tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post5686863511220166722..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: ESPN Talks NASCAR For Three Wet HoursDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-21555072277900242212008-02-25T09:34:00.000-05:002008-02-25T09:34:00.000-05:00ESPN HIT IT BIG! And who would ever have thought ...ESPN HIT IT BIG! And who would ever have thought I would say that!!! They've got it going with AB at the helm and in charge - what a thoroughly entertaining and informative program! It was the most enjoyable 'rain delay' I have ever sat through!!! Even Rusty was palatable - but barely so. ESPN has finally done something right for the fans and that is AB - now if they can keep it up and not lose him then I can almost look forward to the ESPN part of the season! Here's hoping ESPN realizes the awesome talent they have in AB - if they had only used him last season ESPN would have saved themselves. Thanks John!chasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10751889821381250237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-74305520750360457892008-02-24T13:04:00.000-05:002008-02-24T13:04:00.000-05:00JD, opps, meant 1249 this blogLou Kingston, NYJD, opps, meant 1249 this blog<BR/><BR/>Lou <BR/>Kingston, NYAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-84463484672646346022008-02-24T12:57:00.000-05:002008-02-24T12:57:00.000-05:00JD, note ann 1243 and 1249 how true is it. Kind of...JD, note ann 1243 and 1249 how true is it. Kind of the way we want it to be. Love this blog, thanks.<BR/><BR/>Lou<BR/>Kingston, NYAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-25063351545482810912008-02-24T12:49:00.000-05:002008-02-24T12:49:00.000-05:00Yippeee! It was just like the good ol' days. Love...Yippeee! It was just like the good ol' days. Loved the interviews, the fun, the jabs. It was great. In fact, I had planned to switch back and forth between the race and the big Tennesssee-Memphis State game, but I couldn't do it. I was enjoying the race coverage too much. Thanks, ESPN. This is what we've all been asking for. And way to go, Alan Bestwick. You and your gang were awesome.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-88416768219644247442008-02-24T12:33:00.000-05:002008-02-24T12:33:00.000-05:00I look at it as, I give credit where credit is due...I look at it as, I give credit where credit is due. <BR/><BR/>ESPN did an excellent job with the rain delay, as did SPEED on Friday afternoon. They kept me watching when I had no plans to do so.<BR/><BR/>Yes, they're doing their jobs as they should - but would you like to do your job for an entire year with no positive feedback? If they do well, I say so. If they don't I say so (thanks to Mr. Daly for allowing us to do that!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-17694878011639829122008-02-24T11:07:00.000-05:002008-02-24T11:07:00.000-05:00C'mon people; you would rather watch rain delay fi...C'mon people; you would rather watch rain delay fill than actual racing. Give me a break.<BR/><BR/>Espn did what other networks have done many times during a rain delay. Could it be that the expectations for an ESPN broadcast are so low that they now receive praise for actually doing their job?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-69757324090086223262008-02-24T10:39:00.000-05:002008-02-24T10:39:00.000-05:00Excellent job by ESPN. I was shocked to look at my...Excellent job by ESPN. I was shocked to look at my clock at one point and realize that a) more than two hours had passed, and I was enjoying myself immensely; and b) I was secretly, deep in my heart, hoping NASCAR would delay cancelling the race so I could watch more of this wonderful show.<BR/><BR/>That, folks, is how you learn from your mistakes, and how you listen to your audience. What an incredible change from last year. It can't be easy to hear people say "You're crap, go away", but I have to admit they've taken the criticism and instituted enormous positive changes. Kudos to ESPN.<BR/><BR/>--KarenBAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-78152808380055208472008-02-24T10:35:00.000-05:002008-02-24T10:35:00.000-05:00I DVR'd what was suppose to be the race and after ...I DVR'd what was suppose to be the race and after reading JD and the posters I decided to go ahead and watch it anyway. It was definately the right thing to do. Biffel was hysterical, Andy's electric spoiler (I wonder who the driver really was). ESPN has really turned the corner with the non-race TV which does make me hopeful for the actual race coverage. Hopefully we will find out on Sunday.