In a show much of which was spent lambasting the Bruins and GM Peter Chiarelli for not being able to close a deal, (that's a whole other topic) Michael Felger decided he needed to poke the Celtics as well, specifically Jeff Green, who hit the game winning shot the night before. When anyone undergoes heart … Continue reading Heart Surgery Jokes Are Hilarious, Just Ask Mike Felger
Sports Media Musings: Ramble, Ramble, RAMBLE
I used to hit on a variety of topics, both local and national, in my media columns. These days, because we've been hit with a barrage of news and events, my writing in this space has been more focused and in-depth. So, to combat this trend, I decided to clean out my notebook. Also, since … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: Ramble, Ramble, RAMBLE
Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 80 vs. the Knicks
Celtics (59-20) vs. New York (37-41) March 26, 1980 Boston Garden The Celtics dealt a crushing blow to the playoff hopes of the New York Knicks with a 129-121 victory in Boston. The loss hurt New York as the Knicks were in the midst of a dog fight with Washington for the final playoff spot in … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 80 vs. the Knicks
Mid-Week Thoughts On Media Topics
I realize I've been a bit scarce around these parts in recent weeks, and there has been a lot going on. Here are a few thoughts and observations from around the Boston sports media world. I applaud the role Tom E Curran has apparently taken in deciding to call out some of the more ridiculous … Continue reading Mid-Week Thoughts On Media Topics
Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 79 vs. the Bullets
Celtics (58-20) vs. Washington (37-41) March 25, 1980 Capital Centre The Celtics inched closer to a 60-win season with a one-point victory, 96-95, over the Bullets in the nation's capital to secure the team's 59th victory. After dropping the previous meeting with the Bullets, the Celtics exacted some revenge in the final meeting of the season for … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 79 vs. the Bullets
Combine Snubs Who Showed ’Em, Part II
As we mentioned in Part I, kudos to Gil Brandt and his pro day blog on NFL.com. A very entertaining read. Below, we cite some more players who lacked invitations to the combine but whose performances would have fit right in at Indianapolis. For a rundown of each drill’s specific requirements, take a gander at the … Continue reading Combine Snubs Who Showed ’Em, Part II
Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 78 vs. the Nets
Celtics (58-19) vs. New Jersey (32-46) March 23, 1980 Boston Garden Tripping over the finish line, the Celtics gave away a home game to the putrid New Jersey Nets, 101-96. The defeat gave the Celtics a two-game losing streak, tying the longest stretch they had encountered all season. Boston 30th sellout in 39 games stood out for … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 78 vs. the Nets
Searching For The Next David Givens
In 2002, the Patriots selected receiver Deion Branch in the second round. The Louisville product became Tom Brady’s go-to pass-catcher and earned a Super Bowl MVP trophy after New England beat Philadelphia in February 2005. Many fans forget that Branch had company in the draft that year: seventh-rounder David Givens out of Notre Dame. During … Continue reading Searching For The Next David Givens
Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 77 vs. the Cavaliers
Celtics (58-18) vs. Cleveland (34-43) March 22, 1980 Richfield Coliseum The Celtics stumbled, 109-105, in front of a sellout crowd of 19,548 in Cleveland against the suddenly hot Cavaliers. The win marked the eighth straight for the Cavs, a team facing a future of uncertainty. The only coach and general manager the team had ever … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 77 vs. the Cavaliers
Sports Media Musings: What The Sports Guy’s Live March Madness Stream Means For Studio Shows
Quick Infomercial: I wrote about Tuukka Rask's plight and "Tuukka Time" becoming "Biding Time" for today's print edition of Metro Boston. Here's the web version. Please take a moment and give it a read. And remember, feel free to give me a shout out on Twitter if you're bored Out There. As always, thanks for reading. *** The … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: What The Sports Guy’s Live March Madness Stream Means For Studio Shows
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