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The college basketball season tips off on Friday, and what better way to celebrate than with some dangerously early NCAA Tournament projections? Nope, I can't think of a better way either.
In the offseason, the NCAA made some changes to the bracketing rules, which will make life for bracketologists a bit more challenging this season. For now though, I focused only on selecting and seeding the field. Last season I finished seventh in the Bracket Matrix, which hopefully proves that my second place finish in 2012 was no fluke.
#1 Seeds
Kentucky – Led by Julius Randle, James Young, and the Harrison twins, the nation's best recruiting class has propelled the Cats to the top of the preseason polls. If the influx of new talent can mesh well with sophomores Willie Cauley-Stein and Alex Poythress, the sky is the limit.
Michigan State – Super-soph Gary Harris and senior Adreian Payne passed up the NBA for a shot to get Tom Izzo and the Spartans back to the Final Four. It feels like I've said this the past couple seasons, but point guard Keith Appling will be the key for Sparty.
Duke – Look for the Blue Devils to play more uptempo this season, as freshman Jabari Parker, sophomore Rasheed Sulaimon, and Mississippi State transfer Rodney Hood all flourish in transition. Duke lacks a true interior presence and doesn't boast many upperclassmen, but I don't expect either of those deficiencies to hold the Blue Devils back.
Kansas – Andrew Wiggins is the most heralded high school player since LeBron James, but the Jayhawks have plenty of other offensive weapons in Perry Ellis and an improved Naadir Tharpe at the point. Fellow freshmen Wayne Selden and Joel Embiid will also be counted on to produce right away as the Jayhawks shoot for their 10th straight Big 12 title.
#2 Seeds
Louisville – The Cardinals will miss Peyton Siva and Gorgui Dieng more than most people seem to think, and the Chane Behanan suspension takes away another solid scorer and rebounder for an indeterminate period of time. Still, the combination of Russ Smith and breakout sophomore Montrezl Harrell should keep Louisville in contention for a top seed as they look to defend their national title.
Oklahoma State – Marcus Smart stunned us all when he decided to return to Stillwater, and he'll team with Markel Brown and Le'Bryan Nash to form one of the nation's top trios. Consistent contributions from Michael Cobbins in the post will be critical if the Cowboys hope to make a deep run in March.
Arizona – Freshman Aaron Gordon will be fun to watch this season, but he's not the only newcomer the Wildcats will be counting on. Duquesne transfer T.J. McConnell will be asked to run the show and provide leadership for a team composed primarily of freshmen and sophomores.
Syracuse – The Orange have great depth but will be relying heavily on freshman point guard Tyler Ennis to be the floor general from day one. Led by C.J. Fair, expect Syracuse's frontcourt to be among the best in the country.
#3 Seeds
Florida – I probably would have had the Gators on the two line if not for a flurry of offseason suspensions and injuries. If and when they get back to full strength, Billy Donovan's club should be a formidable team, but with so many question marks, there's a pretty wide range of potential outcomes at this point.
Michigan – Freshman Derrick Walton won't step in and replace Trey Burke's production, but with guys like Glenn Robinson III, Mitch McGary and Nik Stauskas back, he doesn't need to. McGary's back injury is a potential red flag, but we should get a better idea of how serious it is once the season gets underway.
Ohio State – The Buckeyes need LaQuinton Ross to step up and fill the scoring void left by Deshaun Thomas' departure, while Aaron Craft will continue to be a steadying influence at the point for a veteran team.
North Carolina – P.J. Hairston's status is still up in the air, but it's naive to think he'll miss many meaningful games. His eventual return will bolster a strong backcourt, which complements James Michael McAdoo up front. The Heels need a couple of their freshmen and sophomore big men to step up and provide defense and rebounding.
#4 Seeds
Marquette – The Golden Eagles enter the season as the favorite in the new look Big East thanks to a veteran nucleus and a number of talented newcomers. The big question is who will pick up the scoring slack left by the departure of Vander Blue.
Connecticut – Given the circumstances, Kevin Ollie acquitted himself very well in his first season as head coach, and he'll look to ride the talented backcourt of Shabazz Napier, Ryan Boatright and Omar Calhoun back into the NCAA Tournament.
Memphis – The Tigers boast arguably the nation's best backcourt in Joe Jackson, Geron Johnson, Chris Crawford, and Michael Dixon, but they need someone to step up in the frontcourt as they enter AAC play. The development of sophomore Shaq Goodwin will be critical in that regard.
VCU – Despite losing a pair of starters, the Rams might actually be better this season. Treveon Graham, Juvonte Reddic, and Rob Brandenburg are all established double-digit scorers, and FSU transfer Terrance Shannon should fit in well up front. VCU looks to be the class of the A-10 this year.
#5 Seeds
New Mexico – The Lobos lost a few key rotation players from last season (not to mention their coach), but with Kendall Williams and Alex Kirk still in the fold, the team is in good hands. Look for freshman Cullen Neal, whose dad is UNM's new coach, to pick up some of the scoring slack left by the departure of Tony Snell.
Wichita State – Last season's surprise Final Four squad lost some key players, but the Shockers still have plenty of talent on the roster. Cleanthony Early was outstanding in the Big Dance and is poised for a huge senior season. Gregg Marshall needs guards Fred VanVleet and Ron Baker to build on their postseason success as they move into expanded roles.
