tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post469810788414617906..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: Your Favorite NASCAR TV Studio Analyst Of 2008?Daly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-56730487118945779902008-11-30T20:08:00.000-05:002008-11-30T20:08:00.000-05:00*sigh* Another one that's almost too close to call...*sigh* Another one that's almost too close to call...<BR/><BR/>1a) Larry Mac<BR/>1b) Jeff Hammond<BR/><BR/>Ricky Craven gets and honourable mention. He could turn into an exceptional analyst with more experience.<BR/><BR/>--KarenBkbaskinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16702833105161999749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-26869512489454486922008-11-29T15:56:00.000-05:002008-11-29T15:56:00.000-05:00I feel the truck series broadcasts(minus waltrip) ...I feel the truck series broadcasts(minus waltrip) are the best there are. Real racing, real coverage.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-56673036787390783202008-11-29T13:36:00.000-05:002008-11-29T13:36:00.000-05:00OK it has to beLarry/Jeff then Ray for meOK it has to be<BR/><BR/>Larry/Jeff then Ray for meMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669662544814316500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-82480860720265165112008-11-29T10:31:00.000-05:002008-11-29T10:31:00.000-05:00I didn't list AB because I think he is so under us...I didn't list AB because I think he is so under used he doesn't belong in the catagory. Kind of like being a head chef at a McDondalds.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-87903494588134941382008-11-29T10:24:00.000-05:002008-11-29T10:24:00.000-05:00If you are going to put Larry Mac in this catagory...If you are going to put Larry Mac in this catagory too, you can't make me choose, <BR/><BR/>1)LARRY HAMMOND<BR/>2)Kenny Wallace<BR/>honorable mention goes to Rikcy Craven, and if he got more face time he would be there with Kenny. I like Spencer, but honestly, Kenny's still driving.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-24447965201433318402008-11-29T09:35:00.000-05:002008-11-29T09:35:00.000-05:00only 2 analyst choices for me and they rank about ...only 2 analyst choices for me and they rank about the same: hammond and larry mac. altho' i had managed to erase the "magic trick" from my memory until stricklinfan mentioned it (thanks a ton, there, stricklinfan!), i still put larry mac right up there b/c of his overall body of knowledge and the clarity of his explanations. hammond shares those characteristics as well. i also feel both have worked to stay on top of the technical issues surrounding the cot and so bring solid information to us instead of "back in the day" stuff. (and i have to ask once again: when will nascar performance get a set time slot?!?)<BR/><BR/>i'm liking craven more and more and would appreciate seeing him more often. ditto with evernham (wonder if he'll ever be forgiven his trangression, even when he marries her?)<BR/><BR/>the rest? not even on my radar. they're all pretty much talking heads to me, i fear.redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08469882559901586219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-14050567678095998062008-11-28T21:05:00.000-05:002008-11-28T21:05:00.000-05:00I have to give big props to Ricky Craven. Thoughtf...I have to give big props to Ricky Craven. Thoughtful, articulate, and always coming up with an angle no one else has addressed - he's totally underutilized, which is probably his choice.<BR/><BR/>Love DW, Larry Mac, Hammond, as Karen said, for qualifying and practice.<BR/><BR/>Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving.Tracy Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14361101058670921686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-59849343137397905252008-11-28T20:49:00.000-05:002008-11-28T20:49:00.000-05:00Marybeth,We will do a new column on Monday that wi...Marybeth,<BR/><BR/>We will do a new column on Monday that will let readers weigh-in on their favorite NASCAR TV reporters who don't cover races.<BR/><BR/>Wendy Venturini, Marty Smith, Hermie Sadler, Angelique Chengelis, Randy Pemberton and others will be included. <BR/><BR/>Thanks,<BR/><BR/>JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-40066478683486366712008-11-28T20:04:00.000-05:002008-11-28T20:04:00.000-05:001. Hermie Sadler Marybeth1. Hermie Sadler<BR/> <BR/> MarybethAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-61253912906404887852008-11-28T17:14:00.000-05:002008-11-28T17:14:00.000-05:00Larry Mac with Jeff Hammond in a very close second...Larry Mac with Jeff Hammond in a very close second. They're both the best in the business. Kenny Wallace and Jimmy Spencer tied for third. Great chemistry between the two. Kenny's fun and Spencer just puts it on the line and I like his honesty. Ray Evernham forth for his intelligence and good TV presence. Rusty Wallace in fifth just because. <BR/>Brad Daugherty needs to just disappear from TV. Boris Said and Ricky Craven gets no votes because I just can't seem to get into NASCAR Now. I have never understood how or why Boris Said ever got that gig anyway. <BR/><BR/>This is fun J.D., reading every ones thoughts on all this. We're all fans but have different opinions.Steve L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11156912937459278220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-46940945140207078402008-11-28T17:11:00.000-05:002008-11-28T17:11:00.000-05:00Larry McReynolds is my overall choice for fun and ...Larry McReynolds is my overall choice for fun and information<BR/><BR/>Ray Evernham has become my favorite for useful NASCAR info. I like his TV appearances, but I also like Tuesday's when he can loosen up on radio. He really tells it like it is, except when it may be pepriority information.