tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post7542479620367133362..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: ESPN Agenda Still Bothers StewartDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-44829040475932531542011-11-16T22:07:38.372-05:002011-11-16T22:07:38.372-05:00Tom, if you noticed the media has been very carefu...Tom, if you noticed the media has been very careful to only compare TV ratings with last year.<br /><br />In fact, the trend has been down for the last six years and 2010 was just the pits.<br /><br />The fact that things pushed up a bit this season is great, but the big total viewer numbers for the sport are long gone.<br /><br />JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-81920497773455586022011-11-15T21:54:16.141-05:002011-11-15T21:54:16.141-05:00John, this is an interesting commentary you make.
...John, this is an interesting commentary you make.<br /><br />Part of what makes drivers such as Tony Stewart and Carl Edwards so fascinating and polarizes fans on one side or the other is neither one of them sounds like they took a moment to repeat the question to their own PR consultants, wait for the consultants to email the sponsors for their position, carefully construct a safe and official response, then memorize and spit it back out in a monotone.<br /><br />Love him or hate him, Tony Stewart is not the 48 driver. (My distaste for him is so great I can't bear to type his name. He's a great driver, but about the dullest personality on the circuit.) If you $%#! off Smoke, he won't hide his disdain. It's as if he has a mild case of Tourette's Syndrome.<br /><br />Stewart is my second favorite driver, BECAUSE he's not some PR consultant's dream date. He makes NASCAR interesting. (On the track, he's respectful to his competitors, unlike Shrub.<br />He limits his bad behavior to words and tone, and even then, it's mild.)<br /><br />We more drivers like Smoke, not less.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-3498218243263970952011-11-15T21:41:12.180-05:002011-11-15T21:41:12.180-05:00Interesting side note on the matter of decreased T...Interesting side note on the matter of decreased TV audience:<br />While listening to Sirius Speedway (second hour) today, Dave Moody mentioned MRN's ratings for Phoenix were up 13 percent from a year ago.<br />Take with it what you will, but I'm in the camp where the radio guys "tell" the picture of the race a lot better than the TV folks do.Tomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-24519337469572909922011-11-15T21:03:41.003-05:002011-11-15T21:03:41.003-05:00I appreciate that follow-up, Keith.I appreciate that follow-up, Keith.Daly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-60966994347754733672011-11-15T20:20:47.466-05:002011-11-15T20:20:47.466-05:00It all stems from the comment Tony made in Victory...It all stems from the comment Tony made in Victory Lane. When asked about him being just 7 points behind Carl, Tony says that he's coming after him (paraphrased). A typical comment from a driver trying to make a statement about going after a championship. Instead of leaving it at that, what does ESPN do? They take the comment and tried to create a huge story out of absolutely nothing. As mentioned before, it's typical ESPN. As a fan, I see it as typical ESPN and it's gets old. Kudos for Stewart and other drivers starting to call them out on their questions and/or comments. ESPN tries so hard to turn everything into Friday night Fight Night and it's completely meaningless. But that's why they loved the Ky. Busch situation so much. They want confrontation and controversy. Perhaps one of these days ESPN will get their collective heads out of their rumps and change their demeanor and focus on the true stories.RWar24https://www.blogger.com/profile/14350150050412689611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-69518380524050408742011-11-15T18:05:53.925-05:002011-11-15T18:05:53.925-05:00GinaV24 said...
