tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post7743196772503198779..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: Punch Struggling In NASCAR BoothDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-75994156312411787772008-07-05T09:36:00.000-04:002008-07-05T09:36:00.000-04:00Good Mornng JD,Good post, I am reviewing this pos...Good Mornng JD,<BR/>Good post, I am reviewing this post from the link on your 4Jul08 post. Although I did not pay much attention to Dr.Punch on this. It still does seem to be an issue. Yes, Rusty did change from last season. But I still wonder if he did it on his own, or was he coached by professionals?Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11036612315003068127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-69313832179823400072007-10-20T12:20:00.000-04:002007-10-20T12:20:00.000-04:00Whatever happened to Eli Gold? He was awesome!Whatever happened to Eli Gold? He was awesome!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-89323610739952653882007-10-17T10:44:00.000-04:002007-10-17T10:44:00.000-04:00greg,I don't know if you are new here, but the one...greg,<BR/><BR/>I don't know if you are new here, but the one liners are not what we do. Since you took the time to find this site, and then to comment, I know you have more to offer on the topic of Jerry Punch. <BR/><BR/>If you could take a step back and give us your perspective on what you think the issues are with the dynamics of that group, we would like to read it. Thanks.<BR/><BR/>JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-7609611796862072442007-10-16T17:42:00.000-04:002007-10-16T17:42:00.000-04:00Is it just me, or does Dr. Punch seem to be out of...Is it just me, or does Dr. Punch seem to be out of breath most of the time? After uttering one of his catch phrases like "sailing by", you can almost always hear him taking a deep breath. I don't think he's cutout for a booth role that requires him to speak for long periods of time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-30809152306127935232007-10-16T16:40:00.000-04:002007-10-16T16:40:00.000-04:00Like many others, I had high hopes for ESPN's retu...Like many others, I had high hopes for ESPN's return to Cup racing, especially with Jerry Punch taking the lead role. However, it is now very clear that Punch is not the right man for the play-by-play job. I would love to see him in the pits again, with Bob Jenkins, DJ and Petree in the booth. I would even be willing to give Punch another chance in the booth if ESPN exiled Rusty back to IRL.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-32085203359076014502007-10-16T10:33:00.000-04:002007-10-16T10:33:00.000-04:00JD--What's the problem with my post? It's certain...JD--<BR/><BR/>What's the problem with my post? It's certainly consistent with other comments in this thread that have offered their views on some of the other announcers in the ABC/ESPN booth. And it's certainly within the bounds of the posted rules re: posting and pretty mild actually considering some of the other comments/nicknames tossed Rusty's way by other posters.<BR/><BR/>Greggreg8370https://www.blogger.com/profile/14792359274278913383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-70534442144908884412007-10-15T23:12:00.000-04:002007-10-15T23:12:00.000-04:00Greg,Can you give it a break? If you would like to...Greg,<BR/><BR/>Can you give it a break? If you would like to post your comments about another ESPN announcer, there certainly is a place for that on future posts. <BR/><BR/>If you would not like to express your comments about Jerry Punch, please give some courtesy to the rest of the posters.<BR/><BR/>JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-26649752893151040052007-10-15T22:29:00.000-04:002007-10-15T22:29:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.greg8370https://www.blogger.com/profile/14792359274278913383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-52462983002540244062007-10-15T22:21:00.000-04:002007-10-15T22:21:00.000-04:00A great post!Why can't we have ole ' DW for the wh...A great post!<BR/><BR/>Why can't we have ole ' DW for the whole season?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-16607478238472099652007-10-15T22:05:00.000-04:002007-10-15T22:05:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.greg8370https://www.blogger.com/profile/14792359274278913383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-87763405805967070642007-10-15T19:36:00.000-04:002007-10-15T19:36:00.000-04:00"Musburger is in a role that somehow ESPN believes..."Musburger is in a role that somehow ESPN believes makes their ABC coverage different and special."