tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post6211979083317423317..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: Baseball And NASCAR Clash Once AgainDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-54125998766483245652008-05-05T13:42:00.000-04:002008-05-05T13:42:00.000-04:00I was one of those who received the entire show. ...I was one of those who received the entire show. The telecast that was shown here was Orioles vs. Angels, which ended early. Later, we were given Cubs vs. Cardinals, which ended a few minutes later. I was surprised to hear, "for those of you just joining us" later in the pre-race, because I thought that Fox would show all the games first.<BR/><BR/>Frankly, I was so busy absorbing all of what happened late in the race that I didn't notice that only Bowyer was seen crossing the start/finish line. Obviously, Fox is continuing an old tired habit and this should be taken care of.<BR/><BR/>As for the post-race coverage, I cannot comment because I was not home at the end of the race and had to record it. The tape cut off after the finish, but during a commercial before the post-race began. Hopefully, I will catch the rebroadcast on Thursday on SPEED, it will be part of it, and I will be able to give you a better assessment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-58848526973242710652008-05-04T22:49:00.000-04:002008-05-04T22:49:00.000-04:00Just a couple things I thought of while reading th...Just a couple things I thought of while reading through some of the post. Baseballs times actually are starting the same time this year as they did a year ago. If you remember from last year ... both the Richmond and Darlington races were pushed back to Sunday. That could be a reason to why some think there is a difference. The 3:30 pm eastern time started last year with there new contract. Another comment is that FOX states atleast twice, if not 3 times in the broadcast (Mike Joy did the informing) that Michael Waltrip would be parked for pushing Mears down down the track. They also talked about the Hamlin issue about him stopping to bring out a caution. They did it because he took off again right after the yellow waved.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-28223493370723764582008-05-04T21:59:00.000-04:002008-05-04T21:59:00.000-04:00Fox needs to find a way to start the pre-race show...Fox needs to find a way to start the pre-race show live and on-time on another network in case baseball runs long. ESPN has been able to do that, Fox should too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-40293795010127143922008-05-04T20:19:00.000-04:002008-05-04T20:19:00.000-04:00@anon 4:41--it was the same here in DFW, we had th...@anon 4:41--it was the same here in DFW, we had the pre-race. But IIRC, if you were on Hotpass here in DFW there was baseball, but other Hotpass markets had the pre-race. Someone on another list posted about having baseball but hadn't elaborated so I wasn't sure WHAT he was talking about, since I had pre-race on. Then after I finally made it over here, I realized what he was talking about.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-19280804582768103522008-05-04T17:53:00.000-04:002008-05-04T17:53:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-44383026980961849432008-05-04T16:41:00.000-04:002008-05-04T16:41:00.000-04:00Viewers in Austin, Texas got lucky as our Fox netw...Viewers in Austin, Texas got lucky as our Fox network started coverage promptly at 18:00 CST which is exactly what the t.v. schedule showed. I recorded the whole kit an kaboodle-no baseball anywhere to be found. <BR/><BR/>As for the overall network coverage of the race, I noticed that they missed the start of the big wreck and had to replay it so fans could see how it got started. This is nothing new, though, as the networks do this all the time now. Miss the restarts, don't show pit stops, don't go back to the race if a caution comes out during a commercial break, etc. <BR/><BR/>I also noticed that they focused on their golden boys like usual. Nothing new there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-3145270617849811442008-05-04T16:08:00.000-04:002008-05-04T16:08:00.000-04:00thanks NRF!for the info I overlooked...I have to s...thanks NRF!<BR/>for the info I overlooked...I have to stop being on the laptop during the race...my brain can't multi task.Sophiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789033556426951026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-1815426095674756652008-05-04T13:33:00.000-04:002008-05-04T13:33:00.000-04:00Next week could be interesting when it comes to ba...Next week could be interesting when it comes to baseball on Fox. Again, there'll be 3 games split up regionally. Difference being, even though the broadcast start time is the same for the race, Darlington is looking at a much earlier green flag than what Richmond had (pre-race ceremonies will start at 7:20p.m. Eastern). It'll be interesting to see if NASCAR delays the start again to accomodate Fox, if the situation should arise.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-32805387312062727092008-05-04T12:44:00.000-04:002008-05-04T12:44:00.000-04:00Mikey got parked because he didn't just bang into ...Mikey got parked because he didn't just bang into the back of Casey he continued to push him for some time. His only defense can be that they got hooked up and he didn't want to stop to keep the front end from ripping off but based on what the car looked like when Mikey came to pit road I'm thinking that won't workNewracefanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16324764517098771035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-15850950276460287432008-05-04T12:32:00.000-04:002008-05-04T12:32:00.000-04:00I thought Skinner cut her a LOT of slack!great col...I thought Skinner cut her a LOT of slack!