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?
Wayback Machine: Felger and Mazz Talk the ’86 Celtics
(Thanks to long-time BSMW member Div for capturing this.) Set the wayback machine to December, 1985.... ....they have locations at Downtown Crossing and the Meadow Glen Mall. So, when you're looking to put fashion first, go to Tello's. You'll look the part. MF: OK, we're back Tony, and it's time to get to last night's … Continue reading Wayback Machine: Felger and Mazz Talk the ’86 Celtics
Arrogant Bill Finally Listens To Omniscient Media, Sits Gronk In Finale
FINALLY! For once, Bill Belichick humbled himself and listened to the sport talk radio hosts and sat fragile tight end Rob Gronkowski in the season finale yesterday against the Buffalo Bills. Now if he would just say things to the media like, I just want to apologize to everybody. I didn’t want to hold anybody … Continue reading Arrogant Bill Finally Listens To Omniscient Media, Sits Gronk In Finale
With Denver Loss, Patriots Back Into #1 Seed in AFC
The Patriots backed into the #1 seed in the AFC last night as the Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football. It wasn't anything the Patriots did, the other teams just collapsed and laid down, gifting New England the number one seed and home field advantage through the AFC playoffs. OK. OK. … Continue reading With Denver Loss, Patriots Back Into #1 Seed in AFC
Rondo Gone. Media Happy.
For years now, some in the media have been complaining about Rajon Rondo. He didn't always play nice with the media (though the beat guys generally got along fine with him), his unorthodox playing style offended some of their sensibilities, and his uneven levels of play were infuriating to some. When he would come up … Continue reading Rondo Gone. Media Happy.
Celtics, Bruins Talking Trades
With both winter franchises struggling to regain past levels of excellence, there has been quite a bit of trade talk around both clubs. Adrian Wojnarowski and Marc Spears first reported that trade talks regarding Rajon Rondo have heated up, and with the Mavericks in particular. Mavericks considering making trade offer for Celtics’ Rajon Rondo - … Continue reading Celtics, Bruins Talking Trades
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