tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31806110.post5773162038180891878..comments2023-05-22T07:57:46.830-05:00Comments on One Lugnut Short: Elliott Sadler, you're fired!okla21fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13510135260252333633noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31806110.post-58714789775744434412010-03-03T19:57:58.129-06:002010-03-03T19:57:58.129-06:00I am going to kill you. I am going to murder you.I am going to kill you. I am going to murder you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31806110.post-56761505626484369712009-01-04T09:48:00.000-06:002009-01-04T09:48:00.000-06:00Maybe the Sadlers can charge more for admission to...Maybe the Sadlers can charge more for admission to the next <BR/><BR/>"Barn Party".....<BR/><BR/>Elliott's days of fooling people are over, excluding any poor saps categorized by the cliche':<BR/><BR/>"There's another sucker born every day!"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31806110.post-33505827293183329392009-01-04T09:38:00.000-06:002009-01-04T09:38:00.000-06:00So Elliott, it doesn't feel so good when the shoe ...So Elliott, it doesn't feel so good when the shoe is on the other foot, huh? Karma is a wonderful thing sometimes.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31806110.post-63651375433493723232009-01-04T09:21:00.000-06:002009-01-04T09:21:00.000-06:00Elliott Sadler is lucky to have a ride as long as ...Elliott Sadler is lucky to have a ride as long as he did. He is a non performer and I applaud GEM for making changes so that they may win. Sorry someone lost their job, but come on...The man has never ran with the big boys.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31806110.post-12351907262478121102009-01-04T06:25:00.000-06:002009-01-04T06:25:00.000-06:00Well said,Jon!!!!Well said,Jon!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31806110.post-45948616321804125252009-01-03T22:53:00.000-06:002009-01-03T22:53:00.000-06:00This last comment is so lacking of facts it's hila...This last comment is so lacking of facts it's hilarious. Elliott had a good first year at GEM? Ok was that in 06 when he got there and had 2 top 10s in 13 races? Or are you counting his first full season in 07 when he ran 36 races and had a stunning 2 top 10s. In 2007 these drivers had more top 10s then Sadler:Blaney, Jeff Green, Stremme, Ragan (as a rookie), Yeley among others. JEFF GREEN!!!!! Mark Martin finished only 180 points behind him in the driver standings....but Mark ran 12 less races. Take off the rose colored glasses and smell some facts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31806110.post-28071078506664099712009-01-03T22:29:00.000-06:002009-01-03T22:29:00.000-06:00Really? Elliott left RYR because the organization...Really? Elliott left RYR because the organization was on a downward spiral; look at what happened to Dale Jarrett and Ricky Rudd. Elliott showed up to Evernham motorsports and ran great the first year he was there. He ran great at Bristol, almost won the pole at California (I think it was California.) And look where that organization is at now, Kasey Kahne hit a hot streak in the middle of the season and then he did what the rest of GEM had done. Sure Allmendinger had a great run at the end of the season but will he be a race winner next year? I don’t think I’ll be eating my words when I say "not a chance." Elliott has been a victim of circumstance. He deserves a good ride. He is a classy guy, one of the best with the fans that I have ever met. He deserves a break and the people sitting here bashing him should look back at the last couple years and give the poor guy a break.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31806110.post-9703062190531176452009-01-02T17:32:00.000-06:002009-01-02T17:32:00.000-06:00This is the man who left Robert Yates Racing and m...This is the man who left Robert Yates Racing and m & m's "high and dry" to buy into Sleazy Ray's Den of Iniquity<BR/><BR/>Somebody has a really short memory.<BR/>It was all right for him to break a contract....<BR/><BR/>and now he is suing because he's a lousy driver.<BR/><BR/>Awful, awful, awful actions, Elliott. You've just done even more damage to what little reputation you have left.<BR/><BR/>No one will want you....except she who shall remain unmentioned.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31806110.post-58262038876393076292009-01-02T15:24:00.000-06:002009-01-02T15:24:00.000-06:00Oh business is picking up he's got his lawyer invo...Oh business is picking up he's got his lawyer involved with GEM now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31806110.post-85914284310775282102009-01-02T13:58:00.000-06:002009-01-02T13:58:00.000-06:00Sadler's fans haven't deserted him....they've been...Sadler's fans haven't deserted him....they've been systematically run off! BIG difference!