tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post879998499583994248..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: Your Turn: Nationwide Series From Atlanta On ESPN2Daly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-71735164088515151952009-09-07T18:31:11.892-04:002009-09-07T18:31:11.892-04:00We didn't have tickets to the Nwide race so I ...We didn't have tickets to the Nwide race so I watched it on TV. The camera work was much better than it has been, so that was a big help. It's just a shame it was a boring race with one car covering the entire field.<br /><br />I didn't have a choice but to listen to the 4 guys broadcast. It was better than the 1st time -- it seemed to me that AB directed traffic as much as anything else.GinaV24https://www.blogger.com/profile/10828669350024430018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-41605254106163814762009-09-06T13:58:41.737-04:002009-09-06T13:58:41.737-04:00Its hard to judge based on what Kyle Busch accurat...Its hard to judge based on what Kyle Busch accurately summed up as a "non-race", but I <i>think</i> the camera work was better this time.<br /><br />The guys chatting in the booth at least kept me awake during some BORING racing.3KillerBshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15972256857498433293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-18188055704122899552009-09-06T13:20:55.088-04:002009-09-06T13:20:55.088-04:00I have a suggestion for ESPN. Why don't you st...I have a suggestion for ESPN. Why don't you stop saying whatever series at Whatever track (example: NASCAR Nationwide Series at Bristol) and just say the actual races name (example: Carfax 400).<br />ThE LATTER IS THE ACTUAL RACES NAME AND WE WANT YOU TO SAY THAT RACES NAME.saltsburgtrojanfannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-49761151629278374862009-09-06T11:49:56.204-04:002009-09-06T11:49:56.204-04:001)My big complaint: Hire directors that understand...1)My big complaint: Hire directors that understand and are interested in racing. It happens all the time and it happened last night; two drivers are battling for position. The camera follows them into the turn and as they are going around the turn, a third slower car comes into the picture. The screen switches to the 1st place driver cruising around the track. The story is switched before the conclusion. You have only told ¾ of story, a third factor is going to be added to increase the dramatic substance of the story and then, wham, we cut to the leader cruising around with noting exciting to really talk about. The director is more interested on changing the visual aspect of broadcast, resulting in the loss of an exciting story and the demonstration of driver skill and quick decision making.<br /><br />2) Suggestion: When we get down to the last few laps, like 3or 4 on a large track and maybe 8 or so on a short track, why can’t the leader board running at the top of the screen be reduced to only showing the top ten on the track. The viewer will be able to quickly maintain a quick assessment of the race. The drivers in the back of the field are not going to change much, since some are not even on the track, and most people are not looking to see who came in 24th until after the race. They are concentrating more on what is happening in the top ten area. If you don’t believe me just look at your broadcast. The camera being shown is usually around the top 3 or so. Heck, you could even sell it to a sponsor. Call it the “The Rapid Track Leader Board”, or something.Hero-At-Largehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06090436798120325032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-92177740755476252752009-09-06T11:40:02.377-04:002009-09-06T11:40:02.377-04:00By the way for those that care. Bama won so Mike D...By the way for those that care. Bama won so Mike Davis won the bet. Already feel for Marty. Sorry JD will try to stay on topic tonight.bradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07540487898018553132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-68189648515091196962009-09-06T11:35:39.235-04:002009-09-06T11:35:39.235-04:00The race action was rather "uneventful" ...The race action was rather "uneventful" giving the ESPN gang a tough job for the night. Saying that I must say a PxP person is needed for races. letting the guys talk is alright but a traffic cop is needed to direct them along. Why AB is in the infield studio is a mystery to most of us. I understand not bringing in Marty Reid for just a race telecast but not putting AB in the booth didn't make sense he was going to be there anyway. Overall a pretty good visual broadcast from ESPN but still not what a race telecast should be.bradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07540487898018553132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-71574892752619873282009-09-06T11:21:51.446-04:002009-09-06T11:21:51.446-04:00Could I just mention.....
