Brodie Smith PDGA #128378

[brutalbrutus]

Originally Posted by robdeforge

Brodie being newer to the sport doesn't mean that his opinion should totally and summarily be discounted. It IS, however, something that definitely should be factored in as context when listening to his thoughts. Does anybody have a summary of what he has said on the issue (in the podcast with paul, at least)? I looked through this thread quickly and didn't see anything but don't feel like watching the whole video...

There are shorter clip versions of the podcast.

https://www.youtube.com/c/GripLockedPodcast/videos

[nrihan]

Originally Posted by ChrisWoj

He's definitely been aided by the Coronavirus break. Months of additional training before piling tour rounds on his number. I still don't see 1010. Additionally given the smaller tour schedule moving forward: I'm not sure he'll play enough rounds to really wipe out the effect of the few early season rounds that went into his current 970s.

I could see it more if you were saying he could be throwing 1010 rated rounds consistently at the end of the year, but I don't see him ending the year in the 1010 range in terms of his actual rating.

Helps his "brand" to not go out on tour and get smoked every week. Sell some Zones in between showings etc.. He has benefited from COVID offseason 2.0 for sure.

[robdeforge]

Originally Posted by brutalbrutus

There are shorter clip versions of the podcast.

https://www.youtube.com/c/GripLockedPodcast/videos

thanks

I will say I would be more convinced if they talked about other courses more, and not just a basically brand new one that obviously could use some changing up of par 4s

[DiscFifty]

Originally Posted by nrihan

Helps his "brand" to not go out on tour and get smoked every week.

As a long time Brodie fan, I disagree. I think it serves his brand perfectly to be the guy trying to improve and his fans watching his progress along the way. It's ok if he comes in 1st or last, as long as we think he's putting in the time. If he came in DFL @ a DGPT event, if his round was covered and he was also mic'd up to hear his comments, that would be an entertaining video to watch. I'm guessing Brodie is more concerned with views than ratings.

[ChrisWoj]

Originally Posted by DiscFifty

As a long time Brodie fan, I disagree. I think it serves his brand perfectly to be the guy trying to improve and his fans watching his progress along the way. It's ok if he comes in 1st or last, as long as we think he's putting in the time. If he came in DFL @ a DGPT event, if his round was covered and he was also mic'd up to hear his comments, that would be an entertaining video to watch. I'm guessing Brodie is more concerned with views than ratings.

I'd say he's concerned about his rating because he sees how it can impact his views. He has his legions, but he knows he needs to show out to keep and continue to draw disc golfers to his product.

[Emoney]

Brodie is too competitive to not care about winning/ratings.

Also, the more rounds he posts with his foundation buddies helps you understand why the chubby guy left.
He is a relentless corny trash talking BRO. Some ppl can take it, others cant.

[ILUVSMGS18]

Originally Posted by Emoney

Brodie is too competitive to not care about winning/ratings.

Also, the more rounds he posts with his foundation buddies helps you understand why the chubby guy left.
He is a relentless corny trash talking BRO. Some ppl can take it, others cant.

Seems like I'd fit in well then. Any idea how to convince them?

[wolfhaley]

Got 500 bucks?

[Emoney]

Originally Posted by wolfhaley

Got 500 bucks?

Isnt is 500$ for 6 months? Lol

[wolfhaley]

Originally Posted by Emoney

Isnt is 500$ for 6 months? Lol

Who knows. You better get a "get freaky" zone with it for that price.