Oh Danny-boy I have never been one to kill a columnist. No matter how zany their take is, I'll really let a writer reach before calling them a hack. Mainly because as a columnist you are asked to provoke thought and debate on the reg - and that is easier said then done. I give … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: Shank’s Big Day, Twitter Nonsense, Watney Moving?, ESPN Book to Big Screen
Belichick Chides “Media Fabrication”
It was an interesting exchange during Bill Belichick's press conference yesterday afternoon when the topic of the defensive scheme came up. There has been a ton of talk this camp about the Patriots moving away from their traditional 3-4 defensive front seven and going to the 4-3 alignment. When this was brought up to Belichick, he … Continue reading Belichick Chides “Media Fabrication”
Former BSMW “Scott’s Shots” Blogger Lands at ESPN
For those of you wondering what David Scott (formerly of Scott's Shots here on BSMW) has been up to, the UMass grad is now in charge of PR for News Content at ESPN. After finishing up Scott's Shots, David co-authored John Calipari's book "Bounce Back" and served as the coach's social media and business manager for his … Continue reading Former BSMW “Scott’s Shots” Blogger Lands at ESPN
Ellsbury Does It Again
For the second straight night, Jacoby Ellsbury won the game in the ninth inning for the Red Sox, this time slamming a home run into centerfield to break a 3-3 tie and give Boston a 4-3 win over the Cleveland Indians. Last night, following the game, Peter Gammons tweeted the following: [blackbirdpie id="98964401184448513"] I love it. That … Continue reading Ellsbury Does It Again
2011 Approval Ratings – Don Orsillo
Don Orsillo is the Red Sox play-by-play announcer for NESN. Growing up in Madison NH, Orsillo dreamed of being a broadcaster for the Red Sox. In 2001 that dream became reality as he became the NESN Red Sox voice. His very first game that season was a no-hitter by Hideo Nomo. Since 2005, Orsillo has … Continue reading 2011 Approval Ratings – Don Orsillo
Jacoby Ellsbury’s Single Wins It In Ninth For Sox
The amazing comeback season of Jacoby Ellsbury continued last night as the Red Sox centerfielder knocked in pinch-runner Jarrod Saltalamacchia(!) in the bottom of the ninth to lift Boston to a 3-2 win over the pesky Cleveland Indians. Over at Patriots training camp, Albert Haynesworth met with the media for the first time, and I'm … Continue reading Jacoby Ellsbury’s Single Wins It In Ninth For Sox
2011 Approval Ratings – Mike Mutnansky
Mike Mutnasky is the co-host of the Mut and Merloni show on WEEI. A Pepperell, MA native, Mutnansky went to UConn, where, during his junior year he interned on WEEI's Big Show. Upon graduation, Mutnansky met Marty Tirrell, who hired him to be a co-host/flash guy on the 5000-watt 1590-AM WSMN in Nashua, NH. The station was sold … Continue reading 2011 Approval Ratings – Mike Mutnansky
Guest Column: Too Many Outlets, Not Enough News
We wrap up our run of guest columns and posts with a second contribution from former Herald columnist Michael Gee. Bruce will return tomorrow. Too Many Outlets, Not Enough News By Michael Gee The main problem in the journalism business is and always has been that there’s more news media than there is news to … Continue reading Guest Column: Too Many Outlets, Not Enough News
2011 Approval Ratings – Scott Zolak
Scott Zolak is the co-host of the Gresh and Zo show on 98.5 The SportsHub. Drafted in the fourth round of the 1991 draft by the New England Patriots, Scott Zolak remained with the team as the backup quarterback through the 1998 season. He then spent one year with the Miami Dolphins. He began his … Continue reading 2011 Approval Ratings – Scott Zolak
Trying To Do A Friday Megalink Session
I'm hoping to get this entire Megalink session finished in one sitting. It's been a crazy day thus far. Of course, all of your weekend sport and entertainment programming are featured in the Weekend Viewing Picks. Let's get to the linkage now. National Michael Hiestand of USA Today speaks with noted baseball announcing author Curt … Continue reading Trying To Do A Friday Megalink Session
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