The fun begins - SCA now asking for money back...

[Bosco10]

It would be funny if he went bankrupt, hid assets, and went to prison for bankruptcy fraud like Lenny Dykstra.

lol.. Dykstra's legal woes go far deeper than that. He is pure criminal. Not sure if ol' Lance could even match up to him.

 

[MarkvW]

lol.. Dykstra's legal woes go far deeper than that. He is pure criminal. Not sure if ol' Lance could even match up to him.

Lenny's also a megalomaniacal dope addict. He did a lot of really stupid stuff.

 

[BroDeal]

lol.. Dykstra's legal woes go far deeper than that. He is pure criminal. Not sure if ol' Lance could even match up to him.

The stuff that brought Dykstra down happened when he lost his money and kept living the high life. Will Armstrong come to grips with trading the Livestrong jet in for a shabbily painted Livestrong VW bus?

Armstrong has the Dykstra-like ego, scams, and fraud down pat. He just needs some hard financial times to push him into the Big House.

 

[rata de sentina]

Will Armstrong come to grips with trading the Livestrong jet in for a shabbily painted Livestrong VW bus?

That's actually an amusing image. Photoshoppers get to work!

 

[rata de sentina]

Will Armstrong come to grips with trading the Livestrong jet in for a shabbily painted Livestrong VW bus?

That's actually an amusing image. Photoshoppers get to work!

 

[thehog]

More lies...

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/more/news/20130305/lance-armstrong-interview/


Armstrong also said that every top rider doped during the prime of his career and that his doping techniques were unexceptional, if not conservative. He stressed that while he lied more than other riders about doping, he was also asked about doping more than other riders, many of whom, according to Armstrong, were not prominent enough to attract media inquiry.

Although Armstrong faces a bevy of lawsuits -- including a $90 million whistle-blower suit brought by both the U.S. Department of Justice and his archrival Floyd Landis -- he looked fit and did not seem overwhelmed or stressed. He made repeated reference to fighting the lawsuits that threaten his fortune, reportedly worth about $125 million. Of course, it makes sense to show a combative spirit when it comes to litigation. The stronger he portrays himself, the more he hopes the other side will agree to settle the cases. Armstrong's history suggests he is nothing if not strategic (many would say manipulative), so his appearance may not match reality.

 

[Fausto's Schnauzer]

That's actually an amusing image. Photoshoppers get to work!

It seems he has new representation.

 

[Fortyninefourteen]

More lies...

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/more/news/20130305/lance-armstrong-interview/


Armstrong also said that every top rider doped during the prime of his career and that his doping techniques were unexceptional, if not conservative. He stressed that while he lied more than other riders about doping, he was also asked about doping more than other riders, many of whom, according to Armstrong, were not prominent enough to attract media inquiry.

Although Armstrong faces a bevy of lawsuits -- including a $90 million whistle-blower suit brought by both the U.S. Department of Justice and his archrival Floyd Landis -- he looked fit and did not seem overwhelmed or stressed. He made repeated reference to fighting the lawsuits that threaten his fortune, reportedly worth about $125 million. Of course, it makes sense to show a combative spirit when it comes to litigation. The stronger he portrays himself, the more he hopes the other side will agree to settle the cases. Armstrong's history suggests he is nothing if not strategic (many would say manipulative), so his appearance may not match reality.

5hit keps getting realer and realer.....

 

[thehog]

5hit keps getting realer and realer.....

Love one of the comments:

Mr. McCann it is not hard to see why people have given up on journalists having any sense or credibility. You article is a story about interviewing him, since you were not able to interview him as it was off the record and you were not allowed to quote him.

How sad and pathetic.

 

[D-Queued]

More lies...

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/more/news/20130305/lance-armstrong-interview/


Armstrong also said that every top rider doped during the prime of his career and that his doping techniques were unexceptional, if not conservative. He stressed that while he lied more than other riders about doping, he was also asked about doping more than other riders, many of whom, according to Armstrong, were not prominent enough to attract media inquiry.

Although Armstrong faces a bevy of lawsuits -- including a $90 million whistle-blower suit brought by both the U.S. Department of Justice and his archrival Floyd Landis -- he looked fit and did not seem overwhelmed or stressed. He made repeated reference to fighting the lawsuits that threaten his fortune, reportedly worth about $125 million. Of course, it makes sense to show a combative spirit when it comes to litigation. The stronger he portrays himself, the more he hopes the other side will agree to settle the cases. Armstrong's history suggests he is nothing if not strategic (many would say manipulative), so his appearance may not match reality.

"...instead of interviewing with a television personality, he thought about producing a short online video..."

Thought he already did that:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V65uOA_k7ZI

Dave.

 

[Granville57]

More lies...

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/more/news/20130305/lance-armstrong-interview/

Wondering how long it takes before some "journalist" just tells Lance to f'ck off, and that they have better things to do than "interview" him.

As the comments point out, WTF does this even mean?!

Much of the interview was off the record, and when Armstrong went on the record he didn't want to be quoted, but was OK with being paraphrased.

Of course, we've heard this one before:

There were no limits on what I could ask.

I have a question!

Hey Lance, we're Betsy and Frankie telling the truth about the hospital room?

 

[ChewbaccaD]

More lies...