Tennessee – The Vols don't have a ton of depth, but they do have an intimidating one-two punch up front in the form of Jarnell Stokes and Jeronne Maymon. Throw in the prolific scoring of Jordan McRae, and there's plenty of reason for optimism in Knoxville.
Colorado – Tad Boyle has done an outstanding job since taking the helm in Boulder, and this season should be no exception. The backcourt duo of Spencer Dinwiddie and Askia Booker is one of the most underrated in the nation, and sophomore Josh Scott appears to be poised for a breakout season up front.
#6 Seeds
Oregon – The Ducks would have been a spot or two higher if not for the recent suspensions of Dominic Artis and Ben Carter. Still, there are a number of intriguing pieces here thanks to the addition of transfers Mike Moser, Joseph Young and Jason Calliste. Its unclear how quickly things will gel in Eugene, but the Ducks should be firing on all cylinders by the time Pac-12 play rolls around.
Wisconsin – Death, taxes and the Badgers finishing in the top four in the Big Ten. With three starters gone from last year's team, look for sophomore Sam Dekker to make the leap. The backcourt should be solid with Ben Brust, Traevon Jackson and the return of Josh Gasser.
Iowa – A tough non-conference schedule will prepare the Hawkeyes for rigors of Big Ten play. The good news is that Iowa returns virtually everyone from last season and counts depth as one of its greatest strengths. The duo of Devyn Marble and Aaron White doesn't hurt either.
Virginia – Joe Harris and Akil Mitchell give Tony Bennett's club a formidable inside-outside combination, and if sophomore Mike Tobey can build on his experience with the USA U-19 team from this summer, I might be a couple seeds too low on the 'Hoos.
#7 Seeds
Gonzaga – With Kevin Pangos and Gary Bell Jr., the backcourt is in good hands for the Zags, but there are questions up front after losing Kelly Olynyk and Elias Harris. Mark Few will be counting on big seasons from Sam Dower and Przemek Karnowski.
Indiana – No one lost more offensive production than the Hoosiers, who will be relying on Will Sheehey to flourish as a starter and Yogi Ferrell to become more of a scorer. Freshmen Noah Vonleh, Troy Williams and Stanford Robinson will be asked to produce immediately, which means it could be a roller coaster season for IU.
Georgetown – With Otto Porter in the NBA, John Thompson III will look to the backcourt trio of Markel Starks, D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera and Jabril Trawick to shoulder the scoring load, but the newly eligible Josh Smith gives him another viable option in the post.
Baylor – The play of juco point guard Kenny Chery will be critical for the Bears, who have solid frontcourt options in Cory Jefferson and Isaiah Austin and a deadly long-range bomber in Brady Heslip.
#8 Seeds
UCLA – Steve Alford will rely on sophomores Jordan Adams and Kyle Anderson along with the Wear twins during his first season with the team. With a number of talented teams in the Pac-12, the play of freshman Zach LaVine will help shape whether the Bruins finish toward the top or in the middle of the pack.
Saint Louis – Replacing Kwamain Mitchell won't be easy for the Billikens, but senior Dwayne Evans is one of the A-10's top players. Throw in a stout defense, and Saint Louis seems like a solid pick to finish second behind VCU in the league.
Creighton – Outside of big man Greg Echenique, everyone is back for the Bluejays as they move into the Big East, most notably First-Team All-American Doug McDermott returns. His presence, along with the return of do-everything senior Grant Gibbs, should prevent a drop off despite the step up in competition.
Notre Dame – The perimeter trio Jerian Grant, Eric Atkins and Pat Connaughton give the Irish a solid foundation, but someone needs to step up in the frontcourt following the graduation of Jack Cooley.
#9 Seeds
Harvard – Virtually everyone is back for the Crimson, including Kyle Casey and Brandyn Curry who were suspended last season. Consequently, it's hard not to expect them to cruise through the Ivy League. There's room to improve on this seed, but the non-conference schedule doesn't allow many chances for statement wins.
Villanova – The Wildcats bring back six of their top seven scorers, including sophomore Ryan Arcidiacono who should be more consistent in his second season.
La Salle – Even without Ramon Galloway, the backcourt will still be the Explorers' strength thanks to Tyreek Duren and Tyrone Garland.
Boise State – Nearly everyone is back for the Broncos, led by the duo of Anthony Drmic and Derrick Marks. They won't sneak up on anyone this season, but don't be surprised to see them challenge New Mexico for the MWC title.
#10 Seeds
Cincinnati – Outside of Sean Kilpatrick, I'm not sure who the top offensive options will end up being for the Bearcats, but strong defense should keep them competitive while the offense sorts itself out.
UNLV – There are tons of personnel changes for Dave Rice's squad this season, and it will be interesting to see how all of the transfers integrate with a handful of returnees. It will likely take time, but the Rebels should still be among the top tier in the Mountain West when it's all said and done.
Stanford – The frontcourt tandem of Dwight Powell and Josh Huestis will anchor things for the Cardinal down low, and junior guard Chasson Randle gives them a third returning double-digit scorer.
LSU – Talented freshmen Jarrell Martin and Jordan Mickey join four players who averaged in double figures last season for Johnny Jones, who has done a solid job of turning this program around.
#11 Seeds
St. John's –D'Angelo Harrison and Jakarr Sampson can fill it up, and this will be Steve Lavin's most talented and athletic team since taking the job.
