tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post6235346761456613017..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: Adam Alexander's Rising Star (Updated - Confirmed)Daly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-18686298034782140202010-03-06T11:05:15.210-05:002010-03-06T11:05:15.210-05:00I think this is excellent news. Hopefully Alexande...I think this is excellent news. Hopefully Alexander will turn out to be a good choice. It was always such a chore to get through watching Sheheen struggle through an F-1 race. (It would be hard for lots of race announcers to stand up to comparison with Bob Varsha.) <br /><br />Petty was a good addition to that group, and Dalenbach didn't annoy me as much as he did with Webber and Parsons. This could turn out to be an even better brief stint with TNT. <br /><br />I also have hope, instead of dread, for the ESPN stretch.dwighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16804227666271358860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-34182722751769773012010-03-05T07:35:09.076-05:002010-03-05T07:35:09.076-05:00I also wanted to see Ralph get the play by play gi...I also wanted to see Ralph get the play by play gig. He does do a great job with motorcycles and did so last summer for TNT. But I agree with MRM's post. Those old MRN guys do well with PXP on TV. Mike Joy and Allen Bestwick sitting alongside Barney Hall in booth is the best education any budding race caller could get and Adam Alexander's work on MRN was excellent. Great post by Richard in NC, I didn't think of Eli Gold. And Garry's post was spot on about Ralph and I also remember TNN. The best TV booth ever assembled was Eli, Buddy Baker and the late Neil Bonnet. That was good stuff.Bucky Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-58988251497074868582010-03-05T04:33:57.161-05:002010-03-05T04:33:57.161-05:00Hmmm had fun w Ralph on TNT so this is a strange m...Hmmm had fun w Ralph on TNT so this is a strange move to me! But hey im always game for something new and fresh! Good for Adam he must be on cloud 9!!!Jonathannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-71427946806678902862010-03-04T16:47:46.810-05:002010-03-04T16:47:46.810-05:00What abou Ralph Sheheen? Was he not offered the jo...What abou Ralph Sheheen? Was he not offered the job? What a chance they are taking on Adam Alexender seeing he has no play by play experience.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-14723056811251068112010-03-04T15:39:26.538-05:002010-03-04T15:39:26.538-05:00I wish AA all the best. He was decent as a pit rep...I wish AA all the best. He was decent as a pit reporter, as I am hopeful.<br />However, I am sad for Ralph. He did a fantastic job, and deserved to be treated better.<br />Looking forward to seeing more of Lindsay too. See what they did Fox - they got someone good who knows Nascar to present their pre-race show. Neat!Delennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14054910856006651253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-91205072099334645842010-03-04T13:44:42.359-05:002010-03-04T13:44:42.359-05:00I'm concerned about Lindsay Czarniak (sp?) don...I'm concerned about Lindsay Czarniak (sp?) don't know how she will work out in the pre-race show, but maybe Bill Weber can do some juggling just to get his face out in front of the camera again. I can't believe he's still gone after almost a year I would have thought that the two could mend the fences by now.Vicky Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13084198036514255332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-6293994344209376952010-03-04T11:57:25.532-05:002010-03-04T11:57:25.532-05:00Best of luck to Adam Alexander, seems like a good ...Best of luck to Adam Alexander, seems like a good and hard-working guy. TNT had the best chemistry last year and hopefully his will be a seamless transition. Ralph did a great job in a very tough spot last year.bevohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186936436307739896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-12595577124404940342010-03-04T11:48:35.497-05:002010-03-04T11:48:35.497-05:00I don't know why they keep putting pit reporte...I don't know why they keep putting pit reporters in the play-by-play position. Calling an interesting play-by-play and melding images with words and keeping viewers informed is an art to itself. It's a whole class of sportscaster, and it really has zero to do with being a good pit reporter. <br /><br />I wish these networks would wise up and get a talented play-by-play man in the lead role and then surround him with color and analysis. Any expertise a pit reporter learned while being a pit reporter isn't going to help them call the action and help make a race exciting for fans.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-43417258383410353542010-03-04T11:48:35.496-05:002010-03-04T11:48:35.496-05:00This could be good. Linds will be a great host. A...This could be good. Linds will be a great host. Adam I am sure will be a fine play-by-play guy. Mark was good at times, but I think he looked ready to do other things. I wonder if they will bring in Ray Dunlap as the fourth pit reporter. He was good when he was on ESPN.Nathan Bricehttp://live.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-43294403778464995762010-03-04T11:46:48.478-05:002010-03-04T11:46:48.478-05:00They should have stuck with Ralph.They should have stuck with Ralph.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-41499458766323047692010-03-04T11:07:53.553-05:002010-03-04T11:07:53.553-05:00I heard that not only will Adam Alexander be the p...I heard that not only will Adam Alexander be the ply by play announcer, but Wally and Kyle will be back as well and it will be really interesting to see how well their chemistry works together.majorshousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01061887437257431963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-30017306437601424502010-03-04T11:03:34.288-05:002010-03-04T11:03:34.288-05:00Don't get me wrong, I'm sure Adam Alexande...Don't get me wrong, I'm sure Adam Alexander will do a good job.....however, I am extremely puzzled by this move. <br /><br />Sheheen was EXCELLENT in his few races last year and I (and MAYBE others) had assumed he was a shoe-in for this year.