Paul Page back for entire 2007 season (2 Viewers)

[DLB]

I don't dislike him. I just find it hard to believe they did not ask your opinion before they put him into this position.

Maybe that's ESPN's way of telling you they don't give a rat's ass what you and some of these other guys think.

Correction - they don't care what anyone thinks.
If they did - they would have surely at least consulted NHRA...or Mike Dunn.

 

[Bob]

Correction - they don't care what anyone thinks.
If they did - they would have surely at least consulted NHRA...or Mike Dunn.

That's what I meant.

Although some of us don't care and we know with Paul's credentials he'll get much better.

 

[mach9]

Please sign this online petition.
Online Petition - Boot Paul Page from ESPN / NHRA Drag Racing Broadcast

 

[nick name]

The man has won two Emmys. He was just thrown into that position. Why don't you guys give him a break and see how he does next year? He'll spend much of the off season preparing for the upcoming season.

Try reading this.

Paul Page - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I've never doubted Page's credentials. But when he was mispronouncing names and showing a total lack of understanding of what was happening he lost my respect.

I can't believe a professional went into a job cold without any research or groundwork. Sorry, but a person who makes his living this way isn't entitled to any on the job training. A racer who's put into the position of color annoucer does.

It's an insult to the audience that Page seemed to care so little about the job that he didn't make the effort to prepare.

Can you imagine Dave McClelland working a gig and not knowing how to pronounce the names of the principals? Or not making notes and getting prepped? I certainly can't, and that's why he is a consumate professional.

It's only my opinion, but it seems to me that Page is on a contract and isn't happy with being placed in a position he considers below his talent. As far as I'm concerned, he's just phoning it in.

 

[Nitrohaulic]

Ya know I'm thinking this may not be bad move. Now wait here me out. I don't like his announcing on drag racing either. But since NHRA is already runining our sport with the fake chase for the cup next year. NHRA hopes that will boost ratings, with Page in the announcers chair that just can't happen. I actually watched several races on mute this year or in fast foward when he was in the booth.

Anyway if he's in the booth chasing tv viewers away, the ratings go done we can blame the new points system and in 2008 order will be restored.

hey I can dream can't I

Kinda like being a conservative hoping Republicans get spanked so that they'll do something the next time. We'll see if it works for either of them.

 

[Terry]

Ron, you certainly have a great way of summing things up in the most creative ways! Well done! Haven't had a chance to talk to you lately on the College football thread in the lounge.