BYU – Replacing Brandon Davies won't be easy, but Tyler Haws is one of the most prolific scorers in the country. Throw in talented freshman Eric Mika, and if everything breaks right, the Cougars could challenge Gonzaga in the WCC.
California – This assumes freshman Jabari Bird can step in and pick up most of the slack left by Allen Crabbe's departure. In the end, I'm putting my trust in what Mike Montgomery can do with a veteran team.
Iowa State – The injury to Melvin Ejim will hurt the Cyclones early on, but once he's back, ISU looks like the fourth best team in the Big 12. Marshall transfer DeAndre Kane and Georges Niang should provide the scoring punch while Ejim is out.
#12 Seeds
San Diego State (First Four) – There are huge shoes to fill following the departure of Jamaal Franklin and Chase Tapley, but Tulane transfer Josh Davis should help to stabilize things while all the pieces sort themselves out.
Maryland (First Four) – A foot injury to Seth Allen leaves the Terps thin in the backcourt to start the season, so look for Dez Wells to see time at the point. Size won't be an issue for this squad with a slew of 6-foot-8 or taller options in the frontcourt that Mark Turgeon can mix and match.
Massachusetts (First Four) – If you've never seen guard Chaz Williams play, you're missing out on the chance to see one of college basketball's most exciting players. Keep an eye on Western Kentucky transfer Derrick Gordon, who should help shoulder the load offensively.
Indiana State (First Four) – The Sycamores have a few chances to pick up solid non-conference wins. If they can pick up a couple of those and stay close to Wichita State in the Missouri Valley while creating some separation from the rest of the league, an at-large isn't out of the question for Jake Odum and company.
Louisiana Tech – The Bulldogs move to Conference USA after winning 27 games and tying for the regular season title in the WAC last year. Raheem Appleby leads a talented backcourt for a team that will rely heavily on its overall depth.
New Mexico State – Conference realignment has done a number on the WAC, and I would be shocked if the Aggies didn't win it going away this year. Daniel Mullings is a talented scorer, and Sim Bhullar is a mountain of a man inside.
#13 Seeds
Eastern Kentucky – The Colonels need to replace their point guard, but pretty much everyone else is back from a team that won 25 games last season, including leading scorer Glenn Cosey.
North Dakota State – Look for Denver to challenge the Bison in the Summit League, but NDSU has virtually everyone back, led by four double-digit scorers in Taylor Braun, Marshall Bjorklund, Lawrence Alexander, and TrayVonn Wright.
Weber State – The Wildcats made it to the CIT Finals last season and finished with 30 wins, but I look for them to get back to the Big Dance this season thanks to the duo of Davion Berry and Kyle Tresnak.
Toledo – The Rockets tied for first in the MAC West last season even though they were ineligible for postseason play, but there's obviously much more on the line this season. Expect a close race in the MAC, but I'm giving the Rockets the edge thanks to the duo of Rian Pearson and Juice Brown.
#14 Seeds
Stony Brook – After winning the regular season title in the America East last year, the Seawolves are looking to get over the hump and earn their first ever NCAA bid. Sophomore forward Jameel Warney appears poised to help them do it.
UC Irvine – There should be a number of teams in the mix for the Big West crown, but I'm taking the Anteaters. Some intriguing newcomers will look to team with the trio of Will Davis II, Chris McNealy, and Alex Young.
Wright State – Virtually everyone is back for the Raiders, led by forward Cole Darling, and look for Butler transfer Chrishawn Hopkins, who is eligible in December, to provide some additional punch on offense.
Florida Gulf Coast – Mercer and USC Upstate will provide Dunk City with plenty of competition in the Atlantic Sun, but Bernard Thompson, Chase Fieler and Brett Comer give the Eagles a strong nucleus to go with major conference transfers Nate Hicks and Jamail Jones.
#15 Seeds
Towson – A tournament bid would cap off one of the biggest turnarounds in NCAA history, and double-double machine Jerelle Benimon should help put them over the top.
Elon – It's hard to envision anyone other than Davidson coming out of the SoCon, but the Phoenix have essentially everyone back from a team that won 13 league games last season, including the talented frontcourt duo of Lucas Troutman and Ryley Beaumont.
Manhattan – Iona and Canisius will also contend for the MAAC crown, but I'm giving the Jaspers the edge thanks to the return of George Beamon, the addition of Ashton Pankey, and the defense of Rhamel Brown.
Georgia State – Sophomore guard and coach's son R.J. Hunter will be the class of the Sun Belt, and the Panthers, who already return four starters, will be bolstered by the addition of transfers Ryan Harrow and Curtis Washington.
#16 Seeds
Texas Southern – The Tigers lost a pair of double-digit scorers from a team that finished atop the SWAC last season, but returning point guard Ray Penn and West Virginia transfer Aaric Murray are more than capable of picking up the slack.
Northwestern State – DeQuan Hicks and Jalan West will pace an uptempo attack for the Demons, who are looking to make back-to-back trips to the Big Dance.
High Point – Along with Charleston Southern, the Panthers appear to be the class of the Big South thanks to five returning starters, led by the frontcourt tandem of Allan Chaney and John Brown.
Boston – The Terriers move to the Patriot League this season, and with all five starters and their top seven scorers back, I like their chances of making a strong first impression.
Wagner – There should be plenty of competition atop the NEC with a number of talented teams in the mix, but I'm going with the Seahawks, thanks in part to the experienced backcourt of Latif Rivers and Kenneth Ortiz as well as Valpo transfer Jay Harris.