<BR/><BR/>great column..and I agree with most all of it and will be curious as to why Mikey got parked. Of course we heard him rev his engine and run into the back of Mears but both cars were badly banged up and I have seen this done before and somebody penalized a lap or two but not PARKED.<BR/><BR/>Also Jr handled himself very well but I could tell he was tired and GREATLY DISAPPOINTED. <BR/><BR/>I am tired of the media focusing on him as somebody who is a Jr fan. It's nauseating and it's too much. Even if you love the guy leave him ALONE.<BR/><BR/>They need to tweak camera work on the end for sure.<BR/><BR/>ESPN has that down well but if they could ONLY turn off the ticker for the race, ESPN would be preferable though I would miss Larry and Mike.<BR/><BR/>DW has to get over his Kyle Busch crush before I can stomach him again. Between that and hawking his DIGGER STORE, shirts and junk. Even on WT??<BR/><BR/>I enjoy the tech guys that blog on here and thanks for the baseball time change explanation.<BR/><BR/>This blog is the best.Sophiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789033556426951026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-15800612763158618722008-05-04T12:22:00.000-04:002008-05-04T12:22:00.000-04:00no doubt - think skinner said it - he wanted her t...no doubt - think skinner said it - he wanted her to win her class but said he didnt want to wreck them both - hmmm - is shrub listening?<BR/><BR/>those scions tc's race real nice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-64996613725448075702008-05-04T12:11:00.000-04:002008-05-04T12:11:00.000-04:00Anon, Do you think that maybe Mike cut her a littl...Anon, <BR/><BR/>Do you think that maybe Mike cut her a little slack at the end?<BR/><BR/>JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-47458817163762994582008-05-04T11:55:00.000-04:002008-05-04T11:55:00.000-04:00funny how jamie little can pass and hold off skinn...funny how jamie little can pass and hold off skinner on final lap of toyota pro/am but professionals wreck when passing for the lead.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-43754507469627770252008-05-04T11:39:00.000-04:002008-05-04T11:39:00.000-04:00Thanks for clearing that up JD I was worried we ca...Thanks for clearing that up JD I was worried we cause someone to lose his job. I can undestand not being allowed to blog during work, too bad they can't get an intern (might not know enough) or hire someone to be part of the blog like TV guy. I realize hiring someone is very self-serving on my part but I had to askNewracefanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16324764517098771035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-81817372025793384682008-05-04T11:30:00.000-04:002008-05-04T11:30:00.000-04:00Just so we are square, no one got let go from any ...Just so we are square, no one got let go from any job in reference to participating in the comments section of this site.<BR/><BR/>I got email from all concerned, and the only issue was blogging while working for the TV folks during the telecast. I understand that, and those who choose to participate have been reading as we go and then responding after the race.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for giving me an opportunity to clear that up once and for all.<BR/><BR/>JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-32803956247179853872008-05-04T11:29:00.000-04:002008-05-04T11:29:00.000-04:00I don't think that the baseball issue was that big...I don't think that the baseball issue was that big of a deal actually. Despite the rough transition, after that point the race coverage was excellent. The booth guys and pit reporters kept the dialog going in a boring race, and kept me watching it.<BR/><BR/>Kudos for Fox Sports staying on the air well after the finish and paying off the big stories of the night: Hamlin, Busch, Earnhardt, and giving time for the booth guys to wrap up the race.<BR/><BR/>What else could Fox do to cover the stuff on pit road between Busch and Earnhardt? Apparently nothing went down other that one or two crew members shouting at Busch.<BR/><BR/>I agree that the finish was somewhat screwed up, but I think that Fox is slowly moving in the right direction and I was pleased with the way they covered and wrapped up the night.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05555965613877228435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-9383815388617455372008-05-04T11:26:00.000-04:002008-05-04T11:26:00.000-04:00I wish TV guys bosses would let me blog again. I m...I wish TV guys bosses would let me blog again. I miss his perspective.<BR/><BR/>May 4, 2008 2:33 AM <BR/><BR/>According to a anon poster here last week (maybe the race review thread, it's at the very end of one of the comment threads from this past week), TV Guy got let go for posting here and the production people were warned the same would happen to them if they did what he did while on the job. Doesn't surprise me at all.<BR/><BR/>I too thought Bowyer got the short shrift. Last week it was Earnhardt Jr vs Jeff Gordon, this week it's Jr vs Kyle Busch, who will it be next week? (Yawn.)<BR/><BR/>Re: "The big question is: How will Fox handle the updates on stories like Mikey & Denny's parkings next Saturday night ??<BR/><BR/>And WHO is gonna get penalized during the week ??"