Celtics (1-0) vs. Houston (0-1) April 11, 1980 Boston Garden The Celtics held serve and defeated the Rockets, 95-75, to claim a 2-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference semi-final match-up. Only leading by three points at intermission, the Celtics hit Houston with an offensive barrage in the second half, featuring a total of six … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 2 vs. the Rockets
Sports Media Musings: The Sports Hub soars in the Winter, WEEI Hibernates
[Update]: Chad Finn has the official numbers from Arbitron posted on Touching All The Bases. From the piece: The Arbitron winter ratings period was a rout for 98.5 The Sports Hub. The Sports Hub finished first overall in the men 25-54 demographic for the period of Jan. 3-March 27, earning a 9.0 share. Each of its … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: The Sports Hub soars in the Winter, WEEI Hibernates
This Week’s Sports Illustrated On The Marathon
Two stories from the issue: Chaos, fear filled the Boston air after the explosions - S.L. Price Teary thoughts on a special day in Boston with my daughter - Steve Rushin Chris Stone, SI Managing Editor, discusses the process of putting together this week’s SI. With Monday being the weekly deadline for the magazine, how … Continue reading This Week’s Sports Illustrated On The Marathon
You Messed With The Wrong City
Historically, Bostonians have never taken to being pushed around very well. This doesn't bode well for whomever is responsible for the atrocities committed at the finish line of yesterday's Boston Marathon. I'm mortified at the idea that some lunatic(s) felt that Patriots' Day - a day to remember the first battles of the American Revolution - … Continue reading You Messed With The Wrong City
Sports Media Musings: Sorrow and Tragedy Strike 117th Boston Marathon
I was putting the finishing touches on a Red Sox column for Metro Boston when I took a quick second to touch up a piece I've been working on for BSMW about WEEI's precipitous fall. These days, I've become very good at multi-tasking, a skill I would unknowingly summon all afternoon and into the night. Like others, once I … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: Sorrow and Tragedy Strike 117th Boston Marathon
Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 1 vs. the Rockets
Celtics (0-0) vs. Houston (0-0) April 9, 1980 Boston Garden **After yesterday's tragedy at the Boston Marathon, I send my prayers to all those affected. With the NBA playoffs set to begin and the Celtics traveling to New York, it's a good opportunity to look back at the Celtics playoff run from the 1980 season. … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 1 vs. the Rockets
All In The Patriots Family
With New England currently owning a mere five picks in the 2013 draft, that means they'll have to fill spring camp with rookie free agents. Let's preview some potential undrafted newbies who could get a second look from the Foxboro front office. These fresh-faced free agent decisions often come down to connections. Last year, for … Continue reading All In The Patriots Family
BREAKING – Pete Sheppard Quits WEEI – On The Air
There is certainly no shortage of news coming out of WEEI these days. At about 5:45 this afternoon, Pete Sheppard posted the following Tweet: https://twitter.com/PShep326/status/323191045334650881 At the end of his shift, Sheppard then announced he was quitting the station, saying that he couldn't do it anymore, he couldn't stand working for the company anymore. He … Continue reading BREAKING – Pete Sheppard Quits WEEI – On The Air
Source: Entercom President/CEO David Field Coming To Boston Friday
According to an industry source, in response to continued toxic atmosphere at Entercom Boston, including and especially at WEEI, Entercom Communications Corp President and CEO David Field will be in Boston on Friday to conduct a "town hall" style meeting with employees, presumably in an attempt to assuage hard feelings and improve morale. The source … Continue reading Source: Entercom President/CEO David Field Coming To Boston Friday
Jon Rish Resigns From #RedSox Broadcasts, WEEI
**BREAKING** BSMW has learned and confirmed that Jon Rish has given his notice and will be leaving the Red Sox broadcasts, and the radio business altogether. This is just the latest in a series of personnel changes at Entercom Boston under VP/GM Jeff Brown. Rish had served as the pre and post-game host on the … Continue reading Jon Rish Resigns From #RedSox Broadcasts, WEEI
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