tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post497634859354663290..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: ESPN's Odd Man OutDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-46589363881704258772011-08-12T14:31:10.955-04:002011-08-12T14:31:10.955-04:00I enjoy listening to Brad D because he's so en...I enjoy listening to Brad D because he's so enthusiastic for the sport. However, how is Carl going to have time to do the NW races and race in the cup series. Some weekends it'll be tough and like someone previous said it'll be Carl overload that's for sure.Vicky Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13084198036514255332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-59539367082599399512011-08-10T00:11:37.561-04:002011-08-10T00:11:37.561-04:00Within the last couple of years, around the time o...Within the last couple of years, around the time of year in which Alan Kulwicki was killed, I watched an ESPN program (probably a pre-race) where Daugherty was present. He told a story about sitting on a plane next to Kulwicki and speaking with him at length that perfectly fit in with the theme of the segment at the time. A large percentage of the people watching at the time probably had very little idea who Kulwicki even was, and Daugherty helped them get to know him a little better. Rarely do I ever feel as though Daugherty adds anything, but in that moment he showed he has some knowledge. I just wish he knew how to use it better. Then again I could be way off base here, because I always thought Benny Parsons did a less-than-stellar job of using what he knew too.Tim S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-11209537147106818492011-08-09T21:24:34.111-04:002011-08-09T21:24:34.111-04:00jerry,
Carl will not discuss his NNS plans and ha...jerry,<br /><br />Carl will not discuss his NNS plans and has led the media over and over again back to putting the focus on his Sprint Cup Series contract issues.<br /><br />What Roush said is Carl is out of NNS next season and will be working for ESPN.<br /><br />Neither ESPN or Edwards will comment on that topic.Daly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-19206550065943604032011-08-09T21:14:46.804-04:002011-08-09T21:14:46.804-04:00R. Wallace has a contact thru 2014 with ESPN. Wond...R. Wallace has a contact thru 2014 with ESPN. Wondering if it is strictly to do auto racing or if they can assign him to do the poker tournaments instead?sbaker17https://www.blogger.com/profile/10234130094477084972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-83973908648042385102011-08-09T19:57:09.311-04:002011-08-09T19:57:09.311-04:00How much could he be on TV if he's running mos...How much could he be on TV if he's running most of the companion races? I don't see him traveling to Iowa or wherever non-companion races will be. Something does not add up here.jerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11777231335745546466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-19356737919434286912011-08-09T19:38:14.076-04:002011-08-09T19:38:14.076-04:00I like Carl and I think he has a great future in b...I like Carl and I think he has a great future in broadcasting. BUT, he needs to finish his successful racing career and then go up to the booth. Its a natural progression that has worked in every sport I follow. As far as Brad D, he seems like a great guy and I enjoy his perspective. Don't screw it up ESPN, Carl's not ready and Brad is a proven asset.Robert Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05077349762403457771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-59785421290349540672011-08-09T19:31:18.681-04:002011-08-09T19:31:18.681-04:00It is not whether Edwards would be great or terrib...It is not whether Edwards would be great or terrible in a broadcasting role for espn. Either way, it is wrong. You are condoning conflict of interests, personal agendas, biased reporting, and a complete disregard for the integrety and creditability of the sport and the media. See RW's/espn's/nascar's response to SW's wreck. Oh, wait. We are talking about espn and nascar. My bad. MCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-34831786259954281942011-08-09T18:56:29.770-04:002011-08-09T18:56:29.770-04:00I want the old days of hearing Ned Jarrett and Bud...I want the old days of hearing Ned Jarrett and Buddy Baker call races!!! <br /><br />Rusty and ole DW get downright aggrivating.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-24836058703510660542011-08-09T18:19:39.149-04:002011-08-09T18:19:39.149-04:00To those comparing to other sports...this is reall...To those comparing to other sports...this is really kind of different--there isn't another sport where the top team & the lower series are in the same place at the same time. That said, since Carl would be competing against the other teams (owners) in Cup, I think it's inappropriate.<br /><br />taking out someone on the track is not, nor ever was, attempted murder. If it was, Brad is just as guilty for 'dega. And he nearly took out spectators. Just sayin'....and I'm not a Carl fan.Kathy16noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-44316334890500975642011-08-09T18:08:59.073-04:002011-08-09T18:08:59.073-04:00Carl is already over exposed. He's proven to b...Carl is already over exposed. He's proven to be a bully, unstable and lacking good judgement when it's not his way. If he is on, it's either mute or fast forward on my TV. The way the networks 'listen' I'm sure he will be lead reporter. It is sad that he has been dubbed 'the future of Ford'. <br />Schrader gives fantastic unbiased informative input. They should find a way to utilize him more.