tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post254416189170343582..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: Chris Myers Steps Into Suzy Kolber's Glass SlippersDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-19235510046941532982008-03-27T20:09:00.000-04:002008-03-27T20:09:00.000-04:00"I kid because..." Probably the most irritating t..."I kid because..." Probably the most irritating thing about NASCAR on FOX. I vomit each time that ass speaks. Anyone remember the packages with Myers out amongst the fans? Entertainment poison.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-90356478073288101302008-01-14T23:31:00.000-05:002008-01-14T23:31:00.000-05:00I’ll admit I am not a fan of Mr. Myers, but to put...I’ll admit I am not a fan of Mr. Myers, but to put him under the gun for any ratings loss seems unfair. Down here in rural Missouri, at least one in every ten race fans I know does not have cable TV or satellite TV.<BR/><BR/>When your fans can’t get your broadcasts, how can you keep up your ratings?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-35766402575258588172008-01-14T15:34:00.000-05:002008-01-14T15:34:00.000-05:00I'm not getting the 'every one disagrees with you ...I'm not getting the 'every one disagrees with you post JD'. <BR/><BR/>It seems to me from the above comments its about 50-50 on the like him or not like him...<BR/><BR/>I completely got your post, and if the ratings keep sliding (they were down for FOX also last season) they may need to shake it up and get a Burns or Roberts in there for the pre-race that can talk nascar and actually knows what they are talking about. <BR/><BR/>As I've said all along, keep up the good work JD.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-88244934278106106432008-01-11T10:28:00.000-05:002008-01-11T10:28:00.000-05:00Myers and all of the oyher onair commentaers are a...<B>Myers and all of the oyher onair commentaers are at the mercy of the guy back in the booth that's telling them what to do next in those little ear phones. Maybe we need to look at that part of the broadcast for some improvement.</B><BR/><BR/>And, some talent is still better than others. Don't blame the producer for Myers' poor performance, but like you can't credit the producer for Bestwick's excellent peformance.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-35154772343097776842008-01-11T08:26:00.000-05:002008-01-11T08:26:00.000-05:00A better alternative to Chris Myers and his condes...A better alternative to Chris Myers and his condescending ways:<BR/>Isn't Bob Jenkins somewhere on the Fox/Speed payroll?<BR/><BR/>A note to ESPN: Sack Rusty and put DJ in his spot; Jarrett was not only a better driver, but is a better commentator. The chemistry between Petree and DJ is obvious and that comes with time and can't be contrived. Put Dr. Jerry in Kolber's spot; he's a fish-out-of-water as a play-by-play man and Bestwick and his hair is a better play-by-play announcer. Daugherty tries, but let him try in Nationwide.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-37818683558438904712008-01-10T17:17:00.000-05:002008-01-10T17:17:00.000-05:00I had to come back with one more comment. Myers an...I had to come back with one more comment. Myers and all of the oyher onair commentaers are at the mercy of the guy back in the booth that's telling them what to do next in those little ear phones. Maybe we need to look at that part of the broadcast for some improvement. Yes that director may know how to call the shots, but if he isn't a NASCAR guy , then how does he know which shots to call?? Somebody back there who knows the sport would probably even make Rusty look better.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-66340431067058413192008-01-10T15:08:00.000-05:002008-01-10T15:08:00.000-05:00Apart from the kid/care comment, Myers is fine. "P...Apart from the kid/care comment, Myers is fine. "Photo Finish" was lame, but that's not his fault. "10 laps with" was fun. I would hate to take John Roberts from Trackside, but Krista would work for me (although the inaccurate comparisons with Suzy might not be helpful.)<BR/><BR/>My problem is actually more with Hammond. I can't say why, but I just wish he'd spend more time being the championship winning crew chief and less time being a fool. They certainly made the right choice putting Larry in the booth.<BR/><BR/>I do hope they don't try to beat the Dish Tech Center. Poor Tim never saw the sun, and quite frankly was more likely to be parked in a car park in Bristol (Connecticut that is) not near a track.<BR/><BR/>I also hate the new Hollywood Hotel. I liked the old one where they just looked out of the side of the truck. The new one with the camera shot is lame.