tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post3544993577319455064..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: Joey Logano Jumps Into The "ESPN Blender"Daly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-24823390769208436772008-05-29T14:54:00.000-04:002008-05-29T14:54:00.000-04:00I have never thought about the use of "interesting...I have never thought about the use of "interesting to see..." until the anon guy at 5:35 pointed it out. <BR/><BR/>Thanks, seriously. I can't stand trite turns of phrases. I will do a better job of writing more eloquently.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-77532543589716318902008-05-28T23:24:00.000-04:002008-05-28T23:24:00.000-04:00I agree with geez. If Logano can keep his head on ...I agree with geez. If Logano can keep his head on straight he should succeed. I mean - is there a better ride to jump into than the JGR Nationwide 20?????Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-47157732552984195222008-05-28T18:53:00.000-04:002008-05-28T18:53:00.000-04:00I don't like the hype but I have been watching sto...I don't like the hype but I have been watching stock car racing for over thirty years. I have watched a lot of drivers come up through the Camping world / Winston west series, and have had the pleasure to see Joey race in person several times.<BR/><BR/>In my opinion he is the real deal. He is a joy to watch. Probably one of the best I've ever seen. I hope he handle's the hype and is successful. He just might be the greatest thing thing since sliced bread. :-)Geezehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03414087196686631838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-22781804556044594702008-05-28T18:47:00.000-04:002008-05-28T18:47:00.000-04:00Anon 5:35PM,That is one very interesting comment.J...Anon 5:35PM,<BR/><BR/>That is one very interesting comment.<BR/><BR/>JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-16162162713176612442008-05-28T18:30:00.000-04:002008-05-28T18:30:00.000-04:00Ok. Good.....they're shifting the tennis match ove...Ok. Good.....they're shifting the tennis match over to the Tennis Channel. LOLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-1471745165806455012008-05-28T18:23:00.000-04:002008-05-28T18:23:00.000-04:00I'm beginning to wonder if NASCAR Now will be on a...I'm beginning to wonder if NASCAR Now will be on at 6:30p.m. (Wednesday). I'm not sure this tennis match that's on now will be over in time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-22820741971465531092008-05-28T17:35:00.000-04:002008-05-28T17:35:00.000-04:00I complained (in another column's comments) about ...I complained (in another column's comments) about on-air race commentators' constant use of the phrase "...It should be interesting to see..." but I never realized how muh that cliche had worn off on fans until I read this column and the comments.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-42460301686907331042008-05-28T16:04:00.000-04:002008-05-28T16:04:00.000-04:00All of this is really nothing new. Many athletes i...All of this is really nothing new. Many athletes in other sports become multi-millionaires before they ever suit up. This is just the race fan's version of the high-priced draft pick.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-8057345026813240342008-05-28T15:58:00.000-04:002008-05-28T15:58:00.000-04:00We certainly have to give some credit to David Llo...We certainly have to give some credit to David Lloyd and the ESPNEWS gang.<BR/><BR/>They have turned around what was a mess in 2007 and now seem to be on their game and tuned-into what is going on.<BR/><BR/>That was a good and fun interview that covered the bases from personal to professional and made sure to touch on his family.<BR/><BR/>It should be interesting to see how NASCAR Now's interview stacks up against the ESPNEWS guy.<BR/><BR/>JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-5302999450610986752008-05-28T15:51:00.000-04:002008-05-28T15:51:00.000-04:00JD said...3:30PM and Logano is about to be on ESPN...JD said...<BR/><BR/>3:30PM and Logano is about to be on ESPNEWS.<BR/><BR/>May 28, 2008 3:33 PM<BR/><BR/>It's 3:51 and he's just now coming on unless I missed something.