With Danny Woodhead going to San Diego and Julian Edelman visiting other teams, New England’s return game has an uncertain future. Yes, the Pats signed Leon Washington, but the former Seahawk is 30 years old, which typically qualifies as the running back/returner Rubicon. The good news? The 2013 draft has many special teams candidates who … Continue reading Looking For Something In Returns
Home Opener Suddenly Much Brighter For Sox, Fans
After winning each of their first two series of the season on the road, Fenway Park opens this afternoon as the 4-2 Red Sox face the Baltimore Orioles. The importance of Red Sox finding their way at Fenway - Rob Bradford looks at why it is so critical for the team to re-establish their home … Continue reading Home Opener Suddenly Much Brighter For Sox, Fans
Finn On Ware Injury and Pete Sheppard Q&A
Just a few quick links this Friday for your perusal and discussion. CBS handled gruesome leg injury well - Chad Finn's media column looks at how CBS handled its coverage of the graphic Kevin Ware injury, looks at how the NCAA is rating for the networks, and has some Bruins and Red Sox media notes. … Continue reading Finn On Ware Injury and Pete Sheppard Q&A
Combine Snubs Who Showed ’Em, Part III (Best Of)
College football players must feel disappointed when they don’t receive an invitation to the NFL combine to show off their skills. One consolation is that they can perform drills on their respective pro days, which often occur weeks closer to the draft. The other? They don’t have to go to Indianapolis. (Ba-da-BOOM!) For those who … Continue reading Combine Snubs Who Showed ’Em, Part III (Best Of)
Sports Media Musings: The Mailbag, Chapter V
Welcome to the Monthly Weekly?? Sports Media Mailbag! Here are comments and emails from you, the readers, with insight on your favorite sports media personalities. To contribute to the mailbag, either shoot me an email at Hadfield.Ryan@gmail.com, hit me up on Twitter @Hadfield__, or leave a response in the comments section of any one of my columns. Took a vacation … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: The Mailbag, Chapter V
Question For Dan Shaughnessy Fans (Yes, They Do Exist)
Something I'm curious about. For those of you out there who enjoy Dan Shaughnessy, and I know you are out there, presumably you're drawn to his style of ripping down athletes and teams and taking shots and carrying grudges. How do you feel when he writes columns which go to a hyperbolic level in the … Continue reading Question For Dan Shaughnessy Fans (Yes, They Do Exist)
Sports Media Musings: Gregg Doyel Is Just My Favorite
Quick Programming Note: Running a massive mailbag Thursday morning covering a wide range of local/national media topics. Get involved: Feel free to send along comments, questions, or other funny anecdotes to Hadfield.Ryan@gmail.com or on Twitter (@Hadfield__) *** Since returning to BSMW, I've written a few column breakdowns takedowns, featuring different writers, but Gregg Doyel from … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: Gregg Doyel Is Just My Favorite
They Build Them Up So They Can Tear Them Down
A sampling of what's being said about Jackie Bradley Jr today after his first game in the Majors. Dan Shaughnessy: First walk. First hustle on the basepaths. First strikeout. First run. First RBI. First “tremendous” catch. How long before Dr. Charles Steinberg produces “The Ballad of Jackie Bradley Jr.?’’ How long before Yawkey Way is … Continue reading They Build Them Up So They Can Tear Them Down
Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 81 vs. the Cavaliers
Celtics (60-20) vs. Cleveland (36-44) March 28, 1980 Boston Garden The Celtics wrapped up a first round bye by clinching the Atlantic Division with a 130-122 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. With the win, the Celtics reached their combined win total from the past two seasons (61) during the 1979-80 season. Larry Bird scored 33 … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 81 vs. the Cavaliers
Red Sox Look To Start Afresh
After nearly a decade of contending, the Red Sox have fallen hard during the last two seasons. Their struggles have been well documented and discussed ad nauseam. This afternoon in Yankee Stadium they begin the 2013 season with low expectations, but moderate hopes. No one quite knows what to expect from this club, other than … Continue reading Red Sox Look To Start Afresh
Boston Sports Media Watch 