Let's just say that you know things didn't go well yesterday when Mike Reiss is writing columns questioning whether Bill Belichick has lost his fastball. From a media-watch perspective, the thing that annoyed me so much about yesterday was how for many, the pregame analysis seemed to end at "Brady plays well against Pittsburgh." If there was … Continue reading Steelers Own Brady, Patriots
Back With The Friday Megalinks
Due to a crazy schedule for most of this week and then having a medical procedure done yesterday, I have not been able to blog like I've wanted to. Links have been scarce, but I'm available to do them now and hopefully, won't be interrupted. Your Weekend Viewing Picks have your sports and entertainment programming … Continue reading Back With The Friday Megalinks
Sports Media Musings: ESPN Original Programming Wins, Media Scolds NESN, CSNNE’s Farm System, Quick Musings
Praising Rage Against The Machine ESPN gets criticized with great regularity. Much of the scrutiny is deserved. Segments like, "Who's Now" on "SportsCenter" feel forced. I shake my head when Skip Bayless argues Aaron Hernandez's fried chicken entrée could be a harbinger of trouble ahead for the Patriots. Lastly, Herman Edwards' rants lay somewhere between … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: ESPN Original Programming Wins, Media Scolds NESN, CSNNE’s Farm System, Quick Musings
Friday Media Quicklinks
Just a few links this morning while Ryan readies this week's Sports Media Musings... Baseball takes two from NFL - Chad Finn has the World Series taking two nights in the ratings war with the NFL, as baseball beat football on both Sunday and Monday night this week. Chad also reports that NESN has hired NH … Continue reading Friday Media Quicklinks
ESPN Films “Unguarded” Delivers Un-Filtered Journey of Demise & Re-Emergence
Last night I had the opportunity to catch a screening of the new ESPN Films documentary, "Unguarded." The film tells the story of local basketball legend, Chris Herren. The former NBA player's story is well documented. In fact, in one form of medium or another, Herren's ongoing journey has always been disseminated. Bill Reynolds, of … Continue reading ESPN Films “Unguarded” Delivers Un-Filtered Journey of Demise & Re-Emergence
Understated Steelers Week Moves On
I don't know about you, but I'm a little sick of the stories and talk that Tom Brady owns the Pittsburgh Steelers. I take a little solace in that fact that Brady himself isn't buying it. Sure, these aren't the 2008 Steelers here, but they're more than capable of beating the Patriots on Sunday. Maybe it's the … Continue reading Understated Steelers Week Moves On
Cherington Era Under Way At Fenway
NH's Ben Cherington officially took over at Red Sox General Manager yesterday, speaking at an afternoon press conference at Fenway Park. Reaction from the event is mostly positive this morning, as Cherington takes over a talented but troubled team that looks to return to contender status in 2012. A lifetime of preparation for Ben Cherington - … Continue reading Cherington Era Under Way At Fenway
Sports Media Musings: NESN Forgot To Cover Theo Epstein’s Departure, CSNNE Flexes Muscle with Chicago Affliate
You thought "Sox Appeal" was cancelled? The laughable Red Sox-centric date program may have unceremoniously ended, but the stigma lives on. In fact, it permeates throughout the entire network. NESN decided they won't report on Yankee victories next season. In their eyes, the World Series was cancelled after Jon Papelbon blew game 162 in Baltimore. … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: NESN Forgot To Cover Theo Epstein’s Departure, CSNNE Flexes Muscle with Chicago Affliate
Red Sox Still Talk Of The Town
The Red Sox remain the biggest topic of conversation around here, but hopefully we're moving away from the "drinking in the clubhouse" discussions and towards the "what moves should they be making" discussions. In yesterday's Globe baseball notes, Nick Cafardo made the case that the Red Sox should try and get John Farrell away from … Continue reading Red Sox Still Talk Of The Town
Sports Media Musings: Bryant Gumbel & Shock Value, The Big Lead Impresses, Zolak Bolsters Broadcast
Shocking...But That Was The Point Bryant Gumbel knew his well-written, yet very misguided rant about David Stern and the NBA lockout would garner Hank Williams Jr.-esq attention. Gumbel compared Stern to a plantation owner on HBO's "Real Sports." "Stern's version of what has been going on behind closed doors has of course been disputed, but … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: Bryant Gumbel & Shock Value, The Big Lead Impresses, Zolak Bolsters Broadcast
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