tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post8576893666642779489..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: Best NASCAR TV Play-By-Play Announcer of 2008?Daly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger85125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-37803985772837793492008-11-23T19:27:00.000-05:002008-11-23T19:27:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-57179578604511516872008-11-21T10:31:00.000-05:002008-11-21T10:31:00.000-05:00mike joy is king right now in the 3 Cup telecasts ...mike joy is king right now in the 3 Cup telecasts (apologies to rick allen, who i haven't had the opportunity to listen to very much to give a knowledgeable opinion). to me, he's by far superior to weber and punch. i thought i couldn't dislike an play-by-play man more than weber, but then punch came along, and he has gotten progressively worse with each telecast. thankfully ESPN put jarrett in the booth to take out the grating rusty wallace, and give the entire booth team a huge boost and upgrade. his presence definitely allowed petree to shine more than last year, and it also made up for punch's lack of skills.<BR/><BR/>but back to joy...maybe because i've enjoyed the FOX booth team so much (big props go to larry mac for that) that joy has become the standard to whom the others have failed to live up to. he knows what he's talking about, he doesn't have annoying catch phrases he uses on every telecast, and he comes across as an ordinary guy.<BR/><BR/>bill weber's call of the action doesn't annoy me as much as punch's does at this time, but his overall presence just seems to grate on me for some reason. perhaps it's his "countdown to green" sessions for so long that would tick off every single viewer cell in my body that has done him in. the whole "i looked it up so you wouldn't have to" garbage that was so infuriating has forever left a scar when in it comes to him on the tv. i used to be annoyed when he was in the pits and bestwick was in the booth for NBC. now i would gladly take that swap back - the less of his voice the better. alright, i'm done rambling.znimrodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09344642038753841275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-76862162210615888462008-11-20T14:42:00.000-05:002008-11-20T14:42:00.000-05:00CaseMoney- BEST description of Weber I've hear...CaseMoney- BEST description of Weber I've heard & spot on.<BR/><BR/>At only 80+, Chris Economaki is still writing, and well, weekly in "National Speed Sport News."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-68623573894614286022008-11-20T11:02:00.000-05:002008-11-20T11:02:00.000-05:00MIKE JOY. Hands down. the best.Weber is a close se...MIKE JOY. Hands down. the best.<BR/>Weber is a close second, and if Rick Allen keeps up this great work he will surpass him. PXP has never been a real problem until you get to ESPN. Anyone at ESPN. Each of the other networks that carry NASCAR races have at least one other dependable, compantent back-up PXP guy, ESPN can't even manage a primary let alone a back up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-44202827070665193852008-11-20T01:45:00.000-05:002008-11-20T01:45:00.000-05:00Mike Joy wins my vote, largely by default. But he...Mike Joy wins my vote, largely by default. But he does do an excellent job, and continued to do so in 2008. I would only rate Bob Jenkins higher, in the ranks of auto-racing PBP men.<BR/><BR/>Jerry Punch is dull and inattentive. He does however, know which driver is in which numbered car, and never ceases to demonstrate this knowledge.<BR/><BR/>Bill Weber, I just don't know how he ascended to the position at all. He is nails on a chalkboard.<BR/><BR/>I haven't heard Rick Allen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-73691461289578682322008-11-19T23:55:00.000-05:002008-11-19T23:55:00.000-05:00I'm a little late to the party on this one, but my...I'm a little late to the party on this one, but my vote goes to Mike Joy. I may be a bit biased, because he was on some of the first Nascar races I can remember watching. When Chris Economacki and Ken Squier handled the PBP for CBS, Mike Joy was the pit reporter. He was good at his job then, and made a good transition to the booth. Once again this year, he was the glue that held together the FOX broadcast. I may not have liked all of the drama or gimmicks of the FOX races, but Joy's constant professionalism worked perfectly to make FOX the best broadcast team of the season, IMO.<BR/><BR/>A close second would be Rick Allen. I really didn't know about his non-Nascar background, but I like how he calls the races as if the Trucks are the most important series in Nascar, because on those nights, they are. He seems to be getting better every year, and it wouldn't surprise me if he gets plucked up by one of the big networks.alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12233729764999778397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-73580104572815904042008-11-19T21:48:00.000-05:002008-11-19T21:48:00.000-05:00Withh that being said, I prefer Jerry Punch's mini...<B>Withh that being said, I prefer Jerry Punch's minimalist style over everyone else.</B><BR/><BR/>Interesting way to put it.