Norfolk State – Pendarvis Williams leads an experienced team that went undefeated in MEAC play last season before being upset in the conference tournament.
First six out: Arizona State, Kansas State, Missouri, Pitt, Purdue, and SMU.
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Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Put Marty Reid's Name In The ESPN Rumor Mill
This season, it has been veteran ESPN announcer Marty Reid who has stepped-in to handle the substitute NASCAR play-by-play role. When the Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series are racing at different tracks, it has been Reid and Randy LaJoie who have provided the commentary with good success.
Allen Bestwick has also filled this role for ESPN since Reid has been assigned to the IRL TV package for the last several seasons. In order to move Reid over to the IRL, ESPN removed him from its very popular NHRA coverage and replaced him with Paul Page.
As television motorsports contracts continue to shift, the latest victim of the ESPN space squeeze is Tony George and the IRL. After a long relationship, ESPN told the IRL that it wanted the Indy 500 for ABC and only a few other races for ESPN. Take it or leave it was the offer.
In an ironic twist, George needed to keep the ABC coverage of Indy as the anchor of his entire IRL franchise. So, he took the ESPN offer. The entire remaining IRL schedule wound-up moving to the Versus TV Network. Owned by Comcast, it used to be called the Outdoor Life Network.
What this essentially did was free up Marty Reid from his 2009 TV commitments. This left the door open to include Reid in the upcoming NASCAR efforts on ESPN and ABC.
Before the 2008 season, ESPN VP of Motorsports Rich Feinberg made a series of bold moves. Almost all of them paid-off in spades. Moving Dale Jarrett into the announce booth as the Lead Analyst proved to be just what ESPN needed to stabilize that position.
Rather than release Rusty Wallace, Feinberg shrewdly put him downstairs in the Infield Pit Center. In order to give Wallace the type of professional TV support and structure that he needs, Feinberg brought-in Allen Bestwick as the full-time infield host.
The results were great as Bestwick used Wallace and Brad Daugherty all season long to handle everything from the pre-race show to red flags and rain delays. Having this element handy changed the tone of the coverage.
Now, Feinberg is going to have to handle the one change he did not make before last season. That is addressing the play-by-play assignment for both the Nationwide and Sprint Cup Series coverage. This one is going to be tough to tackle because unlike the other changes, this one has an odd man out.
Should Marty Reid step-in for Dr. Jerry Punch, it would mean removing a long-time friend of NASCAR and a future NASCAR Hall of Fame broadcaster. The problem is that Punch is primarily a reporter and struggled with the lap-by-lap call of the races.
What ESPN desperately needs is a versatile play-by-play announcer who can breath life into the live races. It appears that may well be Marty Reid.
What role Punch would fill leads us into a very interesting discussion. ESPN produces the final seventeen Sprint Cup races, including all ten Chase races for ABC. The high-profile Sprint Cup Series events certainly demand an Infield Pit Studio and a Tech Center. The question is, does the Nationwide Series need the same level of TV production?
Word is that ESPN is trying to cut NASCAR production costs for next season to the tune of several hundred thousand dollars per event. While the NASCAR Media Group controls the TV compound at the races, the TV networks bring-in their own TV trucks and specialized equipment like the Tech Center and Infield Pit Studio.
When Feinberg looks over at SPEED's coverage of the Truck Series, he sees only five announcers with no TV toys. SPEED has no Tech Center, cutaway car or infield studio. The pre-race host stands alone with one camera to set-up the race.
It should be interesting to see what changes Feinberg makes for next season. As TV logistics go, those changes are actually being made right now. Contracts, schedules, travel, crewing and other duties have to be buttoned-up before the new year.
While Fox and TNT produce their slice of the Sprint Cup pie and then leave town, it is really ESPN that bears the deepest production costs in terms of producing the entire Nationwide Series and the final seventeen Sprint Cup races.
When February rolls around, TV viewers may see some new faces and less of the bells-and-whistles that have come to define the ESPN coverage over the last two seasons. TDP will keep you posted if and when any on-air changes become official.
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40 comments:
- Lisa Hogan said...
Just my opinion:
Reid is just one notch above Punch covering the play-by-play.
Switch Punch and Bestwick and they would have a winner.
- December 9, 2008 at 3:23 PM
- Anonymous said...
I have a solution. Move Marty Reid in, take Punch out of the booth, move him to the pits. And lose that girl (forgot her name) that Dale Jr. keeps snubbing.
I hope ESPN makes some changes. Despite all of my complaints this year, I think their coverage did improve over 2007. Still has a ways to go before it gets to Fox's level.
- December 9, 2008 at 3:51 PM
- Unknown said...
Another vote for Bestwick here. Not that ESPN has said Punch is out, but Dr. Flashcube needs to be a pit reporter, something I think we all respect and liked him in that roll.
Reid is ok, he knows motor sports, and the half dozen or so IRL races I watched he did not annoy me. However not giving AB a shot at the PxP next year would be criminal.
I stopped watching nascar late last season because of Punch. If hes in the PxP position again next year MRN PRN will be how I follow the sport once it moves to ESPN-ABC.
- December 9, 2008 at 3:58 PM
- TexasRaceLady said...
- December 9, 2008 at 4:24 PM
- majorshouse said...
