Quick Programming Note: Running a massive mailbag Thursday morning covering a wide range of local/national media topics. Get involved: Feel free to send along comments, questions, or other funny anecdotes to Hadfield.Ryan@gmail.com or on Twitter (@Hadfield__) *** Since returning to BSMW, I've written a few column breakdowns takedowns, featuring different writers, but Gregg Doyel from … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: Gregg Doyel Is Just My Favorite
They Build Them Up So They Can Tear Them Down
A sampling of what's being said about Jackie Bradley Jr today after his first game in the Majors. Dan Shaughnessy: First walk. First hustle on the basepaths. First strikeout. First run. First RBI. First “tremendous” catch. How long before Dr. Charles Steinberg produces “The Ballad of Jackie Bradley Jr.?’’ How long before Yawkey Way is … Continue reading They Build Them Up So They Can Tear Them Down
Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 81 vs. the Cavaliers
Celtics (60-20) vs. Cleveland (36-44) March 28, 1980 Boston Garden The Celtics wrapped up a first round bye by clinching the Atlantic Division with a 130-122 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. With the win, the Celtics reached their combined win total from the past two seasons (61) during the 1979-80 season. Larry Bird scored 33 … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 81 vs. the Cavaliers
Red Sox Look To Start Afresh
After nearly a decade of contending, the Red Sox have fallen hard during the last two seasons. Their struggles have been well documented and discussed ad nauseam. This afternoon in Yankee Stadium they begin the 2013 season with low expectations, but moderate hopes. No one quite knows what to expect from this club, other than … Continue reading Red Sox Look To Start Afresh
Heart Surgery Jokes Are Hilarious, Just Ask Mike Felger
In a show much of which was spent lambasting the Bruins and GM Peter Chiarelli for not being able to close a deal, (that's a whole other topic) Michael Felger decided he needed to poke the Celtics as well, specifically Jeff Green, who hit the game winning shot the night before. When anyone undergoes heart … Continue reading Heart Surgery Jokes Are Hilarious, Just Ask Mike Felger
Sports Media Musings: Ramble, Ramble, RAMBLE
I used to hit on a variety of topics, both local and national, in my media columns. These days, because we've been hit with a barrage of news and events, my writing in this space has been more focused and in-depth. So, to combat this trend, I decided to clean out my notebook. Also, since … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: Ramble, Ramble, RAMBLE
Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 80 vs. the Knicks
Celtics (59-20) vs. New York (37-41) March 26, 1980 Boston Garden The Celtics dealt a crushing blow to the playoff hopes of the New York Knicks with a 129-121 victory in Boston. The loss hurt New York as the Knicks were in the midst of a dog fight with Washington for the final playoff spot in … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 80 vs. the Knicks
Mid-Week Thoughts On Media Topics
I realize I've been a bit scarce around these parts in recent weeks, and there has been a lot going on. Here are a few thoughts and observations from around the Boston sports media world. I applaud the role Tom E Curran has apparently taken in deciding to call out some of the more ridiculous … Continue reading Mid-Week Thoughts On Media Topics
Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 79 vs. the Bullets
Celtics (58-20) vs. Washington (37-41) March 25, 1980 Capital Centre The Celtics inched closer to a 60-win season with a one-point victory, 96-95, over the Bullets in the nation's capital to secure the team's 59th victory. After dropping the previous meeting with the Bullets, the Celtics exacted some revenge in the final meeting of the season for … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 79 vs. the Bullets
Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 78 vs. the Nets
Celtics (58-19) vs. New Jersey (32-46) March 23, 1980 Boston Garden Tripping over the finish line, the Celtics gave away a home game to the putrid New Jersey Nets, 101-96. The defeat gave the Celtics a two-game losing streak, tying the longest stretch they had encountered all season. Boston 30th sellout in 39 games stood out for … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 78 vs. the Nets
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