Small infomercial from me today - I had Kirk Minihane from WEEI on my podcast. He dishes about WEEI's website, kills Andy Gresh, puts the Portnoy issue to bed, and much more. Minihane gives some love to the BSMW community, and overall was a candid guest -- check out the podcast here. Media Musings Coming … Continue reading Podcast: WEEI’s Kirk Minihane talks Media Crime, Boston sports, & Much More
2011 Approval Ratings – Steve Burton
Steve Burton is the sports director for WBZ-TV Burton has been at WBZ since 1994, serving as sports reporter and anchor on both WBZ and TV38. He has been a fixture on the Patriots pregame shows, as well as on Patriots Fifth Quarter, where he is usually stationed inside the press conference room at Gillette … Continue reading 2011 Approval Ratings – Steve Burton
Getting The Friday Megalinks Done
Let's get these megalinks done as I hope to give you a weekend full of posts for the three day holiday. That's my plan, at least. They could get changed due to family or weather. You never know. I have the sports and entertainment programming in the Weekend Viewing Picks. Let's get to the linkage … Continue reading Getting The Friday Megalinks Done
Sports Media Musings: Labor Day Labor Issues for ESPN, Bruce Feldman
Lots happening on the national and local scene lately. This is part one of the special Labor Day Media Musings Extravaganzzzzzzaaa. Part 2 coming Saturday. Have a great long weekend! Infomercial! If you are into the video game Madden , or if you just want to hear what it is like playing against Chad Ochocinco … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: Labor Day Labor Issues for ESPN, Bruce Feldman
Minor Housekeeping Items
Just a few links before Sports Media Musings arrive and then we head into the weekend: Media Roundup: ESPN's MNF Crew Weighs In On Patriots, Jets - My SB Nation Boston media column has Jon Gruden and Ron Jaworski weighing in on the Patriots and whether they can make needed adjustments following the playoff loss to the … Continue reading Minor Housekeeping Items
From The PFW Archives – Interview With Michael Silver
As some of you may or may not know, in addition to this site, I've written a monthly media column for Patriots Football Weekly since 2007. This gives me access to many of the top football media personalities around the country. Occasionally, I will reprint some old articles/interviews in this space. This column originally appeared … Continue reading From The PFW Archives – Interview With Michael Silver
Sox Power Their Way Past Yankees
The Red Sox got big home runs from David Ortiz, Jacoby Ellsbury and Jason Varitek last night as they beat the New York Yankees 9-5 at Fenway Park. The Red Sox made a minor move last night, picking up Conor Jackson from the A's to add to their bench. Behind three home runs, Sox take down … Continue reading Sox Power Their Way Past Yankees
2011 Approval Ratings – Gerry Callahan
Gerry Callahan is the co-host of the Dennis and Callahan Show on WEEI. It’s easy to forget that at one time, Callahan was perhaps one of the best sports writers in the country. Callahan grew up in Massachusetts, graduating from Chelmsford High School and UMass Amherst. He started his career with the Lowell Sun in … Continue reading 2011 Approval Ratings – Gerry Callahan
Sox Had Their Chances, Couldn’t Break Through Against Yankees
The Red Sox left 16 runners on base last night as they fell to the New York Yankees 5-2 at Fenway Park. Left turn - Peter Abraham has CC Sabathia finally able to break through and beat the Red Sox, throwing 128 pitches in the process. Yankees Finally Get What They Needed From Their Ace - Jeff … Continue reading Sox Had Their Chances, Couldn’t Break Through Against Yankees
Sox, Yankees Set To Fire Up Fenway
Today and tomorrow, WEEI and NESN are holding the 10th annual Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon. There are few more worthy causes than this one. I highly encourage you to contribute, if you are able. With the stretch run approaching this week's Red Sox/Yankees series at Fenway Park takes on added importance to both teams, even though they … Continue reading Sox, Yankees Set To Fire Up Fenway
Boston Sports Media Watch 