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/more/news/20130305/lance-armstrong-interview/


Armstrong also said that every top rider doped during the prime of his career and that his doping techniques were unexceptional, if not conservative. He stressed that while he lied more than other riders about doping, he was also asked about doping more than other riders, many of whom, according to Armstrong, were not prominent enough to attract media inquiry.

Although Armstrong faces a bevy of lawsuits -- including a $90 million whistle-blower suit brought by both the U.S. Department of Justice and his archrival Floyd Landis -- he looked fit and did not seem overwhelmed or stressed. He made repeated reference to fighting the lawsuits that threaten his fortune, reportedly worth about $125 million. Of course, it makes sense to show a combative spirit when it comes to litigation. The stronger he portrays himself, the more he hopes the other side will agree to settle the cases. Armstrong's history suggests he is nothing if not strategic (many would say manipulative), so his appearance may not match reality.

The highlight to me was the "my sponsors made me sue everyone" statement.

Seriously, that guy is d0uchebag doping for sure.

 

[Granville57]

Seriously, that guy is d0uchebag doping for sure.

To be fair though, the same could be said for Johan, Stapleton and Knaggs.
Level playing field, and all that.

 

[thehog]

Wondering how long it takes before some "journalist" just tells Lance to f'ck off, and that they have better things to do than "interview" him.

As the comments point out, WTF does this even mean?!


Of course, we've heard this one before:


I have a question!

Hey Lance, we're Betsy and Frankie telling the truth about the hospital room?

In regards to "not" being quoted; I think it has something to do with "anything you say may be used against you in a court of law".

 

[Fortyninefourteen]

Love one of the comments:

Okay seriously.....after Puerto, and all of this other recent unpleasantness....he does not have anything to add of value. Aside from the freakshow circus act, a chat with Lance may be a scoop for an aspiring mediocre journalist, but what might have been sensational 6 months ago, is now a highlight reel from the 2005 superbowl. Nobody gives a 5hit about him now except for the people looking for their cah back.

 

[Race Radio]

More lies...
Armstrong also said that every top rider doped during the prime of his career and that his doping techniques were unexceptional, if not conservative.

What nonsense.

What about the riders who said no and were pushed from the sport? Everyone did transfusions? Really?

Have to admit, the "Sponsers made me sue people" is an original defense

 

[mewmewmew13]

What nonsense.

What about the riders who said no and were pushed from the sport? Everyone did transfusions? Really?

Have to admit, the "Sponsers made me sue people" is an original defense

It's all he's got left.
Sinking fast....

 

[Bosco10]

Yeah, Lance was just an ordinary cyclist, doing what everyone else was doing. He just happened to have the exclusive services of the best doping doctor in the biz. No biggie.. lol.

 

[Oldman]

It's all he's got left.
Sinking fast....

more like bubbles coming to the surface from the wreck...
Floyd: "Arrrr Matey! Time to recover the plunder!"

 

[BillytheKid]

What nonsense.

What about the riders who said no and were pushed from the sport? Everyone did transfusions? Really?

Have to admit, the "Sponsers made me sue people" is an original defense

The problem is that we are all capable liers at times. Where doping and actual talent collide? Luck of the draw and only so many slots. Zero-sum game. The sponsors are investors, and they expect a return. Has SCA ever said how much money they made during the glory days?

To me Armstrong is still the mix-up kid that had the same drive that all great competitors have except he had no bearing to ever be satisfied. Lust or greed mixed with profit minded science and a boiling anger at the world?

Adam and Eve ate from the tree of knowlegde of good and evil

Original sin. What a concept. And now those who have detroned Sir Lance do the same. It's never enough. That's how the push always comes down.

A fixed roof will in time leak again. Still, I admit, we must fix it as best we can.

 

[Huckleberry]

Foutune cookie say...

A broken clock is right twice a day.......

The squeaky wheel gets the grease.......

Armstrong is reaping what he has sown.....

 

[MarkvW]

Lance Armstrong: Conservative Doper! That's pretty funny. Maybe he's hoping for some residual Republican support!

 

[Scott SoCal]

Lance Armstrong: Conservative Doper! That's pretty funny. Maybe he's hoping for some residual Republican support!

McCain is a R and McCain skewered him. I'm guessing without McCain supporting the USADA Lance might be in a happier place right now.

 

[Bosco10]

The problem is that we are all capable liers at times. Where doping and actual talent collide? Luck of the draw and only so many slots. Zero-sum game. The sponsors are investors, and they expect a return. Has SCA ever said how much money they made during the glory days?

To me Armstrong is still the mix-up kid that had the same drive that all great competitors have except he had no bearing to ever be satisfied. Lust or greed mixed with profit minded science and a boiling anger at the world?

Adam and Eve ate from the tree of knowlegde of good and evil

Original sin. What a concept. And now those who have detroned Sir Lance do the same. It's never enough. That's how the push always comes down.

A fixed roof will in time leak again. Still, I admit, we must fix it as best we can.

Well, Lance did admit to mama Oprah that he shouldn't have come out of retirement to compete in the TDF again and again. He was actually screaming: Sorry I got caught!

 

[Race Radio]

Has SCA ever said how much money they made during the glory days?

What are you talking about?