tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post2442222027617730004..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: ESPN Stirs Some NASCAR MemoriesDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-88298055562168931512010-05-03T19:23:57.961-04:002010-05-03T19:23:57.961-04:00Since Mr. Hinton is scheduled to be on, will be wa...Since Mr. Hinton is scheduled to be on, will be watching Jimmy Spencer tonight in place of NASCAR Now.Richard in N.C.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-7580646167006079352010-05-03T09:42:54.137-04:002010-05-03T09:42:54.137-04:00that should be "figuratively" drop the b...that should be "figuratively" drop the ball! Must be Monday.GinaV24https://www.blogger.com/profile/10828669350024430018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-15118642193520927392010-05-03T09:36:44.200-04:002010-05-03T09:36:44.200-04:00Nicole did a fine job in the booth and man oh man,...Nicole did a fine job in the booth and man oh man, it was so great to hear Allen in the booth doing the PXP. This is not to take anything away from Marty Reid's efforts since until he came into the booth for ESPN, I just couldn't listen to the Nationwide races on TV at all. I can still use less Rusty, Brad and Tim Brewer. I'm just not interested in what they have to say - people in the broadcast booth should not have cars on the track. Sorry, that's just how I feel about it.<br /><br />Seeing Dr. Jerry do what is so obviously his "thing" on pit road has been great this year. He is such a fine pit reporter and it has raised the game for the others who are doing that job as well. The drivers like him -- you can tell it from their interaction and it makes a difference to those of us viewing and listening to the race at home. The camera work from the Nationwide race at Richmond was great. <br /><br />I DVR Nascar Now but I always enjoy seeing Allen at work -- he is so smooth at all this it is awesome.<br /><br />ESPN has made watching the Nationwide series something I enjoy again and it is great. I really truly hope they can continue to do this when they get to the Sprint Cup broadcasts as well -- if they let the fans down at that point, well, I will be very disappointed and with the mess that Fox has been making of the Cup series so far this year, it may well be the death knell for TV ratings if ESPN figurately drops the ball on this.<br /><br />Thank you ESPN for listening to the comments and acting on them. Keep up the good work.GinaV24https://www.blogger.com/profile/10828669350024430018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-65646600062729835762010-05-03T09:28:50.953-04:002010-05-03T09:28:50.953-04:00I said all along that I preferred Allen Bestwick i...I said all along that I preferred Allen Bestwick in the PxP role over anyone else that ESPN has. Marty Reid is a nice improvement, but Bestwick would have been the best direction to go.MRM4https://www.blogger.com/profile/04045747192945960087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-45108310076121799132010-05-02T17:09:03.132-04:002010-05-02T17:09:03.132-04:00Not a huge fan of Allan Bestwick but he definitely...Not a huge fan of Allan Bestwick but he definitely isn't awful. Just something doesn't click with me.<br /><br />Too bad we couldn't get Bob Jenkins back.mshjamhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01815599300365326106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-77921961884376165642010-05-01T18:16:07.004-04:002010-05-01T18:16:07.004-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Charliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03003781121938153072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-13017121680893735412010-05-01T18:00:11.437-04:002010-05-01T18:00:11.437-04:00While I do really, really enjoy AB's work in t...While I do really, really enjoy AB's work in the booth - and have for years - if I had to choose just one spot, I would choose to have AB do the Monday N-Now roundtable over the race PXP. In my opinion, NBC went into the crapper when they took AB out of the booth. I would point out that AB is an MRN alumni, where all the best PXP guys got their start.Richard in N.C.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-70655035068694209982010-05-01T17:24:57.481-04:002010-05-01T17:24:57.481-04:00AB is one of the best. Marty is miles ahead of Jer...AB is one of the best. Marty is miles ahead of Jerry Punch but I still think AB is far superior in the PxP role. Marty has has his off moments, I thought there was absolutely no play by play of that last lap at Talladega last week. Meanwhile AB made a solid call of the last few laps last night.Brendannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-9703528034047145922010-05-01T16:43:20.158-04:002010-05-01T16:43:20.158-04:00I like alot of what ESPN has done this offseason. ...I like alot of what ESPN has done this offseason. They have made huge strides thus far, even from Daytona when it was Danica all the time. Let alone where they were a year ago.<br /><br />AB did a fine job last night but like another person I prefer Marty Reid on a full-time basis and using AB intermittently. Alan is a great guy and an excellent play by play guy, but I like him in small doses. Reid takes charge of a broadcast, is honest with the audience to a fault, and polite as well. I look forward to what happens as the season continues.<br /><br />I pray the camera work will become more consistently good than occasionally great.The Loose Wheelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06048709313597675807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-18873823557446225212010-05-01T16:43:16.516-04:002010-05-01T16:43:16.516-04:00I have always liked AB a great deal and he does a ...I have always liked AB a great deal and he does a great job. I am of the opinion right now though, that Marty Reid is the best PXP guy. He may not have the longevity and history that AB has, but I gotta say, he is smooth, and has a level of excitement I haven't seen since the old days of Bob Jenkins and crew. He also is not afraid to say what he thinks is important, and as much as I like AB, He is an MRN guy and probably always will be.<br />It is nice to have him on for a few broadcasts, but I wouldn't want to change the ESPN PxP guy right now. They have a great one in Reid.<br /><br />Tom<br />Inverness, FLTomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04004047098122631995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-28208168056958388562010-05-01T15:27:58.638-04:002010-05-01T15:27:58.638-04:00And the best part is, NOT A WALTRIP IN EAR SHOT!!!...And the best part is, NOT A WALTRIP IN EAR SHOT!!!