tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post6387190007196869082..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: Brad Daugherty Replaces Andy Petree For Dover Busch RaceDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-56000706059725364412010-03-31T07:47:10.165-04:002010-03-31T07:47:10.165-04:00www.onlineuniversalwork.comwww.onlineuniversalwork.comevisionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16401973591243640672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-19885825252779404312007-09-22T09:51:00.000-04:002007-09-22T09:51:00.000-04:00ESPN's coverage of qualifying is the worst ever. T...ESPN's coverage of qualifying is the worst ever. They don't keep you up to date on the go or go home drivers. They need to leave the crawl going at the top of the screen instead of taking it off when they go to a shot of Jamie Little's BOOBS!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-20858009584308206442007-09-22T09:04:00.000-04:002007-09-22T09:04:00.000-04:00Maybe the stick and ball network might as well can...Maybe the stick and ball network might as well canvas the grandstand find the fan that's tailgated the least and give a fan chance to announce the race. With Rusty, Eric Kasillness, and Daugherty ESPN has fielded the poorest and weakest group of on air personalities ever seen on a racing telecast. Rusty is boring, Eric and Brad bring nothing to the dance in terms of knowledge of the sport if they want someone go to the group of go-homers each week and pick one. ESPN relegated Nascar to the same as table tennis when they lost the contract a few years ago and now they are paying the price with poor broadcasts and equally poor coverage personalities. Jerry Punch is the one top hand in the whole bunchAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-64417362389419541552007-09-22T06:47:00.000-04:002007-09-22T06:47:00.000-04:00Brad Daugherty replaces Andy Petree, no way he mig...Brad Daugherty replaces Andy Petree, no way he might "take over" for Andy in the booth but in no way does he replace him. Just one more way that NASCAR is screwing up, take a man that knows NASCAR in & out & put a basketball player to sub for him stupid move, Daughterty doesnt know a nano byte of what Petree knows about NASCAR or the cars or the drivers, put him back where he belongs announcing basketball,even I could do better than him for racing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-67946869318080236712007-09-21T21:11:00.000-04:002007-09-21T21:11:00.000-04:00To the guy venting about six figure salaries. Some...To the guy venting about six figure salaries. Some of us here do drag down six figure incomes and over the years have made plenty of suggestions to NASCAR. The trouble is, you cant talk to a brick wall my friend. The giant gorilla bleeds money and its so big they dont realize its bleeding at all. Dont assume everyone here works for McDonalds, you may be surprised.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-19518075670226785142007-09-21T20:52:00.000-04:002007-09-21T20:52:00.000-04:00Oh Please! I like Daugherty, but let's get rid of ...Oh Please! <BR/>I like Daugherty, but let's get rid of Rusty PLEASE!!! He is one reason why NASCAR is losing viewers!! The other is ESPN2 (or ESPN or Disney)! They are ruining my raceday! Give us SPEED (and all those boys and Wendy V) and leave football and all that other crap to ESPN so I don't have to watch it! Who else but ESPN would interupt the race for a "race recap" using graphics that obliterate the actual current race????Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-85296697891655504942007-09-21T19:32:00.000-04:002007-09-21T19:32:00.000-04:00Please, oh please God, let them talk about anythin...Please, oh please God, let them talk about anything except jr. I for one am sick and tired of jr all day, all night.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-64507227504100679752007-09-21T19:29:00.000-04:002007-09-21T19:29:00.000-04:00i came here to say everything the first person sai...i came here to say everything the first person said<BR/><BR/>Daugherty is a waste on a NASCAR Telecast<BR/><BR/>if Riki Rachtman can start a petition to bring the 8 to HMS im starting a petition to replace Punch with Allen BestwickWickedJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02786052306720946487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-49433406401638463242007-09-21T18:39:00.000-04:002007-09-21T18:39:00.000-04:00As I said before! Who is this Brad guy and whats h...As I said before! Who is this Brad guy and whats he got to do with it???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-81889694734098476722007-09-21T18:38:00.000-04:002007-09-21T18:38:00.000-04:00I do not know what to make of this move at all.ONL...I do not know what to make of this move at all.<BR/><BR/>ONLY WHY NOT TAKE OUT RUSTY? He is the one that drives most folks nuts. Even columnist writers are griping about him with the same gripe; It's like Rusty is stupid and FORGETS he ever raced?! What's next in the booth? Dennis Miller? A cub scout?<BR/>Oh, or maybe a black comedian? Not to make it a skin color issue...