<BR/><BR/>PS to who ever is doing the rain dance- PLEASE STOP. We had enough rain last season I would really like a dry 2008 season.Newracefanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16324764517098771035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-36142397262754264112008-02-24T10:13:00.000-05:002008-02-24T10:13:00.000-05:00JD, yes the ESPN show was great and I kept on thin...JD, yes the ESPN show was great and I kept on thinking how can they keep going but they did without stumbling. The drivers coming over into their studio was wonderful too (one of my favorites is Carl). And they got lots of Nationwide series drivers' interviews too (isn't it amazing how many of those young kids have braces?). Brad's interview with Richard Petty was interesting more so as a fan than a reporter - he's so enthusiastic I find him enjoyable to watch. They have found a niche for Rusty too he did a great job. Hats off to those guys and gals they must be exhausted today and a long day ahead for them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-22968341065158871812008-02-24T10:09:00.000-05:002008-02-24T10:09:00.000-05:00It wasn't as much fun as a Fox rain delay, but it ...It wasn't as much fun as a Fox rain delay, but it was far above anything ESPN did last year. The Wallace, Wallace, and Wallace interview was excellent and Shannon and Jamie, though lacking the insider status of Wendy, Dilner, and Dr. Dick, impressed me with their professionalism under trying conditions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-82047330905175340862008-02-24T10:01:00.000-05:002008-02-24T10:01:00.000-05:00Great show!The only thing bad about it it Dale Jar...Great show!The only thing bad about it it Dale Jarret's UPS brown suit that he always wears.It looks like it's the only one he owns.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-85060164402239416112008-02-24T09:49:00.000-05:002008-02-24T09:49:00.000-05:00I'll add my congratulations to the throng of peopl...I'll add my congratulations to the throng of people who made this broadcast from soggy southern California work. Great job.<BR/><BR/>Alan Bestwick proves, again, that he is THE guy to pilot ESPN's coverage. This role fits him like a finely tailored suit. <BR/><BR/>The guy that continues to surprise me is Rusty. Watching him last year was painful, but this year his insight, enthusiasm and good humor have blended to manifest a personality that is really a pleasure to watch. I don't know what changed over the off-season, but was well worth whatever it cost. Great job Rusty. <BR/><BR/>ESPN's attitude transplant and reorganizing of roles over the winter is paying dividends for the NASCAR fans. As one who enjoyed last night's broadcast, I'll simply say thanks.Tripphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15961339747449141551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-14295877665268134102008-02-24T09:15:00.000-05:002008-02-24T09:15:00.000-05:00Thank you ESPN! and all of us who have tried to he...Thank you ESPN! and all of us who have tried to help them and now see the fruits of it all. My best compliment to ESPN is to say that even though I knew the race was NOT going to happen by about 8:30 I never turned the channel. I was having too much fun watching everyone having fun.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-11802417520436406062008-02-24T08:54:00.000-05:002008-02-24T08:54:00.000-05:00Well, I watched the whole three hours and wish it ...Well, I watched the whole three hours and wish it would have been longer.<BR/><BR/>Great work by all players - every single one of them. The DJ and Petree discussion about cheating was priceless. That's the kind of gold you can mine during a rain delay if you work at it.<BR/><BR/>I also really enjoyed the McMurray/Biffle interview and thoroughly enjoyed the Wallace brothers interview even though I really don't like the Wallaces...<BR/><BR/>Great work again ESPN, and thanks for satisfying my NASCAR appetite for Saturday night.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-64593360256719953962008-02-24T08:49:00.000-05:002008-02-24T08:49:00.000-05:00I too thought ESPN did a great job. I'm just conce...I too thought ESPN did a great job. I'm just concerned if this was a one-time only kind of thing, or will they be able to do as well as they did last night for the entire season.Statboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02934932569438588673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-37945194804433164732008-02-24T07:59:00.001-05:002008-02-24T07:59:00.001-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-1548395290289964652008-02-24T07:59:00.000-05:002008-02-24T07:59:00.000-05:00ESPN did a pretty good job, and I have a new-found...ESPN did a pretty good job, and I have a new-found respect for Brad D. after watching him ad-lib for this whole show.