"Shame" isn't a word in the vocabulary of the seek-attention-at-any-cost segment of the Boston sports media. They don't care how bad or dumb they look, as long as you look. Whether it is Dan Shaughnessy or Gary Tanguay or whomever, they're going to do what it takes to get your attention, no matter how idiotic … Continue reading Send In The Clowns. Wait, They’re Already Here.
New Deals For Some Sports Radio Hosts, Others In Limbo
A little bit of focus on the media in this post, specifically the sports radio side. 98.5 Afternoon hosts Michael Felger and Tony Massarotti signed a new multi-year contract with the station. As Chad Finn put it, the deal means the duo "will continue their highly rated brand of Boston sports fan antagonism for the foreseeable … Continue reading New Deals For Some Sports Radio Hosts, Others In Limbo
This Week’s Meme: YOU People Think The Colts Have No Chance!
Given the relative ease in which the Patriots have dispatched the Colts as of late, it might be easy for some to dismiss Indianapolis' chances in the AFC Championship Game this Sunday at Gillette Stadium. https://twitter.com/985TheSportsHub/status/555102314768633857 This attitude is now being transferred to the region as a whole. Shows are being introduced and based on … Continue reading This Week’s Meme: YOU People Think The Colts Have No Chance!
Onto Another AFC Title Game.
After Saturday's epic 35-31 win over the not afraid Baltimore Ravens, the Patriots are set to host the Indianapolis Colts this coming Sunday in the AFC Championship game. This will be the ninth time the Belichick/Brady duo has played in this game. In a bit of symmetry, yesterday's Colts win over the Broncos meant that … Continue reading Onto Another AFC Title Game.
BREAKING: Ravens Are “Not Afraid” Of Patriots, Source Says.
If there has been any more recycled theme this week than "John Harbaugh and Joe Flacco and Terrell Suggs and the Ravens are not afraid of the Patriots and of playing in Gillette Stadium." I don't know what it could be. Great analysis, guys. Is it just me, or has almost all the local "analysis" … Continue reading BREAKING: Ravens Are “Not Afraid” Of Patriots, Source Says.
Is There A Tipping Point To Sports Media Trolling?
Tom Brady and Pedro Martinez have brought New England sports fans some of their greatest moments over the last 17 years or so. Pedro was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame this week, and Brady is already a lock for the Pro Football Hall of Fame whenever it is that he decides to hang … Continue reading Is There A Tipping Point To Sports Media Trolling?
The Media And That “Wacky” “Jokester” Terrell Suggs #NoMore
During Saturday night's NFL Wild Card playoff game between the Ravens and Steelers on NBC, you could hear Cris Collinsworth signing the praises of Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs. In addition to praising his play on the field (which was sensational) Collinsworth also referred to Suggs as a "jokester" off the field at one point. During … Continue reading The Media And That “Wacky” “Jokester” Terrell Suggs #NoMore
Rondo Returns, 2015 A Fresh Start For John Tomase?
Rajon Rondo returns to the TD Garden tonight for his first game against the Celtics, following his trade last month to the Dallas Mavericks. Celtics set to welcome Rajon Rondo back to Boston - Mark Murphy has former teammates emotional to see Rondo again. Rondo's return makes for emotional night for Celtics - A. Sherrod … Continue reading Rondo Returns, 2015 A Fresh Start For John Tomase?
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