It seems like a popular thing to do with various posts covering the Patriots is to list a few players who played well, and a few who were bad. They're called "stock watch" or "three up, three down" or other equally creative names. Seems like it could be done with media, too. Three Up Tom … Continue reading Three Up, Three Down on Patriots Coverage
Good News – Your Fall Just Freed Up
If we've learned one thing already this NFL season, it is that the Patriots are not Super Bowl contenders, and that the Broncos have already sewed up the Lombardi Trophy. Also, Danny Amendola is fragile and not half the player Wes Welker is. Now that we've got all that out of the way, your Sunday … Continue reading Good News – Your Fall Just Freed Up
Updated NESN Color Analyst Schedule
Former Red Sox pitchers Derek Lowe, Mike Timlin and Dan Petry have been added to the list of analysts filling in alongside Don Orsillo for upcoming Red Sox games. Here is the schedule through September 25th: Date Opponent NESN Analyst Friday, Sept. 6 at New York Yankees Dennis Eckersley Sunday, Sept. 8 at New York … Continue reading Updated NESN Color Analyst Schedule
NFL 2013 Is Under Way
Wes Welker and the Denver Broncos got off to a great start to kick off the 2013 NFL season last night, trampling all over the defending Super Bowl Champion Baltimore Ravens 49-27. The Patriots start their season Sunday afternoon in Buffalo, followed by another divisional game next Thursday night against the Jets. You can check … Continue reading NFL 2013 Is Under Way
“Behind The B” Debuts on September 9th
NESN and the Bruins announced today that a new all-access television series on the team, narrated by Dennis Leary will debut next Monday night. Additional episodes will be announced as they are ready. Here is the release: BRUINS NEW ALL-ACCESS TELEVISION SERIES “BEHIND THE B” PRESENTED BY ALEX AND ANI DEBUTS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 ON … Continue reading “Behind The B” Debuts on September 9th
No More Boomer on D&C – Midweek Media Notes
After a long run with Dennis and Callahan on Monday Mornings during the NFL season on WEEI, Boomer Esiason will now be heard on their competition, Toucher and Rich on the morning after each Patriots game. It's actually surprising that this hasn't happened earlier. Esiason does a morning show on WFAN in New York with … Continue reading No More Boomer on D&C – Midweek Media Notes
CSNNE, WEEI Unveil Patriots Coverage Plans
Both WEEI and CSNNE announced their plans for Patriots coverage this season. Both will have similar programming to years past, with a few minor changes. Comcast SportsNet Announces 2013 Patriots Coverage Some of the highlights of the CSNNE coverage are as follows: Logan Mankins will appear in Postgame Live after every game (Wes Welker was … Continue reading CSNNE, WEEI Unveil Patriots Coverage Plans
Jerry Remy Done For The Season, WEEI Still Not Happy At Globe
NESN and Jerry Remy announced last night at the Red Sox analyst will not return to the booth this season as he deals with the aftermath of his son having been arrested for murder. JERRY REMY TO REMAIN WITH HIS FAMILY THROUGH THE REST OF THE SEASON August 29, 2013 – Beloved NESN broadcaster and … Continue reading Jerry Remy Done For The Season, WEEI Still Not Happy At Globe
Reiss: “I have lost control over the tone and direction of the Patriots blog on ESPNBoston.com”
If you've visited the ESPNBoston Patriots blog recently, you've probably noticed some changes. In addition to the material from Mike Reiss and Field Yates, now, every single time the Patriots are discussed on any ESPN platform, there is an entry on the blog for it. Reiss addressed the changes in his chat today, and I … Continue reading Reiss: “I have lost control over the tone and direction of the Patriots blog on ESPNBoston.com”
The Globe Writes About WEEI, Continued Fallout From Rolling Stone Piece
Before getting into the Boston Globe piece on WEEI, it needs to be noted that despite the struggles of the station, the WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-telethon raised over $3.3 million for the Jimmy Fund. That's outstanding. It's just a notch below last year's total of $3.4 million. Congratulations to all involved. There isn't a more … Continue reading The Globe Writes About WEEI, Continued Fallout From Rolling Stone Piece
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