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31806110.post-21377950253115553942009-01-01T19:13:00.000-06:002009-01-01T19:13:00.000-06:00Inreresting that "Emporia Native" would ...Inreresting that "Emporia Native" would expound so honestly, words heartfelt and candid.<BR/><BR/>What so many fans have suspected all along....Elliott Sadler is a shallow puppet, surrounded by enablers and soothsayers who prop him up when need be.<BR/><BR/>He is hopelessly end endlessly comforted "by the PEOPLE HE WENT TO HIGH SCHOOL WITH" who still worship his boloney burger eating records. How sad.<BR/><BR/>Loved by hunting dogs but deserted by fans, he is doomed and destined to grow old in NASCAR legend as a driver who neither maximized his potential nor appreciated the opportunities he had.<BR/><BR/>He has lost most of his fans, all of his m & m's and any hope of rebuilding a racing future. He will never live down being bested by the diminutive Allmendinger.<BR/><BR/>Get married, Elliott, and live happily ever after...somewhere...maybe on television, but not in a race car.<BR/><BR/>The Days of Thunder are in the past.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31806110.post-53226418007087023142009-01-01T15:09:00.000-06:002009-01-01T15:09:00.000-06:00While I am never happy that anyone loses a job, I ...While I am never happy that anyone loses a job, I also am a stanch believer in all of the going around, karma and reaping philosophies. When you continually look down on people sooner or later it is going to bite you. For years Elliott and his select group he surrounds himself with have looked down on fans and what are known as the little people. When you do this, when you need them most you may find that they are not there. Substandard website, less then acceptable fan packs, holier than thou message board just a small part of Sadler fan loyalty. You must think he and his are gods or you will be shot down the minute your words hit the page. Well this “god” smiles in the fans faces and snickers behind their backs. Now even turning his poor attitude on children yes even autistic ones, the ones that he is supposed to care about the most, well at least if the camera is on. The only time he does anything anymore is if there is a benefit for him such as a media spot or cash reward. Time and time again they lie because how will you all know, do you really think you will know exactly what happened with his firing? If you do you are fools. Told time and time again that they need to step it up by various individuals for the fans, his handler’s state they don’t need a message board or website and if the fans don’t like the way it is they will just get rid of it. As time has progressed it has gotten worse and worse. They surround themselves with people that they think are safe, but if they only knew. They have run off so many good people, and continue to alienate the wrong ones, but you can’t tell them a thing, they know it all. Do I care for Amanda no, and that is from personal experiences, but his problems lie much deeper than that. They talk about him making her his choice, well Elliott his entire life has NEVER made choices on his own he is a puppet on a string that has been lead around for years and if he has managed to sneak one in here and there they have resulted in disaster. People tend to blame Elliott 100% for limited appearances and high cost events, and while he could stop it I guess when you are controlled it is a little hard. You can thank his handlers for those messes it is always money, money, and money. Seems like the ones who think they are so powerful are now the ones scrambling for a solution and the ones laughed at are still standing tall. Maybe this is a good thing for Elliott, he can clean out his staff and not need an excuse, and it would be a smart move. If he does get a ride good for him, but if he doesn’t well in my book he earned his fate. I hope this may teach him a lesson and he will sit back and take a look at the selfish, self-centered arrogant ass he has become. Yes he will get the buyout money, but money isn’t everything but soon that and Amanda may be all he has. This is where I pity him the most. What kind of life is that? One that he has created but, he still may have the power to change. Racing was a gift that he was given and yet he has slowly been wasting it. Those of you who say that him not being in Daytona the one day is not critical and important,, well you are oh so wrong. The state his affairs are in with his career and fan base that day is very important and EVERYTHING else can wait. You may think this is mean but in reality it is just being honest, something that many of those involved in this situation know nothing about. Watching this unfold is actually kind of sad as he has been for a long time, it honestly is time for Elliott to reevaluate his life.