The process of breaking news is obviously a complicated one. How much information do you need to have before you go with a story? In the case of the Outside The Lines reporting this week, it seems that the reporters involved came up woefully short. ESPN is without an Ombudsman at this time, so we … Continue reading Will ESPN Learn From Its Latest Disaster?
NFL Integrity Takes Another Hit
Before ESPN's Outside The Lines ran their program this afternoon, they sent an afternoon email promising new developments.They quoted a former NFL head linesman as calling the activities of Patriots locker room attendant Jim McNally "unusual." They even created a cute little hashtag for Twitter people: #PatriotsIssues After Kelly Naqi repeated her reports that McNally had attempted to introduce an … Continue reading NFL Integrity Takes Another Hit
Another Kick at the Balls from ESPN
At this point we can just admit that ESPN has giving up any hope of doing actual reporting, right? They've just turned into ProFootballTalk when it comes to the Patriots. Seriously, what is this junk? Patriots locker room attendant tried to put unapproved ball into AFC final There is nothing there. Absolutely nothing. All it … Continue reading Another Kick at the Balls from ESPN
Cabin Fever Setting In
After finally finding my way out of the snowdrifts and to the keyboard, I'm back to offer a few frostbite-influenced thoughts on the latest happenings: It's amazing how much has changed in ten years. When the Patriots won the Super Bowl in February of 2005, there was no Twitter, no Facebook, no Instagram. There was … Continue reading Cabin Fever Setting In
New Marc Bertrand/Scott Zolak Show Starts Tuesday
98.5 The Sportshub made it official this afternoon, announcing the latest worst-kept secret in Boston sports media, that Andy Gresh is being replaced on the midday show by Marc Bertrand. Gresh will be staying on at 98.5, in "a variety of roles." Bertrand will also take over co-host duties of Patriots pre and post game … Continue reading New Marc Bertrand/Scott Zolak Show Starts Tuesday
The Worst Call in the History of History
By Dan Snapp REPORTER: “What do you think of the execution of your team?” JOHN MCKAY: “I’m in favor of it.” Nobody can predict the past quite like the sports punditry. Somehow, be it by tea leaves, phrenology or maybe even sorcery, they all have the breathtaking ability to foresee that a play that failed … Continue reading The Worst Call in the History of History
The Ultimate Answer
Hello? Hello? Is this thing on? It's been awfully quiet on the national scene since about 10pm Sunday night. It really is hard to believe just how many media-created storylines have to be scrapped following Sunday night's Super Bowl win by the New England Patriots. You will never again hear that the Patriots haven't won … Continue reading The Ultimate Answer
Video: What Just Happened?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzKMcYCYIKM My one caveat on this video, is that the one "fact" isn't even fully confirmed. The original Chris Mortensen report looks shakier every day.
Hugh Millen Drops A Bomb. No One Reacts.
On the Dennis and Callahan show this morning they had former Patriots quarterback Hugh Millen on as a guest to talk about the Super Bowl matchup, as Millen is working in the Seattle as an analyst of the Seahawks and Washington Huskies. While they were discussing the inflation of the footballs, Millen dropped that he … Continue reading Hugh Millen Drops A Bomb. No One Reacts.
Sports Media Musings: The NFL Is Insane; 3 Best Deflategate Pieces To Date
I woke up to a flat tire this morning, which was just great! So, I walked over to the local Dunkin’ Donuts (because I can’t afford to drop four dollars on Starbucks), and thought about a few things as I combed through my daily reads on my phone. Chief among these thoughts was whether or … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: The NFL Is Insane; 3 Best Deflategate Pieces To Date
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