tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post7035940323778661297..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: Have You Seen Carl Edwards On TV?Daly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-64558372481594468592009-05-03T01:03:00.000-04:002009-05-03T01:03:00.000-04:00I watched Carl Edwards on Larry King Live this eve...I watched Carl Edwards on Larry King Live this evening. I was immediately impressed with his intellect. He is articulate and thoughtful. Great young manAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-41574391274566237802009-05-01T21:07:00.000-04:002009-05-01T21:07:00.000-04:00I generally think it is always about Carl.... I am...I generally think it is always about Carl.... I am not a hater, but he sure seems to work on that exposure. I think his management team saw an opportunity to flash his face and took the opportunity.<br /><br />They have their job to do... but Cuzin' Carl just seems to me to be all about the image. I would like to think I am wrong but his TV face is good guy with a big smile saying all the right things.<br /><br />I just cannot get that visual out of my mind of the look on his face when the came up on Matt Kennseth during the post race interview. Did not look like he was just playing around. I keep thinking that was the real Cuzin' Carl.PG_Harleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03531285218723357761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-74157089606137984962009-05-01T13:29:00.000-04:002009-05-01T13:29:00.000-04:00I think when Carl Edwards talks about safety at Ta...I think when Carl Edwards talks about safety at Talledega, it's sincere. I remember last year when he was involved in that weird Lepage pileup (I think that was the one), he made similar comments to what he's saying now -- that there has to be some balance between excitement and driver safety. The man really seems to hate racing there. You can disagree with his point of view and call it opportunistic or describe it as an agenda, but he's been consistent in his criticism. On this issue, he seems genuine. <br /><br />I do think, though, that he was doing damage control from his Sunday comments, which were very sensational.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-89868587160835538182009-05-01T08:49:00.000-04:002009-05-01T08:49:00.000-04:00just to make the point that it's not just racing.....just to make the point that it's not just racing...the NFL does the same sort of thing by making those 'crunch' videos and showing all the vicious hits on the highlight reel (even ones where guys *do* get hurt.) Hockey coverage shows the fights. Perhaps all these sports have two kinds of fans--those who are into it for the sport itself, and those who like the excitement/hype/sensational parts.glenc1noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-50343867750165305982009-04-30T23:05:00.000-04:002009-04-30T23:05:00.000-04:00I bet the whirlwind tour wasn't that much differen...I bet the whirlwind tour wasn't that much different than a regular week for these guys. How many weeks do they fly home, then fly to a personal appearance, then fly home, then fly to a corporate appearance, then fly somewhere for another project (film a commercial, fit for a new firesuit, tire testing out of town, photo shoot, etc etc).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-32942567096018769382009-04-30T22:44:00.000-04:002009-04-30T22:44:00.000-04:00Gotta say I was quite surprised that Mike Massaro ...Gotta say I was quite surprised that Mike Massaro let Carl off without even one question about his media and TV tour this week.<br /><br />NASCAR Now led his segment with a montage of all of Carl's TV interviews.<br /><br />Edwards was at a sponsor function and allowed to plug the cause and the event. <br /><br />Might have been a nice balance to ask one question about how the TV whirlwind tour came about.<br /><br />TDP readers have lots of ideas.<br /><br />JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-21495376503585167392009-04-30T22:05:00.000-04:002009-04-30T22:05:00.000-04:00Well, it's admittedly a slow news week. Case in po...Well, it's admittedly a slow news week. Case in point: swine flu. 40,000 people die every year of the flu. OOOOH - 200 died of swine flu. HYPE in a slow news cycle.<br /><br />Still, that was a finish for the agesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-29577046190267529852009-04-30T21:48:00.000-04:002009-04-30T21:48:00.000-04:00There have been many spectacular crashes when driv...There have been many spectacular crashes when drivers were "going for it" at the end of races yet they didn't have the media blitz that Edwards has had. Hey, it's May Sweeps, and sensationalized news stories are eating up the airwaves. I saw Carl on two of the shows, and I don't think he provided anymore insight than anyone did on the post race interviews. What I would like to know is, were these appearances Carl's idea or was he sent out by Helton and Company?darbarnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-44732060902889709472009-04-30T21:42:00.000-04:002009-04-30T21:42:00.000-04:00I think those who are comparing this to the Kenset...I think those who are comparing this to the Kenseth crash are looking only at the car flipping and not looking at the context. The Kennseth crash did not occur during an intense dash for the checkered flag. In fact, it didn't even occur during a particularly dramatic or interesting moment on the track. <br /><br />The reason Carl's crash is getting attention and Matt's isn't is all about the context. Carl's was the culmination of a guy putting it all on the line. Matt's was someone getting into him at a bad moment on the track.