tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post33416671713784861..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: TV Network's Junior Scramble Causes Big ProblemsDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-34501267399580218102009-10-05T16:12:38.146-04:002009-10-05T16:12:38.146-04:00I think Dale Jr. is the most overrated sports figu...I think Dale Jr. is the most overrated sports figure. The man has never even contended for a championship, and once again he didnt even make the chase. He is covered solely on the basis of who his father is.rakebackhttp://www.rakebackleader.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-33657642702082711992009-05-29T20:13:36.820-04:002009-05-29T20:13:36.820-04:00While Digger is silly and has nothing to do with ...While Digger is silly and has nothing to do with racing, for the unnamed person in Nascar to say the falling ratings are the fault of Digger is stupid.<br /><br />I have to disagree with those who say a consistent start time is impossible. While you have to dismiss the night races because those are what they are, there's absolutely no reason why races can't start at 1pm or 2pm Eastern. The NFL seems not to have a problem with ratings on the West Coast when the Raiders, Cardinals or 49ers play games in the East, and the West Coasters have to put their TV on at 10am. So, if people in the Western time zone are true Nascar fans, they should have no problem turning on their TV at 10am or 11am.darbarnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-43002983041752179172009-05-29T19:03:52.196-04:002009-05-29T19:03:52.196-04:00Of course Hill won't accept the blame; Digger was ...Of course Hill won't accept the blame;<I> Digger was his idea</I> and, he claims, generates a lot of revenue.<br /><br />We've already seen examples of his ego. He thinks he can do no wrong.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-76773880817086677362009-05-29T18:18:46.756-04:002009-05-29T18:18:46.756-04:00Hill is gonna kill this sport, not the COT. How c...Hill is gonna kill this sport, not the COT. How can you have a consistent start time when you have day races and night races 3 hours apart on two coasts? This has to be somewhat dictated by the spectators, NOT the tv audience. It's obviously more than the gopher, but that isn't the solution.<br /><br />to be honest, I was doing other things and didn't even realize the ESPN mistake (sort of half listening.) I'm leaning on the side of a bad mistake, not a conspiracy. We've already heard colorful exchanges.<br /><br />when are we gonna get to hear JD's thoughts about Fox's moves???<br />:)glenc1noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-6077191338094053342009-05-29T17:56:52.347-04:002009-05-29T17:56:52.347-04:00Anon
Is that a REAL quote/article about David Hil...Anon<br /><br />Is that a REAL quote/article about David Hill's comments? WOW, he is delusional.<br /><br />How does he GET BY with this junk for his EGO.<br /><br />Thanks for the postSophiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789033556426951026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-54800061799924711532009-05-29T17:24:58.145-04:002009-05-29T17:24:58.145-04:00Hill is too close to the situation. He's got Digge...Hill is too close to the situation. He's got Digger characters named after members of his family. Obviously he'll never see it any other way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-43608768414725883402009-05-29T17:11:10.186-04:002009-05-29T17:11:10.186-04:00Maybe they were all ferklempt over the Spelling Be...Maybe they were all ferklempt over the Spelling Bee finals? I mean, that was one great sporting event. Everyone in Bristol must have been breathless.<br /><br />In all seriousness, NN was pathetic. Technical glitches should not happen with an established network.darbarnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-77240505877100483252009-05-29T16:15:40.945-04:002009-05-29T16:15:40.945-04:00LOOK AT THIS FROM USA TODAY!!NASCAR Ratings Gopher...LOOK AT THIS FROM USA TODAY!!NASCAR Ratings Gopher a Plunge on Fox USAToday<br /><br />Ratings are down for NASCAR races but Fox Sports chairman David Hill refuses to believe the drop has anything to do with Digger, the animated gopher who appears during race broadcasts on the network, USA Today reports. A NASCAR official blamed Digger, but Hill called that idea “the biggest crock of [stuff] I’ve ever heard.” Hill tells the paper NASCAR is going through a ratings correction with several causes but could shore up viewership with a consistent start time for its races.<br /><br />I always thought FOX and HIll were delusional<br /><br />this proves it. he blames NASCAR start times instead of his own, self indulgent piece of animation crapAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-92108898721590121302009-05-29T14:05:33.511-04:002009-05-29T14:05:33.511-04:00You're kidding? The people at ESPN aren't gods? I'...You're kidding? The people at ESPN aren't gods? I'm shocked, chocked!!Richard in N.C.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-75081691096954006982009-05-29T12:57:39.782-04:002009-05-29T12:57:39.782-04:00Fast forward to yesterday, and keep in mind we are...<B>Fast forward to yesterday, and keep in mind we are dealing with Rick Hendrick, one of the most powerful men in NASCAR, let alone in the garage, and I would say it's damage control, if not media control.</B><BR><BR>No, it was just a technical screw-up.<br /><br />Just like the DW incident, which was an off-camera bit that was not supposed to air at all.<br /><br />Sorry. I know how NASCAR fans like conspiracy theories.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-37819271695182623762009-05-29T12:22:10.423-04:002009-05-29T12:22:10.423-04:00But the problem with your reasoning is that, you a...But the problem with your reasoning is that, you assume that, when something goes wrong, you just live with it.<br /><br />I worked in live TV for 25 years. Just quitting and leaving the air early if something went wrong was NEVER an option.<br /><br />The "Worldwide Leader" should be able to do better.