Monster Energy Specialized Sam Hill Injured, Out For MSA by brule

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Caiokv (Jun 27, 2011 at 16:29)

Dude, 60% of the article is not about Sam, but about his sponsors!
I was looking for Sam's injuries info, not Monster Energy info!

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Zbrodniciel (Jun 27, 2011 at 16:32)

Agreed ;/

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katinasd (Jun 27, 2011 at 21:46)

Even Sam can't ride without his sponsors. I think it's a great thing that sponsors stick with their athletes even when they are injured for a long time. That's how it should be, not only with a big gun like Sam. He's not able to promote them as much as he use to do probably, so good thing they where named here. Heal up well Sam.

iesubach (Jun 28, 2011 at 2:19)

To start, Sam can ridewithoutsponsers, he just wouldn'tget as much money (only prize money), and secondly, his sponsers still get promoted, infact they have just got a articleall about themselfs because of his injury.So maybe he can't win his races, buthe's still a hero, and it's not like people forget who him and his sponsers are, just because he's missing two world cups. All riders get injured, and if the sponsers just ditched them when they did,nobody would be on a team fora full season. I don't see it amazing that his sponsers have stuck with him, they did last year with no fuss so why not this year?

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spaced (Jun 28, 2011 at 2:44)

Dude - riding without sponsors? You know the costs of riding around the world with a professional mechanic? The baggage fees alone would kill you.

Caiokv (Jun 28, 2011 at 6:33)

Riding without sponsors is impossible, unless you have a lot of money. I agree that they can put some ads on Sam's page, but something like: Sam is sponsored by: etc...
Not half an article about drinking monster...

PLC07 (Jun 28, 2011 at 12:39)

"Monster Energy supports the scene." They do anything else for the sport other than sponsoring riders? Honest question here. I mean, you might consider it enough already... and it's nice if you're one of those riders... but I call that marketing more than "supporting the scene". I really don't like energy drinks, whatever brand it is but I feel like redbull is actually the only one investing into the sport with those crazy events instead of just paying for ad space on riders.

spaced (Jun 28, 2011 at 17:43)

Monster actually sponsors many bike events. Kona White style for example.

PLC07 (Jun 29, 2011 at 10:23)

What I meant is that their claim seems to be empty. They rent ad space at events and on riders to get publicity, hoping to get more market shares. It's ok, it's called marketing and I have nothing against that. My point is that unless i'm wrong, I haven't seen them go out of their way like redbull does to actually create events and give massive visibility to sports that are often unknown by the general public. One might argue that redbull also does it as marketing stunts but as far as I'm concerned, I find it nice that the sports get something from it by pushing it's limits even further. THAT is supporting a scene.

katinasd (Jun 29, 2011 at 13:44)

PLCO7. Red Bull is doing a great job your right about that, even small events and projects they sponsor. Monster focusses more on organizing sick parties and stuff I guess, but they still do a good job for the scene. Not only Monster wants to grow... the sport wants to grow and everyone tries to benefit from that. And that's just fine as long it's all in balance if you know what I trying to say. Cheers.

PLC07 (Jun 29, 2011 at 14:15)

People start a business to make money. I have no problem with that. It's cool they help out events and riders with sponsorships and we're all thankful but they aren't fooling me when they disguise marketing as philanthropy.

spaced (Jun 29, 2011 at 14:50)

Your argument is a bit silly. The main differance between them and redbull is redbull events share their brand name, monsters usually not. It is not the redbull guys who build rampage or think of it, they just sponsor it.
If monster contracts included a name clause and you had a monster white style you would think they go out of their way and support the community? Dude did Kokanee create crankworx? Ive actualy heard there were some dick moves at monster some time ago but in case of what you are talking about redbull simply dishes out more money as they have more money.

PLC07 (Jun 29, 2011 at 15:59)

Correct me if I'm wrong but I used to speedboard and we had a race called top challenge in montreal and the organizers needed more sponsors as the sport is/was not very known. They told me they checked with redbull but it didn't happen since they just don't spend money to have their name on an event. They create it and run it themselves from A to Z or at least are largely involved into the process or it just doesn't happen. That's what I heard/read for various other events too. Since everything was already organized they ended up having bud light spend money to stamp their name on the event. While it was nice from bud light, I'd call this buying visibility more than "supporting the scene".

spaced (Jun 30, 2011 at 8:25)

I know of certain red bull events that didn't go that way. i wonder what they meant by full controll.

