I'm sure that Shane's backers aren't making any of the excuses I've read in this thread. They are too smart for that. No, this is not about lack of motivation and desire. Fedor demolished him, but nobody believes that Fedor is 42 games on the wire better than Shane.
On the other hand, Fedor dominated all three days, winning all three races to 40 by more than 10 ahead. That's three long races, not one, and Fedor dominated all three. Shane is still a stone-cold killer, but Fedor plays at a higher level. That does not mean Shane cannot win in a long race vs Fedor, but it is an awfully tough assignment.
Shane's backers will be doing him a big favor if they ever back him again against Fedor playing even. My guess is they will be in no hurry to do so.
On the other hand, Fedor dominated all three days, winning all three races to 40 by more than 10 ahead. That's three long races, not one, and Fedor dominated all three. Shane is still a stone-cold killer, but Fedor plays at a higher level. That does not mean Shane cannot win in a long race vs Fedor, but it is an awfully tough assignment.
Shane's backers will be doing him a big favor if they ever back him again against Fedor playing even. My guess is they will be in no hurry to do so.