tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post5830574254300913178..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: Nationwide Series TV Booth Will Look Different At Watkins GlenDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-68239300309286238122009-08-06T19:43:00.993-04:002009-08-06T19:43:00.993-04:00ESPN gets something right and the mess with it yet...ESPN gets something right and the mess with it yet the something wrong stays the same. Am I missing something here?Newracefanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16324764517098771035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-6095039256115158312009-08-06T16:09:15.431-04:002009-08-06T16:09:15.431-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-71387142664889596982009-08-06T14:24:40.577-04:002009-08-06T14:24:40.577-04:00I never realized that Rusty graduated from the Ang...I never realized that Rusty graduated from the Angela Davis school of hair. That's some sorry afro, Rusty.<br /><br />As for the race coverage, I absolutely hate when ESPN takes over coverage on the support activities for the Cup races. Speed does it right when talking covering practice and qualifying. ESPN's coverage just doesn't compare.darbarnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-49447657101571574752009-08-06T11:48:45.247-04:002009-08-06T11:48:45.247-04:00One big problem area that ESPN could pretty easily...One big problem area that ESPN could pretty easily fix is the announcers in the booth/infield. It's obvious to all of us that some of these guys do better in some areas than others. All it needs is someone at ESPN with the guts to stand up and say, "here's what needs to be done". However, I don't get that ESPN rewards thinking outside the box. <br /><br />It's really too bad, because the other issues that seem to plague ESPN's Nascar coverage are likely to be much harder to fix (the TV camera direction problem and the "look for a controversy and follow the chasers 98% of the time" plan). But if a good booth/infield team was in place for both Cup and Nationwide, at least we could all say "well ESPN's got problems but I sure like listening to the guys in the booth".<br /><br />Heck, that's what a lot of the typical TNT/Fox naysayers do. Sure, there were problems with constant promos and all that. But the booth guys made up for a lot of the junk.<br /><br />It's one of those "a little goes a long way" things that ESPN probably won't ever get. But I continue to hold out hope since they at least have the successful re-tooling of Nascar Now to prove that they CAN fix something if they want to.Photojoshnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-61329256257324646212009-08-06T10:59:55.796-04:002009-08-06T10:59:55.796-04:00Look I'm no fan of Mike Bliss but to see him g...Look I'm no fan of Mike Bliss but to see him get tossed for yet ANOTHER Cup driver coming in late in the game is a crying shame. The Lagasse situation too.<br /><br />I'm a fan of anyone who ribs Rusty Wallace. NNS commentators have been better than Cup. So has the racing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-10367840268669224082009-08-06T08:56:29.372-04:002009-08-06T08:56:29.372-04:00It really doesn't matter who ESPN puts in the ...It really doesn't matter who ESPN puts in the booth. It's hard to hear them over the continual din of driver talking to crew chief on the radio, which adds NOTHING to the broadcast experience.LuckyForwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01035914357860053732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-64206406469466753222009-08-06T08:29:11.235-04:002009-08-06T08:29:11.235-04:00And the NW series lost another full time driver th...And the NW series lost another full time driver this week when Mike Bliss was axed over a cup driver. It's very disappointing to fans of the series and Mike isn't very happy about it either.Vicky Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13084198036514255332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-85491005932532097512009-08-06T06:55:49.937-04:002009-08-06T06:55:49.937-04:00It continues to astonish me that ESPN refuses to p...It continues to astonish me that ESPN refuses to put Bestwick in the booth.<br />Unbelievable, just unbelieveable<br /><br />I'll be doing yardwork SundayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-52668930629387915262009-08-06T05:30:42.484-04:002009-08-06T05:30:42.484-04:00Randy Lajoie and Ralph Sheheen have been the reall...Randy Lajoie and Ralph Sheheen have been the really positive changes in the booth this season. I wish that they would give Rusty and Kenny Wallace permanent vacations!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-12930068317398528102009-08-06T05:09:32.741-04:002009-08-06T05:09:32.741-04:00Thanks for the correction. "Rusty bumps"...Thanks for the correction. "Rusty bumps" it is!Daly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-51850125030884729812009-08-06T01:34:10.119-04:002009-08-06T01:34:10.119-04:00NASCAR should really look into making more drivers...NASCAR should really look into making more drivers wear their hair like Rusty does in this photo. I bet the soft cushion it provides is safer than the full-head helmets and HANS devices they currently wear. Clearly Boris Said is onto something -- ditch helmets and bring back the Rustyhead look!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-68883325451616475962009-08-06T00:15:29.842-04:002009-08-06T00:15:29.842-04:00Reid, DJ & AP in the booth? I can't wait t...Reid, DJ & AP in the booth? I can't wait to see and hear that. I bet DJ & AP are excited too.