<BR/><BR/>I cannot TOLERATE Rusty and he is white and UNBELIEVABLY (by his announcing) A former racer. Since I have no radio for Busch races, I guess I will give my opinion on Brad after the race.<BR/><BR/>But I remember at Dega or somewhere, there was a big race and he just looked around grinning at the big one and seemed like an 8 year old. Then again, I guess it could be GENUINE excitement.<BR/><BR/>Better than Crusty Rusty LAUGHING at Waltrip spinning out and missing last weeks qualifying...I missed seeing that but read about it.<BR/><BR/>I am wondering if the race will end up on ESPN CLASSIC which is on digital now with TW. Thankfully two tv's in the house have Digital but that STINKS for REAL NASCAR FANS w/o access to Classic if that's where the race ends up.<BR/><BR/>Hmmm as I edit this, I realize some of us are saying the same thing about this change in announcers.<BR/><BR/>I saw GIVE US A NO ANNOUNCER RACE....just CAR NOISE and maybe the pitstop guys. Remember when they ran a football game with NO ANNOUNCERS VOICE back in what, 1980. See we were griping about announcers way back then. :0Sophiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789033556426951026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-75949453623257555202007-09-21T17:49:00.000-04:002007-09-21T17:49:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-24508636344770420712007-09-21T17:39:00.000-04:002007-09-21T17:39:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-7379044953489238962007-09-21T17:29:00.000-04:002007-09-21T17:29:00.000-04:00Let's keep the focus of the comments on Brad and h...Let's keep the focus of the comments on Brad and his Busch race. There have been lots of good thoughts and very different opinions. <BR/><BR/>Thanks.Daly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-46245125404745426102007-09-21T17:17:00.000-04:002007-09-21T17:17:00.000-04:00Ah yes. Let's just assume that because people are...Ah yes. Let's just assume that because people are expressing an opinion that Daugherty shouldn't be in the broadcast booth, that it's immediately due to racism. It can't possibly be for other reasons that have nothing to do with his skin color or background.<BR/><BR/>Personally, I don't want Rusty Wallace in the booth either, and he's white bread AND a former driver.<BR/><BR/>I am willing to reserve judgment until I actually hear a race called by Brad, but as of right now, I don't think he's got what it takes to do play-by-play anything. Not NASCAR, not basketball, not a playground tetherball competition.JHDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09520556026815084964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-23768630989249077242007-09-21T16:58:00.000-04:002007-09-21T16:58:00.000-04:00I think a lot of folks don't like him because of h...<B>I think a lot of folks don't like him because of his background (african american and basketball),</B><BR/><BR/>I think that overlooks everything else we've been saying.<BR/><BR/>Are you suggesting that anyone who grew up in North Carolina and has loved racing (but hasn't actually done it) should be allowed to be a network race commentator? I'd like them to have a little more knowledge of the sport than that.<BR/><BR/>By the way, how's his Busch team doing? Oh, wait, he doesn't own it anymore. Lifelong dream, huh?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-62686010890588854112007-09-21T16:32:00.000-04:002007-09-21T16:32:00.000-04:00I kinda like Brad, so I guess I disagree with most...I kinda like Brad, so I guess I disagree with most of ya'll. As for pedigree, who says you have to have pedigree to be a racin' fan. Brad is true blue North Carolina Race fan, has been since he was a boy. I remember when he was at UNC playing basketball and a tv interview background story was done on him. Most college age kids doing these interviews talked about music stars and rappers as idols. Brad was a racing fan. So what did he do with his basketball money? Went out and bought a race team and tried to get into the sport, starting in Busch. Sound familiar? can you say Football and Coach Gibbs? The guy is pleasant, isn't a "know it all" who is hung up on himself and his own career which has passed (cough) Rusty/Darrell (cough). Go get'em Brad, not everyone hits a homer on their first trip to the plate. I think a lot of folks don't like him because of his background (african american and basketball), but brad is a western north carolina race fan who's been "one of us" probably a lot longer than most of the bandwagon jumpers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-1603768762042769602007-09-21T16:16:00.000-04:002007-09-21T16:16:00.000-04:00It just keeps getting worse and worse with each we...It just keeps getting worse and worse with each week. Instead of trying to improve with the group we've been suffering with each week, ESPN decides to try something like this at this point in the season? What's next, week after next are we going to have Brad and Suzi calling the race? (That's where nightmares come from..)<BR/><BR/>This late in the game, (OMG, did I just type a S&B reference?), they should be at their best with every thing involved with covering a race. Not 'trying' something new....