sbaker17, naw, it can't be cru...<i>GinaV24 said...<br />sbaker17, naw, it can't be crusty - he doesn't write that well.<br /><br />November 15, 2011 11:39 AM</i><br />Gina:<br />It should be: "Don't write that good." <br />No doubt about it.<br />:)sbaker17https://www.blogger.com/profile/10234130094477084972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-54369713539639118512011-11-15T18:03:33.439-05:002011-11-15T18:03:33.439-05:00That is no way to talk to the media. NASCAR needs...That is no way to talk to the media. NASCAR needs to levy a hefty points penalty against Stewart and place him on probation for next year. I could care less what that does to the championship.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-71683890383125096262011-11-15T17:43:11.939-05:002011-11-15T17:43:11.939-05:00Great column JD. How long have the Planeteers been...Great column JD. How long have the Planeteers been complaining about them? Glad to see Tony go off on them as well. We don't call them BSPN for nothing, emphasis on the BS. <br /><br />I don't know how your column appears or not on Jayski JD, but I noticed you weren't listed today. I guess it's true that the truth hurts.Dothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15701502016993312530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-84746762108758749532011-11-15T17:42:54.739-05:002011-11-15T17:42:54.739-05:00John - my point was that when it is convenient to ...John - my point was that when it is convenient to Tony he suddenly likes an ESPN question (Marty's). However, when it's not convenient to Tony, he slams the ESPN reporter (Shannon's). <br /><br />Just saying the problem might be Tony. Just saying.Keithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-75644144773912560962011-11-15T17:15:54.098-05:002011-11-15T17:15:54.098-05:00This is one thing that bothers about Stewart is hi...This is one thing that bothers about Stewart is his attitude towards the media. He acts like its so beneath his diginity to answer a question, regardless of HOW MANY TIMES ITS BEEN ASKED, with a civil response. the only time you see Tony being Civil to the media is when he or his charaties can benefit from that. We've heard the stories of him walking away from children, and the excuse given is that he's at his job..really? If being "bothered" by his fans is too much to ask for, and being civil to the very media members that he has on occasion used, then get out of the public eye, you dolt. <br />And I consider myself to be a fan of his, however, doesn't make me blind to his faults. And Stewart's media bias deserves no more interviews. Lets see how his sponsors like that with no air time.Fed Upnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-86019784946606874872011-11-15T17:10:58.707-05:002011-11-15T17:10:58.707-05:00Funny, last evening as MNF was coming on, I though...Funny, last evening as MNF was coming on, I thought about how media types on ESPN DEMAND that guys like Junior and Aaron Rogers be roll models to kids and when they slip up, they use that to boost their own ratings for weeks when it was the media that provoked the "star" into sayingor doing something innappropriate. But last night, as I'm sure plenty of moms and dads tuned in to MNF with their kids only to see ESPN running "breaking news" about Sandusky and what he had admitted to. No parent should have to be explaining stuff like that during a football game. ESPN stinks. Not just with Nascar. Watch the drivel they broadcast from 5-7 ANY night of the week to see what I'm talking about. Do we really need all these analysis about games we enjoy? I'm mean I really dont give a s#$t what Ditka(a has been) thinks about Cam Newton. Unreal. In 2011 and post 9-11, you are not allowed to enjoy anything anymore. It is cialis reminding me of this or that at every chance I get, or my home may be broke into if I don't have that. Pitiful.Ben in N.C.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-89987386437801690492011-11-15T16:11:24.389-05:002011-11-15T16:11:24.389-05:00As much as I adore Tony and have been a big fan of...As much as I adore Tony and have been a big fan of his for many years sometimes he can be a blowhard. This is not the first time he's taken Shannon to task for a question he deemed a nuisance. He's had a love hate relationship with the media for many years and I for one understand why. But he's also biting the hand that feeds him. In an article by Dustin Long this week he showed that 47% of the winnings from the Richmond race came from tv revenue. Who employs Shannon that's right espn. Love em or hate em the tv rights negotiated by Nascar will pay for Tonys log mansion, planes,dirt tracks etc. <br /><br />There's a time and place for everything and I'm quite tired of this never ending story about Tony and the media. So if I were Eddie Jarvis I would just tell Tony to keep it tight lipped. He's not going to win with the press. The press tries every angle they can to try to push Tony's buttons. We all know it, they know it and Tony knows it. Its just a game. Hoping to get that one sound bite.suenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-40643744650580058962011-11-15T16:10:03.082-05:002011-11-15T16:10:03.082-05:00@Bill @9:24 That's a very perceptive comment a...@Bill @9:24 That's a very perceptive comment about how NASCAR drivers, crews, and reporters essentially live together for 10 months of the year.