I could live with Mary Reid and he is definitely better than Jerry Punch, but would even be better is to put Marty Reid in the pit studio and Allen Bestwick in the booth where he really belongs. I say get rid of the cut away car and many of the other gimmicks that ESPN, Fox and TNT have been using and just show us the racing like the Speed Channel does.
- December 9, 2008 at 4:44 PM
- Delenn said...
I would be interested to see Reid if, for example, he would have 20+ Nationwide series races. Given he was rather thrown in the deep end last year, he made a creditable performance when he did appear.
Having said that, I agree with Lisa. Switch Punch and Bestwick is what they need to do, plain and simple.
As for cost savings, they can fire the script writer for a start, you know, the one that decides what the story of the race will be before the green flag falls. They also need to re-think the whole tech center. I feel it is rather patronising to see the same demo time after time. You never hear them explain how to get a first down every third football game. Shame though - I like Brewer.
I think though that using Reid as, say, practise day commentator when ESPN do practise, would also keep the lead announcer fresh.
- December 9, 2008 at 5:12 PM
- stricklinfan82 said...
If a change is made in the ESPN Sprint Cup play-by-play position I will be extremely disappointed if Allen Bestwick is passed over.
ESPN has a great play-by-play announcer with 20+ consecutive years of NASCAR experience already on their payroll, sitting in their NASCAR studio host chair as we speak. It should be a no-brainer to go in that direction if a change is made, in my opinion.
- December 9, 2008 at 6:36 PM
- Geeze said...
s a money saver, lose the tech center and Tim Brewer, get rid of the flashy graphics, lose the infield studio and do the pre-race ala Race Day. Perfect.
- December 9, 2008 at 6:48 PM
- Anonymous said...
My opinion: Please just put Allen Bestwick in the booth and I'll overlook BSPN/ABC's shortcomings.
The TV audience deserves Allen Bestwick. Then, maybe I'll give the sport another full time shot.
- December 9, 2008 at 6:56 PM
- Vicky D said...
I always thought Marty & Randy handled the Nationwide stand alone races great. When they put Rusty with them it was too many people in the booth, particularly with Rusty's yelling I don't like. Put AB as the PXP man and move Doc to pit road for cup races and we've got it all set for 2009.
- December 9, 2008 at 7:59 PM
- Anonymous said...
If I had my choice, I would have Marty R & Allen B split the Nationwide race announcing, Allen B do all the CUP race announcing, and Allen B and Jerry P split up the infield announcing for all the races and the Monday night N-Now roundtable. I really do not want to see Jerry P left out, but Allen B is clearly one of the very best PBP announcers - and I feel that is more of a compliment to Allen than a knock on Dr. P. As much as I do enjoy Allen's work, he cannot do everything - and Dr. P is too valuable a resource to not take advantage of.
JD, thanks again, very much, for the very best blog on the Net.
- December 9, 2008 at 8:30 PM
- Anonymous said...
I say that Marty is way ahead of AB. I hope Marty does get the gig.
- December 9, 2008 at 8:48 PM
- Kohl said...
Heres my opinion, Marty Reid to Nascar so us open-wheel fans dont have to suffer through his horrible ramblings along with Scott Goodyear. I would welcome Paul Page to come back but please no more marty!!!
- December 9, 2008 at 8:55 PM
- Anonymous said...
It really would be heavenly if ESPN decided that dutting back on the stupid bells and whistles that only distract from the racing. However, I can imagine them using even more of the 'high tech' crap so they can cut back on their on track cameras, and the men required to run them. I did like the suggestion that they rife the script writer!
Put Allen in the PxP, Dr. P back on pit road where he shines, and things get better immediately.
- December 9, 2008 at 9:12 PM
- Dot said...
Why can't Marty do the NW races and AB the Cup races? If BSPN got rid of the dead weight (Brad, Rusty) they would already save money. Let JP do practice and pits. It just seems so simple from where we sit.
I just have a "feeling" that we're not gonna get what we want.
- December 9, 2008 at 10:00 PM
- Anonymous said...
Cut back on the BS centers. Have one place that has announcers. You don't need analysts to analyze the ongoing race that will be analyzed at the end of the race etc. The tech center to reinforce the explanatino of the explanation is a little over the top. Nascar coverage grew from the racing and coverage. Now both are overbloated and painful to watch.
And one HUGE pet peeve that has risen during the ESPN coverage. What is the point of opening up ALL the radios on a restart???? What is the point? Its just awful. I can't find the mute button fast enough.
Again watch the trucks to learn what people want. Their coverage increased throughout the years. Can't say that about the cars. Something to be said there.
- December 9, 2008 at 11:46 PM
- Anonymous said...
Why hire a new guy when you can just swap Allen and Jerry?
- December 9, 2008 at 11:49 PM
- Sophia said...
I am with Lisa...Reid is barely a notch above...i have not thoroughly enjoyed him on the IRL races.
but BSPN cares not what we want.
- December 10, 2008 at 12:37 AM
- SonicAD said...
BTW, since IndyCar broadcast teams were mentioned, the rumored team for Versus is Bob Jenkins, Jon Beekhuis, and Jack Arute.
- December 10, 2008 at 12:38 AM
- Anonymous said...
If Mr Feinberg cant clearly see the qualitative difference that Bestwick has over Reid and Puncg, then feinberrg should be moved out of HIS job!!
For crissake, this is so freakin obvious!!!
- December 10, 2008 at 7:34 AM
- Statboy said...
