(I can't wait to see how many angry emails and tweets I get from people who only read the headline.) It's hard to find to find much fault with the Patriots performance last night, so those who wish to force doom and gloom on their audience the next few days will have to work a … Continue reading Patriots Peak Too Soon, Blow Chance At Super Bowl Title
Another No-Win Game on Tap For Patriots
No tomato cans this week. Or next. Make no mistake, tonight's game against the Houston Texans is a tough one, no matter how Dan Shaughnessy might try to reverse-jinx you into thinking it's going to be a Patriots cakewalk. Much of last week on the airwaves, well, at least on a couple of shows was … Continue reading Another No-Win Game on Tap For Patriots
Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 28 vs. the Bucks
Celtics (20-7) vs. Bucks (19-10) December 9, 1979 MECCA Arena After a flat performance the prior night in Cleveland, the Celtics arrived at 400 West Kilbourn Avenue with a plan to re-insert themselves in first place in the Atlantic Division with a victory over an NBA stalwart in their final year in the Western Conference. … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 28 vs. the Bucks
Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 27 vs. the Cavaliers
Celtics (20-6) vs. Cavaliers (13-17) December 8, 1979 Richfield Coliseum The Cavaliers were thrilled to find the Celtics on the second night of a back-to-back and shared no sympathy toward former coach Bill Fitch in a 116-100 victory over Boston. The win put the Cavs only three games under the .500 mark. An exquisite performance … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 27 vs. the Cavaliers
Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 26 vs. the Suns
Celtics (19-6) vs. Suns (17-11) Friday, December 7, 1979 Boston Garden Today is a tragic day in the history of the United States as we remember those who lost their lives on Pearl Harbor, but today also marks the day of birth for Larry Bird. Bird and the Celtics began their next stretch of three-games-in-three-days … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 26 vs. the Suns
Tom Coughlin’s Encounter with Bill Belichick after Super Bowl XLVI
Another reason why I just can't dislike Tom Coughlin even though he's beaten the Patriots twice in the Super Bowl: Tom Coughlin On The Handshake With Bill Belichick After Super Bowl XLVI: “Very, very moving experience for me because I tried to put myself in his shoes and how difficult that was for him. We … Continue reading Tom Coughlin’s Encounter with Bill Belichick after Super Bowl XLVI
Kevin Winter Gets D&C Update Gig, Ted Johnson Looks Great, Gruden On Patriots/Texans
It's almost a weekend off for Patriots fans, with New England taking on the Houston Texans on Monday night, it's a weekend to score points with your significant other by offering to do something on Sunday afternoon. Unless you have the Red Zone channel, that is. On CSNNE's Quick Slants last night Tom E Curran … Continue reading Kevin Winter Gets D&C Update Gig, Ted Johnson Looks Great, Gruden On Patriots/Texans
Q&A with Comcast Sportsnet host/Celtics reporter Gary Tanguay
Gary Tanguay is involved with a number of programs for Comcast Sportsnet including UNO Sports Tonight, Patriots Wednesday Live and Celtics pre and post game coverage. He also co-hosts 98.5 The Sports Hub's pre and post game coverage for every Patriots game. In addition, he has also called some college football games for CSN. Tanguay … Continue reading Q&A with Comcast Sportsnet host/Celtics reporter Gary Tanguay
Shaughnessy’s Continued Digs at Robert Kraft…And Fondness For Tomato Cans
Dan Shaughnessy just can't help himself. From Sunday: In typical lucky fashion, the tomato cans* are lining up for the Patriots, which is great news for Robert (“you can call me Amos Alonzo or you can call me Hef, but please don’t call me Bob”) Kraft and the CBS executives who worship the Patriots. *see … Continue reading Shaughnessy’s Continued Digs at Robert Kraft…And Fondness For Tomato Cans
Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 25 vs. the Hawks
Celtics (19-5) vs. Hawks (16-12) Wednesday, December 5, 1979 Boston Garden The Celtics returned home and received a beat-down from Hubie Brown's Hawks. The 120-92 loss marked the sixth game in eight nights for the C's, and Atlanta took advantage of the Celtics' tired legs. Boston was competitive for a quarter, only trailing, 25-24, after … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 25 vs. the Hawks
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