been in the heat of the battle and that stuff was uncalled for.

Jordan = great ambassador. I still feel this, however this was not his finest 'ambassadorial' moment in my most useless of opinions. Again, he was exhausted and just finished an IM, so no real issues long term.

I do ask those that strongly disagree with me here to ask themselves how they would have PERSONALLY felt if one of the most media savvy, highest ST presence triathletes in the world called you out for in essence cheating, after winning an IM.

I suspect I would be pizzed off. I truly believe I'm not alone in feeling some empathy for Del Corral.

Anyway, I'm out, so flame away.

I agree with this.

I will also submit that I am disappointed in the aftermath of the IMAZ race with the protest over the helmet. *I* think we are witnessing the evolution of one of the next GREAT ironman triathletes in Del Corral. I'm a fan after this last race for sure.

I will grant that the rules at WTC are strange, relying on the athlete to file the protest, and in his defense he was exhausted after an incredible performance, so I really doubt anyone will really hold this over on him.

I just feel this was a 'rain on Victor's parade' and was disappointed. Most will likely disagree with me as Jordan is viewed as near God by many on ST and this site.

Truthfully I was much more disappointed by what Slowman was spreading about rumors regarding the sticker placed 'illegally' or was implied by his posts. Slowman, unlike Jordan had not been in the heat of the battle and that stuff was uncalled for.

Jordan = great ambassador. I still feel this, however this was not his finest 'ambassadorial' moment in my most useless of opinions. Again, he was exhausted and just finished an IM, so no real issues long term.

I do ask those that strongly disagree with me here to ask themselves how they would have PERSONALLY felt if one of the most media savvy, highest ST presence triathletes in the world called you out for in essence cheating, after winning an IM.

I suspect I would be pizzed off. I truly believe I'm not alone in feeling some empathy for Del Corral.

Anyway, I'm out, so flame away.

I agree with this.

I will also submit that I am disappointed in the aftermath of the IMAZ race with the protest over the helmet. *I* think we are witnessing the evolution of one of the next GREAT ironman triathletes in Del Corral. I'm a fan after this last race for sure.

I will grant that the rules at WTC are strange, relying on the athlete to file the protest, and in his defense he was exhausted after an incredible performance, so I really doubt anyone will really hold this over on him.

I just feel this was a 'rain on Victor's parade' and was disappointed. Most will likely disagree with me as Jordan is viewed as near God by many on ST and this site.

Truthfully I was much more disappointed by what Slowman was spreading about rumors regarding the sticker placed 'illegally' or was implied by his posts. Slowman, unlike Jordan had not been in the heat of the battle and that stuff was uncalled for.

Jordan = great ambassador. I still feel this, however this was not his finest 'ambassadorial' moment in my most useless of opinions. Again, he was exhausted and just finished an IM, so no real issues long term.

I do ask those that strongly disagree with me here to ask themselves how they would have PERSONALLY felt if one of the most media savvy, highest ST presence triathletes in the world called you out for in essence cheating, after winning an IM.

I suspect I would be pizzed off. I truly believe I'm not alone in feeling some empathy for Del Corral.

Anyway, I'm out, so flame away.