I enjoy Jerry Punch. I was very happy when ESPN said he would be on their broadcast team when they started back last year. But for some reason Jerry was much better at the Play-by-play when he filled in for Bob Jenkins back in the late 90's.
I agree... put Bestwick in the booth and Jerry in the infield.
- December 10, 2008 at 8:07 AM
- Anonymous said...
All of the comments have pretty much covered everything but Mike WAltrip in the truck booth.I can't stand him.He talks (screams)to loud and talks over the other guys plus he continually touts the Toyotas.When he is in the booth I mute the TV and just watch the picture.
- December 10, 2008 at 8:59 AM
- Anonymous said...
I have spoke about this before, and I will again: There has to be a back story with Allen Bestwick. When he broke his leg playing hockey off the clock at NBC, they pulled him altogether. I'm wondering if there is still some backlash of sorts that came from his former employer, as to why he is still the odd man out as far as play by play. What does anyone else think?
- December 10, 2008 at 9:58 AM
- Anonymous said...
Eh, I'm not a big Marty Reid fan. Sorry, but if you are going to switch out Punch, it had better be for an announcer that brings an entirely new dynamic and style to the booth. Reid is just Punch with two cups of coffee. I hope ESPN puts someone else in the lead play-by-play role, but I doubt it.
- December 10, 2008 at 11:58 AM
- Anonymous said...
West Coast Diane said:
Hmmm. So where is Ray E. in the discussion? Maybe Marty and Ray for Nationwide. Marty isn't the greatest, but NW & Cup announcing should be 2 different sets of announcers. Switch JP with AB for Cup.
And, most important....no bells and whistles...save your money....just racing.
- December 10, 2008 at 12:10 PM
- Anonymous said...
Espn needs to bite the bullet and do the right thing: Put AB in the booth to run the show, Move Dr Punch to the infield.
Marty Reid is not a NASCAR guy the move with him should be: Paul Page out to pasture and Marty back to NHRA coverage.
- December 10, 2008 at 12:20 PM
- Anonymous said...
Cutting costs to cover Nascar on TV should be easy. Get rid of half the useless talking heads and pit reporters.Leave the cutaway cars at home along with some of the cameras. When they show all the monitors in the control booth,its easy to see how they miss so many key moments. It takes them forever to find the action. I can recall one wreck where the damaged car was coming down pit road before the booth could find it on the race track!Bestwick is head and shoulders abouve Reid.
- December 10, 2008 at 2:18 PM
- Anonymous said...
I just read on SPEEDTV.Com that Marty Reid and Scott Goodyear are most likely sticking with the five IRL races on ABC. So I dont see Marty moving over to ESPN for NASCAR as the main announcer. This is being reported by Robin Miller who is usually very credable. He broke the IRL / Champ Car merger.
Intersting enough he reported Bob Jenkins, Robbie Buhl and Jon Beekhuis in the booth for VERSUS. So dont expect Bob Jenkins back at NASCAR either :(
- December 10, 2008 at 3:21 PM
- Daly Planet Editor said...
Robin's quote is "I believe Marty Reid and Scott Goodyear will still call the five shows on ABC."
These five events do not prohibit Reid from being the primary play-by-play announcer on the NASCAR package, but we are all waiting to hear what ESPN has to say about their motorsports talent line-ups for next season.
- December 10, 2008 at 3:31 PM
- Anonymous said...
Now that all the HotPass guys are unemployed, why doesn't ESPN pick some of these guys up on the cheap? Anyone who has listened to HotPass, even for a minute, knows that these announcers bring 20-times the excitement as Jerry Punch and Marty Reid combined.
I am tired of announcers who make an adrenaline-filled sport something you can nap to on the couch.
- December 10, 2008 at 4:38 PM
- BToS JD said...
Your comment regarding next year's productions having fewer 'bells and whistles' sure rings my bell.
More 'racing' on screen and fewer bells and whistles is definitely the way to go. If it saves money too, even better; then cut back on some commercials while you're at it.
- December 10, 2008 at 5:27 PM
- Unknown said...
I say swap Bestwick and Punch. Put Reid back with the NHRA and send paul Paige to the open wheel guys he likes so damn much
- December 10, 2008 at 6:00 PM
- Anonymous said...
Does anyone know if Bestwick even wants to be the play-by-play announcer? I mean, he is there, he is under contract, he can do it, he has done it before, it is so obvious. I think there must be a reason Bestwick isn't in the booth otherwise he'd be there already. Maybe he doesn't want the job. Maybe someone else doesn't want him to have the job. But there has to be a reason. I've read over and over and over and over in this forum "Just swap Punch and Bestwick". Well, there must be a reason it hasn't happened. Which means I don't think it's going to happen.
- December 10, 2008 at 7:00 PM
- Newracefan said...
I would be happy with AB in the Booth for cup and Marty for NW if AB doesn't want to do it but I NEED AB in the booth for cup races.
- December 10, 2008 at 7:42 PM
- Anonymous said...
Cost savings for ESPN. The Tech Center travels to every race. It should simply stay home! It can accomplish the same tasks while not being at the track. It has no need to be at the race track, just ask Feinberg or Fredrickson. They will tell you, it is so Brewer can check things out around the garage, then report on it. He never has used that option. Or that it needs to be there so driver's or crew chiefs may stop by, hasn't happened. Oh yeah, they give tours to executives in it, and sometimes hold meetings in it when it is parked beside the T.V. compound. Expensive tour if you ask me. It could be in the ESPN Studio's in Bristol, Conn. The cost savings from it not traveling would be immeasureable. Now there's some cost savings for you ESPN.