<br /><br />I did like Reid, Rusty and Randy together, though. Maybe 2010 BSPN will get it right.<br /><br />Can I just say that I'm glad the fro look never made a come back after the 70s. Unless you count Phil Spector.<br /><br />@ dear Sophia, I got the box too. I like it. No scrolling to edit. Thanks JD.Dothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15701502016993312530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-77747552865416220402009-08-05T22:52:40.528-04:002009-08-05T22:52:40.528-04:00Well at this point I have no strong opinion on the...Well at this point I have no strong opinion on the booth part. I think many booths this season have had great potential. If there is fun in the booth that's a BONUS.<br /><br />Without the TV Director showing wide shots of racing around the track, it will be scream at the tv moments. At least for the CUP race. I will try to watch this as I do not have MRN access for the NW.<br /><br />Like hearing the story of the Wallace brothers. Say what you want about the guys but they LOVE what they do. I follow KW on Twitter and he is a busy boy! He and many drivers give back to the smaller tracks and that's all good.<br /><br />Word veri<br />Bumbo<br /><br />rhymes with Dumbo, lol<br /><br />P.S. Did Blogger just change something? My edit is now a POP-Up box? Weird!Sophiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789033556426951026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-79692014081818875312009-08-05T22:42:02.947-04:002009-08-05T22:42:02.947-04:00I used to be a Rusty fan in the 80s but I got tire...I used to be a Rusty fan in the 80s but I got tired of his attitude and moved onto Awesome Bill. <br /><br />Flash forward to the NW race at ORP. Rusty was his old opinionated self. The difference was that his enthusiasm shown through, and Randy's ribbing let him take himself a little less seriously. It was the second thing in two weeks that raised my stock in Mr. Wallace. <br /><br />The first happened a week before Rusty, his brother and his son came to a short track in the northeast to race after some arduous duty in St. Louis the night before. Because of weather, their plane was diverted overnight and didn't arrive until 5:30 the morning of the race. Nonetheless, all three were there in good humour. Kenny and Steve catching up on the Saturday practice that they missed and Rusty prepping for his grand marshall duties. <br /><br />Rusty came out for a pre-race interview for the fans, did the driver intros with the track announcer, did some pxp in the booth and signed a bunch of autographs. By all accounts of my behind the scene contacts, he was gracious and enthusiastic. <br /><br />I personally think all three of them were nuts to sign up for that weekend schedule, but I'll give them all a tip of the hat for doing it. As JD said, he lives for this stuff. They all do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-75949722281012379232009-08-05T22:25:54.992-04:002009-08-05T22:25:54.992-04:00It's "Rusty Bumps" not Wallace Bumps...It's "Rusty Bumps" not Wallace BumpsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-32873971972384255032009-08-05T22:18:22.546-04:002009-08-05T22:18:22.546-04:00wow, that photo is a scream. I will be at Watkins...wow, that photo is a scream. I will be at Watkins Glen starting tomorrow. Funny, but because of the timing of silly season, stuff seems to happen around now. I'll be checking in when I can, to see how the broadcasts are going. Hopefully it'll be as interesting on tv as it is in person (what can I say, I live in hope....)glenc1noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-86087395448659704602009-08-05T22:16:25.273-04:002009-08-05T22:16:25.273-04:00Mr Editor -
In the words of Tony Soprano's cre...Mr Editor -<br />In the words of Tony Soprano's crew, Rusty and Lajoie not in the booth this week ....Ooooh! Maybe the suits need some encouragement to re-visit their priorities for the Nationwide shows ...is it me or do the Cup drivers rely more strategy of the crew chief, while the Nationwide drivers rely more on pure driving skills.<br />WalterUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02099863502764234413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-88017900773879551272009-08-05T22:02:07.705-04:002009-08-05T22:02:07.705-04:00The reason I included that in the column was becau...The reason I included that in the column was because SPEED splits with Fox and then TNT the practice and qualifying coverage until ESPN arrives.<br /><br />Steve Byrnes has been the familiar face splitting time with Joy in the booth. <br /><br />For the last two years, ESPN had Punch do everything and it was just too much. Great to get Marty Reid on the scene.<br /><br />Rusty has been around a long time and racing is his life. Love him or hate him, you will probably know where he stands on an issue.<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-63372016083176996222009-08-05T21:53:05.199-04:002009-08-05T21:53:05.199-04:00It was unfair to expect Jerry Punch to handle the ...<i>It was unfair to expect Jerry Punch to handle the Nationwide and Sprint Cup Series races, qualifying sessions and practices during the ESPN portion of the Cup Series TV schedule.</i><br /><br />I bet Mike Joy could do it without missing a beat. <br /><br />PS Nice fro on Rusty!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com