<br /><br />I think ESPN reporters may sensationalize because of the maxim in TV news: "If it bleeds, it leads." They're fighting for space on Sports Center and ESPN News with the stick and ball sports. They have to lobby for time with producers who didn't grow up with NASCAR.<br /><br />Another part of the motivation may be the actual length of the season. The season began with the Bud Shootout on Feb. 12 and ends in Las Vegas at the awards banquet after next Sunday's race in Homestead. That's 42 weeks, the longest season of any major sport, except perhaps golf.<br /><br />So from early February until Thanksgiving, ESPN reporters have to find compelling angles. They perceive that they're serving viewers for whom the race is just another dish on this weekend's sports buffet.<br /><br />I don't know if ESPN has research to back it up, but ESPN clearly believes the bulk of its viewership is not made up of loyal fans who punch up Jayski every day and multitask during the race reading and posting comments on your live blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-52407275126630716522011-11-15T15:35:56.621-05:002011-11-15T15:35:56.621-05:00Well...hasn't this been an interesting day at ...Well...hasn't this been an interesting day at TDP. I have always had mixed feelings on Stewart, who sometimes still acts like a 14 year old (ie, the ‘dead weight’ comments—no wonder he’s still single). But on this particular subject, I agree to a point. I find it interesting that Stewart watches enough ESPN to have an opinion about it.<br /><br />I don’t think it’s easy, as NASCAR has always wanted such control over the media. They won’t ask the ‘tough’ questions much of the time, but some do seem incapable of going with the moment, rather than asking whatever they’d planned regardless. Sometimes a driver has answered a question before it was asked and they ask it *anyways* (there was an example a couple of weeks ago…can’t remember who exactly, Edwards maybe…). Personally, I used to think Dale Earnhardt used to say controversial stuff just because he knew it would be good for the press. Let’s not forget, Stewart helped start all this with his ‘they’d better look out’ comments, so I’m not going to entirely blame the reporters for following up. <br /><br />Still, the fact that they try and make drama is apparent with many of their sports. The ‘how do you feel’ questions are just lame. They may be trying to think of things to ask that aren’t the same tired questions we hear every week. But still I cringe at times with Jamie, Shannon, and Vince, or some bozo on Sportscenter actually mocks it. The disrespect for the sport bothers me more than anything else. You don’t get that from Fryer or Hinton. But…the ‘voice of NASCAR’, MRN covering itself gives me pause for thought also—if we criticize ESPN for having Brad & Rusty & Carl, you have to have some reservations about the ‘in house’ broadcasters being objective as well, much as I sometimes choose it.<br /><br />As far as ratings go-quite honestly, it’s not like we have a choice to change the channel. Same for any sport, the contract is with whomever and you’re stuck with it. One difference is, you’re more likely, I think, to stick with say, your NFL or college team rather than racing, particularly if your favorite is never mentioned and you’re already disappointed in the direction they’re going.glenc1noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-51015079310044195112011-11-15T15:27:38.836-05:002011-11-15T15:27:38.836-05:00I was not a particular fan of Tony's until I w...I was not a particular fan of Tony's until I was enlightened to all the good things he does for folks and charities. The sleeze bags at ESPN are irritating to say the least, and Tony makes no bones about it. I see nothing wrong with his behavior at all.Ziekenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-92006318315256514602011-11-15T15:10:56.700-05:002011-11-15T15:10:56.700-05:00The stars of sports television are the Faces Of ES...The stars of sports television are the <b><i>Faces Of ESPN</i></b>. Everything else you see while watching one of these many channels is B-roll.<br /><br />In reality, too many of ESPN's employees should be Under-Fives, as evidenced by the topic of today's post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-77220609072678591492011-11-15T14:17:28.027-05:002011-11-15T14:17:28.027-05:00If a commenter points out that there were 4.5 mill...If a commenter points out that there were 4.5 million people tuned in to watch the last race, what reason would there be for you to shoot back that there USED to be 7-9 million viewers back in the day, if not to insinuate that the drop in viewers relates to the broadcast?<br /><br />Back to the matter at hand, I don't consider Shannon's question to be out of line. Tony's response, though, is typical of him and shows a lack of understanding and respect for the media.<br /><br />And no, because I know I will be accused of it, I do not work for ESPN.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-52071956599653849412011-11-15T12:57:56.645-05:002011-11-15T12:57:56.645-05:00Keith,
