Three columns to check out over lunch: Curt Schilling goes after Dan Shaughnessy. Again. With great effectiveness. Gary Andrew Poole with the Columbia Journalism Review has a very interesting piece on how sports writing can recapture its relevance. Eric Dorval makes the case for Jim Rice's Hall of Fame candidacy on Examiner.com And a NESN note: This Friday … Continue reading Three Lunchtime Quick Links
Rough Night for Locals
It was a rough night for the local pro sports teams as both the Bruins and Celtics posted losses, and each now has a two game losing streak. The Bruins have still never beaten the Minnesota Wild at home, as they lost 1-0 at the Garden. Fluto Shinzawa looks at the lone goal by Marek Zidlicky. … Continue reading Rough Night for Locals
BC – Jags Drama Still Center Stage
The showdown between Boston College and its football coach, Jeff Jagodzinski remains at the top of the Boston sports scene for another day. Having stolen the spotlight from the hoops team's upset of North Carolina, this drama prepares to move into its second day, with indications that Jagodzinski may have been on his way out … Continue reading BC – Jags Drama Still Center Stage
NESN To Re-Air BC’s Upset of UNC
It already re-aired at 1 this afternoon, however, NESN plans to re-broadcast the Boston College upset of North Carolina again tonight at 8. As you know by now, NESN cut to commercials with 1:17 left in the game only to return with the contest already decided. NESN claims the problem was on Fox Sports Net's … Continue reading NESN To Re-Air BC’s Upset of UNC
WEEI Breaks Own Record For Most Self-Congratulatory Press Release
WEEI has issued a press release announcing Glenn Ordway's new contract, and it's a piece of work. The quotes from Julie Kahn and Jason Wolfe are especially nauseating. Emphasis Mine: Glenn Ordway Re-Signs Contract with WEEI BOSTON (January 5, 2009) – Entercom New England today announced that it has re-signed WEEI Sports Radio host Glenn … Continue reading WEEI Breaks Own Record For Most Self-Congratulatory Press Release
BC Upsets #1 UNC, No One Sees It
The Boston College Eagles stunned the number one ranked North Carolina Tar Heels last night, but thanks to a glitch at NESN with just over a minute to go, and the game very much still in doubt, all viewers in the Boston area saw was a series of commercials, before the feed was brought back … Continue reading BC Upsets #1 UNC, No One Sees It
First Friday Megalinks of 2009, Part II
Ok, here's Part II of the megalinks. I'll provide you with the Weekend Viewing Picks since I was unable to do so in Part I. The NFL Wildcard Weekend takes our viewing weekend attention as NBC has a doubleheader on Saturday with Atlanta taking on Arizona and Indianapolis renewing its rivalry with San Diego. All … Continue reading First Friday Megalinks of 2009, Part II
The First Friday Megalinks of 2009, Part I
Ken from the Fang's Bites blog with the megalinks again. I hope your New Year's went well. I'll do the Friday megalinks in two parts today. Over the last two days, I've been following the launch of the MLB Network which has apparently caused some confusion among analog cable subscribers who thought they were getting … Continue reading The First Friday Megalinks of 2009, Part I
Mid-Day Quick Links
A couple of items from the BSMW Network: John Molori talks to Pat Kirwin of NFL.com, including quite a bit about the Patriots. Stephon Marbury to the Celtics? Why Not? Elsewhere, Bill Simmons looks at the NFL playoffs this week. Tom E. Curran picks the Chargers and Giants in the Super Bowl. In Mike Florio vs the Boston … Continue reading Mid-Day Quick Links
WBZ Lays off Tom Cuddy
If ever you've listened to afternoon sports updates at :15 and :45 past the hour on WBZ radio, you've heard the voice of Tom Cuddy providing the latest sports news, usually followed by a Paul Harvey-like anecdote somehow tied to the world of sports. You won't be hearing those stories any longer, as Cuddy has been … Continue reading WBZ Lays off Tom Cuddy
Boston Sports Media Watch 