<BR/><BR/>Jeff Hammond does contribute his years of knowledge.<BR/><BR/>Ricky Craven has been a positive asset to ESPN.<BR/><BR/>Jimmy Spencer and Kenny Wallace work very well together and they provide an opinion that keeps you thinking.<BR/><BR/>Kyle Petty still needs to decide what he will do when he grows up.<BR/>He does an ok job, but if he would concentrate on something, I think he could do so much better.<BR/><BR/>Brad Daugherty is a great cheerleader. I wouldn't use "analyst" to describe what he does. ESPN should keep him around. Someone needs to be the excited high-strung person on TV.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Rusty Wallace would do a better job running his race teams. No matter how I try, I don't enjoy him on TV.<BR/><BR/>Boris Said can be excused from TV. I used to like him but learning more about him I can do without him. I know he doesn't have the knowledge that the retired NASCAR drivers and crew chiefs so I have trouble believing him.Glennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10695831353283754366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-47712997236530988552008-11-28T17:08:00.000-05:002008-11-28T17:08:00.000-05:00I happen to enjoy them all, in different ways. The...I happen to enjoy them all, in different ways. The one thing I find they all have in common is giving their honest opinions, which is not the case with all analysts - and yes I recognize that sometimes they avoid issues. I don't have to agree with them, but I want to know what they honestly believe (even Crusty), not what the producer thinks will make good TV.<BR/><BR/>While I like Larry Mac and Jeff H. the best of the lot, I really believe that Ricky Craven might be the best at making things understandable.<BR/><BR/>I have been a Boris Said fan since he ran Trans Am and always enjoy hearing what he has to say. He has a perspective that almost all the others do not - the little guy trying to crack the system. I really believe he gets far too much criticism for what I value most - honesty. He believed (rightly) that Ambrose wrecked him on purpose (as the film clearly shows) and would not back down when Ambrose did not apologize for what he did. As a consequence, even as a long-time Petty fan, I no longer use STP in my coffee.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-62342945975780841912008-11-28T16:54:00.000-05:002008-11-28T16:54:00.000-05:001. Larry McReynolds2. Jeff Hammond1. Larry McReynolds<BR/>2. Jeff HammondLisa Hoganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15816899271672467136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-20853039149924411912008-11-28T16:52:00.000-05:002008-11-28T16:52:00.000-05:00I vote for Jeff as #1. But I must say that the net...I vote for Jeff as #1. But I must say that the networks are wise in having many personalities in the different programs. Some folks like high energy guys, some like fine-spoken articulate types, some like the commom-down-home-type, etc.<BR/><BR/>I'm certainly glad that the same 3-4 guys are not in every program. I think that most in the list do being different perspectives and often interesting. The 2 that don't bring much to the table, in terms of being regulars, are Brad and Boris. <BR/><BR/>Brad is nice but mostly repeats what everybody else says, except when predicting a winner. Boris is such sour grapes and it drives me crazy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-89144191978866955142008-11-28T16:18:00.000-05:002008-11-28T16:18:00.000-05:00Hammond with Larry Mac a close second. Allen is t...Hammond with Larry Mac a close second. Allen is the yeoman in all this and can fill just about any role. Rusty, Brad, Jimmy Spencer and "Herman" all rank very low on my list. I like Ray E's perspective on things, but I'm with some of the other posters on here -- if you own a car in the NW or Cup series - and that includes Kyle Petty - then you don't belong as an analystGinaV24https://www.blogger.com/profile/10828669350024430018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-91767821203832893372008-11-28T16:13:00.000-05:002008-11-28T16:13:00.000-05:00I would have given this award to Larry Mac because...I would have given this award to Larry Mac because, as I said in the analysts section, in my opinion he is the premier analyst in the sport today.<BR/><BR/>However, the TNT "Larry is a magician" angle with the magic wand, pulling rabbits out of his hat, and cutting Marc Fein in half during green flag racing really rubbed me the wrong way, so I will instead give my award to Jeff Hammond.stricklinfan82https://www.blogger.com/profile/01808897974344304657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-11148708272941311312008-11-28T16:11:00.000-05:002008-11-28T16:11:00.000-05:00I like Larry Mac a lot becuase of his immense expe...I like Larry Mac a lot becuase of his immense experience and even though he butchers the English language, he makes fun of himself so that's ok with me and makes it an enjoyable broadcast. Some folks that post here during hotpass cup races find him a great addition to DirectTV too.Vicky Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13084198036514255332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-13590732810643960732008-11-28T15:44:00.000-05:002008-11-28T15:44:00.000-05:00Larry Mac gets the nod from me. He did a wonderfu...Larry Mac gets the nod from me. He did a wonderful job on the TNT "tilt-a-whirl" and worked well with Marc Fein. <BR/><BR/>Ricky Craven is my runner-up. If ESPN doesn't offer him a full-time gig for 2009, they're crazy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-14267826224381209912008-11-28T15:32:00.000-05:002008-11-28T15:32:00.000-05:00*sigh* I'm back in my corner, JD. LOLFor me, Lar...