tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post7159481311337080219..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: ESPN Hopes Third Time Is The CharmDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-78499058141050020022009-07-23T17:28:48.553-04:002009-07-23T17:28:48.553-04:00Amen on there being too much coverage prior to the...Amen on there being too much coverage prior to the race and not enough following the race.<br /><br />I hope ESPN can deliver a good weekend and not keep us zoomed in on one car the whole time.Lost on the Straightawayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07570109448512494282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-39427331458503473212009-07-23T14:45:52.449-04:002009-07-23T14:45:52.449-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-29119910083984765682009-07-23T06:01:58.241-04:002009-07-23T06:01:58.241-04:00Who can forget one of her most memorable creations...Who can forget one of her most memorable creations? BassCenter.Daly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-45864359964751033652009-07-23T02:33:29.163-04:002009-07-23T02:33:29.163-04:00Darbar,
Julie Sobieski, is an ESPN programming vi...Darbar, <br />Julie Sobieski, is an ESPN programming vice president, not a producer. A VP and a producer speak 2 entirely different languages. <br />Ms. Sobieski cares about the revenue and viewership the event draws. The producer cares about the content of the individual event.<br />I wouldn't breathe to much into her comments and hope that the rank and file at ESPN can deliver us a good show thru the chase.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-11257269168519840682009-07-22T19:04:49.834-04:002009-07-22T19:04:49.834-04:00Anon 5PM,
I notice you left the words "Mike ...Anon 5PM,<br /><br />I notice you left the words "Mike Joy" out of your post. I find that strange, as he is the play by play announcer for Fox. Problems with him too?<br /><br />We respect Punch but this is his third try at getting the play by play role down and so far...it ain't working. <br /><br />Just tell us what is going on down on the track and then let the analysts and pit reporters fill in the blanks. <br /><br />We will see how it goes in a couple of days.<br /><br />JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-62831545102130148012009-07-22T17:35:13.480-04:002009-07-22T17:35:13.480-04:00Dr Punch might be a very professional broadcaster,...Dr Punch might be a very professional broadcaster, but he seriously lacks in play by play announcing. His forte is working in the pits and reporting on the goings on there. But he just doesn't have the ability to do PbyP as his style is not conducive to that kind of broadcasting. His monotone and flat affect does not a great play by play man make.darbarnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-57104582440967774102009-07-22T17:15:08.646-04:002009-07-22T17:15:08.646-04:00To anonymous 5pm
Jerry Punch's performance has...To anonymous 5pm<br />Jerry Punch's performance has nothing to do with FOX or TNT. It is about his lack of performance as PxP. Whatever the reason, he is not making the grade.<br /><br />I, too, post "anonymous", but I sign all my posts.<br /><br />Makiki<br />HonoluluAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-59496324870027857852009-07-22T17:00:30.095-04:002009-07-22T17:00:30.095-04:00I think Jerry Punch is unfairly picked on at this ...I think Jerry Punch is unfairly picked on at this site. After FOX and the Waltrip brothers, anyone sounds like an all star to me.I dread the FOX/SPEED shows about NASCAR.It seems most old school people like myself prefer TNT/ESPN and some newer fans like FOX. I was just reading Gary London of National Speed Sport News, a longtime motor sports writer and like most like him, dreads anything on TV by FOX/ SPEED. He said he was ill from the fact that M. Waltrip was quitting racing and someone may be dumb enough to give him more TV time. I feel the same way. So you Punch haters, quit following the pied piper and realize that he is a very good professional broadcaster.