- December 10, 2008 at 8:44 PM
- Dot said...
@ Broomfield CO & Anon 7:00pm,
Good points about AB. We have never heard what happened to his booth days after he broke his leg. And that was years ago. How has this story never been broken after all this time? It's one of the best kept secrets in NASCAR. This has been bugging me for years.
- December 10, 2008 at 9:57 PM
- Anonymous said...
" Anonymous said...
Espn needs to bite the bullet and do the right thing: Put AB in the booth to run the show, Move Dr Punch to the infield.
Marty Reid is not a NASCAR guy the move with him should be: Paul Page out to pasture and Marty back to NHRA coverage.
December 10, 2008 12:20 PM
Agree. Plus, can we get good PxP and eliminate all the infield centers that add NOTHING?
I just want to see the racing. Not infield analysts or tech centers.
We just need pit reporters, GOOD booth announcers, and great camera people.
No wonder why my friends see why I'm fed up with NASCAR and other auto racing coverage.
- December 11, 2008 at 12:37 AM
- Anonymous said...
I still think that AB should do the Cup races. The ESPN season is so long that they could use Reid and (if they really must) Punch during the N'wide races. Otherwise, I won't be happy unless AB is in the announce booth.
- December 11, 2008 at 9:39 AM
- Anonymous said...
Honestly, if ESPN wanted to save TONS of money, they would put AB in the booth and Punch in the pits.
The prerace show could either be trimmed back to 30 minutes and operated like NBC's "Countdown to Green" used to be, OR ESPN could have Punch and Wallace and/or Evernham stand along the pits for the "infield studio" coverage.
The Tech Center can be shelved OR just originate out of Bristol, CT. No need to have it at every race, especially the N'wide races. That's a waste of money.
- December 11, 2008 at 9:51 AM
- Anonymous said...
"The pre-race host stands alone with one camera to set-up the race."
JD, not to nitpick on the subject but I swear I have seen the SPEED pre-race show use at least 2 or more cameras. One jib and one on a tripod.
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Many reasons have been cited for the epic collapse, from messing up the chemistry with trades, to tired pitchers, to Kevin Correia's menstrual cycle, to a 6-man rotation, among others. Almost from top-to-bottom, Pirate pitching, hitting, fielding, and managing went completely down the tubes.
While the 2012 trade deadline may have had negative impacts in 2012, it could potentially pay dividends this year. Gaby Sanchez will be leaned on to return to form at first base, and he could turn into a solid platoon option. Wandy Rodriguez will provide an experienced lefty in the 2 spot of the Pirate rotation. You know what you're going to get when Wandy is on the mound, and it's usually solid. Travis Snider has boom-or-bust potential as a right fielder, and busting out and becoming a chef may not be the worst thing, as he probably has as much or more potential at that (if you've seen his Twitpics). Starling Marte also was able to get his feet wet in 2012. 2013 will most likely be a season of ups and downs for him, but he still boasts exciting potential.
To avoid a third straight late-season collapse, Pirate management made moves to shed some of the dead weight and bring in some experienced major-leaguers. Rod Barajas, arguably the worst catcher in all of professional baseball last season – at any level – was declined his club option. Kevin Correia was given an undeserving lucrative offer in Minnesota, which is addition-by-subtraction.
The Pirates were also forced to make a small-market business decision to trade highly-touted closer Joel Hanrahan. The return was nothing special, but Mark Melancon should provide some late innings bullpen help.
The centerpiece of the Pirates free agent signings for this and really the last several years was the acquisition of Russell Martin on a two year deal – one in which they out-bid the New York Yankees. Martin will provide veteran stability at the catcher position and an upgraded bat in the bottom third of the order.
The rest of the off-season was highlighted by the acquisition of a plethora of bounce-back and breakout candidates, in a seemingly "throw-stuff-at-the-wall-and-see-what-sticks" mentality.
The Pirates enter the season boasting a few nice pieces and a lot of question marks. All-star centerfielder Andrew McCutchen comes into the season with a lot of bling – gold in the field and silver at the plate. The sky is the limit for this star, and he is expected to repeat his MVP-like performance. At second, Neil Walker has become steady for the Pirates. Last year he dealt with a late season back injury, but if he is 100%, he will be just fine and will provide a nice boost to the top third of the lineup. Pedro Alvarez on the hot corner had a feast or famine season last year, going long stretches without even making contact before going through torrid hot streaks. The 26-year old finished the season with a respectable .317 OBP to go along with 30 homers and team high 180 strikeouts. If Pedro improves his consistency as expected, he could turn into an excellent cleanup hitter heading into the season. If Pedro repeats still struggles making contact, he will end up having to move down the lineup, opening the cleanup spot for Garrett Jones, who starts the year once again in a platoon situation. Jones had a career year in 2012, hammering 27 homers in just 475 at bats. He's unlikely to repeat that success, but if he can come anywhere close, the Pirates will have a solid option in the middle of the lineup. Newly-acquired catcher Russell Martin will provide a much needed boost to the position, and should be a nice addition to the 6 or 7 spot in the batting order with his ability to knock in runs. Clint Barmes was futile at the dish in 2012, but his .333 OBP over the final 2 months of the season was an excellent turnaround and provides hope for him coming into this year. Barmes was arguably the best shortstop in the league last season with his lights-out defense.
