tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post2916776355456595618..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: ESPN Glimpses "NASCAR Now's" PotentialDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-31618922083990174642007-07-11T22:45:00.000-04:002007-07-11T22:45:00.000-04:00I really thought that Tuesday's NASCAR Now was don...I really thought that Tuesday's NASCAR Now was done well, with the news of the day handled as it should have been by Allen (no disrespect to the France family). I love how the writers were actually engaged in a conversation with themselves and Allen, and hope to see more of that with Allen and Ryan in the future.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-61734211687725771052007-07-11T15:17:00.000-04:002007-07-11T15:17:00.000-04:00It is amazing to me that ESPN has wasted so much o...It is amazing to me that ESPN has wasted so much oppertunity with this show.<BR/><BR/>The fact that it is suprizing to see intelligent discussion instead of scripted questions saddens me. Alan needs to be heading NASCAR coverage on ESPN. He actually enjoys and understands the sport, not something that can be said of the other hosts.<BR/><BR/>MikeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-30598975136957007122007-07-11T14:50:00.000-04:002007-07-11T14:50:00.000-04:00For the second or third time this year, this show ...For the second or third time this year, this show actually felt like it was worth watching. (I don't remember the exact # of times Allen was on, so I guessed this was his 2nd or 3rd time).<BR/><BR/>It was amazing to see, professional questions asked without a script, smooth transitions with dealing with the tough snd sadening plane crash (thouhts and prayers go out to all involved), to the Pepsi 400 Race Winner: Jamie McMurray. <BR/><BR/>If you need it, Allen Bestwick has got it all covered. What a true amazing person. ESPN has thrown 5000,0000000 different jobs at him this year, and each time he is ready to do his job, and does it better than anyone else.<BR/><BR/>While I don't have much optimism from ESPN making a change that would make sense, I'm writing this because I enjoy listening to Allen Bestwick. <BR/><BR/>At the very least, why can't this man host NASCAR Countdown for every race? Why can't he host NASCAR Now? Why are we stuck with Erik Kusilias, Suzy Kolber? WHY?<BR/><BR/>ESPN! You have the talent in place, just move them in the right spots!!!!!!!!!<BR/><BR/>Allen Bestwick, please keep up your great work, diehard NASCAR fans, such as myself truely appreciate your presence whenever we can get it!<BR/><BR/>P.S. I read Allen will lead NASCAR Countdown at the Gateway Busch Race, and be the lead play by play commentator for the Canada Busch Race along side Randy Lajoie. <BR/><BR/>My only question, I have very high amounts of respect for Dr. Jerry Punch, why can't this man be the lead pit reporter, or host NASCAR Countdown full time? <BR/><BR/>The man does a very good job at anything he does, but I feel if you moved him there, and put Allen Bestwick to a lead play-by-play commentary spot, ESPN would be really kicking in the right gear.<BR/><BR/>If only wishes came true in this world.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for everything you do Mr. Daly. <BR/><BR/>- Brian Schoenburg <BR/>grxboxracing2003@adelphia.netUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009046883462925303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-62808895208140673882007-07-11T13:25:00.000-04:002007-07-11T13:25:00.000-04:00I still think he should be given back his royal cr...I still think he should be given back his royal crown on INC (soon to be ISC).<BR/><BR/>Get some, Alan! Gettt sooooome. Giggity giggity goo. Awlright.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-44500563325491565732007-07-11T11:01:00.000-04:002007-07-11T11:01:00.000-04:00what a pleasure to see alan back. no screaming or...what a pleasure to see alan back. no screaming or yelling. a true professional. who has been there done that. ESPN WAKE UP.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-2369286379835654802007-07-11T10:22:00.000-04:002007-07-11T10:22:00.000-04:00I missed a good show I guess because I stopped wat...I missed a good show I guess because I stopped watching after Daytona 500. AB was good SPEED on Monday nights.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-55307563019428000092007-07-11T10:18:00.000-04:002007-07-11T10:18:00.000-04:00I am the poster child for ESPN's NASCAR Now woes. ...I am the poster child for ESPN's NASCAR Now woes. Despite the fact that I read this blog every day and knew that Bestwick would be hosting, by the time I got home from work it didn't even cross my mind to set the DVR to grab NN while I went to dinner. The show has been so consistently awful that I have simply dismissed it from my consciousness. ESPN your daily NASCAR news show is irrevelant to the very people you signed up with NASCAR to get. I'm sorry I missed Bestwick, but not sorry enough to waste DVR space with shows I'll delete the moment I hear Kuselias.