Putting Out the Fire Michael Felger called his implication of Heidi Watney into the Red Sox mess "regrettable." I thought it was wrong for Felger to talk about the alleged Watney/Varitek affair, and wrote as much yesterday. I understood his larger point: If the Red Sox are going to air out Terry Francona's dirty laundry, … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: Felger Relents, Sticks & Stones Debut, Links, Closing Thoughts on Sox
Brian McGrory Is Delusional, And Other Media Links
Brian McGrory really should never write about sports. He really has no clue. He attempts to wax poetically about the time when the Red Sox were lovable losers, but can't even manage a decent impression of Doris Kearns Goodwin in this regard. Adrian Gonzalez is one of his targets, for supposedly complaining about the schedule, (He … Continue reading Brian McGrory Is Delusional, And Other Media Links
Sports Media Musings: The Sports Lodge Is On Fire!
There are days when covering the local media is rather tedious. After all, there are only so many CHB columns, ESPN slip-ups, Grantland opinions, 'radio war' coverage, among other incidents to write about. Then there are days like October 12th, 2011. Before we get to yesterday's sh!show, I need to say how much I wish … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: The Sports Lodge Is On Fire!
Bizzaro Boston: Shaughnessy Is On Point
You know things are screwed up around here when Dan Shaughnessy is 100% right in a column. Wind of change Many of you will still refuse to read it, and I understand that view completely. But Shaughnessy is completely correct today in his assessment of the Red Sox, how far they've fallen and where they … Continue reading Bizzaro Boston: Shaughnessy Is On Point
Losers All Around In Globe Article
I think we all expected that a tell-all about the 2011 Red Sox was coming, and I think we suspected that the Boston Globe - with their ties to Red Sox ownership - would be the outlet to provide it. That article came today. Inside the collapse - By Bob Hohler. The article is being … Continue reading Losers All Around In Globe Article
Bruins Sleepwalk Through Matinee, Patriots Grades In
Tuukka Rask was solid in net, but his teammates in front on him let him down, playing an uninspired brand of hockey which resulted in a 1-0 loss to the Colorado Avalanche yesterday afternoon. Bruins need to wake from Cup dream - Joe Haggerty says that it is time for the Bruins to lay off the snooze button. … Continue reading Bruins Sleepwalk Through Matinee, Patriots Grades In
Sports Media Musings: Tony Massarotti Confuses, Hank Williams Jr. & His Rowdy Friends, Tito & Buck?
Light round-up today after the special mid-week edition... Leading Off Was Tony Massarotti drinking at the open of the Wednesday edition of "Felger & Mazz"? Was I drugged at roughly 1:50 P.M. by a potent uknown substance? These are questions that need to be answered. I swear, when posed the question of whether he would … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: Tony Massarotti Confuses, Hank Williams Jr. & His Rowdy Friends, Tito & Buck?
Banner Night On Tap For The Bruins
The Bruins will raise their Stanley Cup Championship banner to the rafters this evening, and then set about the task of defending that title as they open the NHL regular season with a matchup with the Philadelphia Flyers. Go ahead, enjoy those shivers up your spine - Kevin Paul Dupont graciously gives you permission to enjoy … Continue reading Banner Night On Tap For The Bruins
With Jets Week Here, Sox Autopsy Continues
We're off to a little bit of a slow start to Jets week, but that could change as soon as Rex Ryan stands before a microphone. Cease-fire in ongoing war with Jets - Paul Kenyon notes that the silence could be because both teams have some serious issues to deal with right now. Rex Ryan lights … Continue reading With Jets Week Here, Sox Autopsy Continues
Sports Media Musings: 98.5 The Sports Hub Wins The Summer, WEEI Finishing 8th
98.5 The Sports Hub took the momentum obtained from their win in the spring ratings period, and never looked back. In the summer ratings period, released by third-party Arbitron yesterday, "The Sports Hub" found itself in the poll position again, earning the highest share among the coveted men's 25-54 demographic in the Boston market. Chief … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: 98.5 The Sports Hub Wins The Summer, WEEI Finishing 8th
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