Just a few links before Sports Media Musings arrive and then we head into the weekend: Media Roundup: ESPN's MNF Crew Weighs In On Patriots, Jets - My SB Nation Boston media column has Jon Gruden and Ron Jaworski weighing in on the Patriots and whether they can make needed adjustments following the playoff loss to the … Continue reading Minor Housekeeping Items
From The PFW Archives – Interview With Michael Silver
As some of you may or may not know, in addition to this site, I've written a monthly media column for Patriots Football Weekly since 2007. This gives me access to many of the top football media personalities around the country. Occasionally, I will reprint some old articles/interviews in this space. This column originally appeared … Continue reading From The PFW Archives – Interview With Michael Silver
Sox Power Their Way Past Yankees
The Red Sox got big home runs from David Ortiz, Jacoby Ellsbury and Jason Varitek last night as they beat the New York Yankees 9-5 at Fenway Park. The Red Sox made a minor move last night, picking up Conor Jackson from the A's to add to their bench. Behind three home runs, Sox take down … Continue reading Sox Power Their Way Past Yankees
2011 Approval Ratings – Gerry Callahan
Gerry Callahan is the co-host of the Dennis and Callahan Show on WEEI. It’s easy to forget that at one time, Callahan was perhaps one of the best sports writers in the country. Callahan grew up in Massachusetts, graduating from Chelmsford High School and UMass Amherst. He started his career with the Lowell Sun in … Continue reading 2011 Approval Ratings – Gerry Callahan
Sox Had Their Chances, Couldn’t Break Through Against Yankees
The Red Sox left 16 runners on base last night as they fell to the New York Yankees 5-2 at Fenway Park. Left turn - Peter Abraham has CC Sabathia finally able to break through and beat the Red Sox, throwing 128 pitches in the process. Yankees Finally Get What They Needed From Their Ace - Jeff … Continue reading Sox Had Their Chances, Couldn’t Break Through Against Yankees
Sox, Yankees Set To Fire Up Fenway
Today and tomorrow, WEEI and NESN are holding the 10th annual Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon. There are few more worthy causes than this one. I highly encourage you to contribute, if you are able. With the stretch run approaching this week's Red Sox/Yankees series at Fenway Park takes on added importance to both teams, even though they … Continue reading Sox, Yankees Set To Fire Up Fenway
2011 Approval Ratings – Tom E Curran
Tom E Curran covers the Patriots and NFL for Comcast SportsNet New England. Curran has been covering the Patriots since 1997 when he was with the MetroWest Daily News. He moved over to the Providence Journal for several years before going national with NBC Sports in 2006. After four years there, he came back to … Continue reading 2011 Approval Ratings – Tom E Curran
Patriots Still Licking Wounds From Lion Mauling
Note - had a full length post here which got eaten. This is a shorter "Top-10" version. While we continue to remove stray branches from the yard, and wait for the electric company to restore power, the Patriots are looking to move on from Saturday night's 34-10 loss to the Detroit Lions. While certain folks … Continue reading Patriots Still Licking Wounds From Lion Mauling
A Pre-Hurricane Friday Megalinks Edition
As we batten down the hatches for the impending hit of Hurricane Irene this weekend, I hope you remain safe and sound throughout Sunday. For those of you looking for a diversion from Hurricane Irene coverage either on the Weather Channel or local news, I do have the sports and entertainment listings in the Weekend … Continue reading A Pre-Hurricane Friday Megalinks Edition
A Few Quick Links
Just a few quick links for the mid-day today, as we get ready for the hurricane... Fantasy is surely part of reality - Chad Finn's media column today has a number of items, leading off with the interest in fantasy football, to the point that even WEEI is having on-air experts talking about the subject. Chad … Continue reading A Few Quick Links
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