tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post1128759378170683691..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: ESPN Steps-Up And Allen Bestwick Steps-InDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-18747303124145713302007-05-11T20:30:00.000-04:002007-05-11T20:30:00.000-04:00I've been an AB fan since I first heard him callin...I've been an AB fan since I first heard him calling cup races on NBC back in '01. As a TV producer myself...it's my opinion that the only thing better than having AB on ESPN's pre race show is getting him back in the main booth calling races again. NBC made a huge mistake when they replaced him with Bill Weber. So, ESPN is going in the right direction. Now let's see if they have the brass to go the extra step and get Mr. Bestwick where he REALLY belongs.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06967081310721081259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-18403200070741177412007-05-05T23:06:00.000-04:002007-05-05T23:06:00.000-04:00Hello, I am a first-time commenter (if that's the ...Hello, I am a first-time commenter (if that's the right word) onto your site, and I thank you for being the voice of the online fan when it comes to TV coverage. I believe you have been spot-on with most of your criticisms about ESPN's coverage, but I think it should be noted that ESPN is just starting to get back into the fold and should improve as the season goes on.<BR/><BR/>As for the pre-race show, it was by far one of the most enjoyable I have watched in years. Allen and Brad had great chemistry together, something that Countdown had been missing all year. I was glad that ESPN finally let Brad tell us something that indicated that he actually did know something about NASCAR, and came off very well as a result. As a matter of fact, I would not mind seeing Allen and Brad call a race or two later on this year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-34609876745529746362007-05-05T15:50:00.001-04:002007-05-05T15:50:00.001-04:00Now if we can get Allen on the evening show instea...Now if we can get Allen on the evening show instead of the ones they have now who don't know squat about racing. I am sick of the "What was going through you mind at the time of the accident", and other stupid questions like that. ESPN needs to use the NASCAR experience that Allen and Dr. Jerry Punch have and not subs from football, hockey, and whatever those other guys do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-78749148429116460182007-05-05T15:50:00.000-04:002007-05-05T15:50:00.000-04:00The only thing they could do better is to put him ...<I>The only thing they could do better is to put him in the booth and put Jerry back on pit road.</I><BR/><BR/>ive been saying this since Daytona<BR/><BR/>the booth should be AB DJ and Andy<BR/><BR/>while ESPN's version of the Hollywood Hotel should be Brewer, Rusty and/or Marty Smith so you keep the flow of someone whos actually raced or worked on these cars and someone to ask the questions<BR/><BR/>put Doc Punch on pitroad and fire BradWickedJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02786052306720946487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-43957681999051242722007-05-05T13:42:00.000-04:002007-05-05T13:42:00.000-04:00Who is Marty Reid? I have been a stock car fan sin...Who is Marty Reid? I have been a stock car fan since the mid-fifties and have never noticed the man. If he had not had DJ and his pit reporters to constantly go to, it seems to me he would be totally lost. If not for following my RCR Guys, I almost turned the television OFF. We need Allen Bestwick back in the booth. Look what happened to the Inside Nextel Cup program on Speed when they took Allen off and Put Dave on. Haven't watched it in over a year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-47547940120207646532007-05-05T12:26:00.000-04:002007-05-05T12:26:00.000-04:00I missed the pre-race, as I live on the West Coast...I missed the pre-race, as I live on the West Coast, and arrived home from work just barely in time to see the green flag fly.<BR/><BR/>After the race, I was startled to hear Alan's voice, and was over-joyed to hear him again.<BR/><BR/>I hope to see even more of Alan!Snafamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10025789770244212992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-71619885968964766102007-05-05T10:21:00.000-04:002007-05-05T10:21:00.000-04:00It was truly a pleasure to watch the broadcast wit...It was truly a pleasure to watch the broadcast with AB at the wheel. I was impressed with how much more integrated the flow was between the booth and the studio during the race. Bestwick also did a nice job of framing Daugherty's "patch" within the show, giving him the context and the space to contribute good content. <BR/><BR/>Also, after two races with DJ in the booth, I'm convinced he has the talent to contribute insight much like his father did back in the day. I like and respect Rusty, but his constant professing about his likes and dislikes brings down the mood. DJ integrates well with the team, contributing both energy and knowledge which enhances the flow. The addition of AB and DJ make the broadcast more interesting and enjoyable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-81221925661788263672007-05-05T07:06:00.000-04:002007-05-05T07:06:00.000-04:00AB adds a needed element, now I'd like to see Mart...AB adds a needed element, now I'd like to see Marty Smith more prominently displayed!TalkGeorgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03662515147728398699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-43281692770623572532007-05-05T02:20:00.000-04:002007-05-05T02:20:00.000-04:00I sent an email comment earlier, but I have to men...I sent an email comment earlier, but I have to mention it again here... I was terribly pleased earlier today when I heard Allen would be hosting the pre-race show, and he didn't disappoint. He knows what he's talking about, has a good sense of humor, and his voice just SOUNDS like racing (similar to how I think Vancouver Canucks and CBC hockey p-b-p man Jim Hughson just SOUNDS like hockey). His mellifluous tones just seem to ratchet up the excitement. I was terribly disappointed at the way he got shunted onto pit road (after breaking a leg, no less), and then kicked off INC, so to see him back in a suit and getting to talk about racing is fantastic. The only thing they could do better is to put him in the booth and put Jerry back on pit road.SonicADhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06647057393154203533noreply@blogger.com