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Nicko95DH (Jun 27, 2011 at 16:22)

sick rider, hope he's back on it ASAP Smile

even if there was a massive monster ad on this page

eleventyfive (Jun 27, 2011 at 18:55)

So I check back an hour later and it seems a whole paragraph telling me to drink every single type of monster made has been removed? That should never have been put up, glad someone from pinkbike had the sense to edit this "injury report"/press release. Oh yeah and .... heal up Sam!

will-burr (Jun 27, 2011 at 19:59)

Monster Energy drinks help shoulder tissue regeneration...
Drink up everybody!!!! Smile

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mr-sam (Jun 27, 2011 at 16:20)

It sucks to hear that! I was looking forward to hopefully seeing him turn his season round and be on top of the box again! Lets just hope hes back up there soon...

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HomeofMTB-MARIN (Jun 27, 2011 at 16:23)

that is bad news but i like how they throw in an ad for monster in an INJURY REPORT!

NSGreg (Jun 27, 2011 at 16:27)

Oh no, I was really hoping he would get some really good results at the next round of the WC. I hope he's back ASAP!

panzer103 (Jun 27, 2011 at 17:26)

Sponsors- they pay the bills.

sessionman123abc (Jun 27, 2011 at 18:34)

looks like gwin scared him off

FetusOven (Jun 27, 2011 at 18:39)

I obsessively support Gwin too, but nobody scares sammy. The kid is fearless.

Dirt-Gash (Jun 27, 2011 at 19:36) (Below Threshold) show comment

Whatever...the only reason Gwin is doing as well as he is, is because Sam is still coping with his injury. Typical of WC riders to not do as well in the next season after sustaining a major injury. Looks like Minnar gets the ribbons this year. ohhhhhhh Yeah Gwin is hot right now...but Minnar is solid.

xetal (Jun 27, 2011 at 19:48)

Gwin is all out. He will end the season as a Gwinner or Dead !

FetusOven (Jun 27, 2011 at 19:49)

thanks for breaking it down for us dirt-gash.

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cGonzalez (Jun 27, 2011 at 19:53)

the reason gwins doing well is because he put in the work. not because sams recovering from an injury.

shishka (Jun 28, 2011 at 8:17) (Below Threshold) show comment

Wow do you guys realize sam is just another guy riding a bike. I think you super fans have posters of sam next to your bed. Superfans are super creepy specially when talking about dh riders. Sam is superman he's my hero I love heeee. I feel bad for gwin, after he wins the title this year you going to post up on his jock next year. Gwinny oh your my favorite sign my underwear. Lolol. Just another guy riding a bike.

FetusOven (Jun 28, 2011 at 16:54)

Shishka. How about you sign my underwear instead?

wonkydh (Jun 28, 2011 at 21:47)

Shishka, you are a loser bro!!!!! i wish i was in the states so i could find you and drag your face across the concrete!!!!!!! hahahaha

shishka (Jul 5, 2011 at 18:17)

Thats a compliment coming from an inbred aussie like yourself. I'm impressed you found a working computer to be honest. If you ever make it to nyc hit me up 100%. You get the royal treatment!

cGonzalez (Jul 5, 2011 at 20:54)

shishka, i understand you just thought of a comeback 3 hours ago but chill. this argument was over days ago.

wonkydh (Jul 6, 2011 at 1:15)

get over it

sessionman123abc (Jul 17, 2011 at 20:31)

to the dude that replied to my comment...

If you think 17th and i think 11th is solid, think again. (referring to minnar)

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BLIPDH (Jun 27, 2011 at 16:28)

shameless self promotion by monster haha.....get better sam hope to see you back ASAP

rlucky82 (Jun 27, 2011 at 23:09)

Wrong! The article was written by Tyler Maine.

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brandonf (Jun 27, 2011 at 17:11)

Come on monster, try spending a little less time promoting yourself in an injury report next time for f*cks sake

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doorknob100 (Jun 27, 2011 at 16:18)

He'll get back soon, mans a god damn champ

fr112358 (Jun 28, 2011 at 22:04)

True that.

spaced (Jun 29, 2011 at 9:46)

Id actually want Sam to do a proper long recovery and some training instead of rushing it and injuring himself again.

fr112358 (Jun 29, 2011 at 12:50)

I agree. Dan Atherton was talking about that, saying that if you get back into it too soon then it's easy to re-injure yourself.

peterman1234 (Jul 3, 2011 at 21:29)

maybe he'll come back swingin' at worlds like he did last year!

