tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post5296138645264252229..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: Live Blogging Sprint Cup Series From Indy (ESPN - 12PM ET)Daly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger446125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-24186193029083377242011-07-31T16:44:38.521-04:002011-07-31T16:44:38.521-04:00All this postrace coverage instead of sportscenter...All this postrace coverage instead of sportscenter? Remarkable...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-3865549048021176262011-07-31T16:42:08.133-04:002011-07-31T16:42:08.133-04:00TV Police post is up if you are moving out. Thanks...TV Police post is up if you are moving out. Thanks for hanging with us.<br /><br />This post will be open until ESPN goes off the air.Daly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-9410541604733241142011-07-31T16:38:34.009-04:002011-07-31T16:38:34.009-04:00Surprised someone hasn't called Petree out for...Surprised someone hasn't called Petree out for his love of Mernard.jerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11777231335745546466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-83887087454467896352011-07-31T16:35:16.695-04:002011-07-31T16:35:16.695-04:00I'm still waiting for the finish of the race, ...I'm still waiting for the finish of the race, ESPN. C'mon, man.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-81018520341283734822011-07-31T16:35:04.309-04:002011-07-31T16:35:04.309-04:00I'm happy for menard but all networks should s...I'm happy for menard but all networks should show the end of the race. I tuned in all race and enjoyed the broadcast and then don't get shown all the cars crossing the S/F line? <br /><br />And my guy was even in the camera shot!GinaV24https://www.blogger.com/profile/08428501118097469128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-61258714815360145452011-07-31T16:32:45.289-04:002011-07-31T16:32:45.289-04:00Adam, good for you, that's a pretty good bunch...Adam, good for you, that's a pretty good bunch of choices for the first time winners.GinaV24https://www.blogger.com/profile/08428501118097469128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-58865159802169850862011-07-31T16:30:36.399-04:002011-07-31T16:30:36.399-04:00Like others have said, they really blew the end bu...Like others have said, they really blew the end but you know the race was so much fun to watch and listen to that I really hate to gripe about the finish line shot.<br />I knew that everything would not change overnight but it almost did.<br />Dare I say congrats to ESPN. (did I really say that)<br />What a great race and what a great broadcast.<br />Just wish that my guy could have got to the lead at the end.richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439356499324682338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-45236321821713950172011-07-31T16:30:09.327-04:002011-07-31T16:30:09.327-04:00can't disagree, jd. cannot really disagree. i&...can't disagree, jd. cannot really disagree. i'm talking the emotion of the moment and you're talking the reality: race finish should have been shown.<br /> <br />i can't argue with your first rule of race broadcasting: show the finish.redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08469882559901586219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-56384271370930834852011-07-31T16:30:04.989-04:002011-07-31T16:30:04.989-04:00You always say let the cameras tell the story. Th...You always say let the cameras tell the story. The story was Paul Menard winning his first race on fuel strategy and beating a hard charging Jeff Gordon. Not showing the other cars cross the line was moot.RWar24https://www.blogger.com/profile/14350150050412689611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-78929352532307826262011-07-31T16:29:29.297-04:002011-07-31T16:29:29.297-04:00The in race ESPN X Games promos while racing is go...The in race ESPN X Games promos while racing is going on & they go full screen above the track has to be the most annoying trick they use....weak ESPN weak--Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-10861639164046786292011-07-31T16:28:28.109-04:002011-07-31T16:28:28.109-04:00I do not like sitting and watching a three hour ra...I do not like sitting and watching a three hour race when I do not get to see the entire field of race cars take the checkered flag. I think the producer who made that call should be facing a secret fine from NASCAR for this egregious decision. Pinkard, Bowden, whatever his name is, he screwed this up royally.