The NFL season kicks off tonight with the Steelers taking on the Titans on NBC. First stop this morning is over at Patriots Daily, where Dan Snapp looks at the media's ridiculous fixation on "loyalty" when it comes to Belichick and the Patriots. Mike Reiss notes that when a legendary coach and a star quarterback come together, … Continue reading NFL Kicks Off Tonight, Patriots Set For Monday
Victor/Victorious
The Red Sox found themselves in a strange spot last night. Tied at 4 in the late innings of a game with the Baltimore Orioles, a team that they have for the most part dominated this season. With the bases loaded, Victor Martinez entered the game as a pinch hitter, and delivered a bases clearing … Continue reading Victor/Victorious
WEEI Announces NFL Sunday Lineup, NESN Adds Ted Johnson
WEEI today announced the lineup for their "NFL Sunday" football program. The lineup has changed quite a bit over the years, with Ron Hobson and Kevin Mannix being replaced with the likes of Tom E Curran and Paul Perillo. Dale Arnold was the original host, and Greg Dickerson, Michael Felger and Doug Brown have also hosted the show … Continue reading WEEI Announces NFL Sunday Lineup, NESN Adds Ted Johnson
Comcast SportsNet Looks to Expand Web Presence
Going back to their days at Fox Sports New England, Comcast SportsNet has always had columns and blogs as part of their webpage. In fact, I did a Celtics blog for them for a couple of seasons. They've expanded in recent years by adding in the "Wicked Good Sports" blogs and content to their website, CSNNE.com. … Continue reading Comcast SportsNet Looks to Expand Web Presence
Media Mum on Seymour’s Next Move
Over on Patriots Daily this morning, Scott Benson wonders when the media is going to get off their duffs and do some reporting on this Richard Seymour situation. Michael Vega has the Patriots seemingly not worried about the vast turnover of personnel on the defensive side of the ball. Ian R. Rapoport has defensive coordinator Dean Pees meeting … Continue reading Media Mum on Seymour’s Next Move
O’s So Easy For Sox (Red Sox Links)
The Red Sox hit six home runs last night, and Clay Buchholz pitched seven scoreless innings as the Red Sox cruised to a 10-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles last night. Adam Kilgore has Buchholz able to be successful in the blowout by acting as if he was pitching in a duel. Michael Silverman has the Orioles … Continue reading O’s So Easy For Sox (Red Sox Links)
Tedy Bruschi to ESPN, Debuts Thursday.
In one of the quickest transitions from the football field to TV, ESPN has announced that former Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi will join ESPN as an analyst. He'll be on the regular network and he'll also have a role on the new ESPN Boston site that launches next Monday. Look at the press release: Tedy … Continue reading Tedy Bruschi to ESPN, Debuts Thursday.
Labor Day Quicklinks
Just a few quick links for those of you who are looking at your computer this morning rather than getting out and doing something for the unofficial end of summer. The Red Sox wrap up their four game set in Chicago with the White Sox this afternoon at 2:05. Check all the coverage from yesterday's 6-1 … Continue reading Labor Day Quicklinks
Seymour Traded to Oakland
In a trade that certainly shocked everyone in the NFL, the Patriots announced they traded defensive lineman Richard Seymour to the Oakland Raiders for a 1st round draft pick in 2011. Mike Reiss in one of his last duties for the Boston Globe writes that Seymour's salary now comes off the Pats' cap. Ian R. … Continue reading Seymour Traded to Oakland
A Friday Night Megalink Thing
Ok, after a two week layoff, we bring back the megalinks. Of course, we give you the Weekend Viewing Picks first. The Red Sox hope to get closer to the Wild Card and try to shake off Friday's disastrous 12-2 loss to the White Sox. Saturday's game is on Fox 25 and Fox 64 at … Continue reading A Friday Night Megalink Thing
Boston Sports Media Watch 