While most of us were prepared for the fact that the Patriots season might come to an end yesterday, I don't think anyone forsaw the first quarter dismantling that the Baltimore Ravens laid on Tom Brady and the Patriots. It was 24-0 Ravens seemingly in the blink of an eye, as the Ravens dominated and the Patriots collapsed … Continue reading Quoth the Raven, “Nevermore.”
Attempting A Friday Megalink Fest, Part II
Let's finish up our links from earlier today. We'll finish up the West and Canadian links. But we do have some national links to add. National Mike Reynolds of Multichannel News reports that Fox Soccer Channel is very close to purchasing either key cable rights or the owner outright of Setanta Sports US. Glen Dickson … Continue reading Attempting A Friday Megalink Fest, Part II
Attempting A Friday Megalink Fest, Part I
I'm currently at the home office and it's been quite difficult to blog with the boss constantly over your shoulder, but I'm doing my best. In between reports, phone calls and meetings, I'm trying to bring you some links. I may have to do this in two parts, but I'll try to get this completed … Continue reading Attempting A Friday Megalink Fest, Part I
Getting Ready For the Playoffs Top Ten
I've been somewhat bemused this week as I've seen columns and heard radio announcers warning Patriots fans not to be overconfident heading into this weekend, and not to overlook how dangerous this Ravens team is. Talk about not knowing your audience. I don't think any Patriots fan is overconfident about this team. I think most think they … Continue reading Getting Ready For the Playoffs Top Ten
Andy Gresh Officially Joins 98.5 as a “Swing Host”
He's been on the air for a few days now with 98.5thesportshub, but WBZ-FM sent out the official release this afternoon announcing his hiring: ANDY GRESH TO JOIN 98.5 THE SPORTS HUB GRESH WILL BROADCAST HIS OWN SHOW ON WEEKENDS AND SERVE AS FULL TIME SWING HOST Boston---Notable sports broadcaster Andy Gresh will join … Continue reading Andy Gresh Officially Joins 98.5 as a “Swing Host”
Week Log: Happy Birthday, Bloggers
Today is a birthday of sorts as Week Log is now one year old. Not to go all Thanks For Playing on you, but we published 41 editions over the past year, bringing you 1,761 links. We're now following about 160 New England-based blogs each week. When Bruce and I first discussed the concept of … Continue reading Week Log: Happy Birthday, Bloggers
Thursday Ten-Spot
The game looked lost for the Celtics after Ray Allen was stripped by Dwyane Wade, who then went in for an uncontested dunk with .06 on the clock, giving the Heat a two point lead. After a time out, Paul Pierce lobbed a perfect pass to Rajon Rondo who laid it in to tie the game. … Continue reading Thursday Ten-Spot
Pats Are Raven To Go
Ian R. Rapoport says that the playoffs will be a new experience for many of these Patriots. Glen Farley says that there is no tomorrow for the Patriots now, it is now or never. Rich Garven says that it is a new season for the Patriots. Kerry Byrne says that the AFC playoffs are more wide open than you … Continue reading Pats Are Raven To Go
Product Review – IS9181 WiFi Internet Radio
I recently received a IS9181 WiFi Internet Radio to test out and eventually use as a giveaway here on BSMW. (details upcoming on that.) A product from VTech, this unit was promoted to me as something that transplanted sports fans could use to keep up with sports talk back home. Sports radio stations such as … Continue reading Product Review – IS9181 WiFi Internet Radio
Patriots Will Be Less Without Wes
Beyond the scoreboard, which ended up not hurting the Patriots at all in the standings, yesterday's 34-27 loss to the Texans was a costly one for the Patriots. Wide Receiver Wes Welker, who in many ways is the man who makes the Patriots offense go, was lost for the playoffs, (and possibly all or most … Continue reading Patriots Will Be Less Without Wes
Boston Sports Media Watch 