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-3934056319199212952009-07-22T16:04:03.998-04:002009-07-22T16:04:03.998-04:00I love the comments in today's USA Today where...I love the comments in today's USA Today where one ESPN producer says "We just have to get more people watching the races. We'll crack this nut". <br /><br />Just one more example of not getting it. Like the author of the column said, it's not the recession keeping people from watching the races. But then, what is? Well guess what? It's not the recession, nor the lack of sponsors or sagging businesses. It's the racing, STUPID !!! Yes, the coverage of the races is pretty bad with over-hyping of everything, too much silly technology, boring/bored play by play announcers, and all the rest. But wake up, Nascar !!! It's not all the fault of the TV coverage. Nascar, you have put a boring product on the race track, and not even the greatest announcers, past or present, can cure that. You tinker with rules, make a terrible car in the COT, have a points system that's totally stupid and teams of haves and have nots that can't compete with each other. Unless you drive a Hendrick car, you can forget winning a race, or even finishing in the top 10. <br /><br />But ESPN, and all the rest, is trying to cover the bad racing with too much fancy stuff. You can't fix stupid, nor can you fix bad racing with silly technology. If the networks want more viewers, they need to get Nascar to change what's making the sport boring. If you put on great racing with exciting stories and giving drivers other than Hendrick's a chance to win, your viewership will follow. It's just like in the stick and ball sports, you put a winner on the field, you'll have butts in the seats. But put a stinky product out there, you've got nothing.darbarnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-17860829909652388452009-07-22T15:23:18.289-04:002009-07-22T15:23:18.289-04:00I just have to say, I think it's funny they...I just have to say, I think it's funny they're showing 2007. Ya mean, they don't think last year's Indy race was a 'Classic?' It was actually a bit like a train wreck, I just couldn't take my eyes off of what disaster was going to happen next. They keep saying that Goodyear could have repaved the track with what they spent on tires & testing. Let's hope it works. I sure don't want to see 'temper tantrum Tony' if it doesn't.<br /><br />I like your optimism, JD. I don't mind extra camera do-hickeys if they're used sparingly. Some times the angles are kind of cool, so we'll have to check out 'bat cam'. I don't understand how JP could have been pretty good on some of the NW races last year and then fall flat for the Cup; you'd think he could watch his own tapes and see the difference. I do look forward to DJ and AP. But if I get worn out, it's MRN/PRN here we come. BTW, there's a station in TN (WYSH) that live streams NASCAR. It's the only one they didn't block at work during the twins in February.....<br />:)<br /><br /><br />Anon 12:10, I totally agree. In February, I can't get enough, but after a couple months, I just don't care unless there's a breaking story. Way too much speculation, and at least half the time it's bullcrap about 'momentum' anyways.<br /><br />As for the pit reporters...well, I used to think Jamie was okay until she showed such poor judgement with Jack Roush during that NW race (assuming it happened as it appeared to). Yikes. You have to be aware what's happening with the teams and not be asking questions while they're doing their jobs. Hopefully she learned from that.glenc1noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-72284564587534806602009-07-22T15:09:39.507-04:002009-07-22T15:09:39.507-04:00"NASCAR Whenever Nothing Else Is Going On&quo..."NASCAR Whenever Nothing Else Is Going On" <br />5:00PM Eastern Time Or whenever we feel like<br />Rerun latter that day after some other show has used 20 minutes of the time slot & scheduled over night (West coast) there is Poker in the slot????????<br /><br />Yes that is coverage you can depend on, not being there on your DVR<br /><br />Even chasing races on race day thru three or four channels to complete the race last year ABC, ESPN, ESPN 2, & ESPN NEWS or ClassicsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-69332529590009838362009-07-22T15:07:16.226-04:002009-07-22T15:07:16.226-04:00Yep, media folks are still talking about the info ...Yep, media folks are still talking about the info in our Mayfield posts from last week.<br /><br />Guess that was another eye opener for many in the "mainstream media" that the real base of NASCAR knowledge is spread out across this country and works at regular jobs every day.<br /><br />That would be you guys.<br /><br />JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-18734606634053779482009-07-22T14:27:47.857-04:002009-07-22T14:27:47.857-04:00Tom Thanks