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-40046401516390132008-02-24T07:24:00.000-05:002008-02-24T07:24:00.000-05:00This was coverage theway it used to be! For years...This was coverage theway it used to be! For years, rain delays could be more entertaining than the races, giving drivers and team owners a chance to show more of their personalities. Everyone at ESPN did an outstanding job keeping things interesting for the fans, and I was never tempted to change the channel, even when it became apparent there would be no racing. An exceptional effort on the part of television coverage.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-27891407371042615692008-02-24T07:03:00.000-05:002008-02-24T07:03:00.000-05:00JDLast nights rain out makes me wonder, are the sp...JD<BR/><BR/>Last nights rain out makes me wonder, are the sports center cut ins planned before the broadcast or are they a decision made on the fly by the producer?<BR/><BR/>BillWebzUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06158542903007550535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-2346329126960872322008-02-24T06:08:00.000-05:002008-02-24T06:08:00.000-05:00Ditto above comments. Coverage was so good for so...Ditto above comments. Coverage was so good for so long, I almost forgot there was a race.<BR/><BR/>Lou<BR/>Kingston, NYAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-42725980348641754102008-02-24T00:45:00.000-05:002008-02-24T00:45:00.000-05:00@12:06, I misspoke. I meant to say "no SportsCente...@12:06, I misspoke. I meant to say "no SportsCenter", instead of tickers.<BR/><BR/>MakikiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-7344525296846575452008-02-24T00:28:00.000-05:002008-02-24T00:28:00.000-05:00JD, leave it to YOu and others to point out the ob...JD, leave it to YOu and others to point out the obvious. NO CUT INS about the other stuff in sports? I did have a ticker on the bottom of my screen (watched from the 31 inch tv in my room as opposed to kitchen tv where you can zoom out the ticker)<BR/><BR/>Like somebody else said, hello, I think I enjoyed THIS more than the race. It was total fun and AB IS DA BEST.<BR/><BR/>Even more, I enjoyed EVERYBODY from ESPN.<BR/><BR/>FEW have given more grief to this station than I and I just want to say, ESPN, were you LISTENING to yourselves tonight?<BR/><BR/>This was fantastic television. I even did not get annoyed with the Petty moving again tape with Brad. I FINALLY see Brad's connection to the sport and his love for it. And the chemistry tonight was terrific.<BR/><BR/>It was like the guys on Fox, the ESPN boys were having fun. I got a hoot out of the interview with the Wallace Brothers. It was great "reality tv."<BR/><BR/>Good job.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the column, JD.Sophiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789033556426951026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-90711485519165113842008-02-24T00:22:00.000-05:002008-02-24T00:22:00.000-05:00My thoughts and praises have already been said her...My thoughts and praises have already been said here. I was quite surprised that I was able to watch all 3 hours without getting mad at what they were doing. I even caught myself laughing a time or two.<BR/><BR/>Good Job ESPN.SquidBuzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11628997588232813518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-75427399957243233352008-02-24T00:18:00.000-05:002008-02-24T00:18:00.000-05:00I can't believe I watched ESPN's rain delay covera...I can't believe I watched ESPN's rain delay coverage for 3 hours and didn't see a SC update or cut in. Have they finally figured it out? AB was great and Rusty has finally found his role, I think. <BR/><BR/>Good job ESPN and good job all the pit reporters, guys in the booth (both upstairs and downstairs) and good job guys in the truck. You all got it right tonight. Keep up the good work.Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530553847645526841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-13903927992471639502008-02-24T00:06:00.000-05:002008-02-24T00:06:00.000-05:00ESPN's rain-delay programming was wonderful. And, ...ESPN's rain-delay programming was wonderful. And, no ticker, no interruptions for "sports updates". I think they get it now.<BR/><BR/>MakikiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com