<br />If they take Andy out of the booth put him in the tech garage. <br /><br />As far as Brad. He seems personable and little ra ra sometimes. Let him roam free like Ruttledge and see what happens. He can't do any worse then the 'expert'.Jimbaccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07285247612540977600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-31306538877280944872011-08-09T17:43:29.328-04:002011-08-09T17:43:29.328-04:00Well I see the trend continues. Carl almost commit...Well I see the trend continues. Carl almost commits 1st degree murder (taking out Kez on purpose) and gets rewarded by being on TV. Look at all the criminals on all those reality shows. Good grief.<br /><br />I wonder if nascar had anything to say about him being in the booth during qualifying last weekend. Carl even said it gave him an advantage watching others before he went out. I'm not a Carl fan and I am not looking forward to seeing him anymore than I have to. <br /><br />JD, do you know if there were any repercussions about Rusty and Brad saying they needed raises? Whether we heard it or not, it was tacky to say while actually doing your job. It's one thing to say it away from your job but, right in front of everyone you work with?Dothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15701502016993312530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-35710112934316000712011-08-09T17:20:26.983-04:002011-08-09T17:20:26.983-04:00I'm OK with Carl commenting on NNS. It is a ra...I'm OK with Carl commenting on NNS. It is a rare opportunity to have one of the sport's stars, who would have been on the track hours earlier, giving his insight, and Carl sounds like he has command of the language.<br /><br />What worries me more is how far ESPN has gone and how much further they'll go. To compare, CBS used to have 7 talkers on even their non-Masters golf tournaments; now they've cut it to as few as 4, sometimes with no on-course announcer until the last group finishes the 16th. NBC has also cut back on same, and both networks still do a good job. But ESPN had 8-10 commenting on the British Open, and the BBC International feed (with Jim Nantz' help!) blew them away.<br /><br />ESPN does not NEED 11 or 12 announcers for a race. Two or 3 in the booth and 3 or 4 on pit road will do it. Is it just another reason for ESPN to go back to cable systems with empty buckets, when they had been filled seconds earlier with commercial $$?? Was the commercial-free escapade late Sunday afternoon another tactic to serve the same purpose? <br /><br />ESPN thinks they can just keep raising their asking price but there will come a time when we will start saying "no." I wish they would follow the lead of the destitute networks and find how they can put on a quality product without the excesses.bowlalponoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-29344603391562238882011-08-09T16:29:47.571-04:002011-08-09T16:29:47.571-04:00Steve & JD--as long as they don't do that ...Steve & JD--as long as they don't do that embarrassing thing they had for a hot minute years back where he went around essentially begging for food.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-10924109098526777292011-08-09T16:23:24.831-04:002011-08-09T16:23:24.831-04:00let me 'pile on' to the Brad doing intervi...let me 'pile on' to the Brad doing interviews idea. I watched him stroll down pit road last year at the Glen (he kinda stands out, even without binoculars, lol.) He was stopping along the way, chatting with people, laughing, joking around... I would think he would be a natural for a 'pit walk' or something like that. They might struggle a little with the camera angles though (see the photo with Danica....)glenc1noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-76097145018206756902011-08-09T14:26:38.384-04:002011-08-09T14:26:38.384-04:00Dear ESPN,
These last two weeks have found me pra...Dear ESPN, <br />These last two weeks have found me praising you for your race coverage. Sure, there's a couple of little things that bother me, but hey, you can't please all the people all of the time. BUT, I beg of you, please DO NOT put Carl Edwards on TV any more than he already is! My husband and I wondered if his sponsors pay a little extra to get him interviewed, having in car cameras seems like every week, and he keeps showing up in the booth. Enough with this guy already, sheesh!Pamelanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-33845650269207874882011-08-09T13:05:36.367-04:002011-08-09T13:05:36.367-04:00Carl is already overexposed. He needs to drive an...Carl is already overexposed. He needs to drive and shut up. I'm a fan of Carl but enough is enough. He can't really express himself because he will be subject to a secret fine if he deviates from the NASCAR line of propaganda.OSBORNKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06265276174788619591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-47780919920944248792011-08-09T13:04:49.353-04:002011-08-09T13:04:49.353-04:00I may be wrong, but what other professional sport ...I may be wrong, but what other professional sport lets an active player in the booth as a fulltime analyst for a season? <br /><br />I think NASCAR should put a stoppage to Cousin Carl's apparent NWS anayst job in 2012. <br /><br />ESPN already has enough "experts" in the booth to cover the Nationwide Series. Let Carl concentrate soely on the Sprint Cup car for Roush/Fenway and associated tv commercials.Ken Snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-3440424303631776042011-08-09T12:56:04.865-04:002011-08-09T12:56:04.865-04:00We are ONLY talking about Cousin Carl working NW r...We are ONLY talking about Cousin Carl working NW races - and AB doesnt work NW races anyway so thet could easily take DJ out of the booth or perhaps DJ and AP and have Marty Reid work with Carl and an announcer to be named later.