tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post1819132210654771208..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: Tuesday TV Toss-Up: Jeff HammondDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-4813192918748482192012-01-05T17:42:25.765-05:002012-01-05T17:42:25.765-05:00Big mistake Fox. Mikey is all about saying whateve...Big mistake Fox. Mikey is all about saying whatever sounds good at the time. I think Hammond will be a good pit reporter. I never liked the Hollywood Hotel and I don't tune in until the pre race show is over.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-67192388574305118842011-12-08T18:32:56.836-05:002011-12-08T18:32:56.836-05:00Reading these posts can be entertaining and insig...Reading these posts can be entertaining and insightful.The person who called the Waltrips the Kardashians of NASCAR is priceless, right on point.I have had more than my fill of them. Not wanting to hear from anyone whose name begins with Wal is also good. DW, Mikey,Rusty, and Kenny are all people I don't care to ever hear from again. People like Wally Dallenback, Ricky Craven, Andy Petree, people who are thoughtful, well spoken, with the right touch of humor are what FOX should be looking for.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-77037082536367234202011-12-07T19:31:11.596-05:002011-12-07T19:31:11.596-05:00I cannot figure out what Speed is thinking of. Je...I cannot figure out what Speed is thinking of. Jeff out for Michael...? Hermies role has been cut out of RaceDay...? He & Jeff should have been promoted not side-lined. These 2 can talk racing seriously without being stupid. Maybe they should get their time slot. It makes no sense to me. I quit watching Trucks because of Michael.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-31765656602169143922011-12-07T18:04:08.553-05:002011-12-07T18:04:08.553-05:00I remember when FOX first took over and announced ...I remember when FOX first took over and announced their team I though they were joking.The Waltrip brothers, Larry Mac and Hammond are all very weak as broadcasters and I was shocked that they were chosen. Years later, as these guys have shown me correct in their skills, with no improvement,they keep these below average TV people doing telecasts.What's wrong with getting some well spoken, clear , concise people to broadcast and show us fans some respect. The goofball, broken english, poor delivery and lack of ability to give us substantive knowledge approach has worn out it's welcome with the people I know.There has to be more Ricky Cravens out there! maybe mot as good, but someone with his analytical and knowledgeable approach.Come on FOX, step it up!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-4874526289168871902011-12-07T16:12:23.734-05:002011-12-07T16:12:23.734-05:00Why or what in the world would make FOX think that...Why or what in the world would make FOX think that we, the viewers, would want ANOTHER Waltrip? One, either one, is too many. That will be one more pre-race show that I stop viewing. I already watch with the volume turned off, mostly because of "Ol' DW" but Larry Mac can grind on me, too. (Every driver and almost every reporter beat up on the English language but Larry Mac should be arrested for murdering it.) Gee whiz, FOX. Give us a break - a break from all things Waltrip.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-41473605702860862852011-12-07T11:14:58.526-05:002011-12-07T11:14:58.526-05:00OMG! Cannot stand listening to DW, now they put t...OMG! Cannot stand listening to DW, now they put that jerk Michael on! So so sorry Jeff! Will NOT ever watch/listen to a show with a Waltrip on it. They are the Kardashians of NASCAR. YUKAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-90569631893569256762011-12-06T21:16:34.012-05:002011-12-06T21:16:34.012-05:00Jeff is one step from being out the door with FOX....Jeff is one step from being out the door with FOX. The viewers have become more sophisticated and he has not kept up with the times technically and mentally.<br />His "toys" are gone so he sits naked in the Hollywood Hotel with very little to offer up.<br />There is not much for him to do without the Cut-away cars and props. That was his calling and he lost it.<br />Yes, I know it's going to be hard to enjoy a race with Mike in the HH but the HH segments come in limited doses thank goodness.<br />Simply tune in during the National Anthem and you see less of Mikeys antics.<br />But, back to Jeff. I believe he has pulled a Weber and upset someone down in the compound. He is well know for that along with throwing his weigh around.<br />As far as his credibility? Most people that were there, when DW had his run, will tell you that JH was allowed to sit on top of the Pit Box as Junior Johnson ran the show. Now his modern knowledge of racing has faded, he cannot catch up.<br />It will be interesting to see how much air time he gets as this is most certainly and a demotion. It is not a step up the ladder by no means.<br />Maybe FOX woke up and listened to people like you on this Blog and JD's efforts to enlighten us to the ridiculous talent and broadcasts we have to endure.iworkherenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-37895291164279194252011-12-06T21:00:23.352-05:002011-12-06T21:00:23.352-05:00Won't watch, don't care about the HH. Hamm...Won't watch, don't care about the HH. Hammond might do very well indeed as a reporter. He speaks crew chief and has more entree than others (except Dillner, Punch, and Venturini), so I'm looking forward to seeing what he does.