ALLEN BESTWICKCould I just mention.....<br /><br /><br /> ALLEN BESTWICKAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-53220159492458135982009-09-06T10:37:26.342-04:002009-09-06T10:37:26.342-04:00Allen Bestwick. Allen Bestwick. Let me repeat th...Allen Bestwick. Allen Bestwick. Let me repeat that.....Allen Bestwick. And while I'm on the subject, Allen Bestwick. Of course I should also mention Allen Bestwick. Then again, there's Allen Bestwick.<br /><br />Direction was very good and the analyst gimmick still plays well but what can continually make or break is PxP and for that I would suggest Allen Bestwick. Short of that, I might alternately suggest Allen Bestwick.<br /><br />To ANY NETWORK that has the sense to extricate urine from high-top footwear.....Please consider Allen Bestwick for PxP.<br /><br />SpawSpawnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-15938582143244267012009-09-06T00:49:30.527-04:002009-09-06T00:49:30.527-04:00It is too bad that the race wasn't better toni...It is too bad that the race wasn't better tonight. Doesn't it figure? Good coverage, bad race. Good race, bad coverage.<br /><br />My hopes aren't up for tomorrow. As we've seen in the past, good NW coverage, bad CUP coverage. And, don't they show all the toys during the CUP races?<br /><br />If they are grooming DJ for PXP wouldn't putting AB in the booth be the logical choice? Throw him in there for a couple of races so DJ can see how it's really done.Dothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15701502016993312530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-11400474864042789312009-09-06T00:13:38.815-04:002009-09-06T00:13:38.815-04:00OT: ESPN.com reporting Danica to NW next year with...OT: ESPN.com reporting Danica to NW next year with SHR support...<br /><br />Okay, so not completely off topic, just found it interesting.The Loose Wheelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06048709313597675807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-53306385875059695612009-09-05T23:35:24.111-04:002009-09-05T23:35:24.111-04:00As much bashing as ESPN takes on this forum, they ...As much bashing as ESPN takes on this forum, they have been hyping the heck out of the Atlanta race during the Alabama-VT game tonight. They even interviewed Denny Hamlin on the sidelines - and they just gave the Nationwide results during the football game...<br /><br />As for the coverage tonight, I still think it's better than their usual coverage, but having Bestwick continue to bring them back from commercial just seems odd and it doesn't really work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-787196739991243562009-09-05T22:20:00.181-04:002009-09-05T22:20:00.181-04:00Pammmmh, I think it's halftime.Pammmmh, I think it's halftime.Daly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-44516387071861164712009-09-05T22:18:28.940-04:002009-09-05T22:18:28.940-04:00red-I'm not sure either who won between MS &am...red-I'm not sure either who won between MS & MD, but I's soooo hopin' there will be pics!! Sorry OT, JD.PammHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05300459856268781781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-16537604139672967982009-09-05T22:12:38.298-04:002009-09-05T22:12:38.298-04:00jd, a sad fact. i understand that the various spor...jd, a sad fact. i understand that the various sports feel compelled to control the message and the brand but one of the attractions of nascar for us fans is the availability of the competitors and reporters. taking it away -- or diminishing it -- so that corporate can make certain all tweets are "on brand" is contrarian and doesn't help build loyalty to the sport -- or the channel.<br /><br />as we've discussed, there are now so many options open to the race fan watching at home. i multi-task aggressively, mostly b/c i can't get info from the broadcast partner. i know i did FAR less of that with tnt and i do almost nothing but multi-tasking w/espn.<br /><br />this strategy is short-sighted, in my opinion, and shows a lack of understanding about a very important dynamic in nascar: the personal connection that a fan feels to the sport, the competitors and the reporters.<br /><br />(ps so who won the bet between marty smith and mike davis anyway? i'm not a college football fan.)redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08469882559901586219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-30876710920737082082009-09-05T22:08:06.587-04:002009-09-05T22:08:06.587-04:00Much improved broadcast. Better camera choices. Le...Much improved broadcast. Better camera choices. Less in-car cameras (good thing). Evernham really stepped up his game. The booth guys did a good job, but still need a play-by-play guy (please, give us Bestwick if Marty isn't available). There were some awkward silences and the transition to commercials were a abrupt or sloppy.<br />I'm happy for the improvement. Too bad the race itself wasn't any better. I'd like to see this level of improvement through the remainder of the season.<br />Good job to all with your fantastic comments here and in the live blogging. See you in the next thread.Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296753538273585842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-63233293716372055822009-09-05T22:05:47.209-04:002009-09-05T22:05:47.209-04:00red,