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-89828469552579693782011-07-31T16:25:47.339-04:002011-07-31T16:25:47.339-04:00red, what did it add? Nothing IMHO.red, what did it add? Nothing IMHO.Daly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-50914883827910510312011-07-31T16:25:37.443-04:002011-07-31T16:25:37.443-04:00Wow... You guys had fun watching this race on TV t...Wow... You guys had fun watching this race on TV today, don't see that to often, somebody did something differant today. Always got to like a first time winner too. <br /><br />MikeMike (Detroit)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-136749153186065952011-07-31T16:25:15.314-04:002011-07-31T16:25:15.314-04:00What is your obsession with the finish line. Shut ...What is your obsession with the finish line. Shut up you have the telecast you want now shut up.Rusty Wallacenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-4543260184059438012011-07-31T16:24:41.853-04:002011-07-31T16:24:41.853-04:00By Far the Best coverage on TV in NASCAR Cup Race ...By Far the Best coverage on TV in NASCAR Cup Race in a number of years ! I hope ESPN gets the message and continues/<br /><br />J.T.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-66602752847524234602011-07-31T16:22:10.539-04:002011-07-31T16:22:10.539-04:00Mr Editor -
Split screen w/John Menard watching so...Mr Editor -<br />Split screen w/John Menard watching son Paul win would have been a plus ...instead we have to imagine the 42 other cars were a vision today ...kudos to AB for his 'old style' call of the race ...oh well, can't let lack of finish line coverage diminish an otherwise strong broacast<br />Walterw17scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13587322614416999020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-21297904178827755992011-07-31T16:21:51.439-04:002011-07-31T16:21:51.439-04:00With this track being a sometime boring race Espn ...With this track being a sometime boring race Espn did a great job until the end.<br />Keep it up.<br />I believe AB made a big difference.Charliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03003781121938153072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-32735008099764770812011-07-31T16:20:34.274-04:002011-07-31T16:20:34.274-04:00Other than the finish, I think they pretty much na...Other than the finish, I think they pretty much nailed it. Bet Bestwick talks to them about that.Daly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-91990055830725676312011-07-31T16:19:42.419-04:002011-07-31T16:19:42.419-04:00Will we ever see the end of this race?Will we ever see the end of this race?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-24273820042956322262011-07-31T16:19:14.404-04:002011-07-31T16:19:14.404-04:00What a great race! What a great broadcast! I think...What a great race! What a great broadcast! I think NASCAR, IMS, and ESPN needed a day like today. To everyone saying Indy is boring and stock cars don't belong there eat your words now!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-29532428086127977272011-07-31T16:18:57.810-04:002011-07-31T16:18:57.810-04:00Amazing finish. Bestwick did a fantastic job makin...Amazing finish. Bestwick did a fantastic job making those last 20 laps on the edge-of-your-seat drama. Love it!LVI56http://www.twitter.com/lvi56noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-63520002239646113612011-07-31T16:18:37.838-04:002011-07-31T16:18:37.838-04:00And for the 5th of 5 Crown Jewel Events....a first...And for the 5th of 5 Crown Jewel Events....a first time winner. I called it :) <br /><br />Daytona 500 - Trevor Bayne<br />Southern 500 - Regan Smith<br />Firecracker 400 - David Ragan<br />Brickyard 400 - Paul Menard<br /><br />It's too bad the World 600 couldn't produce one, but what can you do.<br /><br />Congrats to Matt and Jeff. Jeff gave him a run.Roadgeek Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06680361652819842398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-13376899374622159402011-07-31T16:18:26.865-04:002011-07-31T16:18:26.865-04:00PS yea, the gyp of finishing at the end stank..thi...PS yea, the gyp of finishing at the end stank..think they got caught up in the Menard fam history.<br /><br />Be nice if they show a replay after break w drop down graphic, for sure.Sophiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789033556426951026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-50680380778865460392011-07-31T16:17:53.002-04:002011-07-31T16:17:53.002-04:00I can't believe I watched the whole race. Tha...I can't believe I watched the whole race. Thank you Mr. Bestwick.larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07719301959106609734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-9597854443288331602011-07-31T16:17:23.875-04:002011-07-31T16:17:23.875-04:00JD, ya know what? given that he's a first-time...JD, ya know what? given that he's a first-time winner, i'm ok w/just showing him cross. it's not as if he's a contender every week. i know we've slammed EVERY network for doing just that but, well, i think if there is to be an exception, this was a great one.redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08469882559901586219noreply@blogger.com