tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post5565653139233770550..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: One Man's "NASCAR On ESPN" YouTube ProtestDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-5486087592118436342007-09-01T20:23:00.000-04:002007-09-01T20:23:00.000-04:00John this is getting rediculous. You are open to y...John this is getting rediculous. You are open to your opinion but for the last month all you do is complain about ESPN, and praise SPEED Channel. <BR/><BR/>If you hate ESPN so much, just don't watch anymore. Some of us actually enjoy the coverage.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-70626916126563530152007-09-01T00:16:00.000-04:002007-09-01T00:16:00.000-04:00Excellent video summary. The point is made, but I ...Excellent video summary. The point is made, but I am certain that if anyone from ESPN looked at the video, they'd have lots of "reasons" (excuses) for why things went they way they did.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-33978186429858409082007-08-31T20:34:00.000-04:002007-08-31T20:34:00.000-04:00cwebsYES! I watched W Tunnel (NEVER miss it!!) and...cwebs<BR/><BR/>YES! I watched W Tunnel (NEVER miss it!!) and heard those exact comments about "tv partner".<BR/><BR/>I am STUNNED NOBODY has addressed that in online articles I have read.<BR/><BR/>I do not have access to Sirius radio and wonder if any are TRULY complaining in detail about ESPN's atrocious coverage.<BR/><BR/>I thought I posted about Despains comment here but forget where the heck I post things, lol.Sophiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789033556426951026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-77545423281460052032007-08-31T19:25:00.000-04:002007-08-31T19:25:00.000-04:00Did anyone see Wind Tunnel this past week? Dave D...Did anyone see Wind Tunnel this past week? Dave Despain did make some comments about the Kyle Busch commit line incident/penalty that happened during the Bristol Busch race.<BR/><BR/>While never actually saying "ESPN", he did say that he thought NASCAR was at least indirectly blaming their "TV partner" for the blown call. Supposedly, ESPN couldn't find the footage proving Busch's innocence for a while, so NASCAR decided to just enforce the penalty and restart the race.<BR/><BR/>No matter whose fault it was in the end, I know one thing for sure. ESPN should have been showing those cars live as they were peeling off to come down pit road, but they did not. Instead, we were shown a full-screen post-wreck interview with Ambrose & Richardson that lasted almost a full minute! I'm pretty sure NASCAR would have caught the mistake right away if it had been shown live. Unfortunately, ESPN was more interested in keeping a run-of-the-mill post-wreck interview on the screen instead of showing us what was actually happening on the track...cwebshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13759294615493544438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-31359363717842211132007-08-31T16:30:00.000-04:002007-08-31T16:30:00.000-04:00It's not just motorracing ESPN is losing its grip ...It's not just motorracing ESPN is losing its grip on. After watching the two NCAA football games last night I can verify that. This is the Dan Rather syndrome on a networkwide basis, i.e.: I am a star, I am more important than the content of our broadcast, I can't be bothered with attention to detail of any kind, and would you move a little to the left-you are blocking part of my image in the mirror.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-112296064135891972007-08-31T15:29:00.000-04:002007-08-31T15:29:00.000-04:00I watched the video in case it disappears. ESPN d...I watched the video in case it disappears. ESPN did show the last 3-4 laps after showing the winner of the race. ESPN is just as arrogant as King Brian. The coverage will continue to suck.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-8674261419828419422007-08-31T14:01:00.000-04:002007-08-31T14:01:00.000-04:00John,Besides agreeing with you on 99% of the stuff...John,<BR/>Besides agreeing with you on 99% of the stuff you write, I have to ask....what are SPEED, FOX and the other NASCAR TV partners suppose to do? They can't bash the other groups on the air. While that may go on behind the scenes, I don't think it would do any good in the long run. If anything, it would only hurt the already "cold" relationship that all the TV partners have as it is. (Mostly ESPN because they feel they can do no wrong and are the be all end all). Obviously fans might disagree. Does the NFL on FOX do a feature or have the studio pregame talk about how bad the NFL on CBS's coverage is and vice versa? Nope. It's kind of taboo. The pink elephant in the living room. Or is it the white one? Anyway, while I think it would be great to have your stuff and stuff like bumpstop3 voiced on tv, I think it probably will only end up on radio, print and the internet.<BR/><BR/>Great job as always.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-42446558418547478022007-08-31T13:21:00.000-04:002007-08-31T13:21:00.000-04:00Good video! It shows how much ESPN just doesn't ge...Good video! It shows how much ESPN just doesn't get it.