(hands up in the air!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-56195376337402466022007-09-21T14:59:00.000-04:002007-09-21T14:59:00.000-04:00Good gosh, folks, this is a network sports broadca...Good gosh, folks, this is a network sports broadcast! <BR/><BR/>It is NOT the place to put an enthusiastic-but-uninformed guy who's trying hard, or for a producer to put two people together on-air as an experiement.<BR/><BR/>This is yet another example of the fact that ESPN thinks NASCAR is not a "real" sport worthy of the professional treatment they give stick and ball sports.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-8725999865605400922007-09-21T14:04:00.000-04:002007-09-21T14:04:00.000-04:00Brad Daugherty might be there instead of Andy Petr...Brad Daugherty might be there instead of Andy Petree, but there's no way on God's Green Earth that Daugherty could ever replace Andy. That would be like trying to replace my 426 CID Chrysler "Hemi" with a 5 horse Briggs & Stratton.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-49255817473525027172007-09-21T13:06:00.000-04:002007-09-21T13:06:00.000-04:00Let's look at some possible scenarios that could b...Let's look at some possible scenarios that could be played out in this "announcing swap".<BR/>One- It may or may not be the "skin color" as some have suggested, but certainly plausable given the current MNF booth staff.<BR/>Two- Perhaps the producer is sick and tired of the sniping between Rusty and Brad, so he is putting the two together to see if there is some legitimate friction that needs to be laid to rest(read:Kevin Harvick as in-race reporter)You know ESPN does not like to be slighted.<BR/>Three: They are testing the chemistry between all those involved for a future permanent booth change. My money is on Dr. Jerry Punch being the one shown the door. One place he could land, if it is not at the track, is back to college football games as a sideline reporter(which is what he did for the last 6 seasons.)<BR/>Certainly some people believe that the networks will listen to the fans, but I truly believe that is utter hogwash. If anything, the networks love to "you know what" down the viewers' backs and tell them it's raining. If 100% of the fans want Rusty out of the booth, I gaurantee you that he will stay, and the fan favorite will go. The networks will do as they please, as if we couldn't tell already.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-23827047601711971702007-09-21T12:45:00.000-04:002007-09-21T12:45:00.000-04:00I will admit that Brad brings enthusiasum to the b...I will admit that Brad brings enthusiasum to the booth, but little else. He seems to switch roles as he sees fit. He goes from a owner to a fan at the drop of a hat. Now, yes, he can be both but he doesn't acurratly represent either side. As the owner he needs to explain about the sponsorships, money needs and interaction with the drivers and he hasn't done that. And I would be willing to bet that he hasn't spent alot of time in traffic getting to the track, tailgating and watching the race from the stands. That would be the "voice of the fans". The view as a fan is much different for those that get 1st class treatment, catered lunches and air conditioned boxes to watch the race than for the average fan. Brad needs to define his role but he can't replace Petree, Petree has too much knowledge as both an owner and crew chief. If Brad wants to be the voice of the fans put him in the parking lots and stands to do stories from there, that would be interesting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-53927763144747136112007-09-21T11:47:00.000-04:002007-09-21T11:47:00.000-04:00Brad is developing a TV role that has heretofore n...<B>Brad is developing a TV role that has heretofore never been done in racing.</B><BR/><BR/>Maybe that's because it's a silly idea that adds nothing to the coverage of the race. <BR/><BR/>Where's ESPN's Voice of the Fan in NFL coverage or MLB telecasts?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-41344880706714538472007-09-21T11:20:00.000-04:002007-09-21T11:20:00.000-04:00I've said from the beginning that Daugherty is the...I've said from the beginning that Daugherty is the best thing ESPN/ABC has going for them. They already have such miserable coverage of NASCAR(even worse than TNT) that maybe they should get rid of Dr. Jerry Punch and trhat fool from the tech center.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-70634455983467570782007-09-21T10:48:00.000-04:002007-09-21T10:48:00.000-04:00Voice of the fans? Wasn't that Tom Arnold and/or D...Voice of the fans? Wasn't that Tom Arnold and/or Dennis Miller?<BR/>At least Daugherty was a fan. (see his jersey number-43-and yes, because of RP!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16704387201347293718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-77191343486848645692007-09-21T10:14:00.000-04:002007-09-21T10:14:00.000-04:00I'm sick of hearing Brad Daughtery's voice. In a...I'm sick of hearing Brad Daughtery's voice. In any position. JMHOAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com