The drivers were sitting there joking and ...Keith,<br /><br />The drivers were sitting there joking and laughing. Shannon's awkward question, loaded with just the kind of BS that ESPN is famous for, changed the entire mood.<br /><br />As I said in my column, the reason we know this is because it was streamed live. No chance for you or your fellow co-workers to spin this one.<br /><br />This issue has nothing to do with Jenna Fryer or newspaper reporters. It's a post asking for your opinion on whether or not you agree with Stewart that ESPN has an management agenda to stir things up to generate content for the multiple platforms.<br /><br />If your opinion is that drivers should just tolerate it as part of the NASCAR media world, that's just fine.<br /><br />Your attempts to link me, other media members or even other sports into this issue are not flying.<br /><br />Nice to see you back in the spin zone again.<br /><br />JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-70618254557073516232011-11-15T12:50:41.567-05:002011-11-15T12:50:41.567-05:00Tony argues with all media members. I heard an in...Tony argues with all media members. I heard an interview Tony did outside of his hauler at Richmond with Jenna Fryer, in which he commented about how good ESPN's Marty Smith's question was just to belittle Jenna and mock her question. <br /><br />Shannon asked her question based on the verbal barbs that had been thrown around by Tony. She perhaps saw Carl as being uncomfortable sitting there and her question was a compare and contrast style question, where she would then have turned to Carl and asked the same question to compare their reactions.<br /><br />Am I mistaken, or didn't you go to journalism school John?<br /><br />I think Tony is a great driver, but I wouldn't be inclined to use his interview answers as an example of the garage's feelings toward ESPN. Didn't he punch a newspaper reporter? Apparently all that you have to do is pay him millions of dollars and don't bother him and he will be fine.<br /><br />He, like most drivers want everything their way, always. The racing consumers pay the driver's salaries, so their level of comfort while being interviewed isn't my concern. There is nothing quite like big tough NASCAR millionaires whining about the media. Those reporters are so mean!<br /><br />Suck it up, answer the question, then they are allowed to cash the check.Keithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-19396905812389206652011-11-15T12:26:22.861-05:002011-11-15T12:26:22.861-05:00As one that is forced to watch ESPN for the colleg...As one that is forced to watch ESPN for the college sports that I enjoy, it is obvious that Stewart is correct about them. No, they don't treat stick-and-ball players to the same harsh extent that they do drivers, but the agenda is still the same -- get a story brewing because the game in and of itself is not enough. Thankfully, their camera work during football, basketball, and occasional hockey game allows one to ignore the likes of Craig James, Dick Vitale (the DW of college basketball), and the trash they pass off as halftime reports. If only we got the same in NASCAR instead of mostly seeing nothing but one and two car parades that have driven me away from caring about the last part of this season.<br /><br />Like others, I do have hope that the new NBC Sports Network will take a different route as they try to become a major player once the convert from being Versus. Then again, I wonder if that is just an empty promise considering how badly they bungle the Olympics every two years.KoHoSohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00457687879505057220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-4101085961791624032011-11-15T12:11:53.754-05:002011-11-15T12:11:53.754-05:00Tony has always given the media a hard time. I lov...Tony has always given the media a hard time. I love watching him lay it out on reporters who try to stir crap up and create stories that try to fit they're bias. He gets a kick out of it too. I just hope he can stay calm all week cus espn is going to push hard to paint whatever picture they want to draw in as many people.AveryNHnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-58943819049925502652011-11-15T11:39:34.729-05:002011-11-15T11:39:34.729-05:00sbaker17, naw, it can't be crusty - he doesn&#...sbaker17, naw, it can't be crusty - he doesn't write that well.GinaV24https://www.blogger.com/profile/10828669350024430018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-80105477295291307762011-11-15T11:38:46.145-05:002011-11-15T11:38:46.145-05:00Nowhere in this column or any response was that do...Nowhere in this column or any response was that done. Your attempts to deflect the reality of the ESPN coverage are not going to work.<br /><br />If you would like to share your views on this season's coverage, we are all ears.Daly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-7928284584150238112011-11-15T11:34:13.635-05:002011-11-15T11:34:13.635-05:00I find it ironic that this website will, in today&...I find it ironic that this website will, in today's column, try to tie in a loss of viewership to the quality of the broadcasts, when last week this same website cautions us not to assume that an increase in viewership means the broadcasts are getting better.<br /><br />Kind of a double-edged sword, isn't it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-75488820583128276262011-11-15T11:29:10.002-05:002011-11-15T11:29:10.002-05:00I'm very proud of Tony. It's time someone...I'm very proud of Tony. It's time someone put ESPN in it's place. They continue to prove<br />that they want to be a reality/drama show instead of a<br />sports reporting network. I am so<br />tired of Jamie Little and her scripted goofy questions. If ESPN would spend more time analysing their camera work and forget about creating drama they<br />would have a better product.<br /><br />Thanks for another great column JD.52 yr. fannoreply@blogger.com