Celtics (2-0) vs. Houston (0-2) April 13, 1980 The Summit The Celtics took command of the Eastern Conference semi-finals series against the Rockets with a 100-81 victory at the Summit in Texas. Led by 20 points and 10 assists from Nate Archibald, the Celtics moved one step closer to advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals. … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 3 vs. the Rockets (M.L. Carr Speaks With BSMW)
Navy Football Voice Bob Socci Is The New #Patriots Voice
98.5 The Sports Hub announced today that Bob Socci (pronounced SO-See) will be the new radio voice of the New England Patriots, replacing the legendary Gil Santos. Socci has been the radio voice of Navy football for the last 16 years and also was the lead voice CBS Sports Network's Patriot League college basketball telecasts. … Continue reading Navy Football Voice Bob Socci Is The New #Patriots Voice
Globe Hires Ben Volin, Locals Crushed
No, the two parts of that headline are not related. It was a rough night in Boston sports, as all three teams lost and looked bad doing it. The Celtics appear to be at the end of the line, (wait, are they really not better without Rajon Rondo????) the Bruins are disappointing, and Alfredo Aceves … Continue reading Globe Hires Ben Volin, Locals Crushed
Sports Media Musings: Mike Francesa Still Hates Twitter, Bob Lobel Tries His Hand In Blogging
Quick Note: Shooting for another mailbag this week. To contribute, either shoot me an email at Hadfield.Ryan@gmail.com, hit me up on Twitter @Hadfield__, or leave a response in the comments section of any one of my columns. ***** http://youtu.be/sO4sSzEf4LU "AGAIN, WITH THE TWEETS! IT'S ALWAYS THE TWEETS!" Mike Francesa (still) hates Twitter. The rant above came after the AP's … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: Mike Francesa Still Hates Twitter, Bob Lobel Tries His Hand In Blogging
#BostonStrong on Sports Illustrated Regional Cover
SI also features a regional cover this week of Boston Red Sox outfielder Jonny Gomes pumping his fists in the air after beginning a game-winning rally with a double in Saturdays’ emotional victory at Fenway Park. The image falls under the headline: "Strong. Triumph After Tragedy." SI managing editor Chris Stone on why this … Continue reading #BostonStrong on Sports Illustrated Regional Cover
Attempting a Return to Sports and Media
The events of last week will never be forgotten. As we slowly swing back into our lives, here are a few bits and pieces from the sports media world: Boston Sports Media Watch comes to Chicago Sports Media Watch - I had a chance last week to speak with a similar type of site to … Continue reading Attempting a Return to Sports and Media
Sports Media Musings: Pete Sheppard to Join NBC Sports Radio Boston 1510
We'll call it "Return of the Meat," a sequel that took, oh, six days to produce. On Saturday, a disgruntled Pete Sheppard was airing out Entercom's dirty laundry on WEEI's airwaves, offering a poignant resignation to his audience. The following Thursday, Sheppard took to Twitter to announce he is set to join NBC Sports Radio Boston 1510 … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: Pete Sheppard to Join NBC Sports Radio Boston 1510
Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 2 vs. the Rockets
Celtics (1-0) vs. Houston (0-1) April 11, 1980 Boston Garden The Celtics held serve and defeated the Rockets, 95-75, to claim a 2-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference semi-final match-up. Only leading by three points at intermission, the Celtics hit Houston with an offensive barrage in the second half, featuring a total of six … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 2 vs. the Rockets
Sports Media Musings: The Sports Hub soars in the Winter, WEEI Hibernates
[Update]: Chad Finn has the official numbers from Arbitron posted on Touching All The Bases. From the piece: The Arbitron winter ratings period was a rout for 98.5 The Sports Hub. The Sports Hub finished first overall in the men 25-54 demographic for the period of Jan. 3-March 27, earning a 9.0 share. Each of its … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: The Sports Hub soars in the Winter, WEEI Hibernates
This Week’s Sports Illustrated On The Marathon
Two stories from the issue: Chaos, fear filled the Boston air after the explosions - S.L. Price Teary thoughts on a special day in Boston with my daughter - Steve Rushin Chris Stone, SI Managing Editor, discusses the process of putting together this week’s SI. With Monday being the weekly deadline for the magazine, how … Continue reading This Week’s Sports Illustrated On The Marathon
Boston Sports Media Watch 