Kent Desourmaux interview

[Merlinsky]

Originally Posted by eajinabi

What a horrible interview Bob Costas gave to Kent on NBC. He presented accusations one after the other and got Desourmaux tottally off guard. Its neither the time nor the place to question someone like that especially when a jock is in a positive mind set right before a big race. NBC - FAIL!

Actually I disagree. Kent seemed to be quite confident in his assertions. He's probably thought it over in his head and answered it many times. Whatever happened, there's obviously something he believes firmly and he simply said it to Bob. It's the elephant in the room, and how do you know Bob didn't say he'd ask him about that before the camera rolled? And since when did good journalism mean you only offered up softballs? Bob isn't Christiane Amanpour but give him a break. He's just doing his job. The only time Bob's gonna speak to these guys is on these days anyway, and they've been harassing Pletcher about his record for awhile now which I'm sure didn't make him feel great while doing his job. They gave Talamo all sorts of coverage about his first Derby and that had to make him anxious. If Kent's experience hasn't put him in a position not to crack under a spotlight, I don't know what a person would have to go through in this sport.

[eajinabi]

Originally Posted by Merlinsky

Actually I disagree. Kent seemed to be quite confident in his assertions. He's probably thought it over in his head and answered it many times. Whatever happened, there's obviously something he believes firmly and he simply said it to Bob. It's the elephant in the room, and how do you know Bob didn't say he'd ask him about that before the camera rolled? And since when did good journalism mean you only offered up softballs? Bob isn't Christiane Amanpour but give him a break. He's just doing his job. The only time Bob's gonna speak to these guys is on these days anyway, and they've been harassing Pletcher about his record for awhile now which I'm sure didn't make him feel great while doing his job. They gave Talamo all sorts of coverage about his first Derby and that had to make him anxious. If Kent's experience hasn't put him in a position not to crack under a spotlight, I don't know what a person would have to go through in this sport.

1) They were stupid accusations which did not deserve to be asked in the first place. 2) Kent did not seem to be comfortable when answeringvthose questions. I would have rather have costas ask him about his strategy going into the race but he opted to go the other route. If you have any experience playing in sports then you would definitley would not want to be bombarded with such questions when your mind is being focused for the big event. It wasnt the time nor the place to ask such questions period!

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by eajinabi

1) They were stupid accusations which did not deserve to be asked in the first place. 2) Kent did not seem to be comfortable when answeringvthose questions. I would have rather have costas ask him about his strategy going into the race but he opted to go the other route. If you have any experience playing in sports then you would definitley would not want to be bombarded with such questions when your mind is being focused for the big event. It wasnt the time nor the place to ask such questions period!

If I had Paddy in 2nd on my wagers I wouldn't be calling it a stupid accusation.

[Merlinsky]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

If I had Paddy in 2nd on my wagers I wouldn't be calling it a stupid accusation.

Intelligence does not increase or decrease for you if the horse doesn't finish 2nd. You are as smart before as you are after. All you can do is hope you make money or learn a lesson for later. Being bitter about what goes down doesn't make how Kent rode any better or worse. If he wrote horribly and you didn't have a cent on the race, do you think his ride's any better? Someone having Super Saver-Ice Box-Paddy O'Prado might think Kent rode just fine, or at the very least not care.

[kenny p]

Costas is an *******.

[Cannon Shell]

I loved the Leslie Vonn interview.

[NoLuvForPletch]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

I loved the Leslie Vonn interview.

Good one Chuck. Even better, they had that going on instead of showing the Dixie. Brilliant! I guess NBC is still trying to recoup their Olympics losses? Is there one person that was watching Preakness coverage that didn't change the channel to the baseball game on Fox or TVG/HRTV when she hit the screen? Seriously, who cares about Leslie Vonn? Nobody cared about her in the Olympics even though NBC force fed her to you every single freaking day, and certainly nobody cares about her now.

[Merlinsky]

Originally Posted by kenny p

Costas is an *******.

Of course, but that's neither here nor there with how appropriate it was to ask Kent about Big Brown.

[AeWingnut]

[eajinabi]

Originally Posted by Merlinsky

Of course, but that's neither here nor there with how appropriate it was to ask Kent about Big Brown.

How was it appropriate? This question was raised 2 years ago and it was answered 2 years ago. Was he expecting Desormaux to say: Yes Mr. Costas, I had money on the race and I purposely pulled up Big Brown to ensure that I cash in on the eventual winner. He made Desormaux look like a dick. Kent was never suspended for what he was accused of so why stir up conterversy thats not even there?

[packerbacker7964]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

If I had Paddy in 2nd on my wagers I wouldn't be calling it a stupid accusation.

yeah I asked that same line of question's right after the derby.