Defending Jenson Button
Jenson's been coming under a lot of heavy criticism lately for his nomination in BBC's Sports Personality of the Year Awards. I say lay off the guy. It's not his fault he got nominated. It's a recognition of excellence, and that he has been.
People keep referring to the fact that he's only got one win, blah blah blah. That's one win more than he started the season isn't it? Look at the way he won it, and look at the way he's been driving since! Absolutely driven and competitive. He scored more points than anyone, even both Schumi and Fernando, during that time period. He's at the pinnacle of motorsports, and he's been driving well. Really well. That deserves some recognition, doesn't it? And the simple fact is that there were at least some people out there that saw that. That's why he got into the final nomination list.
I can't wait for 2007 season to start. I really, really hope Jenson does well. He's poised for big things, and as much as I wouldn't want to put any more pressure on Jenson (as if I could actually do that), I'm really hoping he gets to silence even more critics this year. He's one of the best drivers in the world right now. I hope he really gets to showcase those talents in the RA107.
4 comments:
I don't get it, because he didn't win anyway (he was robbed...) so what's everyone's problem?
hey,i'm dan,i come from italy.....i hope that last year jenson go well....and i belive that the criticals is useless....
excuse my english....
Exactly.. Zara Phillips won (even she's been coming under fire). It's supposed to be a time of the year to honor those who have at least done the Brits proud, and it's frustrating to see people putting so much focus on what they weren't able to do, instead of what they were able to accomplish.
Anyhow, like I think Dan was trying to say, it'd be an exercise in futility to argue against the chronic naysayers out there.
Jenson's champ to me and his legions of fans. I'm still happy for all his awards and his BBC nomination. Heck, I wish I was lucky enough to be nominated for something like that too. :)
Biased pre-voting coverage made a sham of BBC Sports Personality of the Year award
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