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-66147144090018094182007-07-11T09:55:00.000-04:002007-07-11T09:55:00.000-04:00I thoroughly enjoyed watching Allen host NASCAR No...I thoroughly enjoyed watching Allen host NASCAR Now. During the interviews with the drivers and questioning the reporters, there was no "WHY DIDN'T YOU ASK HIM _______?!?!?!?, like I would experience when I used to watch the Kuselias/Banks train wreck (before I stopped watching). Just like any profession, the more you know, the better you can do your job. And the other hosts they've had do not have that knowledge base and can't do the job. It was great television and it was everything I had hoped that ESPN could bring to NASCAR coverage. I was sad after the end of the show because I knew that "Erik, with a K" would be back hosting the next show, replete with the smug look and the monotonous tone. Hopefully, the suits in Bristol will hear the feedback from the fans an make the switch permanent. I noticed that "Erik with a K"'s brother has not sent any anonymous post here yet ripping those who question the NASCAR knowledge of his brother. Oh well, the day is still young!Kevin in Brownsburghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587307086741704859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-7552607016540013582007-07-11T08:56:00.000-04:002007-07-11T08:56:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Daly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-52383400128476020112007-07-11T08:24:00.000-04:002007-07-11T08:24:00.000-04:00I got home from work in time to flip the show on a...I got home from work in time to flip the show on and when I heard Bestwick's voice, I sat down to watch cuz I knew it would be a good broadcast worth watching If ESPN would catch a clue and have Allen as a regular host instead of that idiot Kuselias, I'd watch the show all the time. It was sad news that was broadcast with class by AB.GinaV24https://www.blogger.com/profile/10828669350024430018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-37423689737487570032007-07-11T08:11:00.000-04:002007-07-11T08:11:00.000-04:00didn't watch the show but I'm glad to here it was ...didn't watch the show but I'm glad to here it was well done and that there seems to be some discussions going on to 'fix' this show once and for all.<BR/><BR/>If they do finally allow the show to flow, I may actually add it to my DVR recordings.<BR/><BR/>Erik better be lobbying hard for Dan Patrick's time slot on the radio.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-75139395330256258632007-07-10T22:43:00.000-04:002007-07-10T22:43:00.000-04:00The only "ESPN" name I can think of that can do a ...The only "ESPN" name I can think of that can do a half decent job is Reese Davis IF he wanted to do it. He did a great job with RPM2Night back in the day and is a familiar face to the ESPN crowd. Him and Bestwick doing the shows 7 days a week would definitely make it more watchable for me.The Loose Wheelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06048709313597675807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-30033188971325167522007-07-10T20:44:00.000-04:002007-07-10T20:44:00.000-04:00It's hard to believe that what was once done so we...It's hard to believe that what was once done so well by ESPN is now done so poorly.<BR/><BR/>Bestwick is hands down the best NASCAR play-by-play guy without a play-by-play gig, and Punch is undeniably the best NASCAR pit reporter who is being forced to wear a blue blazer instead of a fire suit. Put Bestwick in the booth where he belongs, and allow Punch to do what he does best. <BR/><BR/>As for NASCAR Now, do it from Charlotte and hire Krista Voda or Steve Byrnes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-27342125321573363972007-07-10T20:43:00.000-04:002007-07-10T20:43:00.000-04:00Can we start "www.fireerikkuselias.com" anytime so...Can we start "www.fireerikkuselias.com" anytime soon? What is really so hard about this issue? NASCAR, while a national sport, still is based in Charlotte and Daytona - why is it so hard to figure out that is where the news comes from and so they should lease an inexpensive studio from that area!<BR/><BR/>Mr. Daly,thank you for your continued insight.Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03695167816507611765noreply@blogger.com