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
BSMW Awards Recap – Best/Worst Sports Radio Host
Today's category is a huge one...the Best and Worst radio host in Boston. Though Sports Radio has really grown nationwide over the last 10-15 years, it has taken off in Boston as nowhere else the last few years. At the center of each show is the host. They all have their own styles, some are … Continue reading BSMW Awards Recap – Best/Worst Sports Radio Host
Column – If BSMW was Full-Time…
As most of you know, this website is only a part-time venture for me. I still have to work full-time, and because of that, I'm not able to do as much as I might like on the site. Many days my work here is limited to daily links which I put together before I go … Continue reading Column – If BSMW was Full-Time…
BSMW Awards Recap – Best/Worst Play-by-Play Announcer
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
BSMW Awards Recap – Best/Worst Media Blog
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
BSMW Awards Recap – Best/Worst Football Beat Writer
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
BSMW Awards Recap – Best/Worst Sports Radio Show
Today's recap is a biggie...the best and worst sports radio shows in Boston. WEEI is the 800 lb gorilla in this category, but has slipped ever so slightly in the overall ratings over the last six months or so. Their ratings dominance this decade has been extraordinary. To what should their success be attributed to? … Continue reading BSMW Awards Recap – Best/Worst Sports Radio Show
Column: What I’ve Learned Since Starting BSMW
In a previous post, I outlined how BSMW came to be. It's been four years since that time and I've learned so much since those early days. Here are just a few of the things that have become clear to me. 1) I never want to be a sports writer. ( But I knew that … Continue reading Column: What I’ve Learned Since Starting BSMW
BSMW Awards Recap – Best/Worst TV Sports Show
We're starting off the new week with a look at the best and worst sports television shows in the Boston area. Once again, there were just so many candidates that we forgot one. Somehow, the Globe SportsPlus program which runs on NESN was omitted. Honestly, that was not a bit of backlash against the Globe … Continue reading BSMW Awards Recap – Best/Worst TV Sports Show
BSMW Awards Recap – Best/Worst Independent Sports Web Site
For today's recap, we're taking a look at the best and worst independent sports websites in the region. This was another hotly contested poll. It was somewhat difficult defining the criteria for what sites to include in this poll. Some of the sites on this list are not local, but seem to have a lot … Continue reading BSMW Awards Recap – Best/Worst Independent Sports Web Site
Boston Sports Media Watch 