Here is the release from Entercom: Entercom Announces Kevin Graham to Lead WEEI as New Brand Manager Graham Will Direct Entire WEEI Ecosystem from On-air, Online, Mobile, Red Sox Play-by-Play, and the WEEI Regional Sports Network BOSTON, MA – Entercom Boston announced today that it has hired Kevin Graham to lead WEEI as their new Brand Manager. Graham … Continue reading Entercom Announces Hiring of Kevin Graham as WEEI “Brand Manager”
Next WEEI Casualty – The Boston Celtics
As WEEI continues to circle the drain - everyday new rumors are coming fast and furious, (shutting down the FM signal and going back to AM?) today there was officially another casualty: The Boston Celtics will no longer be airing on WEEI. From Jeff Brown: WEEI has had an incredible run with the Boston Celtics, … Continue reading Next WEEI Casualty – The Boston Celtics
Lester Lifts Sox
Coming off a late night game and a cross-country flight, it seemed natural that the Red Sox would be a bit sluggish last night in San Francisco. Instead, Jon Lester pitched shutout ball into the ninth inning, and the Red Sox beat the Giants 7-0. Lester showing that Sox can count on him again - … Continue reading Lester Lifts Sox
Xander Time Is Finally Here
With the Red Sox scuffling, going 3-7 in their last ten games, and their recent four game lead in the AL East down to one, Boston has made the move that has been anticipated all season: The X-Man cometh: Why Red Sox are giving Xander Bogaerts his shot - Alex Speier has the scoop on … Continue reading Xander Time Is Finally Here
Jerry Remy’s Son Arrested For Murder, Friday Notes
As you've no doubt heard already, the son of NESN Red Sox analyst Jerry Remy was arrested this morning on the charge of murdering his girlfriend. Jared Remy was also a former Red Sox employee, having been fired in a 2009 steroids probe. Jared Remy arrested in girlfriend’s killing For the second time this summer, … Continue reading Jerry Remy’s Son Arrested For Murder, Friday Notes
Source: Kevin Graham To Replace Jason Wolfe as WEEI Program Director
According to an industry source, the choice to replace Jason Wolfe is likely to be current 1320 KFAN Salt Lake City Program Director Kevin Graham. Here is a quick bio on Graham from when he returned to KFAN last summer: Kevin Graham is no stranger to Utah Sports Radio. One of the original architects of … Continue reading Source: Kevin Graham To Replace Jason Wolfe as WEEI Program Director
Jason Wolfe Has Been Fired by Entercom/WEEI
Entercom Boston announced this morning that Vice President of Programming for WEEI and WRKO, Jason Wolfe, is "'leaving the company." They also said an announcement on a replacement would come shortly. “Jason Wolfe has defined sports talk radio, not only in Boston, but around the country as well. There are very few people who have influenced … Continue reading Jason Wolfe Has Been Fired by Entercom/WEEI
The Exaggerated Myth of Bill Parcells in New England
Let me begin this post by saying that I LOVED having Bill Parcells as coach of the New England Patriots, and wished he had stayed on. When he was hired by the Patriots, I was ecstatic, having found myself rooting for the Giants during several 1980's postseasons - mostly because of Parcells and LT. To … Continue reading The Exaggerated Myth of Bill Parcells in New England
Wrapping Up The Weekend
The new preseason television format rolled out by the Patriots on Friday night was overall, not bad. It was nice to get some different voices in there, I don't think anyone was left pining for the days of Don Criqui and Randy Cross. Dan Roche had a few hiccups - "Ben" Vareen - a call … Continue reading Wrapping Up The Weekend
The Bob Socci Era Begins Tonight
The Patriots kick off their preseason schedule tonight with a game in Philadelphia against the Eagles. The game, though not all the significant on the field, marks a transition for both the radio and preseason TV booth. Up in the radio booth, this marks the first game for play-by-play voice Bob Socci alongside analyst Scott … Continue reading The Bob Socci Era Begins Tonight
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