Greg Bedard didn't expect this, even if he probably should've known what parts of his story some of his belly-crawling colleagues in the sports media would pick up and sensationalize. In an profile of new Cleveland Browns head coach Mike Pettine, the Boston-based Bedard painted a picture of Pettine as a hard-working, intelligent coach with … Continue reading Where The Media Blows Yet Another Patriots Story Out Of Proportion
Cup Fever Grips Hub
The World Cup continues to be a huge hit here in Boston, as last night's U.S.A./Ghana match showed with a 7.0 overnight national rating for ESPN, (a record for them) but 10+ in Boston and Hartford. Talking World Cup soccer is still something the local media is not well-versed in. Dalen Cuff of CSNNE did … Continue reading Cup Fever Grips Hub
Tito’s Still Upset, NESN Giving Time Off To Orsillo, Remy
The Red Sox got back on the winning side of the ledger last night at Fenway Park. Old friend Terry Francona was in the house, and like old times, made an appearance on the Dale and Holley show. He again said he has not spoken with John Henry or Tom Werner and isn't sure he … Continue reading Tito’s Still Upset, NESN Giving Time Off To Orsillo, Remy
Jenny Dell Resurfaces as CBS NFL Sideline Reporter
Former NESN Red Sox sideline reporter Jenny Dell will be appearing on NFL sidelines this fall, as CBS announced its broadcast pairings for the 2014 season. Part of the release noted that Tracy Wolfson would be joining the network's top announcing team of Jim Nantz and Phil Simms as reporter. Ian Eagle and Dan Fouts have … Continue reading Jenny Dell Resurfaces as CBS NFL Sideline Reporter
CSNNE To Provide Nightly World Cup Updates
While soccer and the World Cup may currently be an object of ridicule on certain sports radio shows, there is still some interest locally in the biggest soccer tournament in the world. Comcast SportsNet New England announced their coverage plans for the World Cup this afternoon. Full Release: COMCAST SPORTSNET TO FEATURE IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS OF … Continue reading CSNNE To Provide Nightly World Cup Updates
Week Wrap – Just Another Week of Sports Media Trolling
Where do we begin? It was a non-stop week of media trolling, which isn't all that different from most weeks, but this week seemed to be on a different level. We started out with the Brady isn't an elite QB anymore - which somehow completely dominated almost all sports outlets at the beginning of the … Continue reading Week Wrap – Just Another Week of Sports Media Trolling
Can Pro Football Focus Stats Be Blindly Trusted?
In this age of sports analysis and analytics, it can be fascinating to see how the media picks and chooses what analysis to run with and which to mock and ignore. One fascination that I don't get is the lock-step acceptance of everything that comes out of the company known as Pro Football Focus. They're … Continue reading Can Pro Football Focus Stats Be Blindly Trusted?
The Minihane Reminder – The Boston Media Is Not Very Tough (skinned)
Only in Boston could we have a ceremony celebrating the 10-year anniversary of a Championship that broke an 86-year drought and then spend the next day listening to the media bitch endlessly about it. Then we have Kirk Minihane's column today. (The Manny Ramirez reminder: Boston is not a tough sports town) Holy crap. I … Continue reading The Minihane Reminder – The Boston Media Is Not Very Tough (skinned)
Does Jared Remy’s Guilty Plea Help His Dad?
In a somewhat surprising move, Jared Remy yesterday pleaded guilty to the murder of his girlfriend and mother of his daughter, Jennifer Martel. The plea avoids a very public and gruesome trial, which is good for the victim's family. Is it also good for Remy's father? By entering the plea and going to jail, the … Continue reading Does Jared Remy’s Guilty Plea Help His Dad?
Media Links and Week Wrap
Yesterday was the last edition of the Mut and Lou show on WEEI. Mike Mutnansky will soon transition over to the role previously held by John Ryder, working Red Sox broadcasts and last nights. All in all, it's not a horrible move for Mutnansky, who stays employed and gets a role that still gives him … Continue reading Media Links and Week Wrap
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