<BR/><BR/>I actually watched the commercials closely during FOX broadcasts, waiting for them to cut back to the race in the middle of a spot if a caution came out. I don't know why, but I sometimes found that to be more exciting than having a yellow happen during coverage. Kind of like "We interrupt this broadcast for a special announcement."<BR/><BR/>I don't remember seeing ESPN dump out of a commercial a single time this season. "Don't worry, there's plenty of time to catch up on the action while those cars are just driving around in circles..."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-66361593141709862432007-08-31T11:58:00.000-04:002007-08-31T11:58:00.000-04:00I believe after the ESPN broadcasters came back af...I believe after the ESPN broadcasters came back after the blank screen they said they would show all that we missed but they never showed it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-63302042546322087892007-08-31T11:30:00.001-04:002007-08-31T11:30:00.001-04:00MR. FOSTER. my hat is off to you.. you nailed that...MR. FOSTER. my hat is off to you.. you nailed that and you my friend need a award!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-65863913016413243742007-08-31T11:30:00.000-04:002007-08-31T11:30:00.000-04:00ESPN owns the broadcast rights to NASCAR. It is a ...ESPN owns the broadcast rights to NASCAR. It is a product that they expect to exploit at a significant profit. They have a monopoly at the moment. If you want to see NASCAR races on TV, you MUST watch ESPN. ESPN appears to be defiant in it's disregard for viewer desires.<BR/><BR/>There is just an incredible disconnect between what the senior producers deem to be good TV vs. what the viewers would like to see. The bumpstop3 piece illustrates that. Apparently the predetermined slots for commercials are "hard" placements that cannot be interrupted by racing issues. Can't you just hear a director saying "WTF, that's why we have taped replays. What's the big deal?"<BR/><BR/>Of course, the bumpstop3 video reveals what a big deal it can be. Whatever happened to the ESPN who cared about the sports that it broadcasts?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-2071191425383894262007-08-31T09:58:00.000-04:002007-08-31T09:58:00.000-04:00good video summary.His "google earth view" graphic...good video summary.<BR/><BR/>His "google earth view" graphic cracks me up each and every time. I'm simple that way though ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-75459038299292433982007-08-31T09:05:00.000-04:002007-08-31T09:05:00.000-04:00I was watching that Bristol race when the screen w...I was watching that Bristol race when the screen went blank. I couldn't believe it. Then no mention of it on ESPN. No responsibility, no problem, wink, wink. The idiot public will buy it. Nascar chose the worst excuse for a network to air their races, but who cares about the fans. Michael BrackZMCNJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-26855853263580075412007-08-31T08:50:00.000-04:002007-08-31T08:50:00.000-04:00Tripp's right, but NASCAR owns the video. (Remembe...Tripp's right, but NASCAR owns the video. <BR/><BR/>(Remember the copyright notice after every event: "This copyrighted telecast...is the property of NASCAR..and, hey, thanks for being a fan!" Why does no other sport thank folks for watching? I like that bit.) <BR/><BR/>So NASCAR would have to go after the guy. I suspect they're intentionally looking the other way. <BR/><BR/>Also a nice move that NASCAR deserve credit for doing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-83767612043916819372007-08-31T00:36:00.000-04:002007-08-31T00:36:00.000-04:00I thought it was hilarious, in a pitiful way and S...I thought it was hilarious, in a pitiful way and SPOT ON!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing John.<BR/><BR/>I am sure ESPN sees it as FREE ADVERTISING as does NASCAR.<BR/><BR/>PLENTY of old racing footage on Youtube.Sophiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789033556426951026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-49932816833403482192007-08-30T23:19:00.000-04:002007-08-30T23:19:00.000-04:00That's interesting. No doubt the coverage was a ba...That's interesting. No doubt the coverage was a balls-up but to use a networks (and NASCAR's) own copyrighted footage to bash them over the head... interesting. <BR/><BR/>Watch it now children because once ESPN and NASCAR find out about it they will have it pulled from YouTube as illegal use of copyrighted material. <BR/><BR/>They'll probably next turn over the poor sod's name to the RIAA so the record label can sue him for music piracy. <BR/><BR/>Ain't America grand?Tripphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15961339747449141551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-28182272921251475252007-08-30T23:17:00.000-04:002007-08-30T23:17:00.000-04:00Great find Mr. Daly, definitely a must-see video. ...Great find Mr. Daly, definitely a must-see video. He pretty much summed up everything all of us complained about here, except in a much funnier way.stricklinfan82https://www.blogger.com/profile/01808897974344304657noreply@blogger.com