<BR/><BR/>Answer: They won't (it will be covered Friday on SPEED, after that it will be over like any "controversy") and nobody will get penalized, NASCAR already said.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-51260633907633540302008-05-04T11:08:00.000-04:002008-05-04T11:08:00.000-04:00I was not around until later last night, but just ...I was not around until later last night, but just noticed this question:<BR/><BR/><I>SophiaZ123 said...<BR/><BR/> I am Ohio on East Coast time but of course due to region, had the St. louis-Chi game. Glad it was not rain delayed or anything.<BR/><BR/> I am sorry for those of you that got gypped.<BR/><BR/> JD I don't remember this being such a huge issue last year on Fox? Maybe you can get some feedback why this is such a problem...Time change of races?</I><BR/><BR/>It's actually the other end that's the problem, the races didn't change times, the baseball games did. In last year's FOX Saturday Baseball contract, 1st pitch occurred around 1:30 PM ET unless the game was in a west coast market.<BR/>This year, they've switched to a single national telecast with a few different feeds for local interest. Therefore, the first pitch is pushed back to 3:55 PM with a short pre-game show starting at 3:30 ET.<BR/><BR/>The baseball game coverage starts at 3:30, but the games themselves don't start for another 25 minutes, so a straight 3 hour game (kind of the standard these days) runs til 6:55, meaning if its even 10 minutes long, they run into the Hollywood hotel.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-52594170534055964902008-05-04T09:56:00.000-04:002008-05-04T09:56:00.000-04:00typo -should be be their friendand another thing =...typo -should be be their friend<BR/><BR/>and another thing = FOX did a super job showing Jr's only pass for the lead going three or was it four wide. No missed lead change there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-52370635323566703372008-05-04T09:54:00.000-04:002008-05-04T09:54:00.000-04:00you guys complain when espn asks drivers tough or ...you guys complain when espn asks drivers tough or sometimes stupid questions and then complain when FOX throws softballs. <BR/><BR/>Get a stance and perhaps stick to it. <BR/><BR/>Do you want pit reporters asking tough and sometimes embarassing questions or be their fried and ask easy questions - its Yokum v Massaro type of interview.<BR/><BR/>S Byrnes works so much TV other than as a pit reporter (on SPEED) that his objectivity is just not there. He is friends with many many drivers as is Yokum.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-89061535444083626492008-05-04T09:53:00.000-04:002008-05-04T09:53:00.000-04:00Multiple missed restarts, totally ingnoring why NA...Multiple missed restarts, totally ingnoring why NASCAR parked "brother" Mike, no love for Boyer and digger digger digger ....<BR/>FOX can't end their season fast enough!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-45624061702047170072008-05-04T09:41:00.000-04:002008-05-04T09:41:00.000-04:00Brian -Amen! I made the same point last night. I...Brian -<BR/><BR/>Amen! I made the same point last night. I was really disappointed in Matt Yocum who usually does a very good job. He interviewed Hamlin and didn't ask him about staying out with the flat.bevohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186936436307739896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-19331000391473975912008-05-04T09:39:00.000-04:002008-05-04T09:39:00.000-04:00Overall, I was pleased with the broadcast last nig...Overall, I was pleased with the broadcast last night. Being able to see the opening ceremony (with the Marine Drum and Bugle Corps and the Blue Angels performing) made up for the fact we missed part of the pre-race show. I can better understand the dilemma the broadcast media go through to try to please everybody. <BR/><BR/>The change to live ticker shows that FOX is really tuning in to the fans. Too many tickers will clutter up the screen, so be careful.<BR/><BR/>So much happened toward the end of the race and FOX did a pretty good job of capturing most of it. You have to listen as well as watch to get it all. A lot was packed into the time allotted.<BR/><BR/>Thanks to The Daly Planet, I knew to switch over to ESPNEWS, which I didn't even know was available. <BR/><BR/>Certainly there is a lot of fodder for both print and broadcast media after last night. Victory Lane, Wind Tunnel, and TWIN ought to be interesting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-86609928769156472712008-05-04T09:31:00.000-04:002008-05-04T09:31:00.000-04:00I guess he didn't what really happened was that Bu...<B>I guess he didn't what really happened was that Busch brake checked Wallace and with that David Ragan was spun out too.</B><BR/><BR/>Isnt that an opinion on your part? I don't rememberer hearing or reading that Busch breake checked Steven.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-9749192171340766052008-05-04T09:17:00.000-04:002008-05-04T09:17:00.000-04:00I was very disappointed with the short interviews ...I was very disappointed with the short interviews and a comment made by Mike Joy. After Kyle spun Jr. he went over the story about the previous night's Nationwide race last lap bump between Stephen Wallace and Busch. He said that Wallace will probably get in trouble with Nascar this week for slamming into the back of Busch's car after the race! I guess he didn't what really happened was that Busch brake checked Wallace and with that David Ragan was spun out too. I wish he had gotten his story straight. No one in the booth corrected him.Vicky Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13084198036514255332noreply@blogger.com