<BR/><BR/>Myers neither makes nor breaks Nascar on Fox. I was expecting JDs point to be the following: I hope Fox really put the boot in to TNT and ESPN. They are already ahead - if they worked at it, they could produce a run on Nascar programmes for the ages, and put the others to shame.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-69699686266111508912008-01-10T13:56:00.000-05:002008-01-10T13:56:00.000-05:00Sorry to all,Chris Meyers for as good as he is. It...Sorry to all,<BR/><BR/>Chris Meyers for as good as he is. It is just not NASCAR. I feel for both new and old NASCAR fans. He just does not fit. I remember a conversation I had with a person who is on the show with him at Martinsville. And even though it is not CM's fault. He does have to go. JD once again thank you for this blog.<BR/><BR/>Lou<BR/>Kingston, NYAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-74611756968301719592008-01-10T05:37:00.000-05:002008-01-10T05:37:00.000-05:00tabula,I think you have to look at the bigger pict...tabula,<BR/><BR/>I think you have to look at the bigger picture. Fox had no idea that the ratings slide would continue the way it did, and can now only react to the season-long problem. <BR/><BR/>While last season's early ratings drop was a surprise, this Feb the pressure will be on the day after the 500. As you know all too well, it is TV after all.<BR/><BR/>JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-29119279187356716942008-01-09T23:55:00.000-05:002008-01-09T23:55:00.000-05:00I think Fox's coverage is horrible when compared t...I think Fox's coverage is horrible when compared to the glory days of ESPN. And what's funny is they had the same guy, Neil Goldberg, producing the Fox races. What happened to Neil? <BR/><BR/>But when you compare Fox to TNT and ESPN, Fox looks great. And what happened to Neil Goldberg? Well, he went back to ESPN and took his bag of tricks from Fox with him. It's like he created a poor clone of what he did at Fox. <BR/><BR/>Of course, what we don't hear about is what's contained in the contract with NASCAR. If you pay close attention, you'll notice that NASCAR's "fingerprints" are all over the race coverage with all the "storylines" going on and how everything is rosy. That's right out of soap operas and the WWE. And who was just let go by NASCAR? A former WWE employee. Their media guru. <BR/><BR/>Unless or until the coverage is actually left to the networks without the behind the scenes input from the Frances and their cronies, we're going to have to accept mediocrity as being the best that can be offered by the networks when it comes to the race coverage. What use to be racing has become racertainment under the hand of Hollywood Brian. <BR/><BR/>This season, the mute button will be on so I can listen to the radio coverage. At least they can call a race in a decent manner.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-3021976907973452442008-01-09T23:33:00.000-05:002008-01-09T23:33:00.000-05:00I adore Chris Myers. He can do no wrong as far as ...I adore Chris Myers. He can do no wrong as far as I am concerned. Yes I am a woman. Chris may not have known anything about the sport when he started but he was willing to learn and has. He is a fan of sports and a pro at what he does which is inform and entertain. The guys in the hotel have a chemistry that works, as well as Fox's booth talent. It is not the fellas on the air for Fox that make Fox undesirable. They are prepared,informative, entertaining, and serious when they need to be. Let's face it, some of these races are way too long and become somewhat boring so it is a relief when the guys show some levity. The problems with Nascar television coverage as far as Fox is concerned is not with the visible faces but the higher ups who just can't seem to make enough money. Or maybe more to the point,paid too much money. I bet Chris is good with his money.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-9167247117572889202008-01-09T22:31:00.000-05:002008-01-09T22:31:00.000-05:00daly planet editor said...The point of this column...<I>daly planet editor said...<BR/><BR/>The point of this column was that if Fox experiences the kind of ratings drop that TNT and ESPN had, they will look to change the on-air team. </I><BR/><BR/>That doesn't really hold water as the ratings for the 2007 FOX portion of the season were off from 2006 numbers in relatively equal proportion to the TNT & ESPN portions of the season<BR/><BR/>Jayski's Ratings Page:<BR/>http://www.jayski.com/pages/tvratings2007.htm<BR/><BR/>Sports Business Daily NASCAR Ratings<BR/>http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/index.cfm?storyid=SBD2007072505&requesttimeout=500&fuseaction=sbd.mainAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13041747993443843505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-49524551613753907232008-01-09T21:17:00.000-05:002008-01-09T21:17:00.000-05:00I believe there is a big difference, regardless of...I believe there is a big difference, regardless of the sport, in (a) an announcer's not knowing (when they start out)and (b) not giving any indication they care to learn. I'd put Suzy K and Chris Myers in the first category, and cut them some slack,but put Brent M. and Erik K. in the 2nd category - and be insulted if they make no apparent effort to learn the sport they are announcing, whether it is racing or curling.