<BR/>Hate to say it but Musburger when I first saw him at ABC's first Cup race this year looked like he just came from the morgue with his makeup on and his drawn facial features. He literally looked like a dead man walking.Nonyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06693164942997552243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-37668286624176542962007-10-15T18:30:00.000-04:002007-10-15T18:30:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.greg8370https://www.blogger.com/profile/14792359274278913383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-49592822342320570822007-10-15T17:33:00.000-04:002007-10-15T17:33:00.000-04:00John, since you used to work with Jerry, do you ha...John, since you used to work with Jerry, do you have any way of contacting him and talking to him about the troubles that everyone is talking about? Do you think he might know about blogs not only here, but elsewhere across the internet that criticize his announcing? It would be interesting to know what he truly thinks (if you could talk to him), then maybe we the fans could have a timeline of impending changes, both negative and positive. Thank you, JohnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-23209928336913750892007-10-15T17:15:00.000-04:002007-10-15T17:15:00.000-04:00Just to wrap things up, no one is saying that Jerr...Just to wrap things up, no one is saying that Jerry Punch has little NASCAR knowledge. <BR/><BR/>I had the pleasure of working with Jerry, and he is a great person with a wonderful background in racing.<BR/><BR/>This column was discussing his assignment this season as a play-by-play announcer on the ESPN and ABC NASCAR TV package.<BR/><BR/>Since February, Punch has traveled nationwide and worked harder than almost anyone to bring this sport back to ESPN and ABC. <BR/><BR/>Now, as the TV executives turn an eye toward 2008, many of us would like Jerry to continue with NASCAR coverage in a new role. <BR/><BR/>He would be a wonderful host for NASCAR Now, a TV series that has struggled for credibility since it started in February. <BR/><BR/>Should he want to continue on the road, certainly the role of Brent Musburger and Suzy Kolber could be consolidated into using Jerry Punch as the NASCAR Countdown pre-race anchor and the Infield Studio host during and after the telecast.<BR/><BR/>Hopefully, ESPN will address the on-going issue of no post-race coverage during the Chase until Victory Lane comes on SPEED. <BR/><BR/>As we can see from all of the comments added to this column, everyone has great respect for Jerry and would just like to see his skills and knowledge put to better use. Thanks for all your great posts.<BR/><BR/>JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-23335786672992964812007-10-15T16:04:00.000-04:002007-10-15T16:04:00.000-04:00I like Dr Punch, however not in the booth. I think...I like Dr Punch, however not in the booth. I think JPM wrecked and all Dr Punch said was that he made contact. Contact with what? The wall? another car? someone in the infield? Aliens? Good grief.<BR/>JD, since we can't talk about Rusty, when are you going to write a column about him? I can't wait to read the hundreds of comments.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-18457607060296986082007-10-15T15:58:00.000-04:002007-10-15T15:58:00.000-04:00Just for the record, Mike Joy and Allen Bestwick a...Just for the record, Mike Joy and Allen Bestwick are the best race announcers - EXCEPT for Barney Hall, with whom I believe both Mike J. and Allen B. learned their craft.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-47007406316941408372007-10-15T13:01:00.000-04:002007-10-15T13:01:00.000-04:00Dr. Punch has his place....as a pit reporter, or p...Dr. Punch has his place....as a pit reporter, or pre-race show, but it is NOT doing play-by-play. Joy and Bestwick are the two best in the NASCAR lead announcer role. Since one already works for Fox, that leave Bestwick, who just happens to work for ESPN.<BR/><BR/>SO MAKE THE CHANGE ALREADY!!