<br /><br />If it was "all about the crash" Larry King and Ellen and the others would have shown the Lap 7 crash which is in many ways just as spectacular, especially to the casual/non-fan that these shows were aiming at. But they didn't show that Big One because it isn't JUST about the crash, it is about the fact that the crash came in the middle of intense competition. I think to many people the competition and "1st or nothing" attitude of NASCAR is new, or has been watered down bigtime in other sports. So to see a guy go that hard and risk that much for "1st or nothing" sparked something that resonates in people.<br /><br />THat's my theory as to why Carl is getting so much attention this week, and I'm sticking to it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-67336392316819071182009-04-30T21:36:00.000-04:002009-04-30T21:36:00.000-04:00You asked "what is this all about" and I am tellin...You asked "what is this all about" and I am telling you that for a new generation of fans this might rank up there with the Yarborough-Allison fight as a defining moment for the sport.<br /><br />The reason is not (just) the spectacular upside-down crash. It was the out-of-control intensity in the final yard of the race. Carl was so willing to go for it that he was willing to literally put his life on the line. Now, we all know drivers put their life on the line in every turn and straightaway - but the adrenaline excitement of that finish, with two guys going for it all (Brad fully unwilling to life, Carl willing to make dangerous moves to keep the lead) -- it just all culminated in a sort of "WOW" moment in which the question that plagues many casual fans "Why do people love NASCAR so much?" is answered for them. <br /><br />I had two non-race fans in my house for this race. They went NUTS at the finish and couldn't believe the intensity of the competition. They have been calling me all week asking about the next race. This week they will get their first short track lesson. I bet A LOT of new fans will be tuning in to their second-ever (or maybe even first-ever) race this weekend on FOX. This crash (and more importantly, this finish) was a defining moment for NASCAR in the modern era.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-74056524541703755122009-04-30T21:23:00.000-04:002009-04-30T21:23:00.000-04:00FOX was just promoting the Richmond race.
What cl...FOX was just promoting the Richmond race.<br /><br />What clip did they use ---<br /><br />Carl's wreck at Talladega. <br /><br />Junior was right in the press conference Sunday evening.TexasRaceLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11498201182790755768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-27025777925513554952009-04-30T21:22:00.000-04:002009-04-30T21:22:00.000-04:00Like JD I am left to question what the motives are...Like JD I am left to question what the motives are for having Carl do the talk show circuit as well.<br /><br />There is truth in the idea that wrecks attract people to NASCAR, that elephant has long been in the room and while NASCAR and the networks deny it, their promos and reactions say different. FOX had the wreck in their Richmond promo the day after it happened!<br /><br />Matt goes for a tumble and Im sure it would have been somewhat discussed had Carl not "one-upped" it a day later but this sounds to me as if its NASCAR pushing this little tour Carl is on. Which would explain why Carl has been very PC and kept the NASCAR bashing at home.<br /><br />Its been interesting to say the least.The Loose Wheelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06048709313597675807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-47558869684789068822009-04-30T20:41:00.000-04:002009-04-30T20:41:00.000-04:00What I feel is happening here is Nascar=wrecks, he...What I feel is happening here is Nascar=wrecks, hence dramatic wrecks=TV exposure for whoever was involved....and WALKED away. That point is very important. What the mainstream media thinks is that we are ALL about the wrecks..and why wouldn't they?? It's what the networks promote..:(PammHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05300459856268781781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-5166075522149405692009-04-30T18:54:00.000-04:002009-04-30T18:54:00.000-04:00For those trying to make this out as just Carl loo...For those trying to make this out as just Carl looking for exposure for his sponsor - I didn't hear him mention Claritin or his main sponsor, AFLAC on Larry King or Ellen. Those were the two appearances that I saw. This is nothing new - same thing happened with McDowell.