<br /><br />Re Mike Ford: where is Nascar Now and Race Hub when we need them? This is the wildest off season in recent memory.Tracy Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14361101058670921686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-20001732677063150362011-12-06T18:27:39.246-05:002011-12-06T18:27:39.246-05:00Sad to see Michael replace Jeff. Michael gets too...Sad to see Michael replace Jeff. Michael gets too corny and tiring especially on the Truck broadcast. As far as trackside, we hardly ever watch it anymore. Would like to see driver interviews not games.Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13328178416441469428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-33603036981745487562011-12-06T18:16:00.767-05:002011-12-06T18:16:00.767-05:00There are so few people who were great in their ra...There are so few people who were great in their racing lives and also able to do well in broadcasting............What would be wrong with finding people who were good at communicating? <br /><br />A very few drivers can "take you inside the cockpit" and probably even fewer mechanics. I'm not a huge fan of Jeff but when he stays on topic, he is much better than any other former wrenches. This means he'll be gone soon I'm sure.<br /><br />I get tired sometimes. Mikey is okay for comedic effect occasionally but in the larger roles he so often gets he is just another yahoo. So now we get two Waltrips huh? Ain't that just enough to gag a maggot? <br /><br />Each night I go to bed and say my prayers:<br /><i>Dear Lord, I don't ask for much but could you see your way clear to deliver into auto racing another Chris Economaki or at least someone who is reasonably knowledgeable and can speak intelligently about the sport? Amen</i><br /><br />CatspawAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-18408837169573373292011-12-06T18:02:01.623-05:002011-12-06T18:02:01.623-05:00If 2011 is an indication, Hammond will have a lot ...If 2011 is an indication, Hammond will have a lot of free time in the garage next season. <br /><br />I had no complaints against Hammond in the Hollywood Hotel, although the 'Hollywood Hotel' joke has been dead for years. <br /><br />I fear the Waltrip chatterfest we may see next season. They will take the broadcast into their own tangent as Hammond listens along sitting next to a cut-away car.Buschseries61noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-83139208429246277622011-12-06T17:31:44.171-05:002011-12-06T17:31:44.171-05:00Added the news about Mike Ford being released as D...Added the news about Mike Ford being released as Denny Hamlin's crew chief to the post below. Please scroll down.Daly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-30988343524139022652011-12-06T16:52:06.183-05:002011-12-06T16:52:06.183-05:00I think it's pretty clear the Mikey/DW combo w...I think it's pretty clear the Mikey/DW combo will result in more fans tuning out. Obviously Speed does no research in fan opinion before sticking unwanted/unliked people in positions. Programming has gone from bad to worse over the years, and I see no light at the end of the tunnel. There was a time when the "booth" was respected. No longer is that true. I don't know what it will take to end this comedic trend, but they are losing more and more fans as they keep making mistake after mistake. The Waltrip combo is the worst so far. I would be interested to know if the comments on this page ever see the light of day over at Speed.endra<br />booAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-58335028412042035182011-12-06T16:28:39.969-05:002011-12-06T16:28:39.969-05:00Hammond deserves credit for being a winning crew c...Hammond deserves credit for being a winning crew chief 30 years ago. I'm a gaerhead. I think that technically, he's weak compared to Larry McReynolds. Even when he knows what he's talking about, his speaking skills are weak to convey his thoughts. What always irritated me about Jeff was his outsized ego. I've written off the pre-race and post-race shows. Any time I surf past them, I get frustrated with the fluff and mindless chit-chat.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-3689677131700406332011-12-06T16:08:48.049-05:002011-12-06T16:08:48.049-05:00Anybody is better then a Waltrip. Won't be wat...Anybody is better then a Waltrip. Won't be watching if Waltrip is on it.Pennynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-12238328962972319772011-12-06T15:47:57.382-05:002011-12-06T15:47:57.382-05:00I'm really sorry to see Jeff get "roving ...I'm really sorry to see Jeff get "roving reporter" - & lose the hotel gig. Now the hotel will be worse with no sane person able to counter the junk info, and stem the flow of Waltrip/Meyers blather. I just won't watch it. Glad he is still on practice & qualifying. <br /><br />I guess I'm just old school - wouldn't you want to keep 1 actually knowledgeable person on that hotel show?<br /><br />verify word + mothercAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-34429490274491982872011-12-06T15:38:37.255-05:002011-12-06T15:38:37.255-05:00I like Jeff, I think he is much better and more in...I like Jeff, I think he is much better and more insightful on Speed than on FOX. I think with a 3rd person in the Hotel, not named Waltrip, he could really do well. I hate that hes being taken out of the Hotel in favor of yet another Waltrip. That really grinds my gears. But Hollywood Jeff has always been solid in whatever he does, and Im sure he will continue to do that in his new role, whatever that may be.Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00623901340377966481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-76914795327282252262011-12-06T15:14:21.680-05:002011-12-06T15:14:21.680-05:00Mr Editor -
