tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post2537054770498822762..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: Doug Banks Ups ESPN's NASCAR Sleaze FactorDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-9574313207851565962007-05-16T00:11:00.000-04:002007-05-16T00:11:00.000-04:00I'm sorry, I think Doug Banks isn't a bad host. I ...I'm sorry, I think Doug Banks isn't a bad host. I could careless about the eyes, hell, it makes him an intruiging host.<BR/><BR/>In all seriousness, I think while NASCAR Now is nowhere near RPM2Night, it's also a bit of an unfair comparison. The least they could do now is try to put Kenny Mayne or even Rece Davis on as a host. Rece and Kenny both know and love racing a ton.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-39019842383811445052007-05-04T11:22:00.000-04:002007-05-04T11:22:00.000-04:00I agree about Banks not being able to open his eye...I agree about Banks not being able to open his eyes. What a joke. If ESPN is trying to attract a different fan base, so be it, at the expense of new and long-time fans. Banks is horrible. Hopefully, NASCAR will correct the situation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-70356958883389268452007-05-03T21:10:00.000-04:002007-05-03T21:10:00.000-04:00As with SPEED now, the problem with ESPN is the le...As with SPEED now, the problem with ESPN is the legendary loyalty of NASCAR fans. SPEED now and ESPN count on NASCAR fans watching the races regardless of the crap they put on the rest of the time. They are more interested in attracting new, uninformed fans and count on real fans watching regardless. Complaints to SPEED, ESPN, and NASCAR MIGHT help - but they all have so many all-knowing people that they might ignor criticism from fans. I SURE do appreciate The Daly Planet!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-92012617994808287692007-05-03T17:50:00.000-04:002007-05-03T17:50:00.000-04:00Sadly, what ESPN is putting forth regarding Nascar...Sadly, what ESPN is putting forth regarding Nascar for viewers today is truly a disgrace to the entire sport and especially the fans. I too can recall the mid and late 80's when they did such an outstanding job of Nascar coverage. Maybe, just maybe, someone with some power in the organization will review some of their archives and decide to wipe the slate clean and start over. It can only get better. Firing Banks would be a helluva good place to start!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-13057615632632901052007-05-03T17:20:00.000-04:002007-05-03T17:20:00.000-04:00Wednesday's NASCAR Now was rediculous. First, I th...Wednesday's NASCAR Now was rediculous. First, I think the director of that show has ADD or something because for some reason he just couldn't bring himself to have the ENTIRE 1st quarter review in one segment or even consecutive segments! They had one part review, then news, the more review, then more news, and so on. My head was spinning it went so fast. And what was with Brad picking Jeff Gordon TWICE IN ONE SEGMENT?? And then picking Kasey Kahne and Evernham Motorsports in another "TOP 3" segment? Is Brad just too lazy to come up with 3 different choices or too uninformed with NASCAR? This show is getting more rediculous by the day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-20303800051049832542007-05-03T16:37:00.000-04:002007-05-03T16:37:00.000-04:00This is what happens when you take a former hip ho...This is what happens when you take a former hip hop radio DJ from Chicago and throw him into a sports scene. Banks has no clue about racing, nor passion for the sport. Between him and that Erik Kusilias, who also exhibits no sense of background or passion for the sport, the Deuce has wound up with a couple of losers hosting this program. Why not get Bob Jenkins, John Kernan, or a real racing broadcast pro to host this program to add some credibility to it. It's certainly a far cry from how great rpm2night used to be.!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-15724879277617173512007-05-03T13:38:00.000-04:002007-05-03T13:38:00.000-04:00Doug Banks is useless on this show. I tune in, an...Doug Banks is useless on this show. I tune in, and as soon as I see Banks I tune OUT.....my granddaughters know more about NASCAR than he ever will. This could be a good show if the got rid of him, and reported more NEWS and less "sleaze". I can't stand to watch Banks his eyes make him look like he's asleep, then again maybe he is.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-22536130127631877462007-05-03T12:23:00.000-04:002007-05-03T12:23:00.000-04:00I like your comment about what would happen if the...I like your comment about what would happen if they did this with the NFL. NASCAR wants to be as popular as the NFL, so maybe it's time they stepped up in the same way and started cracking some knuckles.<BR/><BR/>John Potts<BR/>London, KYAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-60047820909716347872007-05-03T06:34:00.000-04:002007-05-03T06:34:00.000-04:00Maybe one day we'll turn on NN and new hosts Marty...Maybe one day we'll turn on NN and new hosts Marty Smith and Shannon Spake will be chatting about racing!!TalkGeorgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03662515147728398699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-20463666285568547892007-05-02T21:03:00.000-04:002007-05-02T21:03:00.000-04:00I actually saw this last night for the first time,...I actually saw this last night for the first time, and I noticed the guy's inability to open his eyes. What is that about? I thought something was wrong with him. It is creepy. And I also found myself wondering, now that I've seen this show (with my open eyes) WHO is this moron? This is an awful show. Good job on the blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-71074433288827587132007-05-02T16:37:00.000-04:002007-05-02T16:37:00.000-04:00I agree with you. I can only watch about the firs...I agree with you. I can only watch about the first five minutes of this show before turning it off. I'm not impressed with ESPN's coverage of the Busch races either. It's just not doing it for me. Makes me really nervous for when ESPN takes over after TNT's little stint is over. Ironically enough, I cut my NASCAR teeth on ESPN and the Deuce. And what's up with that guy not being able to open his eyes? Creeps me out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com