tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post2731814454876026242..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: An Old Ghost Haunts Allen BestwickDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-1499959433488563872007-05-27T23:35:00.000-04:002007-05-27T23:35:00.000-04:00I have met Allen Bestwick on numerous occasions on...I have met Allen Bestwick on numerous occasions on trips to the race shops and "run in" to Mr. Bestwick and he's never been rude or anything else besides being the pro that he is in the business. <BR/>He is a class act and ESPN has once again shot themselves in the foot. Putting someone with no experience to NA$CAR is a BIG mistake and I only hope they see it before the Cup season gets to ESPN and ABC.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-38777392999356099762007-05-27T23:28:00.000-04:002007-05-27T23:28:00.000-04:00It is pretty obvious that all ESPN understands is ...It is pretty obvious that all ESPN understands is football....NASCAR probably wanted minority's host (i.e. Brad & Suzy) and with football personalities, another wasted attempt to attract football fans. <BR/><BR/>Allen Bestwick is, as someone already mentioned, is knowledgeable and talented anchor. Even if he is a bear off camera, and I don't know that, he is still the best on camera. <BR/><BR/>Then there is Dave Dispain and Mike Waltrip show. There is no doubt that Dave Dispain is very knowledgeable. That being said why does anyone listen to him spend a half hour giving hid opinion.<BR/><BR/>And Michael Waltrip, he's just impressed with himself, more than most of us!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-91442485148591311622007-05-27T21:19:00.000-04:002007-05-27T21:19:00.000-04:00Whoever said Bestwick is an ass behind the camera ...Whoever said Bestwick is an ass behind the camera should reveal their identity to make their comment credible. Do you know Allen Bestwick? Do you work with him? Or are you just making things up and/or assuming?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-44468966318708987292007-05-27T13:45:00.000-04:002007-05-27T13:45:00.000-04:00I agree with everyone who says that Allen Bestwick...I agree with everyone who says that Allen Bestwick needs to have a bigger role in Nascar. He is just the very best. It is just unreal that Nascar hires people that know nothing about Nascar. Give me a break!!!! Allen is the BEST and Dispain will never come close to him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-49822471417241604762007-05-27T10:22:00.000-04:002007-05-27T10:22:00.000-04:00Come on you guys can't all be that out of touch! ...Come on you guys can't all be that out of touch! Brad Daugherty is there as NASCAR's attemt to show it is being diverse.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-85261421395153065382007-05-27T10:19:00.000-04:002007-05-27T10:19:00.000-04:00He may be good in front of the camera but if you k...He may be good in front of the camera but if you knew how he acted and treated the people behind the camera. You might understand why he isn't in front of the camera so much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-85425997758858030532007-05-27T09:28:00.000-04:002007-05-27T09:28:00.000-04:00At first I was excited that ESPN was coming back t...At first I was excited that ESPN was coming back to NA$CAR, then reality set in, as for Brad Daugherty, I've yet to figure out why he's there at all, he's as useless as Chris Meyers on FOX. I suppose I'll have to watch with the sound off and listen the MRN-PRN coverage on the radio like I do when FOX has the race.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-34402648665852257652007-05-27T07:17:00.000-04:002007-05-27T07:17:00.000-04:00Mikey sucks, We need more people like Allen Bestwi...Mikey sucks, We need more people like Allen Bestwick and quit putting in people that don't know anything about racing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-14495347030670337762007-05-27T07:11:00.000-04:002007-05-27T07:11:00.000-04:00I can not understand why Allen Bestwick is being r...I can not understand why Allen Bestwick is being removed from ESPN2's coverage. He is by far the most endearing and respected reporter in the sport. His knowledge and credibility of the sport are unprecedented.<BR/><BR/>To bring on an unknown such as Suzy Kobler and put her in such a high profile position without any prior experience makes one wonder about the reasoning behind this decision. I assume it is politics as usual.<BR/><BR/>I agree that the team of DJ and Andy is pretty good. They both bring alot of experience and firsthand knowledge to the booth. I also loved the fact that Ned was in there also. He is wonderful and has been missed for way to long.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-42551255743181353082007-05-27T06:03:00.000-04:002007-05-27T06:03:00.000-04:00Will not watch pre race shows that have some talki...Will not watch pre race shows that have some talking head I've never seen before!<BR/><BR/>Allen is simply the best in the business.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-33296874842786934352007-05-27T05:55:00.000-04:002007-05-27T05:55:00.000-04:00The under use of Allen Bestwick continues to puzzl...The under use of Allen Bestwick continues to puzzle me. His knowlege and insight of Nascar would bring some credibility to the ESPN broadcasts and show fans that ESPN considers racing a top tier sport. Their persistance in using announcers ignorant of anything racing is yet another slap in the face to the fans of racing. It was bad enough that fans are dismissed by Nascar, and now ESPN is doing the same thing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-12584075569399169792007-05-27T00:35:00.000-04:002007-05-27T00:35:00.000-04:00I liked the actual Busch race coverage. DJ and And...I liked the actual Busch race coverage. DJ and Andy are WAY better than I thought they could be. <BR/><BR/>And how nice to hear from Ned, before he reached his bedtime. His smooth southern accent reminds me of former Supreme Court Justice Lewis Powell, a Virginia gentleman who had that soothing southern tone.<BR/><BR/>Allen Bestwick is a great talent, and it is a shame that he is not used in more high-profile spots.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com