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nutter-1 (Jun 27, 2011 at 16:24)

my dirt fantasy team is going up in smoke!

matt6793 (Jun 27, 2011 at 16:26)

SNAP!

stewy34 Plus (Jun 27, 2011 at 17:36)

yep same!! i was looking forward to sam getting back to his best

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cheddabowl (Jun 27, 2011 at 17:32)

bummer #1: injury

bummer #2: adverts infecting every part of our lives

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Maverickdh00 (Jun 28, 2011 at 11:52)

Geez Louise, Sam its all downhill or you this year again and Brendog too, Blackhawks down in Specialized tent..

MEDICccccccccccccccccccccccccc

Time to send in the Seals...

Heal up fast champ [SH] we want ya back on WC and terrorizing tracks/riders again.

Got to have you back @ Champery last year was not the same without the Sam Hill factor great race but lacked the SH affect of 2007..

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jut8 Plus (Jun 27, 2011 at 16:25)

Healing vibes go out to Sam!

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shishka (Jul 6, 2011 at 7:39)

What argument, lol you have wallabe for brains down there. I made one comment about if he really hurt or not and you did a backflip and wet your pants. Are you sam hill? Who else would care this much about such trivial nonsense? Either way I discovered how easy it is to upset you guys, really have to toughen up. Giving dhers a bad name acting like bitches and shit. I expect roadies to cluck like this you guys get your feathers ruffled sooooo easy, its really too easy.

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teamdoa (Jun 28, 2011 at 8:33)

@shishka, somehow I think it would be in his contract to have to ride all rounds of the world cup, I highly doubt Specialized and his sponsors would let him sit them out if he could ride easily with no injury.

shishka (Jul 5, 2011 at 20:02)

Ya I never heard of a pro athlete doing anything shady. They always follow all the rules and obey all contracts. This really is a perfect world and you are like the perfect stranger balkie bartakamouse.

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extendead (Jun 27, 2011 at 20:30)

Sam will be so pissed that he will win worlds champs 5 sec up!!! just like before!! heal up Sam!!

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notallowedtoswear (Jun 27, 2011 at 16:44)

so its same as last year then miss most the season and come back to win the champs

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cesalec (Jun 28, 2011 at 9:31)

I was really hoping Sam would turn this around and make this one of the most interesting DH seasons of history.... I hope he recovers 100% at one point or another.

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stewy34 Plus (Jun 27, 2011 at 17:41)

good luck sam hope all goes well. i love how everyone on here from all different countries support every rider

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wonkydh (Jun 27, 2011 at 20:29)

This sucks sooooo bad for sam, he was clawing his way back to form and now back to square one. Im sitting here with a recently operated shoulder and i hope i can come back just as strong as he does. AUSSIE DH!!!!!!

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hardyk (Jun 27, 2011 at 18:14)

are u kidding me i was hoping to see hill ride in msa next week.. but this time steve smith ftw!

DownhillBro (Jun 28, 2011 at 6:29)

i hear you on that one. Would have been nice to see

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AussieBoon (Jun 28, 2011 at 0:14)

WWHHHAAATT again!?!?!?! Sam's having such a bad run. Hope he gets better soon

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crividh (Jun 28, 2011 at 1:04)

oh man that's rude...he's injured again(not funny) an he probably win the world champs again(that will be nice)

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teamdoa (Jun 28, 2011 at 0:52)

I'm suprised that Monster energy isn't banned considering all the crap in it.

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brazilian-monkey (Jun 28, 2011 at 10:23)

Evil revolt is far better than demo, i want my old revolt, pleaseeeeee!!!! bull Shit SPZ DEMO !jumps lika a Crazy horse!

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wilson12359 (Jun 28, 2011 at 1:46)

Im bummed as for Sam he was starting to get back into it, Heal up quick man

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shishka (Sep 4, 2011 at 6:59)

Wow I set all your heads on fire from 5000 miles away. Imagine what I would do if I caught you in my hood.

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MathiasWensveen (Jun 27, 2011 at 17:15)

Just a little bit of Monster promotion, Eh? Get better soon Sam!

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kaesae (Jun 28, 2011 at 9:24)

Sam, get rid of the Specialized, you're one of the best riders in the world, but that is the wrong bike for your riding style. Hope you get well soon!

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soggytaco (Jun 27, 2011 at 21:09)

good job monster way to put a f*cken ad in a news report

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Bonz0 (Jun 27, 2011 at 21:30)

Ok, we get it monster... you sponsor a lotta sht

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idownhiller (Jun 29, 2011 at 3:01)

:@ Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Get well sonn sam

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Dirt-Racer (Jun 28, 2011 at 11:52)

Ah hope Sam gets back on that bike soon! Frown

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KonaBrother2 (Jul 9, 2011 at 15:27)

oh dude that sucks hope he heals up ASAP!!!!!!!!!!

