Hayden Takes Crown, Huskers Go Down

WOW. That sums up the 2006 MotoGP season for me.

Two weeks ago, Dani Pedrosa slid into his Repsol Honda teammate Nicky Hayden, taking them both out of that race, and taking Hayden out of the lead in the championship point standing. This all but paved the way for Valentino Rossi to win his 832nd championship in a row. Rossi is arguably the best rider in the world. Dani Pedrosa had a tall order ahead of him. Early in the race, Pedrosa was one place ahead of Hayden, went wide on a turn, and signaled Nicky ahead of him. Pedrosa then kept the competition away from Hayden the rest of the race. Hayden places 3^rd, giving him enough points to regain the points needed to win the 2006 World Championship.

What about Rossi? He had the pole position. Good question. Rossi wiped out early, but sprung up, took the bike back on the track, and FINISHED THE RACE. Noble effort by Rossi.

This was an exciting season, to be sure, and my first season following this sport. I eagerly await March, when the 2007 season rolls out in Qatar.

This pic says it all…Rossi congratulating Hayden after the race.

The Huskers. Where to begin? Well, after the choke job to Oklahoma State, Missouri is up next. All I can really say is that 4 full quarters of ball need to be played, and we can’t play with complacency. The only hilarity is watching the Nazi board blow up at each other. “Don’t get cute with me.”