<BR/><BR/>Most of us call it "not knowing what to say."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-15307671083095668912008-11-19T20:25:00.001-05:002008-11-19T20:25:00.001-05:00without a doubt Mike Joy is the most knowledgeabl...without a doubt Mike Joy is the most knowledgeable, easiest to listen too and like the name says biggest JOY to spend a few hours on a lazy Sun afternoon with. Weber's voice is like nails on a blackboard to me and as much as I enjoyed Dr. Punch as a pit reporter he is not a great color guy. Plus Mike Joy is a good ol' Connecticut boy whom I've met many a time up @ Limerock. Nicest Guy I talked with and yes he will stop and chat with a smile on his face and never "a what does this guy want" attitude.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-36384728572056998432008-11-19T20:25:00.000-05:002008-11-19T20:25:00.000-05:00In my opinion, Rick Allen edges Mike Joy (barely)....In my opinion, Rick Allen edges Mike Joy (barely). He is consistently and clearly informative. He also makes those around him look good. He rarely misses the important points that maintain viewer interest. He does not condescend to fans or his colleagues. Nebraska's loss is our gain.<BR/><BR/>fbu1Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-36226561873711724892008-11-19T19:52:00.000-05:002008-11-19T19:52:00.000-05:00The best play by play announcers are the ones that...The best play by play announcers are the ones that know when just to let the action on the track do the talking. I don't need a constant stream of shouting trying to manufacture excitement. This isn't a radio broadcast, its TV! I can see the pictures.<BR/><BR/>Joe Buck didn't say a word during the last pitch of the World Series. He didn't need to. The camera did all the talking.<BR/><BR/>Withh that being said, I prefer Jerry Punch's minimalist style over everyone else.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-68496107558862514752008-11-19T17:53:00.000-05:002008-11-19T17:53:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-65238069467797526832008-11-19T17:25:00.000-05:002008-11-19T17:25:00.000-05:00#1- Mike Joy, does a great job inspite of DW and H...#1- Mike Joy, does a great job inspite of DW and Hammond<BR/><BR/>#2 - Bill Weber, This year showed what a good job can be done with the right supporting cast.<BR/><BR/>#3 - Pass on this one, don't watch the truck races because of MW so can't evaluate Rick. <BR/><BR/>#36 - Jerry Punch - nough said!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-42228973951223369612008-11-19T16:47:00.000-05:002008-11-19T16:47:00.000-05:00Mike Joy hands down. He gives me the impression th...Mike Joy hands down. He gives me the impression that he really likes to be there.Geezehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03414087196686631838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-63053161389541084952008-11-19T16:23:00.000-05:002008-11-19T16:23:00.000-05:00I vote for Mike Joy, as he does his job well. But ...I vote for Mike Joy, as he does his job well. But he also deals with DW and his many shortcomings and deals with the very well meaning Larry Mac, who is a nice guy, but belongs in the role TNT gave him, not in the booth.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-63451594169108519022008-11-19T16:11:00.000-05:002008-11-19T16:11:00.000-05:00I have been thinking about this for a few hours, b...I have been thinking about this for a few hours, because it is hard not to let myself be coloured by the rest of the occupants of the booth.<BR/><BR/>So, PxP only:<BR/>1. Mike Joy. He is just one of the voices of Nascar. He is so smooth, so easy to listen to, and so natural. It is a shame he does so little Nascar.<BR/><BR/>2. Allen Bestwick. Sorry, JD, but there it is. He is a close second to Joy, and the other voice of Nascar. Same again, he carries you along and makes the PxP feel like part of the race, not an intrusive add-on.<BR/><BR/>3. Rick Allen. Now, I never really liked Rick, but this year, I saw every truck race, and I believe he has improved enormously. He makes Phil be quiet at times, something I used to feel he did not do enough. A very good performance, and if he carries on building on his performances, he may well become number one.<BR/><BR/>4. Bill Weber. I really wanted to put Weber higher, but the three above are really good. But, I wanted to really note how much I enjoyed Weber this year, compared to previous years when I was throwing things at the screen. Good job Weber.<BR/><BR/>5 - 9. Anybody else.<BR/><BR/>8796. Jerry Punch. Sorry, but he really can't do play by play. He really should not be an option.<BR/><BR/>JD, I hope we do the same for all the other positions in the booth and pre-race one by one, and then combined. Could be some interesting results.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-89677679556911008062008-11-19T15:25:00.000-05:002008-11-19T15:25:00.000-05:00Rick Allen simply because he did alot on a network...Rick Allen simply because he did alot on a network not everyone has. He had to manage Michael Waltrip and company and generate exciting play by play week in and week out.<BR/><BR/>Mike Joy is the man, but I think Allen deserves credit for what he had to work with.