Naw. I like Eli where he's at. He looks like my uncle and talks way too
much. I like *some* of DW's insights and his humor. I would like to have
Benny back as well as Dr Punch. Weber would be a definite gain. That chick on
pit road needs a new job though. Sometimes she asks some of the stupidest
questions.
Amy East at least was proficient with racing. I think "Hollywood" Hammond
likes his hotel and he does a good job there. The network geek he's paired
with just doesn't have a strong grasp of the sport. To me he comes off as a
network suit in a bluejean sport.
Come to think of it, I think a second ex-driver should be paired with the
crew. Two drivers, two crewchiefs. Each set picks a horse and tries to guide
it to victory lane. Ernie Irvan would be a my choice. I think him and Hammond
would be a dour twosome to put up against two flambouyant headliners. If Ernie
doesn't want it, Parsons would be a serious consideration. Except he's already
under contract. (NBC if memory servers.)
Ned's not coming out of retirement. If Big Bill France couldn't get him to get
back in a car, you're not going to see him in the booth. I have a feeling he's
enjoying the idea of being a grandfather and 'puttering' around with some other
stuff.
> If you want somebody that's not "silly and unprofessional", we could always
> see if Eli Gold wants some work?
> > Thankfully, you do not have your way.
> > > On Mon, 12 Mar 2001 21:09:20 GMT, "Kevin Anderson"
> > > >I wish someone cut the wire to DW's mic. I find him annoying
> > > Amen. As a matter of fact, I find the entire FOX commentary crew to
> > > be extremely silly and unprofessional, with the exception of Larry
> > > McReynolds. Darrell Waltrip comes off as a complete moron, and IMO is
> > > an embarrassment to NASCAR fans like myself, when I think of new
> > > potential NASCAR fans watching stock car racing for the first time.
> > > If I had my way, Id fire everyone except Larry McReynolds and see if
> > > Benny Parsons and Ned Jarrett would come on board.
> > > Ben
