tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post5974449809119270576..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: ESPN's Surprising Move Just Days Before DaytonaDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-81289718450115634122009-01-31T12:55:00.000-05:002009-01-31T12:55:00.000-05:00Anon 12:37PM,So, all these other folks who have co...Anon 12:37PM,<BR/><BR/>So, all these other folks who have come here for the last two years to talk about NASCAR and TV are what? <BR/><BR/>You write these comments because you cannot participate in a discussion and voice your views.<BR/><BR/>I challenge you once again to man-up and speak your mind. We are waiting.<BR/><BR/>JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-34477445276771026072009-01-31T12:37:00.000-05:002009-01-31T12:37:00.000-05:00Why don't you just get it over with and change the...Why don't you just get it over with and change the name of this blog to "Daly ESPN Bashing".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-42326496829659350682009-01-31T09:58:00.000-05:002009-01-31T09:58:00.000-05:00I wish FOX & ESPN would do away with the guys ...I wish FOX & ESPN would do away with the guys in an infield studio telling me about the race that I would be seeing if they were not on camera at the time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-52181442314350962482009-01-30T18:50:00.000-05:002009-01-30T18:50:00.000-05:00JD- Apparently the fact that the economy has in fa...JD- Apparently the fact that the economy has in fact filtered down to the Whirrled Wild Leper in Sports has not been conveyed to EESPN Radio as Scott Van Pelt's obnoxious commercial - everyone else is broke - is still running as of 5 minutes ago.<BR/><BR/>My understanding is that F1 has its own, huge TV crew involved doing the worldwide broadcast of F1 races. SPEED's F1 crew is absolutely topflite and I really would like to see them on Trackside one night. If I'm not mistaken that famous Southerner David Hobbs used to do color on some Daytona races.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-30155904798320396782009-01-30T13:54:00.000-05:002009-01-30T13:54:00.000-05:00anon 1:33, that's a very good point. If a spo...anon 1:33, that's a very good point. If a sponsor wants to pay for it, it's not going away. But I'm guessing that's going to be harder to get as well.<BR/><BR/>But I agree with many--we could do with fewer bells & whistles. In fact, less of that and more *good* pit reporters would be better in general.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-10272493163536062382009-01-30T13:33:00.000-05:002009-01-30T13:33:00.000-05:00Didn't most of the Tech Center spots have their ow...Didn't most of the Tech Center spots have their own sponsor associated with them? <BR/><BR/>People would get irritated when they would go full screen to the tech center during a long green flag run, though there were bills that had to be paid. <BR/><BR/>Though, then again, looking back at Cars 'N Jaws (a great resource!), the ABC tech center sponsorhip was "NASCAR on ESPN". There may have been money changing hands in internal company accounting with one department paying another, though it really was essentially unsponsored.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-83145375999128914272009-01-30T12:32:00.000-05:002009-01-30T12:32:00.000-05:00Actually, I think the broadcast for both Fox and E...Actually, I think the broadcast for both Fox and ESPN would be better if they lost some of extra baggage that they carry. Most of those extras are basically fluff that takes away the number of green flag laps that I get to see. <BR/><BR/>The ultimate way to cut the costs of NASCAR broadcast - just show me as many green flag laps as you possibly can and use an MRN feed for audio. That would help cut costs and make the races better.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-85620124947522609182009-01-30T12:31:00.000-05:002009-01-30T12:31:00.000-05:00Anon 11:20AM,I admire your perseverance, if you wo...Anon 11:20AM,<BR/><BR/>I admire your perseverance, if you would like to edit headlines with me just drop me an email.<BR/><BR/>Anon 11;27AM,<BR/><BR/>Already do full disclosure and have for the past two years. If I met him or worked with/for him, you would have known it. Nice try...again.<BR/><BR/>Think you will every be able to organize yourself enough to comment on the topic?<BR/><BR/>JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-70667605707066950612009-01-30T11:59:00.000-05:002009-01-30T11:59:00.000-05:00Bob, Benny & Ned and 3 pit reporters = The BES...Bob, Benny & Ned and 3 pit reporters = The BEST NASCAR coverage ever!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17612038771532590004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-13938212133594959682009-01-30T11:57:00.000-05:002009-01-30T11:57:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-25274938271205808192009-01-30T11:41:00.000-05:002009-01-30T11:41:00.000-05:00I agree that ESPN could move to be more like how S...I agree that ESPN could move to be more like how Speed covers F1. Camera crew and minimum pit reports on site, people calling the race and analysts at the main studio. No infield studio, no tech studio, much smaller pre race show, etc. I don't need 6 or 7 guys calling a race.Nan Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15903818483995757912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-33196665973116819532009-01-30T11:27:00.000-05:002009-01-30T11:27:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-85708122073773016192009-01-30T11:20:00.000-05:002009-01-30T11:20:00.000-05:00from anon@10:41TDP wrote:We have not heard the las...from anon@10:41<BR/><BR/>TDP wrote:<BR/>We have not heard the last of the brand new public issue of financial issues with The Worldwide Leader and NASCAR coverage is no doubt going to be in involved.