The rest of the lineup is filled with question marks. The corner outfield spots are Starling Marte's and Travis Snider's to lose, and they'll see competition from Jose Tabata, Alex Presley, Jerry Sands, and even Garrett Jones, though Jones will split time at first with Gaby Sanchez, who looks to have a bounce back year.
As for pitching, the Pirates will start the season with easily its best rotation since the turn of the millennium. A.J. Burnett was the rock last year, and took on the captain role of the whole team. His numbers may decline, but he is a gutsy performer who finds a way to win. Wandy Rodriguez will provide a ton of innings and consistency in the #2 spot, but he won't be flashy. J-Mac starts the year slotted into the 3 spot. If James can pitch anywhere close to how he did prior to the all-star break last year that would be huge for the Pirates. He most likely won't, but if he plays more toward where he started than where he finished, he will be fine as the 3rd starter. Free agent acquisition Francisco Liriano will be the 4th starter. Liriano has always been a high strikeout pitcher, but walks a ton of hitters. If Liriano can keep his walks somewhat down and keep the ball in the park, he could be an excellent pickup for this team for the back end of the rotation, and potentially even play better than a #4 pitcher. Finally the #5 starter spot is up for grabs. Jeff Karstens was brought back on a bargain 1-year deal, but he will have to battle with youngsters Jeff Locke and Kyle McPherson, as well as veteran Jonathan Sanchez for the spot. With top prospect Gerrit Cole expected to join the big club as soon as June, the 5th starter spot may end up being irrelevant.
The biggest question mark this year is the bullpen. The departures of Joel Hanrahan and Chris Resop could devastate this group, but the current management group has always found a way to build a solid bullpen. Jason Grilli will take over closing duties, and if he repeats last season he will be excellent. Mark Melancon has the early track to the setup man role, and should provide a solid late inning option. Jared Hughes and lefty Tony Watson return after pretty solid seasons, and should be good middle inning options. Rookie Bryan Morris and Chris Leroux are also expected to make the opening day roster, and will have the opportunity to solidify their roles. The final spot will most likely go to one of the guys up for the 5th starter job. If Sanchez, Locke, or McPherson wins the starting job, expect Karstens to work out of the bullpen in long relief. If Karstens wins the starting job, Sanchez or Locke will probably pitch out of the bullpen in long relief or as a second lefty option. Any way you cut it though, if the Bucs are in contention again in July, bolstering the bullpen may be at the top of the list for the trade deadline.
Though there are many question marks surrounding the lineup, there are tons of internal options to answer those questions. It's possible that these spots remain glaring holes throughout the season, but it's also possible that someone will step up and separate himself from the pack. And the season could depend on it.
The Pirates may need one more year to answer some of these questions and put everything together, but with some excellent major leaguers and the 5th-best farm system, things are finally starting to look up for the organization. The excitement surrounding this team last July and August might have just been a taste of what's to come.
2012 Leaders:
Batting Average: Andrew McCutchen (.327)
Hits: Andrew McCutchen (194)
Runs: Andrew McCutchen (107)
Home Runs: Andrew McCutchen (31)
Runs Batted In: Andrew McCutchen (96)
Stolen Bases: Andrew McCutchen (20)
On-Base Percentage: Andrew McCutchen (.400)
Starts: A.J. Burnett (31)
Innings Pitched: A.J. Burnett (202.1)
Wins: A.J. Burnett (16)
Earned Run Average: Joel Hanrahan (2.72), A.J. Burnett (3.51)
Strikeouts: A.J. Burnett (180)
Saves: Joel Hanrahan (36)
Key Departures:
R. Barajas, C (Arizona)
K. Correia, P (Minnesota)
J. Hanrahan, P (Boston)
B. Holt, 2B (Boston)
C. Resop, P (Oakland)
Key Acquisitions:
I. DeJesus, SS (Boston)
J. Gomez, P (Cleveland)
F. Liriano, P (Chicago White Sox)
R. Martin, C (New York Yankees)
V. Mazzaro, P (Kansas City)
M. Melancon, P (Boston)
A. Oliver, P (Detroit)
C. Robinson, 1B (Kansas City)
J. Sanchez, P (Colorado)
J. Sands, 1B/OF (Boston)
Expected Opening Day Lineup:
#6 LF Starling Marte
#18 2B Neil Walker*
#22 CF Andrew McCutchen
#24 3B Pedro Alvarez
#46 1B Garrett Jones
#55 C Russell Martin
#23 RF Travis Snider
#12 SS Clint Barmes
#34 RHP A.J. Burnett
*The Pirates may elect to break up Alvarez and Jones with Walker, move Snider to 2, and move Martin to 7
#5 IF Josh Harrison
#7 OF Alex Presley
#14 IF Gaby Sanchez
#19 C Michael McKenry
#31 OF Jose Tabata
#27 RHP Jeff Karstens
#29 RHP Bryan Morris
#35 RHP Mark Melancon
#39 RHP Jason Grilli
#44 LHP Tony Watson
#47 LHP Francisco Liriano
#48 RHP Jared Hughes
#49 LHP Jeff Locke
#51 LHP Wandy Rodriguez
#53 RHP James McDonald
#63 RHP Chris Leroux
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