Trouble streaming WCKY with FFox right...Tom Thanks<br /><br />Trouble streaming WCKY with FFox right now and will figure it out by Sunday I hope. I listen to podcasts sometimes after the fact on some stations so don't know what the hiccup is here. THen again my older laptop seems to play things better but it's a mess (Lid held open by C Clamp and duct tape! and takes 3-19 attempts to boot up due to bad motherboard)<br /><br />Thank you so MUCH for the information. Will work on both.<br /><br />JD<br /><br />See another reason why I love this blog. Folks are so HELPFUL!Sophiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789033556426951026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-6986277335122442792009-07-22T13:52:07.108-04:002009-07-22T13:52:07.108-04:00I'm sorry. You paint cr*p and it's still c...I'm sorry. You paint cr*p and it's still cr*p. ESPN could show up at my house with a million dollars, and I'd rather go hungry, than accept their "generosity". They had their chance with me three years ago. They blew it. I don't forget, and I don't forgive.Thornton, Coloradonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-79509805760031897852009-07-22T13:40:09.069-04:002009-07-22T13:40:09.069-04:00Sophia:
I'm about forty miles north of you. I&...Sophia:<br />I'm about forty miles north of you. I've seen some of your complaints in previous postings, so here's what I do.<br /><br />When I switch to radio(MRN or PRN), I'll usually use WGYG-FM (both-Cin) or WONE-AM in Dayton. Both of these stations have internet streaming, so I listen over the internet. For races from IMS, WCKY-AM or WING-AM offer the same internet streaming.<br /><br />Google these stations and bookmark their websites, set up your internet connections and listen well!tom in daytonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00114092644890003246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-31331383288691988202009-07-22T13:13:23.861-04:002009-07-22T13:13:23.861-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-71042752900335225762009-07-22T12:36:37.594-04:002009-07-22T12:36:37.594-04:00Y'all gave great criticisms/comments.
Color m...Y'all gave great criticisms/comments.<br /><br />Color me NOT optimistic. To make it worse Tony Stewart is the in car cam driver according to Twitter (wah-MOMMY!) I better wear both Tshirts, his cap and JACKET (if it's not too hot) to root him in the race from my couch but I digress.<br /><br />Bat cam? No bueno. We go from ground rodent to flying one. Is there a new Batman movie or somethin?<br /><br />To Diane or somebody;<br /> I ALSO worry 70 of the 76 cams will be In car/bumper/roof cams/Zoom.<br />Thus 150 cams would not IMPROVE the coverage.<br /><br /><b>Wide shots and a Mike Wells type director could help everything</b><br /><br />And side by side adds.<br /><br />Hey will this race be on MRN since it's from IMS? Don't they have their own radio station? ouch if no MRN<br /><br />Now even more Cynical Sophia with no MRN access? (Sophiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789033556426951026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-63340543701193141122009-07-22T12:17:06.067-04:002009-07-22T12:17:06.067-04:00I pray that Espn dosen't give us the tight cam...I pray that Espn dosen't give us the tight camara shots, bumper shots, roof cams and give us more wide shots like TNT did.Also, I hope that espn dosen't focus the cameras only on the leader to third place cars.Coverage on mid-pack to the Back of the pack cars would be appreciated.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-27507812958191207862009-07-22T12:15:30.053-04:002009-07-22T12:15:30.053-04:0012 voices...8 to 9 too many. 76 cameras...I fear ...12 voices...8 to 9 too many. 76 cameras...I fear 70 will be in-car and bumper cams.<br /><br />Jerry Punch. Sorry, he just doesn't have the voice or demeanor to be a PxP guy.<br /><br />Please ESPN, no razzle dazzle.<br /><br />1) Just show racing. Defined as 2 or more cars racing side by side or trying to make a pass.<br /><br />2) Show pit stops. Defined as triple splits with full shot of pit road following entire pit stop of selected cars. Then resetting field and replaying any problem stops.<br /><br />3) Update the field. Defined as the entire field through out the race. <br /><br />4) Really cover practice and qualifying. Defined as showing the cars on the track. Get rid of the tiny box with all the junk around it. Start the qualifying run with personal info to the side for a few seconds. Put tracker on bottom of screen. Speaking of...<br /><br />5) I do not want to see the SportsCenter Update ticker...EVER. First, double tickers make JD sick! Second, I do not want to know who won the Tour de France. Some of us follow more than one sport. Some of us use a device called a DVR to allow us to watch multiple sports when there are time or personal conflicts. <br /><br />Know there are more, but just these would make me very happy.