Sitting between the clown act of dumb ...Mr Editor -<br />Sitting between the clown act of dumb and dumber certainly made Jeff Hammond appear the sanest of the trio, except when he lowered himself into the gutter with them ...more to the point, Hammond has certainly improved over time and has the knowledge and info to benefit fan interest ...his qualifying and practice work is worthwhile ...sadly, his absence furthers the ESPN-ization of FOX/SPEED ...after 50+ years, it's getting harder and harder for me to remain a serious NASCAR fan<br />Walterw17scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13587322614416999020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-51300438698506233352011-12-06T14:55:41.970-05:002011-12-06T14:55:41.970-05:00JD,
Not sure where I want to start. But having...JD,<br /><br /> Not sure where I want to start. But having met and talked to Mr. Hammond and asking questions of his opinions for a few things(for more than a few minutes) and getting a book signed. and no this does not make me an authority on this. But there is no doubt in my mind that if you are not a cheerleader for nascar as are MW and LMac(Larry Mac did get a hand slap if I recall from nascar) have a nice day. <br /><br /> I am sure that what I am seeing on TV and hearing off the record is like night and day. it may be a reality of life in the world of nascar but the tv world i see and the reality of it at the track when I am there is once again like night and day to me.Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11036612315003068127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-47121908693209357222011-12-06T14:35:22.082-05:002011-12-06T14:35:22.082-05:00Osbornk,
Good system! Just to put it in a formula...Osbornk,<br /><br />Good system! Just to put it in a formula:<br /><br />WAL = 0<br /><br />(I actually like Mike Wallace but wouldn't you know he's the only one withOUT a regular TV gig?)Wisconsin Stevenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-82980860082300257352011-12-06T14:31:58.883-05:002011-12-06T14:31:58.883-05:00When I turn on my TV to a race oriented show when ...When I turn on my TV to a race oriented show when the racing is not actually running and anyone whose last name starts with a WAL, I change the channel. ANYBODY whose last name doesn't start with WAL is a better choice.OSBORNKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06265276174788619591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-16457738307055729152011-12-06T14:28:31.641-05:002011-12-06T14:28:31.641-05:00Hammond is the only longtime NASCAR TV personality...Hammond is the only longtime NASCAR TV personality that I have never liked, understood, or cared to watch. He is still unable to speak clear, thought-out sentences on a regular basis. I can usually figure out what he's trying to say, but after 11 years he should be able speak clearly. <br /><br />In my opinion, the only reason he has seemed good over the last 10 years is the fact that he sat between dumb and dumber during the pre-race shows on FOX. I've never cared for him on the Speed shows either, although I haven't seen many of his appearances on Race Hub.<br /><br />He's probably a very nice guy, but I don't think he would have ever gotten a TV job without his connection to DW.<br /><br />The only good thing I can say is he seems to work very hard and tolerates stupidity better than anyone. I suppose knowing DW for so many years prepared him for that.Wisconsin Stevenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-28035935027163576852011-12-06T14:10:24.649-05:002011-12-06T14:10:24.649-05:00Gina, you bring up a very good point. Why are all...Gina, you bring up a very good point. Why are all these TV shows shoving Tweets at us when the people who really care about them would already have seen them? :) Waste of time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-56596714168136806512011-12-06T13:21:57.545-05:002011-12-06T13:21:57.545-05:00One need only examine the name "Hollywood Hot...One need only examine the name "Hollywood Hotel" to understand why this show is the way it is. The fascination with a town that has zero interest in NASCAR has always baffled me. So too, the clowns in the booth. Jeff Hammond is one of those clowns. Not as bad as the Waltrips, but mighty close. It would suit me if they never aired before the race again. But then, what do I care? I quit watching it a few years ago. And I won't start now.bobbydjrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00445262907429460664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-58176202848699040882011-12-06T13:09:35.062-05:002011-12-06T13:09:35.062-05:00Liked Hammond. Had a calm and informative t.v. pre...Liked Hammond. Had a calm and informative t.v. presence. Felt no need to put a red nose on his face and act like a fool.<br /><br />Will invoke the Thumper rule (if you can't say anything nice . . .) and withhold comment about his replacementOrangeTomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00646201922534161236noreply@blogger.com