IKE gets a DQ

[eatsleepfish]

Ike's negative remark towards the inoperative live well system on the Triton boat sure didn't help the situation at all. Badmouth one of the organization's biggest sponsers and you are sure to pay the price someway or another. He knows that the spotlight is always on him, but still continues to show himself as a Yankee brat. Some think that this can be considered as a black eye on ESPN, but I don't think their stockholders see it that way. They are only seeing the all mighty dollar as the controversey grows. Sounds alot like NASCAR!

GO RICK CLUNN!!!!!

remember... eatsleepfish

[Danny]

You were the first I read that addressed his comments about the airiation system. But, he did not say it was inoperatable, he said they tole me to use it, but I hate those things!!

I agree, there should be a no dead fish cull rule, and there maybe next year. Remember what I called the "Ike" rule from last year? After Ike beached his boat in the concrete river, after the tournament, BASS passed a new rule, any damage to the boat that is up and above the normal amount of wear and tear would have to be paid for by the angler. Looks like Ike is buying some Triton boat equipment!!!

Also, the coverage I saw said it "might" be against Fl. law, they did not know. So, if it is, I'm sure the footage will play a part in any prosecution. Also, I was disappoint in Shaw Grigsby. He said, while discussing the FL law thing, that since he was out there alone, he was good to go! Huh???

Finally, hypocrissy at work. ESPN (Trip Weldon) said that he was dqed for cussing and throwing that fit in front of fans. That the fans of fishing and BASS should not see that, and it was the wrong message. So what is ESPN doing? I saw three times yesterday, and at least 5 this morning already. Wonder if the word hypocrissy is in their vocabulary?

Danny

[jdw174]

You're the first one I've seen in this thread that made mention of the fact that Ike said he was told to use the aerators but he didn't like them. Therefore, they didn't malfunction (hear that Velvick?), and he didn't forget. He just didn't want to use them. That's exactly what Ike said in the initial showing of the film. Did anyone else notice that that portion of the film was conveniently edited out in all re-runs of the incident shown this morning?

[bkehl]

That part has been aired twice this morning, Ike was more worried about spooking fish with the noise of the live wells than keeping his catch alive. Go Kevin Wirth !!!

[jdw174]

That's possible. After seeing it for the umpteenth time, I just TIVO'ed right past seeing it again.