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-46927727458228376432008-01-09T20:28:00.000-05:002008-01-09T20:28:00.000-05:00Brent Mushberger failing grades because they came ...<B>Brent Mushberger failing grades because they came across as feeling that an effort to learn what they were talking about was beneath them.<BR/></B><BR/>I will remind readers that Musberger actually said, during ABC's first race of the season, "Now, I'm not much of a NASCAR guy..."<BR/><BR/>Can you imagine what would happen if someone on-air at an NFL game said, "Now, I'm not really much of a pro football guy..."?<BR/><BR/>Yeah. Same thing should have happened here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-37915533447019129492008-01-09T18:38:00.000-05:002008-01-09T18:38:00.000-05:00Chris Meyers is not a problem for me except the ki...Chris Meyers is not a problem for me except the kid/care comment, which has gotten really old. Making fun of each other without malice or taking personal offense isn't easy do pull off. The guys on Trackside have it down to an art form. It doesn't work quite as well with Myers but it works well enough that I would not want to change it too much. I also agree that I'd like to see less of the Hotel during the race but I never thought of it as a break for the booth until a poster brought it up and that actually makes me more tolerant but split screen it so we don't miss green flag racing. I would hate to see Myers be the scape goat for poor ratings, 7 years is a long time to do something and then be told you are the problem. I also think he can still be crediable asking those "new fan" type questions since he was never hands on, never grew up in the sport, etc. John Roberts asks questions on RaceDay and Tradin Paint all the time and we respect him for it. Just my thoughts.Newracefanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16324764517098771035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-2031600610969377892008-01-09T18:21:00.000-05:002008-01-09T18:21:00.000-05:00Chris Meyers and his ilk are the bane of NA$CAR br...Chris Meyers and his ilk are the bane of NA$CAR broadcasts, IMO their are far too many "announcers" on all the broadcasts. The HH is in the same category as the "draft tracker" and all the other gee whiz gadgets they waste time on. Just show the race, chuck the dead weight and quit playing all the stupid games. I will most definitely be tuned into the radio while the race is on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-1911451566047600482008-01-09T18:05:00.000-05:002008-01-09T18:05:00.000-05:00JD- Very good analysis. I do happen to enjoy Chris...JD- Very good analysis. I do happen to enjoy Chris Myers, because of his attitude, and give him an A for effort. I look at him as a facilitator, not an information source. I would also give Suzy K at least a B+ for effort - and in a tough situation. On the other hand, I would give Erik K & Brent Mushberger failing grades because they came across as feeling that an effort to learn what they were talking about was beneath them.<BR/><BR/>I think it is quite unfortunate that each year now FOX has to dig out of the hole that NBC, TNT, and now ESPN have dug for them. Seems to me that FOX and Chris Myers are on a hot-seat not of their making.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-7105179091182663092008-01-09T17:54:00.000-05:002008-01-09T17:54:00.000-05:00I watch a lot of sports: MLB, NBA, NFL. Watch the...I watch a lot of sports: MLB, NBA, NFL. Watch the pre-game shows for those sports. Ernie, Kenny, and Barkley are always joking around. Ernie doesn't profess to being a NBA expert -- he's a show host.<BR/><BR/>Ever watch the CBS NFL pre-game show? Bradshaw and Howie?<BR/><BR/>The thing is, the Nascar shows just mimic most professional sports today.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-56364529832401322682008-01-09T17:46:00.000-05:002008-01-09T17:46:00.000-05:00Anonymous said...Is it really who or how the prera...<I>Anonymous said...Is it really who or how the prerace show is being presented? Or could it be that the racing has become so boring that it can't hold our attention like in years past.<BR/><BR/>January 9, 2008 3:59 PM</I><BR/><BR/>Somebody give this Anonymous a cookie! He gets it!