tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post8910002105265080003..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: Thursday TV/Media NotesDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-16733648562944885082010-07-09T15:01:23.206-04:002010-07-09T15:01:23.206-04:0050 year old Mark Martin -- how many times did we h...50 year old Mark Martin -- how many times did we hear that phrase last year? I was seriously tired of it then and I sure agree with many of you who talk about the reporting these days -- most of it IS speculation without a lot of fact to back things up.GinaV24https://www.blogger.com/profile/10828669350024430018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-46840037447917875582010-07-09T14:34:45.931-04:002010-07-09T14:34:45.931-04:00It appears to me that in today's world the pri...It appears to me that in today's world the primary objective of much of the media is to be read - not to be right. Commentary and speculation is often passed off as news - such as so-called reporters writing about races without making it clear that they watched the race on TV, and were not at the track.<br /><br />Michael Schumacher is clearly one of the top 10 or 20 race car drivers of all time. The F1 press, especially in Europe, is constantly (gleefully) writing articles questioning whether or not he is over the hill at age 41.<br /><br />I have a great deal of respect for Mark Martin, and am slightly older than him. Whether or not mother nature might be beginning to catch up with him at age 50, to at least some extent, seems to me to be a valid question. However, I have not seen anyone in the media even mention the possible impact of Mark's age on his performance this year. Maybe because the possible impact of Mark's age takes away from blaming Dale, Jr. and Rick Hendrick for the decline in his performance versus 2009?Richard in N.C.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-16488407455407406272010-07-09T11:32:38.183-04:002010-07-09T11:32:38.183-04:00I agree with David at 12:27 a.m. For specifics, s...I agree with David at 12:27 a.m. For specifics, see the article on Jayski where Mark's business manager gives an unequivocal statement about the Red Bull "story". For fans, this sort of stuff may be entertainment. But for Martin, this is his life and his future. I doubt that any of us would appreciate baseless speculation in the media regarding our future.<br /><br />I also agree that Hendrick is the cause of much of this, directly or indirectly. Some personnel were shifted from Mark's team to Junior's team to try to improve Junior's performance. Junior has improved somewhat, and Mark's team has suffered. Hendrick's continued silence allows Mark to twist in the wind while people speculate on his future.<br /><br />As an old person, I prefer the ethics and standards of the traditional newspaper business. Opinion and speculation were easily identified because they appeared on the opinion/editorial page. Everything else was supposed to be objective and factual. Most of today's electronic and internet reporting have blurred those lines to the point of nonexistence. <br /><br />Most of what passes for reporting in NASCAR today is little more than speculation and rumors. It's no wonder that Mark Martin decided to stop listening to it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-18079390313493651002010-07-09T00:27:47.591-04:002010-07-09T00:27:47.591-04:00Mark has EVERY reason to be upset! He answered th...Mark has EVERY reason to be upset! He answered the question already. He has a contract and fully expects to fullfill that. Kasey Kahne be damned. He is upset with the media because this is one sport where the media can make a change happen before an owner or a driver realizes it. Dale Jr was a perfect example. No one really figured Hendrick was a huge player until the media kept up with the idea that Mears should get fired to make room. Kyle Busch wound up getting the boot, but only a year later Mears was out. He was doomed before he got to the 5th race of the season in 2008.<br /><br />Mark knows the media is fabricating some of this out of thin air and what do they expect Mark to say?<br /><br />I personally feel like Hendrick or someone in that camp is trying to force Mark out in no uncertain terms by fueling these rumors. I just hope Mark has a good situation to compete in next season whether that is the 5 car or some other ride.<br /><br />Oh boy what if he went back to Roush in the 6! KIDDING!!!<br /><br /><br />Glad to see the Daytona ratings were strong though, breath of fresh air.The Loose Wheelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06048709313597675807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-11353369036415799382010-07-08T22:08:47.128-04:002010-07-08T22:08:47.128-04:00Dale take note, the next time you decide to change...Dale take note, the next time you decide to change teams, do it via an ESPN special presentation. It's a great way to raise a few million dollars for your foundation.longtimeracefanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03867593056745774242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-50991923915567579752010-07-08T20:12:41.309-04:002010-07-08T20:12:41.309-04:00Here's my prediction:
LeBron James goes to t...Here's my prediction: <br /><br />LeBron James goes to the 5 car next year. Kasey Kahne signs with the Knicks. Mark Martin gets a prime-time special to decide if he'll re-sign with DEI, RPM, or the LA Clippers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-48234990492758949372010-07-08T19:23:49.799-04:002010-07-08T19:23:49.799-04:00People thought that age had caught up with Mark Ma...People thought that age had caught up with Mark Martin in 2001 when he had his worst career season up to that point. He nearly won the championship the next year. <br /><br />This season is the fault of Rick Hendrick and the distractions and changes he has allowed to happen.Dextermorgannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-10340555352644309392010-07-08T17:55:36.463-04:002010-07-08T17:55:36.463-04:00Being a grumpy old man, I think I can understand M...Being a grumpy old man, I think I can understand Mark's being upset since it appears to me more that few in the media are concerned about getting things right - just get it read and somewhat close. Don't let the facts interfere with a story that might sell.<br /><br />For instance, I have not seen any of the commentators for well-known sites speculate that age might finally be catching up (even just a little bit) with Mark - no, his decreased performance for 2010 versus 2009 is all the fault of Dale, Jr. and Rick Hendrick.Richard in N.C.