No one from ESPN officially communicating ab...red,<br /><br />No one from ESPN officially communicating about NASCAR on Twitter. <br /><br />Nothing during the college football issues today.<br /><br />Such a shame, remember asking Kyle Petty questions while he was on TNT live via Twitter and he would answer them?Daly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-75949793370066840292009-09-05T21:59:50.625-04:002009-09-05T21:59:50.625-04:00gluck's follow-up tweet:
"Annett walked t...gluck's follow-up tweet:<br />"Annett walked to ambulance under his own power but looks shaky and grey."<br /><br />is anyone else amazed at just how much info we get via twitter?redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08469882559901586219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-2984635251496076052009-09-05T21:53:47.413-04:002009-09-05T21:53:47.413-04:00While ESPN left 15 minutes early, Jeff Gluck said ...While ESPN left 15 minutes early, Jeff Gluck said on Twitter:<br /><br />"I am here on pit road, Michael Annett looks to be in rough shape from heat exhaustion. Sitting on the wall. Called for ambulance"<br /><br />Hope he is ok.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-60377284554188915222009-09-05T21:51:34.456-04:002009-09-05T21:51:34.456-04:00Buschseries, glad you mentioned the tech center th...Buschseries, glad you mentioned the tech center thing. I mentioned that exact thing during practice!The Loose Wheelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06048709313597675807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-71551708723032327222009-09-05T21:50:44.636-04:002009-09-05T21:50:44.636-04:00well, i listened on prn and checked out the espn c...well, i listened on prn and checked out the espn camera work every so often. keep the booth on mute b/c i wasn't happy with the first round of "backseat driver" and didn't want to try a second time. i don't think that was a bad choice on my part. i maintain that a broadcast booth NEEDS a PxP guy who will step forward and manage the chaos. sounds as if bestwick, once again, filled that role.<br /><br />prn presented a great race: lots of battles, even after cars started getting lapped. i certainly received more info from the radio team than from the espn team. (altho' i muted the sound, the always-amusing closed captioning gave me an idea of what was being discussed.) i get that the two media are different but to hear an exciting race while watching one on tv that was less than exciting is just a big disconnect. which is the current state of nascar racing and what is the role that tv and radio play on shaping the publlic's perception of that? if i just listen to the radio, i'm convinced that the racing is as good as ever. if i watch espn? not so much.<br /><br />so many differences bewteen the two presentations but, for me, the better choice was to stay with prn. now the decision is: what to do tomorrow night?redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08469882559901586219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-69985766944838409202009-09-05T21:50:17.691-04:002009-09-05T21:50:17.691-04:00Solid. Given 2009 as a whole for ESPN, this was a ...Solid. Given 2009 as a whole for ESPN, this was a B+ broadcast.<br /><br />Compared to TNT and FOX's efforts, its still a C+ B-<br /><br />I really wish there was more depth through the field. In stories and showing battles. Even for guys that are a lap down if you can at least <b>show</b> some action, the race doesn't seem to be AS boring.<br /><br />Camera work and production were actually very good. Major step in the right direction, keep building on it ESPN! Very pleasantly surprised by that.<br /><br />The booth was better than it was at Michigan, its just simply too many guys in the booth IMO. AB, DJ, and AP is a home run, AB showed that again tonight getting everyone up to speed out of breaks. Even stumbling a bit early he maintained composure and moved forward to his usual professional self the rest of the telecast.<br /><br />Just not liking how the race has become a 4 or 5 guy show. Leffler was pretty much blown off tonight, as were many other regulars. Sure the argument can be made to run better, but there was not alot going on up front at times and it would have been a great chance to talk about the back end of the top 10 in Nationwide points, even the top 20 as a whole. There are stories there to be told and a dedicated NW booth would probably be the best fit for this goal. The Cup broadcast crew gets lost in the Cup drivers because that's their primary goal. The 3 R's would be great full-time!