<BR/><BR/>Yes, folks, the NASCAR broadcasting has been awful. In my view, it began with this entry's main subject -- the inclusion of a clueless "faceboy" into an otherwise sensible (if not likable or competent) broadcasting team. ESPN merely finished off what Fox started.<BR/><BR/>And, while I take great joy (and I don't mean Mike) in reading this blog to see how so many are rebelling against the crud we were force-fed through 2007, in my view it is only one-quarter of the problem. Anonymous quoted above has the often-missed quarter of boring racing (yes, Michael Waltrip...races <I>can</I> be boring). The other half is all on NASCAR for its rule making (and I use those words loosely), turning its back on both its long-time and family-based fans, and all other sorts of issues.<BR/><BR/>Mr. Daly, I apologize for taking my comments a bit off of the topic. But, I could not miss the inspiration given by "Anonymous 3:59" to point out that the performance of Chris Meyers or any other NASCAR talking head is not the whole picture when it comes to why ratings dropped so dramatically. I even dare to say that we could all put up with (fill in the name of your least favorite NASCAR TV personality here) if the on-track product was returned to its previous high standards.KoHoSohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00457687879505057220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-52460257708945256042008-01-09T16:07:00.000-05:002008-01-09T16:07:00.000-05:00I have no problem with Mr Myers. The driver seem t...I have no problem with Mr Myers. The driver seem to enjoy talking with him on those little prerace segments he does.<BR/> My problem is with the total broadcast. I think they are trying to give too much info and has made it a case of MORE IS LESS. They need to get back to the basics of racing and show the race. I don't care what makes those cars do what they do, I just want to see them perform. KISS! KEEP IT SIMPLE STUPID!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-4582851977305856912008-01-09T15:59:00.000-05:002008-01-09T15:59:00.000-05:00From a life long Nascar fan. Is it really who or h...From a life long Nascar fan. Is it really who or how the prerace show is being presented? Or could it be that the racing has become so boring that it can't hold our attention like in years past. I believe thats why the ratings have and will continue to drop.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-11175388116121929362008-01-09T14:50:00.000-05:002008-01-09T14:50:00.000-05:00Myers has expressed in several recent interviews w...Myers has expressed in several recent interviews with newspapers and web sites that he would be interested in hosting a NASCAR interview show. Maybe his credibility with NASCAR fans would improve if FOX gave him a SPEED gig where he could interview people.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-39014972397988625382008-01-09T13:38:00.000-05:002008-01-09T13:38:00.000-05:00anon said: ABC/ESPN pre-race shows completely drop...anon said: ABC/ESPN pre-race shows completely dropped the ball this year since they were neither informative or entertaining. (Note to ESPN: You have Dave Burns. Use him in the preshow; he would do well with the Chris Myers type-features as well as excelling in the pits.) <BR/><BR/>January 9, 2008 2:45 AM<BR/><BR/>I looooove Dave Burns. ESPN totally clammed him up this year and it was rotten. So boring like their boring network. I know he's supposed to be serious on pit row and he is but they used to let him do fun stuff before the race. <BR/><BR/>Some of it wasn't really funny or silly but it was entertaining stories off track - example Kasey Kahne's charity drifting race event where some NASCAR drivers came out to try to learn drifting against the pros. <BR/><BR/>Plus Carl Edwards taught Dave how to back flip! That would never happen today because ESPN/ABC = "yawn"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-88578703213020750712008-01-09T13:15:00.000-05:002008-01-09T13:15:00.000-05:00Chris Myers is lame as a racing host. His "Hollywo...Chris Myers is lame as a racing host. His "Hollywood Hotel" is lame , too. His desk bell is annoying. His humor sucks and is wasted on a real race fan. If this was Twilight Zone, I'd put him in the "corn field".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-34789333881137951592008-01-09T13:12:00.000-05:002008-01-09T13:12:00.000-05:00---The point of this column was that if Fox experi...---The point of this column was that if Fox experiences the kind of ratings drop that TNT and ESPN had, they will look to change the on-air team. <BR/><BR/>Well we haven't heard for sure if ESPN or TNT *are* changing their on-air teams despite the awful coverage and ratings drop - so why would FOX if that happened to them? <BR/><BR/>Can't say I'd be shocked if ESPN and TNT kept the same teams this year, except maybe Nascar Now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com