<br /><br />I'm anxious to hear the reasoning behind it.Smiff_99noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-81197977519887016662010-03-04T10:56:37.092-05:002010-03-04T10:56:37.092-05:00What can ya say? TNT will be the best of all of th...What can ya say? TNT will be the best of all of them no matter who they put in the pxp spot. Adam will do fine, and all the pit reporters are also really good. Don't suppose TNT could start early, like the next race.Ziekenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-28890003899327926292010-03-04T10:28:12.877-05:002010-03-04T10:28:12.877-05:00I think tnt has the best announcers. I wish Wally ...I think tnt has the best announcers. I wish Wally Dalenbach was on Fox instead of Darrell Waltrip. You learn about racing on tnt. Thats what its all about learning about racing. About whats is really taking place!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-53571469467348555892010-03-04T10:20:16.420-05:002010-03-04T10:20:16.420-05:00Sounds like a good lineup but no info on the analy...Sounds like a good lineup but no info on the analysts/colour commentary? Are we to assume it will be Kyle Petty and Dolly Wayinback again?Andrew S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00515801162530641305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-18264323312179413452010-03-04T09:46:04.111-05:002010-03-04T09:46:04.111-05:00I'm glad Adam gets the nod. He is informative,...I'm glad Adam gets the nod. He is informative, and makes you feel at home. That being said, I hope that doesn't mean that we are "at home" with a couple of friends talking through the race. I watch every now and then Sheheen on Speed with the Supercross, and man, I gotta tell you: EXCITING!He could make the first lap sound like the last lap with everyone three-wide! I truly do hope Adam shines in this position. PXP is a make or break deal in TV Land.Kudos to Richard in NC with the Eli Gold mention. Anyone remember TNN? I know it;s better to move forward than to look back, but wouldn't it be cool if the networks did a "throwback game" like the NFL does with uniforms, and put Eli in for one or two races, alongside Barney Hall? Ned Jarrett? Anyways, congrats to Adam. Make us proud Adam! Rememeber, we fans can get pretty brutal in our critiques....lolUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13318419093993920772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-16048274765581085712010-03-04T08:45:15.423-05:002010-03-04T08:45:15.423-05:00I like Adam so am happy he got the nod but did enj...I like Adam so am happy he got the nod but did enjoy Ralph hopefully he'll get some more opportunities :).<br /><br />I'll miss Mark but look forward to seeing Lindsey hosting the Countdown :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-82845089184816469582010-03-04T01:43:23.394-05:002010-03-04T01:43:23.394-05:00There's an item in USA Today which says that L...There's an item in USA Today which says that Lindsey Czarniak of my hometown NBC affiliate WRC-TV will be the prerace host.<br /><br />If true, congratulations are in order. She's very good as a host of local sports programs. Maybe Coach Gibbs can join her on set.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-78850106727401793962010-03-03T20:41:43.182-05:002010-03-03T20:41:43.182-05:00I liked Ralph as well doing the PXP for TNT and am...I liked Ralph as well doing the PXP for TNT and am sorry that he won't be back, but as long as it means that Bill Weber WON'T be back, I'm willing to give Adam a fair trial.<br /><br />I hope that TNT does as good a job broadcasting the races as they did last year. I wish they started this week.GinaV24https://www.blogger.com/profile/10828669350024430018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-4253608281570408152010-03-03T20:23:19.145-05:002010-03-03T20:23:19.145-05:00I like AA a lot I'm very happy for TNT's d...I like AA a lot I'm very happy for TNT's decision on this. Poor Shaheen though.Vicky Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13084198036514255332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-85682619067095421222010-03-03T20:01:28.241-05:002010-03-03T20:01:28.241-05:00This is great news to me. I wasn't a fan of Ra...This is great news to me. I wasn't a fan of Ralph Sheheen or Bill Weber and I do like Adam. I'm really hoping he can pull this off.cdhnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-47096407080505905542010-03-03T18:32:52.472-05:002010-03-03T18:32:52.472-05:00@Richard - If they'd scored Eli Gold, plus bri...@Richard - If they'd scored Eli Gold, plus bringing everyone and everything back from last year, the other networks would never have a chance to compete.<br /><br />Congrats to Adam!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13186787824034707727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-1791362219068029572010-03-03T18:32:52.471-05:002010-03-03T18:32:52.471-05:00I wonder if Turner Sports will announce the other ...I wonder if Turner Sports will announce the other broadcasting teams in this same release. Ralph might host the NASCAR on TNT show before the race. That might be because Mark Fein will have duties with MLB on TBS or with the Braves. Adam deserves a chance. Ralph clearly deserves something more than just being a pit reporter after the great job that he did at Daytona, Loudon, and Chicago last year. As always, it will be interesting to see how all of this works.Nathan Bricehttp://live.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-43016291392152149042010-03-03T17:57:07.491-05:002010-03-03T17:57:07.491-05:00I do like Adam A., but Eli should have been the ch...I do like Adam A., but Eli should have been the choice..Richard in N.C.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-41504696135173985952010-03-03T16:55:57.094-05:002010-03-03T16:55:57.094-05:00Ralph was kind enough to move up from pit road to ...Ralph was kind enough to move up from pit road to help with the unfortunate situation last year. <br /><br />Adam's selection should be confirmed by TNT shortly and at that time we will also learn who is returning on the rest of the TV team.<br /><br />JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.com