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-80069445542462880622010-07-08T10:50:39.067-04:002010-07-08T10:50:39.067-04:00And that's a rise in ratings WITH a rain delay...And that's a rise in ratings WITH a rain delay!! Hmmm!! I would LOVE to credit it to WideOpen coverage in an attempt to get more of it but I'm sure that's wishful thinking. Hail it as great news, but I still think it's an anomaly due to a broken ratings system, this time it happened to fall to the positive side. And, to just follow that thinking, can't help but wonder how many has fallen to negative because of badly collected numbers?<br /><br />I'm finding the whole Mark Martin thing to be very weird. What's with all the back & forth? Why is Mark angry? It's not making anyone look good. And yes, when he retired I had expected him to stay retired. Hate to put him on my Farve list.Donna DeBoerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05794219924983285744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-58739232669945418342010-07-08T10:21:15.360-04:002010-07-08T10:21:15.360-04:00Well, good for TNT to pull those ratings even with...Well, good for TNT to pull those ratings even with the rain delay.<br /><br />To rain (ha!) on the parade a bit, an increase in ratings over last year had to be expected since last year's race was actually on the 4th so they would naturally lose a lot of viewers to other festivities.<br /><br />The ratings are actually down a tick from 2008, but hey - any good NASCAR TV news does deserve some praise.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-10795026434299872962010-07-08T09:08:53.483-04:002010-07-08T09:08:53.483-04:00I think the jump in ratings is deceiving. The rac...I think the jump in ratings is deceiving. The race being on the third rather than the fourth boosted the ratings because there were less distractions this year than last year. Fireworks and other July fourth activities were not as much a distraction this year as last. If you go back to 2008 with the comparision, the ratings are down from 3.8 to 3.6 with over a quarter million fewer viewers.OSBORNKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06265276174788619591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-71778757336899966472010-07-08T09:02:17.664-04:002010-07-08T09:02:17.664-04:00What will we do??? The Lebronathon is almost over!...What will we do??? The Lebronathon is almost over! Who will get the next overhype spotlight? Maybe KK?? What will they do??? Sarcasm off. Thank heavens its almost over.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-22074525397571259122010-07-08T08:58:40.329-04:002010-07-08T08:58:40.329-04:00Have fun at the races, Jonathan.Have fun at the races, Jonathan.GinaV24https://www.blogger.com/profile/10828669350024430018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-54001504510951635622010-07-08T08:58:40.328-04:002010-07-08T08:58:40.328-04:00Well, happily for me, I don't watch much ESPN ...Well, happily for me, I don't watch much ESPN and don't follow professional basketball, so all the LeBron coverage falls into the category of "who cares" for me.<br /><br />Sounds like Mark Martin is getting back to the grumpy old man routine -- how many times has he retired? I kind of lost a little respect for him when he did the whole "for the fans" tour and then continued to drive. Its OK, its his perogative, but after buying one of his retirement souvenirs that did it for me, I'm not buying any more.<br /><br />Hooray for the end of DW's reign of terror on Speed! maybe I can start watching trackside again.<br /><br />Well, I'm happy that Schrader will be in the booth for the trucks but that is tempered by the fact that I'll still have to listen to Mikey babble on, although Kenny usually deals with Mikey very very well and it could be fun, so I'll most likely tune in.<br /><br />Nice to hear that the rating were up for TNT's coverage. They have done a far better job than Fox so should at least get some good news from it.GinaV24https://www.blogger.com/profile/10828669350024430018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-78687872726478535292010-07-08T08:54:22.710-04:002010-07-08T08:54:22.710-04:00I think MM sees the writing on the wall with KK co...I think MM sees the writing on the wall with KK coming over to Hendrick for next year. I guess it would have been nice for someone over there to discuss with Mark before the announcement though. Waiting to hear what he says on Hub tonight.Vicky Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13084198036514255332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-78834534510228257842010-07-08T08:29:38.205-04:002010-07-08T08:29:38.205-04:00Lebron...I gues the media thinks there is money in...Lebron...I gues the media thinks there is money in this hype...I couldn't care less. No, I won't watch.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-18994429950841237002010-07-08T08:13:17.333-04:002010-07-08T08:13:17.333-04:00I'm glad to to hear Schrader is
on. I wish FO...I'm glad to to hear Schrader is<br />on. I wish FOX/Speed would use <br />him in lieu of Waltrips/Wallaces/<br />Spencer. His insight and humor<br />would be a great replacement for<br />the vaudville clowns.<br /><br />I hope the rivals look at TNT coverage and ratings increase and<br />make much-needed improvements.51 yr. fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-60422890954627632922010-07-08T05:53:28.639-04:002010-07-08T05:53:28.639-04:00So glad to hear the ratings are up thats great new...So glad to hear the ratings are up thats great news! Looking foward to Racehub today that should be interesting! Then its off to Chicagoland Speedway for me Friday all day and night!!! A ray of sunshine is back for Nascar and Im soaking it in awsome to hear the great newsJonathannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-9209091117615450392010-07-08T01:32:08.271-04:002010-07-08T01:32:08.271-04:00Actually Kenny is racing a truck owned by Delana H...Actually Kenny is racing a truck owned by Delana Harvick. She's the smart one in the family because she wears the firesuit.Andrew S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00515801162530641305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-68860421689503114732010-07-08T01:26:15.968-04:002010-07-08T01:26:15.968-04:00As much as we as fans often complain about "D...As much as we as fans often complain about "Danica vision" I can't see any way that she would be able to pull off the James deal. I must be missing something here what was the message that the media refuse to transmit for Martin?jmnlmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09008923879867238015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-84497880915152961412010-07-07T23:28:12.984-04:002010-07-07T23:28:12.984-04:00I do not know how to express the relief I anticipa...I do not know how to express the relief I anticipate when Lebron's announcement is made - the media has beat the subject past to death.<br /><br />Word Veri = wheeze - how appropriate.Richard in N.C.noreply@blogger.com