<BR/><BR/>Kudos to Marty Reid for a great call at Memphis though, I hope they experiment with that in 2009.The Loose Wheelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06048709313597675807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-2397542849354705802008-11-19T15:20:00.000-05:002008-11-19T15:20:00.000-05:00The voice I kept hearing week after week when I wa...The voice I kept hearing week after week when I watched the races on telly (as the Brits like to say) was Barney Hall and the rest of the MRN crew. There were occasional weeks with PRN and the Brickyard with the IMS crew. I hardly listened to any of the others unless I had no alternative. TV with no audio, Sirius NASCAR Radio 128 with Barney Hall and the MRN crew is the way to go.Andrew S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00515801162530641305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-89833696771686789712008-11-19T14:21:00.000-05:002008-11-19T14:21:00.000-05:00Bill Webber would have to get my vote. Not because...Bill Webber would have to get my vote. Not because Bill is best on his own, but because he doesn't have a millstone around his neck. Or in this case a Waltrip, or a Wallace.<BR/> It's a little disconcerning listening to Larry Mac fracture the language, but his knowlage, & garage contacts make this easy to overlook.<BR/><BR/>dawgAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-83676540161911533742008-11-19T14:20:00.000-05:002008-11-19T14:20:00.000-05:00Definitely #1 is Mike Joy. If Allen Bestwick did p...Definitely #1 is Mike Joy. If Allen Bestwick did p-b-p even once this year, I'd probably put him #1, but alas no. Mike is right up there beside him though.<BR/><BR/>#2 is Rick Allen. Explains things well, easy to listen to.<BR/><BR/>The surprise #3 is Bill Weber. In previous years, I have stated how much I hate Bill Weber. This year was a huge improvement, he seemed much less grouchy and easier to listen to; more focused on the race.<BR/><BR/>#4 will go to Marty Reid. He did a pretty good job just as a fill-in, he tells the viewers what we need to know, and he can be exciting when the situation calls for it.<BR/><BR/>And falling in last is Jerry Punch. I don't even think I need to say why, this ground has been covered numerous times this year. Great pit reporter, bad p-b-p man.SonicADhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06647057393154203533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-41600501527704434742008-11-19T13:43:00.000-05:002008-11-19T13:43:00.000-05:001. Mike Joy - but he would only be runner-up if th...1. Mike Joy - but he would only be runner-up if the great Ken Squier were still on the job.<BR/>2. Bill Weber - solely due to being the most improved.<BR/>3. Rick Allen - on his way to the top, but needs a few more seasons in the lead PxP role.<BR/>4. Dr. Jerry Punch - one of my all-time favorite reporters in NASCAR (and also does a great job w/ football IMHO), but I feel like his true talents are wasted as the lead PxP guy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-80781846260738023582008-11-19T12:00:00.000-05:002008-11-19T12:00:00.000-05:00Mike Joy is the best in the business. Always a ple...Mike Joy is the best in the business. Always a pleasure to hear his voice, he even did a good job with the Rays game this year. <BR/><BR/>Bill Weber was much improved this year,he runs a distant second to Mike.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-16042831194405092822008-11-19T11:57:00.000-05:002008-11-19T11:57:00.000-05:00I would have to say its a close one between Mike J...I would have to say its a close one between Mike Joy and Rick Allen. But as much as I love Nascar on FOX I gotta give my vote to Rick Allen. He does a great job during the truck races and along with Phil Parsons and Michael Waltrip make you feel like your actually at the track and not at home. I wish Rick Allen could do more Nascar Coverage than just the truck series. Rick Allen gets my vote.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-16005713981157159182008-11-19T11:43:00.000-05:002008-11-19T11:43:00.000-05:00Anon 11:17AM,You are welcome to re-post. The rules...Anon 11:17AM,<BR/><BR/>You are welcome to re-post. The rules for posting are located on the right side of the main page. <BR/><BR/>Thanks,<BR/><BR/>JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-82898023426828515832008-11-19T11:25:00.001-05:002008-11-19T11:25:00.001-05:00Mike Joy is good, very good. I would like to inclu...Mike Joy is good, very good. I would like to include Barney Hall somewhere as he was great on the radio. Rick Allen is good. Jerry Punch was better as a Pit reporter some time back. And for what it is worth, I enjoyed seeing Tim Brewer explain the car parts on ABC; he was a good chew chief for DW and Cale.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-69155663122782355312008-11-19T11:25:00.000-05:002008-11-19T11:25:00.000-05:00My vote is for Mike Joy. As many have said, he's ...My vote is for Mike Joy. As many have said, he's in a class all to his own. My number two would be Rick Allen followed by a very distant third of Weber and an even more distant fourth to Punch. Back in the day, Punch was the man to do the winners circle interview. But not today.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com