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03138762423112575914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-35596946456278961112008-05-28T15:33:00.000-04:002008-05-28T15:33:00.000-04:003:30PM and Logano is about to be on ESPNEWS.3:30PM and Logano is about to be on ESPNEWS.Daly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-64242020348799644532008-05-28T15:31:00.000-04:002008-05-28T15:31:00.000-04:00Hugedifference between Joey and Fanica,Joey is the...Hugedifference between Joey and Fanica,Joey is the real deal and is fully capable of winning in short order. He's proven it over and over again, including a big win over Kevin Harvick last year where both ran side by side for many laps cleanly before Joey showed Harvich how it's done. Fanica has one win in her life handed toher on stradegy, which is theonly way she will will short of the top ten all crashing out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-15799920589697260092008-05-28T14:31:00.000-04:002008-05-28T14:31:00.000-04:00There's no doubt this kid is talented. He is very...There's no doubt this kid is talented. He is very fortunate that the winds of change have hit NASCAR as 10 years ago he would have been lumped into that "Next Jeff Gordon" category such as Atwood, Kenny Irwin, Jerry Nadeau, Tyler Walker, Kurt Busch, Harvick, and many others. Some succeeded, many didn't because they got pushed through too quickly and it stunted their development as drivers. Fortunately for him, he has Mark Martin as his mentor and has now latched with Gibbs racing. I hope he does well, as he has not disappointed yet. It will be interesting to see what if any bad habits he picks up from Stewart, Busch, and Hamlin.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-76031775243148732972008-05-28T13:54:00.000-04:002008-05-28T13:54:00.000-04:00Comparing him to Atwood isn't even close. Casey ex...Comparing him to Atwood isn't even close. Casey excelled on the big stage at his home track at the right time. Joey has hit the road and proved the old school way that he deserves this shot. Money isn't buying his way into this ride. He has raced his way into it. Each time he has moved into a new series, the same questions have been asked.. Is he ready? Is he all hype? Each time he has proven he can win. As a rookie in the Bush East he went up against veteran north drivers along with Cup affiliated teams and won the championship. Did anybody see what he did to the field at the ARCA race in Rockingham? <BR/><BR/>There is a lot of hype for him, because he really is that good.<BR/><BR/>and I'm not part of his PR machine LOL I just have had the chance to see him race up close, and his talent really is something special.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-7410412995914190632008-05-28T11:59:00.000-04:002008-05-28T11:59:00.000-04:00Casey Atwood was a prodigy too. Where is he now?Casey Atwood was a prodigy too. Where is he now?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-16030997351847264492008-05-28T11:43:00.000-04:002008-05-28T11:43:00.000-04:00I thought Dana did OK. And treated him w/respect f...I thought Dana did OK. And treated him w/respect for his age and experience. This is the third or fourth time I have seen Joey on TV, not sure though. And I agree w/other posters here, he may need some on screen help.Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11036612315003068127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-69973458811003208922008-05-28T11:39:00.000-04:002008-05-28T11:39:00.000-04:00for what it's worth as far as answering the questi...for what it's worth as far as answering the question about logano's education plans, this is from his website:<BR/>"Joey entered the 11th grade in September 2006 and is an Honor Student at Abbington Hill School, Bricktown, New Jersey. His mom home schools him since moving to Georgia, before the move he attended St. John's School in Middletown, Connecticut."<BR/><BR/>make of it what you will. perhaps if someone participates in the "espn blender" moment today, that question could be asked directly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-65413457443732239162008-05-28T11:38:00.000-04:002008-05-28T11:38:00.000-04:00I applaud ESPN for promoting Joey Logano's Nationw...I applaud ESPN for promoting Joey Logano's Nationwide debut at Dover. Despite the shortcomings of dealing with network shifts, pre-emptions, tape-delays, practice blackouts, etc., this is the one good thing that does come from ESPN covering NASCAR, and more specifically the Nationwide Series. If this race was on TNN like it was from '91-'00, or FX like it was from '01-'06 there would be little or no attention paid to this race by the sports media. Since ESPN is covering this race, the name 'Logano' is going to be all over ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNEWS, espn.com, ESPN Radio, etc. and that's a good thing.