Month: May 2006

Here's our final recap for the 2005 BSMW voting. We're looking at a relatively minor role, that of the studio host, who introduces the game, brings guests in and out of segments and sets up the studio analysts for their opinions. The host will also perhaps have a few between-periods spots, as well as a … Continue reading BSMW Awards Recap – Best/Worst Studio Host

Today we're looking at a group of people who in some cases might be something of a dying breed. These are TV sports personalities, and among them are the people who do sports reports on the local newscasts. They've seen their on-air time dwindle through the years, even as the popularity of sports has increased. … Continue reading BSMW Awards Recap – Best/Worst TV Sports Personality

Just a short entry today with the holiday. Today we're looking at media people who might not yet be household names, but whose work is getting them attention from sports fans and consumers in the region. Last year's winner was Mike Reiss, who quickly got a promotion to the Globe and has emerged as one … Continue reading BSMW Awards Recap – Boston Sports Media’s Best Kept Secret

Today we're ending up the week looking at the best and worst of the in-game analysts here in Boston. These guys are there to give us insight and commentary about the game as it unfolds in front of them (and us). A good color analyst will tell you things you did not know, and might … Continue reading BSMW Awards Recap – Best/Worst Local in-game Analyst

Today we're going to check out a category with a name with might initially sound confusing. The non-beat, sport specific writers. These are writers who fall in between the role of a beat writer and a full fledged columnist. These writers usually focus on one specific sport, but are not the beat writers for their … Continue reading BSMW Awards Recap – Best/Worst non-beat Sport Specific Writer

Today we're kicking off the new week with a look at the play-by-play announcers of the Boston sports teams. This group contains some veterans who have seen multiple championships for the Patriots and Celtics and of course the 2004 Red Sox World Series championship. They've had experience calling some huge games at the highest level. … Continue reading BSMW Awards Recap – Best/Worst Play-by-Play Announcer

Today we're looking at a new category, media blogs. 2005 saw this genre really take off, not only with the local media outlets, but with media everywhere. It seems everyone has a blog these days, and they're actually a great medium for sports tidbits and information that might be interesting, but doesn't really fit into … Continue reading BSMW Awards Recap – Best/Worst Media Blog

Today we look at another talented group of writers, the beat writers who cover the New England Patriots. This is obviously a challenging gig, not only because of the success of the team and attention the franchise receives, but also because the Patriots communication policies force the writers to often times have to work harder … Continue reading BSMW Awards Recap – Best/Worst Football Beat Writer