It seems only fitting. While at WEEI, Pete Sheppard was the biggest Patriots (and Tom Brady) booster at a station that is still quite pro-Patriot. Sheppard was let go early this year, and had not really surfaced at any media outlet, instead spending his time at Poker tournaments. Sheppard will make his return to sports … Continue reading Pete Sheppard To Host Weekly Show on Patriots.com
Maroney Traded, Moss Wants To Stay
The Patriots traded former first round pick Laurence Maroney to the Denver Broncos along with a sixth round pick in exchange for a fourth round pick in next year's draft. This brings to an end, a strange, disappointing, and at times interesting run in Foxborough for Maroney. Randy Moss told everyone who would listen yesterday that … Continue reading Maroney Traded, Moss Wants To Stay
NESN To Broadcast Two UFL Hartford Colonials Games
NESN will produce two United Football League games this season featuring the Hartford Colonials including the league’s season opener this Saturday (9/18) at 2:30 PM when Hartford hosts the Sacramento Mountain Lions at Rentschler Field. For Saturday's game, Mike Logan will handle play-by-play with former Patriots QB and 98.5 midday host Scott Zolak will provide … Continue reading NESN To Broadcast Two UFL Hartford Colonials Games
Grades Are In: Patriots, 98.5 Top Of Class
Tuesday during the NFL season is traditionally report card day, as various outlets weigh in on the performance of the local gridiron squad. Also today though, Chad Finn reports on the latest radio ratings, where 98.5 defeated WEEI in the all-important 25-54 male demo during all three daytime shows. The numbers, I presume, do not include … Continue reading Grades Are In: Patriots, 98.5 Top Of Class
Fast Start Puts Patriots In Win Column
The Patriots got off to a fast start yesterday, running out to a 31-3 lead after Brandon Tate returned the second half kickoff for a touchdown. The Bengals scored three touchdowns in the second half, but the Patriots were never seriously in danger in the 38-24 opening day win. Check all the coverage at PatriotsLinks.com. … Continue reading Fast Start Puts Patriots In Win Column
Brady Signs, Media Sighs
The locals were beaten to the scoop last night when NBC's Peter King broke the news at halftime of the Saints/Vikings season opener that Robert Kraft had told him that the Patriots had finalized a new four year contract with quarterback Tom Brady. For all the absurdity that this situation garnered in the offseason, with … Continue reading Brady Signs, Media Sighs
Brady Shaken, Media Stirred
So at what time this afternoon does Michael Felger proclaim that Tom Brady was distracted by his contract situation and that was a factor in his car accident this morning? WEEI was the first with the news, showing that breaking news on the radio might not be a dead art just yet. Local and national … Continue reading Brady Shaken, Media Stirred
A Challenge To Dan Shaughnessy
Boston Globe columnist Dan Shaughnessy submitted a routine hack job of the Patriots and their methods in this morning's newspaper. He made the usual comparisons (Nixon White House) and accusations (arrogance) and even made a statement calling out some of his colleagues in the media. The Patriots are the Nixon White House of sports. They … Continue reading A Challenge To Dan Shaughnessy
Tom Brady Contract Talk Dominates
Only in Boston can a new multi-year contract not even be signed yet before the media starts trying to panic the fans about what will happen after the deal has run its course. That's the case here, where Tom Brady and the Patriots have yet to formally agree to a new deal, yet newspaper writers and … Continue reading Tom Brady Contract Talk Dominates
NESN Launches “NESN National” in North and South Carolina
NESN announced today that Time Warner Cable customers in North and South Carolina will be the first cable customers in the country to have access to NESN National - the national television service of NESN. Subscribers to TWC's SportsPass will have access to NESN National, and be able to view Red Sox and Bruins pre … Continue reading NESN Launches “NESN National” in North and South Carolina
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