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-86151507451973008832009-04-30T18:17:00.000-04:002009-04-30T18:17:00.000-04:00if you think it has been bad this week wait till f...if you think it has been bad this week wait till friday nite when espn does the BUSH race they been wait for some one to crash like thisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-71129953878216400332009-04-30T16:27:00.000-04:002009-04-30T16:27:00.000-04:00To be honest, I would assume that *someone* from N...To be honest, I would assume that *someone* from NASCAR made it clear to Carl that there are certain things you just can't say...and he got his hand slapped. We know this has happened multiple times in the past. The rest of it may be all Carl, but based on what other drivers (like Michael Waltrip) have said, they get a reminder that if it weren't for NASCAR, they wouldn't have a job, etc. I'm sure the point is made clear to them.glenc1noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-40574792656784998082009-04-30T15:59:00.000-04:002009-04-30T15:59:00.000-04:00I still wonder how Matt Kenseth felt about all of ...I still wonder how Matt Kenseth felt about all of this after his Nationwide Series adventures.Daly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-7688867417363657002009-04-30T12:24:00.000-04:002009-04-30T12:24:00.000-04:00I think this about too many 24/7 news channels and...I think this about too many 24/7 news channels and too many news channels reporting what will increase ratings rather than real news. This is all about sensationalism. Carl and NASCAR are just the puppets, next week it will be someone else.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-8151003886016055372009-04-30T10:54:00.000-04:002009-04-30T10:54:00.000-04:00Carl needed some publicity. It was one of those "...Carl needed some publicity. It was one of those "Look at me. See how brave I am" tours. Much ado about nothing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-45709963875599906572009-04-30T10:46:00.000-04:002009-04-30T10:46:00.000-04:00I think that Carl Edwards has a personal agenda an...I think that Carl Edwards has a personal agenda and this is all about him and his marketability! Frankly, as a 20+ NASCAR super fan, I didnt think his aw shucks and concern is doing much for anyone but him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-56548714736586614112009-04-30T09:47:00.000-04:002009-04-30T09:47:00.000-04:00I can assure you, NASCAR has their hand in this me...I can assure you, NASCAR has their hand in this media blitz somehow. Carl and his agent need to sit back for a moment and think about the cause and effect of this "tour". Let's be honest: It's because of the wreck. Just as JD mentioned earlier about Mcdowell, this is only happening because of Sunday's race. Carl may think he's getting a chance to promote his sponsor (given the opportunity), but he has to be smart enough to see through the smoke; he is like a circus freak right now, being treated as, "Come see the wonderous man who survived flying through the air! The man who defys death! The man who..." You get the picture. It's very stupid if you ask me. But what do I know, I would never humiliate myself to promote any agenda. I sleep well at night, Carl, how about you?Thorntonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-61194589732052080672009-04-30T05:18:00.000-04:002009-04-30T05:18:00.000-04:00By the end of last year's Chase, I was 'overdosed'...By the end of last year's Chase, I was 'overdosed' on Edwards and Johnson even though I'm a fan of Jimmie's. Carl's media tour leaves me cold from a pragmatic point of view. Even if he had the best of intentions from the standpoint of improving safety for the drivers and fans,the venues he spoke on typically are looking for sensationalistic soundbites. There are times when I think there are two Carl's-the polished public speaker and others, like the incident where he was ready to slug Kenseth after the race. I don't know if this media blitz was self promotion or a crusade for improved track conditions. Right now,I'm leaning toward self promotion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-36870533245791535512009-04-30T04:56:00.000-04:002009-04-30T04:56:00.000-04:00dwight,
Those fences normally have solid chain li...dwight,<br /><br />Those fences normally have solid chain link and then cables, kind of like arresting gear on an aircraft carrier. They deflect the object that hits it down the road and ultimately back on the track.<br /><br />The poles come up out of the concrete and the only thing holding it together is kind of U-joints that are screwed right around the cables. <br /><br />It should be interesting to see what happened, I know they are bent out of shape that Carl's windshield broke. Those may be the pieces right now, otherwise, everything seemed to work very well.<br /><br />JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-76704935869368346272009-04-30T01:01:00.000-04:002009-04-30T01:01:00.000-04:00I couldn't find the right place for this comment, ...I couldn't find the right place for this comment, so I'll just put it here. I haven't been watching all of Carl's appearances but in all the items I have seen, there is one thing about the debris flying into the crowd which I have never heard mentioned. Perhaps some debris from the car went into the crowd, but I am confident that almost everything which flew in was things hanging in the stands side of the fence. Hanging things on the crowd side of the fence resembles holding a spoon up with the bowl away from you, pulling it back and catapulting it's contents toward whoever is in front of you. Hanging things on that side of the fence defeats the whole purpose of the catch fence.dwighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16804227666271358860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-20980650470560236442009-04-29T20:40:00.000-04:002009-04-29T20:40:00.000-04:00Does anyone remember that Brad K.won the race? How...Does anyone remember that Brad K.won the race? How about some TV time for himDonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11267752588723632346noreply@blogger.com