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-20752770174294165312010-05-01T14:19:53.253-04:002010-05-01T14:19:53.253-04:00I guess I just look at folks like Suzy Kolber, Eri...I guess I just look at folks like Suzy Kolber, Erik Kuselias, Brent Musburger and Chris Fowler. All of them have hosted pre-race shows for ESPN. <br /><br />Nicole is a cut above that bunch.Daly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-85126670966442706072010-05-01T14:09:13.516-04:002010-05-01T14:09:13.516-04:00I agree that Bestwick is far better than Marty Rei...I agree that Bestwick is far better than Marty Reid,but I'm not a fan of Rusty or Nicole. Sorry....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-56296449920886033582010-05-01T13:25:53.717-04:002010-05-01T13:25:53.717-04:00ESNP.. YeeeHaa!! What a WONDERFULL broadcast las...ESNP.. YeeeHaa!! What a WONDERFULL broadcast last night!! Thank You!! AB was on top of his game, as he always has been since I first heard him broadcasting radio from the Dover track. The cameras were actually on the cars that Alan was talking about. Good camera work. Thank you. Less use of the in-car cams(sponsor commercials). Overall a very good race and my hat is tipped to ESPN. ESPN has the potential to be great during their broadcast for Cup this fall. <br /><br />For the folks who say we are always negative here. No, your totally wrong - we just tell the truth about what we see at HOME on the tv. <br /><br />Kudo's to ESPN. Keep AB in the booth for Cup.JohnPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12569069135013356289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-34539749847000019362010-05-01T12:41:30.843-04:002010-05-01T12:41:30.843-04:00Fantastic production last night --
Good camera w...Fantastic production last night -- <br /><br />Good camera work (still a little heavy on the in-car, but still saw improvement)<br /><br />Loved the booth crew. Rusty is still a bit over-the-top, but then that's just him. Andy Petre really came alive. As for Alan, there are no words to describe just how good he is at PxP and running the show.<br /><br />The pit reporters were really on their game last night. Having Doc on the prowl puts the others on their toes, and keeps them sharp.<br /><br />ESPN is really making the effort to get the fans back in their recliners to watch the RACING!<br /><br />As Kenny Schrader would say<br />"1 and a 1/2 thumbs up."TexasRaceLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11498201182790755768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-32087676753216118192010-05-01T12:14:10.891-04:002010-05-01T12:14:10.891-04:00Where is Dale Jarrett? He's soooo much better...Where is Dale Jarrett? He's soooo much better than Rusty!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-30523817214894099662010-05-01T11:43:48.078-04:002010-05-01T11:43:48.078-04:00I'm just catching the Trackside
repeat on Spee...I'm just catching the Trackside<br />repeat on Speed. Jaws seems to<br />thing the retro Bud car is honoring<br />drivers and not for Junior Johnson's introduction in to the<br />HOF. For DW everything is all about himself.51 yr. fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-12953313120813254702010-05-01T10:52:44.549-04:002010-05-01T10:52:44.549-04:00I really have enjoyed the coverage that ESPN has g...I really have enjoyed the coverage that ESPN has given us and enjoyed AB last night, but love Marty Reid's excitement and if we could become Rusty free that would be as good as Waltrip free. I did not like Rusty as a driver and like him even less in the booth or the NASCAR Pit Studio.majorshousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01061887437257431963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-39395153539158188542010-05-01T10:40:47.624-04:002010-05-01T10:40:47.624-04:00I look forward to the upcoming ESPN coverage of th...I look forward to the upcoming ESPN coverage of the Chase. Almost anyone they put in the booth will have a distinct advantage over Fox's excruciating coverage. I think they have sorted out their personnel and made real progress in putting the right people in the right job.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-49786198796408170822010-05-01T10:26:14.909-04:002010-05-01T10:26:14.909-04:00I didn't get to watch the whole thing, but I w...I didn't get to watch the whole thing, but I watched the first 80 laps or so, and I liked what I saw. Allen, Rusty, and Andy had a chemistry that I haven't seen in a long while, and Tim Brewer went through two straight reports without saying "actually"!<br /><br />I've felt over the past few years that ESPN puts on thorough, well-done productions, and the on-air personalities have been the true weak link. This race, the personalities really shined.David Dubczakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15021138208130021550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-58928272112071507902010-05-01T10:22:51.946-04:002010-05-01T10:22:51.946-04:00I like Marty Reid better than AB. Theres someting ...I like Marty Reid better than AB. Theres someting about AB that puts me to sleepAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-43508396705064769342010-05-01T09:10:20.401-04:002010-05-01T09:10:20.401-04:00you left out the most important part.....waltrip-f...you left out the most important part.....waltrip-free coverage. all hail espnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-9211434658543468382010-05-01T08:53:15.427-04:002010-05-01T08:53:15.427-04:00From what i hear ESPN made changes but for the bet...From what i hear ESPN made changes but for the better. Jerry Punch is back on pit road. A credible play by play announcer in Marty Reid. Just get rid of Rusty. Keep up the good work ESPN>saltsburgtrojanfannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-10476450845443504072010-05-01T08:00:53.457-04:002010-05-01T08:00:53.457-04:00With AB in the booth even Rusty could not ruin the...With AB in the booth even Rusty could not ruin the broadcast. <br /><br />We were watching the Sox on NESN, switched during a commercial and something just seemed right about the broadcast. Took a few minutes to figure it out: AB was running the show. So much for the Sox, the race stayed one.<br /><br />Short track, AB in the booth, good camera work, what's not to like? Just Rusty, oh well nothing is perfect...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-20691450212573548742010-05-01T07:08:05.901-04:002010-05-01T07:08:05.901-04:00Alan Bestwick is so much better than Marty Reid. E...Alan Bestwick is so much better than Marty Reid. ESPN should make the change to AB permanent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com