While there has been plenty of praise for the recent two-part NFL Films documentary on Patriots coach Bill Belichick, there has also been a few pockets of criticism, mainly because two of the biggest events from that 2009 season are not detailed in the film. The preseason trade of Richard Seymour to the Raiders, a … Continue reading Why Were The Seymour Trade and “LateGate” Not Detailed in Belichick Film?
Grading The Patriots As We Head Into Jets Week
After Sunday's 31-19 win in Oakland over the Raiders, some questions about the Patriots were answered, while others are still hanging out there. We saw that the Patriots have the potential to run the ball, and to win when Tom Brady isn't at the absolute peak of his powers. On the flip side, we saw … Continue reading Grading The Patriots As We Head Into Jets Week
Cranking Out The Friday Megalinks
Let's do some Friday linkage for you. MLB Postseason starts up really in earnest with four games on Saturday. College Football in full swing and the NFL completes its first month of games on Sunday. Your Weekend Viewing Picks have everything you need to know in sports and primetime programming. To the linkage. National Michael … Continue reading Cranking Out The Friday Megalinks
Sports Media Musings: The Big O losings O’s
AUTHOR'S NOTE: I previously wrote Ordway is a program director. He no longer holds that title. Oversight on my part. Apologies. Chad Finn's article last week said according to industry sources, Glenn Ordway was given a choice: Cut his rumored $1 million salary in half, or face the possibility of losing his job at Entercom-owned, … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: The Big O losings O’s
Francona Gone? Theo Too?
Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reported last night that the Red Sox and manager Terry Francona are expected to part ways, as soon as today. Francona expected to leave Red Sox The Chicago Sun Times reports today that Francona wants out, and would be interested in joining the White Sox: Terry Francona wants out of … Continue reading Francona Gone? Theo Too?
Meet The New Red Sox, Same As The Old Red Sox
When Evan Longoria's 12th inning home run barely snuck over the wall near the left-field foul pole in Tampa last night, all I could do was laugh. I mean, what else could you really do at that point? All seemed well earlier in the night. The Red Sox and Orioles were in a rain delay … Continue reading Meet The New Red Sox, Same As The Old Red Sox
Red Sox Do It The Lavarnway
The Red Sox got a pair of home runs from a rookie making his first Major League start behind the plate, and needed both of them as they barely hung on for an 8-7 win in Baltimore last night. The win kept Boston tied with Tampa for the Wild Card playoff berth heading into tonight's … Continue reading Red Sox Do It The Lavarnway
2011 Approval Ratings – Ian Rapoport
Ian Rapoport covers the New England Patriots for the Boston Herald. The Boston-born but New York raised Rapoport joined the Herald in July of 2009. He had previously worked for The Birmingham News, where he covered the Alabama football program led by Nick Saban. The Columbia University graduate employs an energetic style to his coverage … Continue reading 2011 Approval Ratings – Ian Rapoport
Brady’s Four Interceptions Help Buffalo End Streak Against Patriots
Tom Brady threw four interceptions yesterday, and the Patriots defense continued to give up yards and points at an alarming rate as the Buffalo Bills came back from a 21-0 deficit to defeat the Patriots 34-31 out in Western New York. It was the first time that the Bills have beaten the Patriots since 2003. ESPN … Continue reading Brady’s Four Interceptions Help Buffalo End Streak Against Patriots
Friday Megalinks
Due to being at jobsites for the last few days, I haven't been able post links like I've wanted to at either my main page or the Fang's Bites at BSMW site. I apologize for that. I have tried to be diligent in updating as much as I can. Let's get to the linkage. But … Continue reading Friday Megalinks
Boston Sports Media Watch 