From NESN a few minutes ago: NESN’s Vice President of Programming & Production/Executive Producer Joseph Maar recently announced the addition of 3 new production executives to the NESN staff as part of the network’s commitment to growth and innovation. Howard Zalkowitz has joined NESN as Director of Production/Sr. Coordinating Producer with oversight of live games … Continue reading NESN Announces Hiring of Three Production Executives
Patriots Shadow Roster (We Think)
The term "shadow roster" sounds ominous, but it just refers to New England managing the back end of their active 53 players. Every team has a call list of available free agents, it just seems like Coach Bill Belichick and Co. get on the horn with more frequency than other teams do. Due to injuries … Continue reading Patriots Shadow Roster (We Think)
NESN Taps Jamie Erdahl To Replace Naoko Funayama On Bruins Rink-Side
NESN today announced their plans for the 2013-2014 Bruins season, which include 71 Bruins games, enhanced pre and post game shows, a larger role for Billy Jaffe and have named Jamie Erdahl to replace Naoko Funayama at rink-side. Erdahl has filled in for Jenny Dell on Red Sox broadcast on several occasions this season, and … Continue reading NESN Taps Jamie Erdahl To Replace Naoko Funayama On Bruins Rink-Side
Plucky Red Sox Ready For Final Push
With the Red Sox magic number to clinch the division sitting at 12 with 17 games left to play, the team is set to face Tampa tonight looking to drop that number even further. Clay Buchholz makes his (long awaited) return to the mound tonight against David Price as the series opens up in Florida. … Continue reading Plucky Red Sox Ready For Final Push
Three Up, Three Down on Patriots Coverage
It seems like a popular thing to do with various posts covering the Patriots is to list a few players who played well, and a few who were bad. They're called "stock watch" or "three up, three down" or other equally creative names. Seems like it could be done with media, too. Three Up Tom … Continue reading Three Up, Three Down on Patriots Coverage
Good News – Your Fall Just Freed Up
If we've learned one thing already this NFL season, it is that the Patriots are not Super Bowl contenders, and that the Broncos have already sewed up the Lombardi Trophy. Also, Danny Amendola is fragile and not half the player Wes Welker is. Now that we've got all that out of the way, your Sunday … Continue reading Good News – Your Fall Just Freed Up
Updated NESN Color Analyst Schedule
Former Red Sox pitchers Derek Lowe, Mike Timlin and Dan Petry have been added to the list of analysts filling in alongside Don Orsillo for upcoming Red Sox games. Here is the schedule through September 25th: Date Opponent NESN Analyst Friday, Sept. 6 at New York Yankees Dennis Eckersley Sunday, Sept. 8 at New York … Continue reading Updated NESN Color Analyst Schedule
NFL 2013 Is Under Way
Wes Welker and the Denver Broncos got off to a great start to kick off the 2013 NFL season last night, trampling all over the defending Super Bowl Champion Baltimore Ravens 49-27. The Patriots start their season Sunday afternoon in Buffalo, followed by another divisional game next Thursday night against the Jets. You can check … Continue reading NFL 2013 Is Under Way
“Behind The B” Debuts on September 9th
NESN and the Bruins announced today that a new all-access television series on the team, narrated by Dennis Leary will debut next Monday night. Additional episodes will be announced as they are ready. Here is the release: BRUINS NEW ALL-ACCESS TELEVISION SERIES “BEHIND THE B” PRESENTED BY ALEX AND ANI DEBUTS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 ON … Continue reading “Behind The B” Debuts on September 9th
No More Boomer on D&C – Midweek Media Notes
After a long run with Dennis and Callahan on Monday Mornings during the NFL season on WEEI, Boomer Esiason will now be heard on their competition, Toucher and Rich on the morning after each Patriots game. It's actually surprising that this hasn't happened earlier. Esiason does a morning show on WFAN in New York with … Continue reading No More Boomer on D&C – Midweek Media Notes
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