<BR/>-------------------<BR/><BR/>My point still stands. There is no "surprising move just before Daytona."<BR/><BR/><BR/>what is the surprising move we should have read in your blog?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-47281956267645211822009-01-30T11:02:00.000-05:002009-01-30T11:02:00.000-05:00wouldn't work at a road course, spintrips....e...wouldn't work at a road course, spintrips....even Indy & Pocono would be a challenge.<BR/><BR/>Don't think they're quite that desperate....at least I hope not. I think some of this speculation is kinda premature until we have some idea what (if anything) they're going to do differently. I guess seeing what Fox does might hold some clues. Kinda interesting to watch it all unfold. A different world. I think I'm looking more forward to seeing California than Daytona just out of sheer curiousity...maybe they can stick some cardboard cutout people in the stands....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-57247008334316858422009-01-30T10:30:00.000-05:002009-01-30T10:30:00.000-05:00I think the announcers could sit back in the studi...I think the announcers could sit back in the studio in Bristol, CT to call the races (like SPEED's F1 telecasts).<BR/>One camera perched at the top of the grandstand should be enough to cover the action on the track...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-58090612902478194932009-01-30T10:03:00.000-05:002009-01-30T10:03:00.000-05:00JD,Your math is a bit fuzzy for the cost savings o...JD,<BR/>Your math is a bit fuzzy for the cost savings of 200 jobs. That is significantly more than just $1M. That would only put each job at $5K. Typical corporate health benefits themselves cost over $5k.<BR/><BR/>I'd guess the true savings would be well north of $10M.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-7998784117230860602009-01-30T05:06:00.000-05:002009-01-30T05:06:00.000-05:00Anon 10:41AM,ESPN is starting NASCAR coverage on M...Anon 10:41AM,<BR/><BR/>ESPN is starting NASCAR coverage on Monday with the "NASCAR Now" program series. The following week, ESPN2 is scheduled for five straight days of one hour shows originating in Daytona and then the grind of the Nationwide Series begins.<BR/><BR/>ESPN has allocated $2.25 billion for the SEC, $100 million for LA Live and now is cutting 200 jobs to save what....maybe a million dollars tops?<BR/><BR/>We have not heard the last of the brand new public issue of financial issues with The Worldwide Leader and NASCAR coverage is no doubt going to be in involved.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the comment,<BR/><BR/>JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-36479391222077495212009-01-29T23:00:00.000-05:002009-01-29T23:00:00.000-05:00Maybe this will force ESPN to make a last minute c...Maybe this will force ESPN to make a last minute change in their "mobile" plans. They really don't need all of the extras at the Nationwide races. I can understand them going all out for the Chase, but that's it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-91740955465283502672009-01-29T22:41:00.000-05:002009-01-29T22:41:00.000-05:00My comment about the announcement not having to do...My comment about the announcement not having to do with NASCAR was a response to the title "ESPN's Surprising Move Just Days Before Daytone."<BR/><BR/>While there is talk about the impact of the economy on everything, so far, no changes that I could see that are called "moves" from either Fox or ESPN. They may make moves, but this article does not reveal them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-37807761398931126882009-01-29T22:38:00.000-05:002009-01-29T22:38:00.000-05:00Richard,I think a lot of things will be changing i...Richard,<BR/><BR/>I think a lot of things will be changing in very short order. <BR/><BR/>Just trying to get fans ready if and when they do.<BR/><BR/>JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-39099659648648613642009-01-29T22:36:00.000-05:002009-01-29T22:36:00.000-05:00EESPN has a really irritating radio commercial by ...EESPN has a really irritating radio commercial by Scott Van Pelt in which he asks something like "are we the only ones left with money?" I wonder if it will continue.<BR/><BR/>In most cases it is easier to find savings in big cost centers than in small ones.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-44006901777347073542009-01-29T22:21:00.000-05:002009-01-29T22:21:00.000-05:00Anon 10:13PM,Here is a line from the AP story whic...Anon 10:13PM,<BR/><BR/>Here is a line from the AP story which you can easily find online.<BR/><BR/>"Bodenheimer said he's ordering a review of operations over the next few months to find ways to save money."<BR/><BR/>As you may remember, during the off-season ESPN and Fox Sports got together to talk about ways to trim NASCAR production costs for 2009. You can also find that story online.<BR/><BR/>The results were surprisingly no cuts, but rather an announcement that the Infield Studio, Tech Center and crews would be on the road again all season long.<BR/><BR/>This certainly puts a different spin on things.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the comment.<BR/><BR/>JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-34432004872879084882009-01-29T22:13:00.000-05:002009-01-29T22:13:00.000-05:00As far as I could read, the ESPN announcement has ...As far as I could read, the ESPN announcement has nothing to do with NASCAR.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com