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-8062502745767532032007-10-15T12:12:00.000-04:002007-10-15T12:12:00.000-04:00I want to follow up my comments about Jerry Punch,...I want to follow up my comments about Jerry Punch, as I have been notified by Mr. Daly as to keep my posts about The good Doctor. Sorry for straying away from the topic. Jerry was very good in the pits as a lead pit reporter in the past. One can conjure up the 1992 Hooters 500 and clearly see his passion for the sport. It almost seems as if there is a gun to his head now, and rather than get shot, he keeps himself in the monotone, funeral eulogy,reading from the phone book delivery.Also a quick comment about Keith Jackson in the past-His voice can be heard on the "pass in the grass" coverage with Dale Earnhardt.But back to Mr. Punch, it clearly seems that he no longer carries the weight that he once did. I remember his comment this past year that he called one of his good friends that he works with at ESPN, and he said he cried when he got "the" job as play by play. I read that and thought how great it will be when ESPN takes over the coverage. In fact, my wife became a NASCAR fan two years ago, and when she seen the train wreck coverage from NBC, I reminded her that all will be right with the world when ESPN takes over coverage. Boy, do I feel stupid now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-28680087204992349782007-10-15T09:09:00.000-04:002007-10-15T09:09:00.000-04:00great post John and some excellent comments above....great post John and some excellent comments above.<BR/><BR/>A change is certainly needed. I really like Dr. Punch and hate that I've grown tired of hearing him for even a minute now. He's just lost. And he has no support up there.<BR/><BR/>I really do think they could solve this problem and most of their other problems with the simple switch of Bestwick to the booth and Punch to the infield. <BR/><BR/>Since I truly hate the whole "Hollyweird Hotel" format, I'm a bit jaded here but I would love to see a format closer to what NBC used to do with Weber. Punch could be the Pre-race host and a "Team Leader" of sorts of the pit reporters during the race. Maybe give them a little more direction?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-6013033790501817072007-10-14T22:07:00.000-04:002007-10-14T22:07:00.000-04:00To Anon @ 9:43:Punch and Weber are the two sides o...To Anon @ 9:43:<BR/><BR/>Punch and Weber are the two sides of the coin. Weber overdramatizes everything, Punch is never excited.<BR/><BR/>A happy medium would be nice.Labbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07920519648518535191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-69807724040017136222007-10-14T22:04:00.000-04:002007-10-14T22:04:00.000-04:00I've enjoyed Dr. Punch's commentary over the years...I've enjoyed Dr. Punch's commentary over the years, but he's lost his edge. During the Cup race on Saturday he used the "Cinderella story" phrase three times.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-60500055985448847942007-10-14T21:43:00.000-04:002007-10-14T21:43:00.000-04:00Why are we so hard on Punch leaving the booth? He ...Why are we so hard on Punch leaving the booth? He is so much better than Bill Weber. You guys make Punch sound worse than Weber.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-89824302754130795682007-10-14T19:13:00.000-04:002007-10-14T19:13:00.000-04:00That was a great article about Dr.Jerry Punch and ...That was a great article about Dr.Jerry Punch and ESPN, I have wondered myself about what will happen next year. Sorry to say that the good Doctor is in over his head and Rusty is no help.<BR/><BR/>Allan Bestwick got screwed out of the chair at TNT/NBC by Bill Weber and he must be waiting in the wings to take over for Jerry Punch if needed.<BR/><BR/>I like the idea if Punch doing the studio portion with Daugherty and why Brad is in the studio I will never know. Musberger and Kolber know nothing about racing and it shows.<BR/><BR/>The ESPN booth team of Bestwick, Jarrett and Petree really sounds good to me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-34398681220348413462007-10-14T17:44:00.000-04:002007-10-14T17:44:00.000-04:00Actually, I think ESPN must frown on any emotion c...Actually, I think ESPN must frown on any emotion coming from the booth. I consistently see it in their coverage of other sports (like baseball). So could it be that Dr. Punch is simply following ESPN mandate? Might explain also why Mr Bestwick is not in the booth....too much emotion?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-44783177104830128482007-10-14T16:48:00.000-04:002007-10-14T16:48:00.000-04:00Great comments. Earlier this season, Dale Jarrett ...Great comments. Earlier this season, Dale Jarrett worked with Andy Petree and it was fantastic.<BR/><BR/>While this duo would help any play-by-play man, I miss Jerry's knowledge and insight. If he could assume a role where he could be used for his experience, it would be for the good of both the sport and the network.Daly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.com