<br /><br />Actually looking forward to Richmond as it is my favorite racetrack. Hope they can build on this for tomorrow and on through the season.<br /><br />Not setting any world records here, but the effort is appreciated.The Loose Wheelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06048709313597675807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-28836067817411966992009-09-05T21:46:51.012-04:002009-09-05T21:46:51.012-04:00I thought the camerawork and directing were excell...I thought the camerawork and directing were excellent tonight. One of ESPN's best efforts this year. The pictures were awesome in HD, the tight shots were held to a minimum and were used appropriately. Too bad they didn't focus more on the non-Cup racers. Still, it was a prodigious improvement. Thanks, folks in the truck! We appreciated it!<br /><br />The "backseat drivers" in the broadcast booth were much better than their inaugural outing, but I still prefer an actual play-by-play person. Unless it's Dr. Punch. Play-by-play-by-committee just doesn't do it for me, but I'll take the collective over Dr. Punch any day if that's the choice offered.<br /><br />This broadcast was pretty darn good, too bad the race was pretty darn bad. That's not ESPN's fault, though.<br /><br />--KarenBkbaskinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16702833105161999749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-59393013503574881302009-09-05T21:46:22.901-04:002009-09-05T21:46:22.901-04:00Kudos to ESPN today for a nice coverage of the rac...Kudos to ESPN today for a nice coverage of the race with good camera directing.<br />The "Backseat drivers" could use a play by play man but I thought they did ok.<br />Pit Reporters expecially the girls needs to ask better questions.<br />The racing itself today wasn't great at all.Nascar,get rid of the tapered spacers.<br />Overall, it was a good coverage and I hope ESPN step it up even more for the cup race tomorrow.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-69075272809936215992009-09-05T21:43:48.645-04:002009-09-05T21:43:48.645-04:00The Good:
- Best camera work of the season. They a...The Good:<br />- Best camera work of the season. They avoided overuse of in-car cameras and tight shots.<br />- Breakout of Andy Petree and Ray Evernham. The 4 of them worked much better tonight compared to Michigan<br />- Allen Bestwick. Just when it seemed the 4 in the booth were losing control, AB was here to update the S&P, recap the race, update the problems, read promos & constant smooth transitions to the booth. Honsety with the weather was also appreciated<br /><br />The Bad:<br />- Pre-race chaos. College football went long, as expected. This should not be an issue anymore in the third year of this deal.<br />- Lack of leadership. The 4 in the booth worked well together, but at times things would slowly spiral out of control & there was nobody to direct their chatter and group it back together. A play-by-play man is needed. Allen Bestwick did half the job in the infield studio. It is time for him to go back up and join Andy and Dale.<br />- Tim Brewer. His baseball bat segment before the race was confusing to begin a race with. As the race dragged on, it became obvious there would be little banged-in fenders and his segment became pointless. He was barely used in the broadcast afterwards. The tech center is an unnecessary expense. Larry Mac & Jeff Hammond did hours of NASCAR coverage without a cutaway car and managed to explain everything clearly.<br />- Not showing EVERY car finish: A common courtesy to all the teams. Since 75% of the field was not a factor all night & never mentioned, the respectful thing to do is show every car finish. Instead, fans of David Gilliland, Justin Allgaier, Scott Wimmer & Jason Leffler are left in the dark. If you were a 'casual fan', you probrably have no idea about the cars 13th on back.<br /><br />The Ugly:<br />- BAD, BAD race. Only 13 competitive cars (within 2 laps of the leader).<br /><br />Overall Braodcast:<br />**** / *****<br /><br />Overall Race:<br />*/*****Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-70076623592076611842009-09-05T21:42:56.781-04:002009-09-05T21:42:56.781-04:00This backseat drivers broadcast was better than th...This backseat drivers broadcast was better than the last one. The race was terrible, but the analysis was pretty good. Rusty really tailed off at the end when he started openly cheering for Harvick(who he has a partnership with). Kyle wasn't mad about finishing 2nd for once, and even congratulated Kevin and Delana in Victory LaneSeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01988471480672742838noreply@blogger.com