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nehuen93 (Jun 27, 2011 at 18:35)

nooooo. get well soon sam!

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socalshreder (Jun 27, 2011 at 19:41)

That sucks hope Sam gets better.

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Muttley (Jun 27, 2011 at 17:03)

Hill needs to get back on his game. Poor lad.

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neimbc (Jun 27, 2011 at 17:48)

Bad news! Get well soon. I was hoping to watch you in action in Windham!

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Joelrider (Jun 27, 2011 at 16:20)

pour Samy

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ThePurplePeopleEater (Jun 27, 2011 at 16:18)

Dang

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crazymac1 Plus (Jun 27, 2011 at 18:02)

noooooooooooo get better sam Salute

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panzer103 (Jun 27, 2011 at 17:26)

That Blows

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trekiscool (Jun 27, 2011 at 17:14)

Soooooooo many sponsors...

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k2dan (Jun 27, 2011 at 16:26)

thats a bumer

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konabrother1 (Jun 27, 2011 at 16:25)

nooo. not good at all!

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pelukero (Jun 28, 2011 at 7:34)

oh! shit!

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zorba73 (Jun 27, 2011 at 23:24)

Don't drink Monster. It is liquid shit in a can.

Get well Sam.

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fuore51 (Jun 27, 2011 at 19:26)

He'll be back and win and the world championship ! again

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stolennick (Jun 28, 2011 at 3:17)

get well soon!

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ErwinR (Jun 27, 2011 at 21:24)

Heal up Sam

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Idaho (Jun 27, 2011 at 18:40)

Does this mean he is winning worlds again?

extendead (Jun 27, 2011 at 20:34)

Sam will be so pissed that he will win worlds champs 5 sec up!!! just like before!! heal up Sam!!

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deisterschreddern (Jun 27, 2011 at 17:39)

I love his bike Big Grin

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DHILL819 (Jun 27, 2011 at 17:26)

DDDDDAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNNGGGGGGGGGGGGG

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Ryanlak (Jun 27, 2011 at 17:27)

Again?!

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CommentPolice (Jun 27, 2011 at 17:06)

Session 88!!! Gwinn is the new hero this year!

mikeG72 (Jun 27, 2011 at 20:34)

Heal up Sam...shoulders are tough! Would love to see a 100% recovery and be the "Danger Man" to keep racing interesting.

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shishka (Jun 27, 2011 at 21:39)

I not buying this injury, I think he just having an off season and wants time off. Or maybe that goofball flat ass hat he always wearing injured his dome piece loolololl!

Yo monster energy shut the hell up! Only 15 year old dingbats drink that crap.

wonkydh (Jun 28, 2011 at 1:06) (Below Threshold) show comment

you are a f#$%king loser. Grow a brain, i seriously hope you go ride and break you neck!!!!!!

shishka (Jun 28, 2011 at 7:53) (Below Threshold) show comment

I guess the truth hurts you guys. I'm not affraid to keep it real. Well i guess we know who sam hills number one fan is. You have the ultimate man crush on sam but ease back off his jock. I think sam should watch out for fruit loop fans likes you. I can't even ride because your mother is here draining my droper every 5 minutes. Tell her is ease back off my jock pleaaase, hellpppp!

FetusOven (Jun 28, 2011 at 16:59)

Hahaha a 34 year old telling mom jokes over the Internet. Hahahaha

wonkydh (Jun 28, 2011 at 21:40)

dude you are real mature hey. The truth, gwinn is your first dh win since Palmer and we have consistent top ten finshes every WC and have for years in juniors and seniors. Your riders are crap dude. Im defo not his biggest fan but just hate people like you that feel the need to talk shit from behind your computer. I guarentee you would not say this shit to his or my face, PUSSY!!!!

shishka (Jul 5, 2011 at 18:23)

I never thought someone could jock a rider this hard but you win a pair of sam hills underwear. You earned it! I guarantee you have no idea what your talking about in aussie land wanking off on your parents couch. Bet on that. I'm really scared of some white boys from austrailia. Don't point that monster hat at me man!!!!!!!!!!

wonkydh (Jul 6, 2011 at 1:13)

hahahaha there you go again with the personal attacks, you dont even address the argument. you must be real smart like he yuk.

Larsy (Aug 25, 2011 at 17:24)

Don't worry wonkydh - shishka probably doesn't even ride - or maybe he's still trying to work out how to get the bolts off his training wheels.

The lad is obviously frustrated that he can't ride on two wheels - so he always has one hand on his bell end the other typing crap on Pinkbike

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