<BR/><BR/>I don't have a problem with this 'hype'. Highly respected drivers like Mark Martin have been talking about Logano for years, and he was given the nickname "sliced bread" long before ESPN took notice. ESPN didn't create this hype machine, they're just jumping on the bandwagon.<BR/><BR/>The most important thing to remember in all this is that Logano is only getting this hype because of his accomplishments on the track. This isn't a case of hyping a new driver for some reason other than their on-track resume and setting expectations for them that aren't realistic based on their abilities to drive a racecar, as we have seen with some other drivers who I won't mention here by name.stricklinfan82https://www.blogger.com/profile/01808897974344304657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-6654651630797222022008-05-28T07:07:00.000-04:002008-05-28T07:07:00.000-04:00There is one good thing, he is racing for Joe Gibb...There is one good thing, he is racing for Joe Gibbs Racing. Since Mr. Gibbs has some experience dealing with hyped players in the NFL, he should be able to guide Mr. Lagano through this.<BR/><BR/>As bad as the hype is getting, it is only going to get worse for NASCAR drivers as the sport grows. Being able to handle the media is going to become even more important than it is now.<BR/><BR/>There is one thing I haven't heard anyone comment on yet. He is going to finish high school isn't he? I certainly hope he is.Ritchiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09884549705336979557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-43708978617145508762008-05-28T02:47:00.000-04:002008-05-28T02:47:00.000-04:00Thanks for the heads up on the Thursday shows :)Ye...Thanks for the heads up on the Thursday shows :)<BR/><BR/>Yes I'm also worried about the "hype". We've heard about him for several years and this last year with the "special" commercial. <BR/><BR/>I definitely hope he does well but heck the kid hasn't even started his first Busch race and there's already reports of what Coach will and won't do when he gets to Cup (provided Smoke doesn't leave).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-21861307296834873252008-05-27T23:03:00.000-04:002008-05-27T23:03:00.000-04:00I am weary of the hype already.Poor kid.Media LOVE...I am weary of the hype already.<BR/><BR/>Poor kid.<BR/><BR/>Media LOVES to pump people up and THEN tear them down.<BR/><BR/>Then again, some fans live to trash drivers on MB's. :( Poor Joey. Calling him best thing since Sliced bread needs to STOP too.<BR/><BR/>Indeed, let him find his legs...if we think we are tired of Danica/Jr/KyleB, imagine how this kid will be scrutinized. :(Sophiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789033556426951026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-19846076576497307052008-05-27T22:50:00.000-04:002008-05-27T22:50:00.000-04:00red, I, too, feel sorry for this young man. All t...red, I, too, feel sorry for this young man. All this hoopla reminds me of Dale Jr making his first starts in Cup in 1999. It's a wonder the kid didn't crater --- and he was older than Logano, and had a father in the business.<BR/><BR/>I hope the PTB have patience with him. He may wind up wrecking a lot of cars before he finds his legs.<BR/><BR/>The one problem I have is with his PR ---- I'm heartily TIRED of seeing his commercial and having him stuffed down my throat. Almost makes me hope he falls flat.TexasRaceLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11498201182790755768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-81028234763805416372008-05-27T22:18:00.000-04:002008-05-27T22:18:00.000-04:00I agree Red, I just hope this kid can handle the p...I agree Red, I just hope this kid can handle the pressure because it's an awful lot for an eighteen year old. NN compared him to JG on monday, did he also come into the series with this kind of hype?Newracefanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16324764517098771035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-60729592643457062102008-05-27T21:22:00.000-04:002008-05-27T21:22:00.000-04:00i already feel very sorry for this young man. ther...i already feel very sorry for this young man. there seems to be an unreasonable level of expectation on him and he hasn't even driven a lap. <BR/>best of luck, young mr. logano: i feel you will need it! i certainly hope you have a very solid network of people in your corner who can keep you grounded as you take all this on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com