In the United States, it is common sentiment that college athletes play harder than proballers in the NFL and NBA; and that the NFL and NBA are boring to watch compared to college ball. This is because the college athletes are living off scholarships in hopes they make it to the major leagues...
Is it possible for Marquez?
He’s only 26 years old, but 40 more wins seems like a lot.
If he can take 5 more this season then it gets a bit easier. He will be 27 next season, there’s no reason why another 10 wins isn’t possible considering his strongest competition will be another year older...
The following table shows the ten riders who have made most premier-class (500cc/MotoGP) starts:
1. Alex Barros 245
2. Loris Capirossi 217
3. Valentino Rossi 199
4. Carlos Checa 194
5. Kenny Roberts Jnr 167
6. Sete Gibernau 160
7. Jack Findlay 157
8. Colin Edwards 153
9. Nicky Hayden...
It would seem Barros is setting the pace at the moment, granted Yamaha are not there, but he is up there big time. Troy Bayliss whipped ... in the last MotoGP.
Could it be that Superbikes has a higher standard of riding ability than MotoGP ?
Toseland had v fast test times on pedrosa's bike doing...