<br /><br />Thank you.West Coast Dianenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-42018326067494681902009-07-22T12:10:00.789-04:002009-07-22T12:10:00.789-04:00Am I the only one to notice that there seems to be...Am I the only one to notice that there seems to be 6-8 hours of pre race coverage across the networks and ten minutes of coverage immediately after the race ends? Personally, I've grown tired of all the hosts,analysts, and ex drivers. Perhaps all the economic bad news has given me a dose of reality, but I'd bet that we Nascar fans would fall over if we learned how much the "talking Heads" make a year sharing their opinions with us. Half the people in the booth could be eliminated and no one would notice. It's obvious that certain topics and drivers are off-limits while they focus on topics like Danica. In my opinion, if Danica is the solution to Nascar's many problems,then we're all in trouble.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-83290253584642547402009-07-22T12:00:20.817-04:002009-07-22T12:00:20.817-04:00Mr Daly,
First of all your blogs are always intere...Mr Daly,<br />First of all your blogs are always interesting to read that sometimes I wished that it went on and on.<br />Well I am looking forward to the kind of coverage Espn will give us not just for Indy but for all the other races as well. Its time Jerry Punch steps up and call the races well.If he fails to set a good tone there will be no doubt that the telecast will be boring to watch.<br />Good Luck ESPN.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-88212629644560108502009-07-22T11:23:40.353-04:002009-07-22T11:23:40.353-04:00I too am filled with trepidation having to face an...I too am filled with trepidation having to face and hear Andy Petree AGAIN. What is it that ESPN just doesn't get??? Do they not see what most of us do?? The mere tone of his voice makes me tired! I will watch and perhaps a miracle will occur but I'm not counting on it. Thanks JD!!chasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10751889821381250237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-6623331807437763652009-07-22T11:16:40.674-04:002009-07-22T11:16:40.674-04:00I'm not very hopeful about the coverage on BSP...I'm not very hopeful about the coverage on BSPN this weekend. I so want to be wrong but, if the NW races are any indication w/JP, we're doomed.<br /><br />Then there's those wonderful views of the cars up close and personal. Why even bother with cameras on the track? BSPN could cut costs by just showing the race from inside the cars, the bumpers and the roof cams.Dothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15701502016993312530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-61016147792119809042009-07-22T11:08:47.682-04:002009-07-22T11:08:47.682-04:00Stricklin I could not agree more.
I am hoping ag...Stricklin I could not agree more. <br /><br />I am hoping against hope ESPN gets it right, since this is the only race I will watch if they get all "bspn overload" with the batcam, bumpercam 12 voices( aka too many voices) & Doc doing his crickets impersonation. <br /><br />Just show the cars on the track, show the racing, forget the ESPYs, or this viewer will turn it off lap whatever and start writing letters as soon as race ends online & radio. <br /><br />I refuse to sit thru any more crummy "coverage" - now its up to them to show me they know how to cover racing - not tell me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-10306625700052891152009-07-22T10:48:06.459-04:002009-07-22T10:48:06.459-04:00Here's a very simple and elementary starting p...Here's a very simple and elementary starting point for how ESPN should handle Indy race weekend:<br /><br />On Friday and Saturday during ESPN's practice coverage, keep the focus on televising practice and only practice. Put Punch, Petree, and DJ in the booth (not in the Tech Center or in the garage to follow the one "pre-determined team of interest") and give Brewer the day off.<br /><br />On Saturday during qualifying, show all 47 qualifying runs in their entirety.<br /><br />It's a simple philosophy. When you're getting paid to do the job of covering a sporting event, you should cover that event. Even the greenest of interns should be able to do that much.<br /><br />In my opinion it will take no more than 60 seconds from the time ESPN hits the air on Friday at 2:00 to know if there's any hope for a positive change at the network in 2009.<br /><br />If Punch, Petree, and DJ greet the TV viewers from the broadcast booth that'll be a positive start. However, if 9 months of preparation for their Sprint Cup return culminate in those 3 not being in the booth and practice again becoming nothing but backgroud noise it will be plainly obvious to me there will be no hope that the "third time will be the charm".stricklinfan82https://www.blogger.com/profile/01808897974344304657noreply@blogger.com