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-4161097507887924102009-05-29T12:07:37.941-04:002009-05-29T12:07:37.941-04:00When you work at a level of broadcasting as high a...When you work at a level of broadcasting as high as ESPN people expect you to be god-like and never make mistakes. That's why it's such a shock when the wheels come off. But crap happens. I'm sure the people behind the scenes were mortified and will dissect what happened. I work in a pretty high level of broadcasting and while I do all I can not to make mistakes, I'm a human being and sometimes things just go terribly wrong. It's like a knife to the gut when it does. You gotta take a deep breath, forgive yourself and keep pushin on despite the knowledge there are people jealous of you and the level you've attained and are now having a great laugh---or writing a column about you---at your expense. LOL It just kinda goes with the territory.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-50744516544875739002009-05-29T11:01:32.019-04:002009-05-29T11:01:32.019-04:00Amazing that even the smallest little TV station i...Amazing that even the smallest little TV station in Podunk can put on a live 30-minute newscast, but the "Worldwide Leader" is incapable of doing the same thing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-74118816056918653022009-05-29T09:24:58.877-04:002009-05-29T09:24:58.877-04:00Thing thing with Daytona and DW was that the wrong...Thing thing with Daytona and DW was that the wrong clip played from LA. That segment where DW was talking was NEVER apart of the original show. DW was talking during a downtime when the crew was fixing the lighting - thus the guys moving ladders around. Somehow LA thought it was part of the show and rolled it but they realized their mistake and rolled a commercial.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-34274145792649248962009-05-29T08:48:30.877-04:002009-05-29T08:48:30.877-04:00I thought I really missed something - glad it wasn...I thought I really missed something - glad it wasn't only us here in Houston. I just feel bad for Eury Jr.Vicky Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13084198036514255332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-36708441253587010562009-05-29T08:30:55.150-04:002009-05-29T08:30:55.150-04:00I'm going to say, "Conspiracy theory." Now, before...I'm going to say, "Conspiracy theory." Now, before everyone laughs, remember Daytona, and DW saying that California was going to be a ghost town? Then the producers cut to commercial, and the next thing you know DW is nowhere to be found, and the subject was never broached again. Fast forward to yesterday, and keep in mind we are dealing with Rick Hendrick, one of the most powerful men in NASCAR, let alone in the garage, and I would say it's damage control, if not media control.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-6237698544601614622009-05-29T07:12:04.724-04:002009-05-29T07:12:04.724-04:00hey gang! i'm heading off to dover for the (theore...hey gang! i'm heading off to dover for the (theoretical) truck race this afternoon. weather looks iffy, at best, so i may only get to see practice and qualifying for the other 2 series and no trucks. still, it's cars on the track so it's fine!<br />still, sure wish dover would invest in lights . . .redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08469882559901586219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-8975311706073364742009-05-29T06:52:46.254-04:002009-05-29T06:52:46.254-04:00"...Saying Junior needed to focus"
Can someone wh..."...Saying Junior needed to focus"<br /><br />Can someone who dvr'd the show count how many times Dale Jarrett used the word "focus" when speaking of Dale Jr?cvtnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-30816595124581554762009-05-29T03:30:00.367-04:002009-05-29T03:30:00.367-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Lesleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-46542597139579167422009-05-29T01:53:28.541-04:002009-05-29T01:53:28.541-04:00Its on again at 1:30 central time... I've got the ...Its on again at 1:30 central time... I've got the TIVO set and I'll let you know what happens. I was confused why there were so many commercials saved after the show on my recording... didn't even realize...Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03963617760442852143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-42832245533757021342009-05-29T00:06:28.107-04:002009-05-29T00:06:28.107-04:00That was a bad clip of JRs interview. He looked re...That was a bad clip of JRs interview. He looked resigned. I wonder when he found out about Tony.<br /><br />For such a big story (except we saw it coming), I can't believe they went off the air with five minutes remaining.Dothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15701502016993312530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-7677016597101578092009-05-29T00:05:46.017-04:002009-05-29T00:05:46.017-04:00As a program that seemed to be obsessed with Jerem...As a program that seemed to be obsessed with Jeremy Mayfield, one has to wonder why Manske did not even mention that JJ Yeley was notified 2 days ago the #41 Toyota would not be at Dover.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-51148230338562369232009-05-28T23:59:51.976-04:002009-05-28T23:59:51.976-04:00I haven't had a chance to read it yet, but there i...I haven't had a chance to read it yet, but there is an interview with Dale,Jr. in Detroit today at autoweek.com where the replacement of Tony. Jr. is discussed. It was supposed to be just a promo for the next Michigan race.Richard in N.C.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-18802856914974563202009-05-28T23:26:47.197-04:002009-05-28T23:26:47.197-04:00Didn't get to see the program but the Jr part migh...Didn't get to see the program but the Jr part might have been from an interview he did with the president of the Michigan track that was on the internet. They played the audio on Sirius and it wasn't the best sound quality.<br /><br />As for the big technical snafu could it be a case of having different people because of the layoffs they had this week?bevohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186936436307739896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-44423687679932500812009-05-28T22:17:44.883-04:002009-05-28T22:17:44.883-04:00Using a DVR, I didn't notice this, but I did think...Using a DVR, I didn't notice this, but I did think the show went by very quickly.<br /><br />It seemed short--this was why.<br /><br />As for Evernham, I didn't see why Manske or anyone else assumed that multi-Championship wining Rick Hendrick would have gone to him for advice at all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com