Originally Posted by Dave Labs

I think you hit the nail on the head Lance. Some just seek out flaws that people have and never look for the good in them. As far as the TV job not being easy, you're right. Back in 2006 at Columbus, I spent quite a while talking with Paul Page. Let me tell you, he is a really great guy. He explained how the broadcasts are done and how each segment is arranged. After he explained it I got a whole new respect for the guys in TV, it ain't easy. Something else about Paul, he LOVES Drag Racing. He said that he has been going to the U.S. Nationals as a fan since the 60's (as long as his work schedule would allow). Sure, he makes a mistake here and there but who doesn't. As far as "Vandergrith", how do you know Paul is saying it wrong on purpose. Is it possible that maybe he IS saying "Vandergriff" but it sounds like Vandergrith because of another reason. I don't know but maybe Paul has a problem with a tooth or something and it just sounds wrong? I say, WHO CARES? I know who and what he is talking about and I assume everybody else here does as well. Big deal, get over it. Paul Page is OK in my book.

Dave

Originally Posted by PJ Sapienza

I've been a big anti Paul guy but even I will admit he's gotten better. Still not to the level he needs to be but there has been an improvement.

Judging by his commentary I'm surprised that he was a fan before. Often it hasn't seem like he has the background/knowledge. I still stronger believe that between Reif, Alan and the part time guy (for some reason I can never remember his name) They have 3 superior choices for that position.

As for as mispronouncing names for the most part I don't care. Hell I've got one of those name nobdy can say right and its only 2 letter lol ok I mean the last name.

Back in the day somebody used to say Kalitta as something way different.

Originally Posted by Terry Larsen

Yep, (and I hope I'm right on this, PJ, or I WILL feel the wrath of Suzie Q!) if I remember correctly, it was being pronounced Kuh-leeta for a while...

Originally Posted by PJ Sapienza

ya know I was gonna try to spell it out some way too but I also feared the wrath of Suzie lol

Originally Posted by Terry Larsen

We're either chickens of a feather, or a couple of very wise men

Originally Posted by Suzie Oberhofer

That was Steve Evans who used to say Kuh-Lee-Ta!!!

No, you are not chickens..........you are a couple of "weenies"!!!

Originally Posted by Terry Larsen

Dave, as I mentioned before in other threads, I think Paul has improved greatly since he began with the NHRA broadcasts, and my little comment wasn't meant to be a big bash...it just seems sometimes that Paul wants to foster a belief in the viewers that he is MUCH more familiar with the drivers and their situations than he really is. It simply seemed kinda strange that an announcer, after the Eric situation, and all the talk and explanations of the "three amigos", would confuse Antron Brown with JR Todd in his repeated references to Brandon's "buddy". I don't think I would have given it a second thought had it just been a passing reference in the heat of battle, but it came up several times.

No malice intended here, just an observation to see if anyone else noticed.

Originally Posted by Terry Larsen

PJ? Oh, PJ? PJ?.......

Originally Posted by Dave Labs

It's OK Terry, I wasn't lettin' you have it. I understand what you meant and you're right. What Paul said was a bit odd. Sometimes I just get a little miffed when the only enjoyment certain people (not you) can get is by pointing out other people's flaws.

Dave