Ok, let's get this done. Lots of linkage from yesterday and today. I need to catch up. Let's go. Check out your Weekend Viewing Picks for the sports and entertainment programming for Saturday and Sunday. National Mike McCarthy of USA Today wonders if there's a glass ceiling for women in sports television. Former Comcast SportsNet … Continue reading Unleashing Some Friday Megalinks
Sports Media Musings: Former ESPN VP Allegedly Exposes Himself In Front of Erin Andrews, Quick Musings
One of the hardest things to do as a columnist is write a strong lede. I can't tell you how much this is stressed to me on a daily basis. Above everything else, you need to grab the audience by the collar with a strong pun that says, "Put your feet up and stay for a … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: Former ESPN VP Allegedly Exposes Himself In Front of Erin Andrews, Quick Musings
Reflections on Tom Landry and Other Media Links
A few quick links this morning as we get ready for Sports Media Musings, coming in around noon today... Media Roundup - Last night's NFL Network's "A Football Life" on Tom Landry got me thinking about Bill Belichick, and how we're going to view this era 20 years from now. Anik gets shot calling MMA … Continue reading Reflections on Tom Landry and Other Media Links
Belichick Referendum Week Continues…
So I've been slightly out of the loop this week, but from what I can gather, this week has pretty much turned into a referendum on the coaching tenure of Bill Belichick. An ugly loss to Pittsburgh, coupled with seemingly questionable roster decisions, a shaky recent draft history and topped off by some off-the-field antics has … Continue reading Belichick Referendum Week Continues…
BSMW In The New York Times
I'm under the weather here for another day, but well enough for a little shameless self-promotion, as BSMW got a nice mention, and I'm quoted in this Mike Tanier column in The New York Times. Talking Trash, Just to Be Heard I hope to be back with regular links for tomorrow.
Steelers Own Brady, Patriots
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
Boston Sports Media Watch 