Here's what I got:

Tim LaRoche:

• Views recorded on USA Network Contestant Board = 10,184 hits
• Replies recorded on USA Network Contestant Board = 414 hits
• Topics recorded on USA Network Contestant Board = 50 hits

Next contestant for views recorded is Whitney Duncan. She has 3066 hits.
Next contestant for replies recorded is Angela Hacker. She has 67 hits.
Next contestant for topics recorded is Rickiejoleen. She has 48 hits.

Is it not true that popularity is based on interest. The numbers don't lie.

GO TIM !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AMEN Seems I've heard "the numbers don't lie" somewhere Thanks for stating it and backing it up with the facts! To me, there is nothing more truthful than backing something up with the numbers!

GO TIM!!!
YoU'rE WiCkEd AwEsOmE

Where are you getting the figures for hits? I haven't found them anywhere.

Nor will you now TailG8, on the day the numbers were posted that is what they were and with a little logical thinking you would realize that as soon as he posted the numbers they changed, adding yet one more post to Tim's forum.

More logic:
Your statement in another post: "Almost all of the posts on Tim's board are nothing but bitching and moaning about him deservedly getting the boot " - logically FANS would not be bitching and moaning if he DESERVED to get the boot. Logically we could be bitching and moaning because we thought he DIDN'T deserve to get the boot, or other people might bitch and moan because he DIDN'T get the boot but SHOULD HAVE.

Grammar and logic aside it seems to me that the whole purpose of this forum is for people to exchange their opinions and information. You certainly are not shy about expressing your opinion but you are quick to criticize all of Tim's fans for expressing their opinions and disappointment. I understand that somewhere deep inside you probably get a lot out of flaming people on this forum but being illogical and hypocritical takes your credibility away. If you DO have a higher education than high school try to use it a little more often and perhaps you will inspire others to continue to educate themselves to match your obvious wit.

I see...the old disappearing numbers that don't lie. Hmmmm?

I'm not here to get in a pissing match with you, I just wanted to know where he got the numbers that can't be found. Exchange opinions and discuss all you want, but the "We wuz robbed!" routine is getting old and serves no purpose.

Let'sTailG8: How are you doing today? Just a quick explanation as to what I did. I added up all of the Views for all of the contestants on their individual forums. I did the same for their replies and topics. Everytime someone looks at a view, reply or enters a topic, this is, in my opinion, a reflection of interest. The more interest, the more popular and so on down the road. The reason for the exercise was to point out the amount of interest for Mr.LaRoche.

Hey ya all.
I posted about Tim's numbers before the show even aired . Just going by the main page of Contestants season 5 you can see the major difference in posts. And this was way before the first show was aired or even TAPED. Therefore Tim's popularity (going by posts at this site) was well above everyone elses.

Hey Northfield:

Pretty simple to figure out, don't ya think. I'm curious as to what the numbers are NOW, even after his demise of three weeks ago. I'm sure that they're still climbing!

GO TIM !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And this is still the most active forum for Season 5 based on the number of replies .

LMAO anyone named "unclebuck" must be a friend of mine.

Tim has 58 topics and 475 make than 476 replies.
Some of the other boards are saying that numbers do lie. That we post anything just to make his count go up. I only post when I have something YOU all need to hear LOL

Some other contestants outnumber him in topics, but no one replies. I don't think I would continue posting if no one replied to my thread.

I wish I could watch the show and vote. After watching just the original show, I know who I would pick to win. But I wonder if winning is a curse.
I still stand by my thoughts that Tim got what he wanted out of the experience.
I heard a "New Country" artist on my way home today. Tim is so much better. He is a complete entertainer, not just a voice. Actually my Mom and I have been listening very closely to the artists they play on the radio. Many of them do not even come close to comparing to Tim's talent.

I believe he has the ability to change Nashville and bring it back to where it use to be. I already see some of his songs in the next 100 best "drinkin songs". I have listened to the CD he sends to radio stations. Those showed me a new side of Tim. The vocals were incredible. The lyrics are out of this world. I can't even comment on his guitar.



TO INFINITY AND BEYOND

To hell with NashVegas, he needs to go to Austin!!!!!!!!

YOU KILL ME. unclebuck

Is that "Steve Austin" or AUSTIN, TX ????


GO TIM!!!!!!!!
GO TIM !!!!!!!
GO TIM!!!!!!!!
GO TIM !!!!!!!!

You know to make the top 10 is great in itself considering there were 20,000 contestants..
The hits on this site is ok, but what about their own websites and the myspace sites and the down loads from Itunes??

All the contestants have a big fan base!! If Tim uses the contacts etc that he made or should have made while at the show etc he should be able to pull something off.

Look at the so called "losers" from American Idol and Nashville Stars in the pass, the people that did not win have bigger hits than the person that won

Miranda was number 3 and How about Clay Adkins and Bo Bice they didn't win but they worked it so they came out with an album and tours..

So I feel we will be seeing Tim out on the road if he uses his connections right

Take care and be safe

No Doubt , you can see it already happening. Try googling "Tim LaRoche" and you'll see some great exposure.

I totally agree with you.
Tim has a good head on his shoulders and great family support.
He should do well.

Hey Northfield:
The poll numbers on NS are again proving what I said last month. The public wants more of Tim LaRoche. I do not have a clue as to why the powers to be at NS would ignore this type of interest. To bring him back as a wild card would be the same as when they brought back New York to the Flavor Flav realty show on MTV. This stuff makes great TV and would put a serious twist to the show . I believe that they could put him on the next to the last show, make the remaining contestants step up and legitimately make this happen by using the NS interest poll as the reason. Creative thinking but probably way beyond the corperate thought process. It doesn't hurt to think outside the buns or is it bun . It's only a TV show !