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-57890394967091713882011-08-09T12:54:28.662-04:002011-08-09T12:54:28.662-04:00I like Brad - but it might be partly based on coll...I like Brad - but it might be partly based on college basketball being my third favorite sport (after NASCAR and college football). Edwards is super in the booth - best driver type since Benny Parsons. Please don't make the choice be between Carl and Brad.Fran Akridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07861966227459699544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-37975319505990270472011-08-09T12:29:50.702-04:002011-08-09T12:29:50.702-04:00I have no problem with an active Cup driver in the...I have no problem with an active Cup driver in the TV booth for NW races. Those of us who have been around long enough remember that Benny Parsons, Darrell Waltrip, Larry Mac, Kenny Wallace and Hermie Sadler all started their TV careers while still being active drivers/crew chiefs. Maybe times have changed a bit, but as long as Carl provides good, solid analysis, I have no issue with it.<br /><br />As for Brad D, I'd love ESPN to use him to do a "pit walk" at the end of the pre-race show, similar to those done on SPEED's F1 coverage and Versus' Indycar coverage. I think it'd be fun to see Brad running down pit road grabbing anyone he could find to talk to. He could then stay and do garage interviews with drivers knocked out of the race, this way the Pit Reporters don't have to leave pit road. Again, those of us around a while remember TBS employing this latter strategy with Johnny Hayes, Chad Little, and some of the others I mentioned above. By looking at what others are doing now and have done in the past, ESPN can find a place for Big Brad, which would be great for everyone.Mattnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-78723208024924950442011-08-09T12:01:58.570-04:002011-08-09T12:01:58.570-04:00I like Michael Stoffel's comment and would lik...I like Michael Stoffel's comment and would like to see it explored further. Maybe Brad could do the feature interviews. I don't think Brad needs to be in the booth but he does have a gift in interviewing/conversation and would hate to see him completely go away.<br /><br />The issue of popularity has me torn at the moment. When Nascar had it's biggest fan base, a lot of those fans weren't really racing fans. The were part of a natural cycle of a fad that has since passed. I don't mind them spending their money in the sport but if we chase their whims we will lose what racing is about. The other issue is that at some point Nascar needs to put it's foot down with ESPN about it's treatment of Nascar compared to Stick and BAll sports. I do see a lot of improvment in the event broadcasts but if they want to keep treating Nascar and other racing for that matter like a stepchild, then maybe they need to negotiate a better deal with a network that actually wants Nascar around and drop the ESPN stick and ball snobs.old97fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-885689783477906482011-08-09T11:45:10.062-04:002011-08-09T11:45:10.062-04:00I mentioned this in your first post on Edwards'...I mentioned this in your first post on Edwards' new role. ESPN has over 17 people to arrange in so many ways. <br /><br />It makes sense to have Bestwick, Jarrett & Petree in the booth. The trio works very well. I don't see the four pit reporters changing either. Brewer and his toys will return as long as Craftsman pays. That leaves the small infield studio which has a new host learning the job and two analysts looking for a raise. I can see ESPN squeezing 4 people in the infield, like Ray Evernham's addition. That would keep Wallace, Daugherty and add Edwards. But ESPN loves Carl, I think they want him talking more than once every half hour in the infield. So my final guess is Edwards joins the booth as its fourth member. I think Brad is safe.Buschseries61noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-2901281501596997862011-08-09T11:01:24.842-04:002011-08-09T11:01:24.842-04:00We find that ESPN is doing a very good job with th...We find that ESPN is doing a very good job with the people they have and really don't need Carl very bad. If anyone really needs help it is Fox. They seem to want to annoy their viewers more than please them. The same old tired crew year after year does not make a good show. DW keeps chasing viewers away but Fox seems to be happy with that scenario. They have been told how people are annoyed with their Digger and boogety nonsense but they continue with it anyway. Lots of good points to ponder JD. Keep up the good work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-38487937022075763212011-08-09T10:59:30.214-04:002011-08-09T10:59:30.214-04:00Carl in the booth does not sit well with me. In t...Carl in the booth does not sit well with me. In the car he is fine and his agression can come out whenever he feels like it. He is one heck of a driver and he will win the Cup soon. If he puts on his TV face for ESPN it will make him look even more two faced then he does now. Schrader needs to be in the booth more often because he made the Nationwide race fun. I know he still races but if ESPN can get him for part of the season it would make me very happy.PDXLeelaBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10762934372984124105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-49439635769310301262011-08-09T10:58:58.746-04:002011-08-09T10:58:58.746-04:00We're already at Carl Overload. Imagine when ...We're already at Carl Overload. Imagine when he gets a weekly seat on-air....<br /><br />I love the idea of Brad Daugherty as a roving reporter type. His strength is the way he interacts with people, not him sitting in a booth in a suit.Michael Stoffelnoreply@blogger.com