tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post4910498025644359418..comments2024-03-08T11:07:25.905-05:00Comments on The Godfather's Blog: JRM Proves Family And Business Don't MixDave Moodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14273464897477668872noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-87405387904040784762012-09-21T02:04:32.993-04:002012-09-21T02:04:32.993-04:00It's not that I don't like Danica; I'd...It's not that I don't like Danica; I'd love to see her do well. However, I just don't think she has it, as far as driving ability. Her lack of ability/progress has hurt the already-struggling JRM, and it doesn't seem to be getting better (and I don't see a crew chief change really helping the situation).<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-21907203095738322932012-09-19T22:05:57.839-04:002012-09-19T22:05:57.839-04:00The Eury's never adjusted to the Car of Tomorr...The Eury's never adjusted to the Car of Tomorrow. For that matter, Jeff Gordon never did either. Both had their maximum dominance prior to the "new" car.RAEckarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08064025686030757242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-33102764752966806072012-09-19T18:05:06.756-04:002012-09-19T18:05:06.756-04:00Absolutely right Dave. The Eurys were not up on th...Absolutely right Dave. The Eurys were not up on the technical side of the sport. You cant just jack 3 rounds of wedge in and fix these new cars. Seems to me they have to be really good out of the shop. I like Tony Jr., but I dont personally think he was ever that good of a crew chief. I know Danica has a lot to learn, but I said they should do this exact thing during the last off-season.KY Boynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-412752805347312852012-09-19T16:27:49.969-04:002012-09-19T16:27:49.969-04:00I get that you don't like Danica, and that'...I get that you don't like Danica, and that's fine. But does that explain why Dale Jr. and the other Cup drivers who haven driven JRM equipment periodically on the past 2-3 years have had so little success?Dave Moodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14273464897477668872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-20645231023955045752012-09-19T16:22:31.742-04:002012-09-19T16:22:31.742-04:00I agree that the performance has been down a bit, ...I agree that the performance has been down a bit, but one of the biggest problems, whether people like to hear it or not, has been Danica Patrick. She's been great on road courses (and decent at Daytona/Talladega) in the #7, but that's about it. She really hasn't progressed much as a driver this season. The crew chief and spotter have to talk her through each lap, as though they're driving the car for her! Think about all of the talented Nationwide drivers who are being forced to start and park while Danica has huge money behind her; something's not right here!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-17554933413242409102012-09-19T15:32:28.457-04:002012-09-19T15:32:28.457-04:00Probably the best comments I've seen so far Re...Probably the best comments I've seen so far Re: this matter..EarnerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-43136221820800216812012-09-19T00:10:28.901-04:002012-09-19T00:10:28.901-04:00I really hope they go after Elliot Sadler. He woul...I really hope they go after Elliot Sadler. He would be a lot of help to Cole. If he doesn't go to Joe Gibbs. As far as family an business, it has worked for them a long time. I just think after the season Jr has had he is seeing a different light on the team an what a few changes can make. Hopefully they will get it turned around. It could be a long road ahead for them. I hope not though. Paul Modlinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-11634803920367180372012-09-18T16:31:28.617-04:002012-09-18T16:31:28.617-04:00Your overriding assessment that this proves family...Your overriding assessment that this proves family and business does not mix is way off the mark as far as I'm able to see. Eury, Jr's statements regarding his departure so that. So the business relationship comes to an end, but there is no public evidence that the familial relationship is scarred. Though I grant that you have access we do not, so you may have that evidence. <br /><br />From my perspective, your assessment is akin to the mother watching her child perform all sorts of feats and yelling for the child to stop that before he hurts himself. You shout this warning enough times and you're going to eventually be right because at some point, all children hurt themselves. Look at the length of this relationship. It's been business and family between these three for at least 15-ish counting Junior coming into the Nationwide Series. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com