*sigh* I'm back in my corner, JD. LOL<BR/><BR/>For me, Larry Mac is "da bomb." <BR/><BR/>Hammond runs a very close 2nd.<BR/><BR/>Ricky Craven and Ray Evernham have surprised me --- they are low-key, but articulate and precise.<BR/><BR/>The bottom of my list is reserved for - in no particular order -<BR/>Rusty, Brad, and Boris.TexasRaceLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11498201182790755768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-35114907257923734902008-11-28T14:13:00.000-05:002008-11-28T14:13:00.000-05:00Larry McReynolds is tops in my book but can I just...Larry McReynolds is tops in my book but can I just defend Brad Daugherty a little tiny bit here? Maybe it's precisely because I haven't watched NASCAR for years but I kind of appreciate his presence. He does make relevant points -- or at least frames his points in ways I understand. He contributes without constantly referencing himself, his team or his own career. His enthusiasm, to me, seems sincere although I can see where it would get old. Maybe Daugherty is just a guy I relate to more than I do to any retired driver or crew chief, I don't know. <BR/><BR/>But yeah, Larry McReynolds is the best of this list.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-54996575618050172272008-11-28T13:34:00.000-05:002008-11-28T13:34:00.000-05:00I'll stick with McReynolds. He's the most knowledg...I'll stick with McReynolds. He's the most knowledgeable and has a minimum of biases. Hammond just doesn't have the Touch and has an oversized ego. Rusty just needs to go away and take Brad with him. Evernham is very sharp and professional.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-81385015231578504382008-11-28T13:29:00.000-05:002008-11-28T13:29:00.000-05:00JD, your column lists so many studio analysts it&#...JD, your column lists so many studio analysts it's hard to put them in order.<BR/><BR/>My first choice is Jeff Hammond. Ray and Ricky come in 2nd & 3rd.<BR/><BR/>Brad and Boris are useless and need to go away. Rusty needs to be a full time car owner down on the pit box ala Rick Hendrick and Richard Childress. <BR/><BR/>Kenny W and Jimmy are perfect just where they are. Though, sometimes Jimmy irritates me with some of his comments. <BR/><BR/>Larry Mac is in his own category as all around chief cook and bottle washer. He is good at what he does.Dothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15701502016993312530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-82609582894771806212008-11-28T13:15:00.000-05:002008-11-28T13:15:00.000-05:00I like AB's approach the best. He has extensive k...I like AB's approach the best. He has extensive knowlege, yet keeps his enthusiasm on an exciting but reasonable level. Ray Evernham and Ricky Craven have both been a pleasant surprise. Honest and thoughtful, they often add a lot without having to say too much. I still don't know why Brad Dougherty is there, except to cheerlead.<BR/>As much as I respect Larry Mac and Jeff Hammond, perhaps their overexposure has finally gotten to me. I find a little bit of Raceday goes a long way with me, escept when they decide that humor is the way to go.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-41092862185034296982008-11-28T13:05:00.000-05:002008-11-28T13:05:00.000-05:00I think Larry is the best at this role. He adds mo...I think Larry is the best at this role. He adds more information to the piece than does Hollywood Hammond, but I like both of them on Trackside (apart from when they go on about hunting - this is a Nascar show guys). So those are my top two.<BR/><BR/>Jimmy and Kenny are a great duo, although sometimes they go over the top (although that may be my mood rather than them!). I started watching Raceday for Wendy. I grew to like them. However, they do not add enough info to be top of the list.<BR/><BR/>"My brother Rusty" is has improved a lot in this role, and he has something to add given the amount of time he has "he really does". (Sorry, couldn't resist) Yes, that's right, ESPN moved someone who was struggling with a commentary job into a role they proved to be good at. Can anyone else think of someone else this needs to happen for?<BR/><BR/>Anyway, Brad is unnecessary, but I suspect he is doing what ESPN want. Sadly, what he is doing is not needed.<BR/><BR/>Ray is rather an unknown quantity to me when it comes to the techie bit, and explaining it. He is certainly eloquent, but I remain to see where he truely lies in this list.<BR/><BR/>Finally, Ricky Craven, who I like a lot, but is severely under-used.Delennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14054910856006651253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-70114210306086386422008-11-28T12:54:00.000-05:002008-11-28T12:54:00.000-05:00Larry Mac has done his homework, so he is #1. Also...Larry Mac has done his homework, so he is #1. Also being with Earnhardt could'nt have hurt.Jeff Hammond is # 2 simply because he was a very good crew chief in his day, and remembers alot of what he has done. Spencer is good entertainment, but alot of what he says can be taken with a grain of salt. Happy Holidays...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com