<BR/><BR/>Ok now you might say why would someone come on here and write this comment. The fact is we are frustrated in Emporia with the whole damn thing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31806110.post-41109636564448964942008-12-31T12:32:00.000-06:002008-12-31T12:32:00.000-06:00There was early speculation that Elliott found out...There was early speculation that Elliott found out on Christmas Eve. But if you go and re-read the origingal article by Marty Smith, he says the team members and employees found out the week before Christmas.<BR/><BR/>Poole speculated that Sadler had heard it on Christmas Eve. Since then there have been further commentary from those in the business who heard this rumor a lot earlier! It was a done deal earlier than Christmas Eve.Snafamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10025789770244212992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31806110.post-8728238996400322992008-12-31T12:29:00.000-06:002008-12-31T12:29:00.000-06:00One has to wonder WHAT Sadler may have ever done t...One has to wonder WHAT Sadler may have ever done to deserve such disappointment.......as it said, 'things happen for a reason'. Perhaps this is simply a business matter, and not at all personal. But then again......<BR/><BR/>So often, people take things and other living beings for granted.<BR/><BR/>Elliott Sadler has learned a tough lesson. <BR/><BR/>Maybe he will be a "better" husband and father now that he has personally endured the shock of having his world collapse.<BR/><BR/>Maybe.....<BR/><BR/>p.s. He should lose the "Spotter Man" troll. Griffin is one of the limitations that has cause Sadler to remain "small time" !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31806110.post-92009413691371215812008-12-31T11:48:00.000-06:002008-12-31T11:48:00.000-06:00These days it seems like a lot of fans think that ...These days it seems like a lot of fans think that unless a driver wins multiple races every season and has won championships, they're a useless "hack", but if a driver has won on the Cup level they've proven their worth. Despite the way some drivers who constantly win make it look, racing Cup is hard and a lot of things have to fall into place perfectly for a driver to end up in Victory Lane. Owners know better than anyone how hard it is. IMO, the only thing that will prevent Elliott from getting another ride is a lack of sponsorship which is what's been preventing a lot of good drivers from finding rides. Given a competitive car and the right situation Elliott the supposed "hack" can most definitely still find his way to Victory Lane. <BR/><BR/>On Sirius the other day, I forget whether it was Dave Moody or David Poole was saying that Elliott found out the day before Christmas that he was being let go and from the sounds of it he may not have been told in person.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31806110.post-85444854715817026502008-12-31T11:25:00.000-06:002008-12-31T11:25:00.000-06:00Sadler has burned too many bridges to rebound from...Sadler has burned too many bridges to rebound from this. You are kidding yourself if you think any owner worth their salt would wont this hack to drive for them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31806110.post-18661580091817273012008-12-30T21:58:00.000-06:002008-12-30T21:58:00.000-06:00It took Carolyn Yates to get Robert Yates and Rick...It took Carolyn Yates to get Robert Yates and Ricky Rudd to reunite to bring Ricky back to RYR. I don't think that even Carolyn could bring back Sadler. But then again, if Sadler grovels AND brings a sponsor, I am sure that Max Jones and Doug Yates will consider him. But then, Max will sideswipe the sponsor and steal them away from Sadler, or at least, one can hope.<BR/><BR/>As far as McDonalds, I just want to shake my head! One Clown working for an organization with a Clown Icon. Perhaps they did build some adverts around Sadler, after all!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31806110.post-83970166494844690592008-12-30T20:38:00.000-06:002008-12-30T20:38:00.000-06:00McDonalds did zero advertising built around him.McDonalds did zero advertising built around him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31806110.post-70326720244216751952008-12-30T17:40:00.000-06:002008-12-30T17:40:00.000-06:00I think you have pegged it all the way around. I ...I think you have pegged it all the way around. I can't believe that the SFC is taking applications for next season when there is unfinished business going on right now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com