Celtics (51-15) vs. Houston (34-34) March 5, 1980 The Summit Competing in a foot race with the Spurs for the final playoff spot in the East, the Houston Rockets fell to the Boston Celtics in overtime at the Summit, 103-99. Houston came up short despite a 30-18 performance from 24-year-old phenom Moses Malone. The Rockets … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 67 vs. the Rockets
Sports Media Musings: Conflicting Welker Reports, NBC 1510 & Bob Ryan? Thoughts on Olbermann/ESPN Reunion And More!
GET INVOLVED, GUYS: Due to popular demand, I’ll be running a Media Musings Mailbag soon. To contribute to the fun and games, 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. ********************* Lots of media notes to get to today, … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: Conflicting Welker Reports, NBC 1510 & Bob Ryan? Thoughts on Olbermann/ESPN Reunion And More!
When Heinsohn Was The More Objective Man in the Booth.
These days Tommy Heinsohn is probably best known to the younger set of Celtics fans as the helplessly homer voice on the Celtics television broadcasts, who complains nightly about the refereeing and the atrocities committed against the home town team. Mike Gorman, a pro in every sense of the word, oftentimes has to talk Tommy … Continue reading When Heinsohn Was The More Objective Man in the Booth.
Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 66 vs. the Spurs
Celtics (50-15) vs. San Antonio (33-34) March 4, 1980 Hemisfair Arena Only five days after playing each other at the Boston Garden, the Celtics manhandled George Gervin and the Spurs, 137-108. The C's and Spurs embarked on a scoring spree at the Garden, playing a 38-38 first quarter, but the two teams outdid that performance … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 66 vs. the Spurs
Sports Media Musings: Sources Say The Patriots Dynasty Is No More (Again)
Quick Informercial Using Tom Brady and LeBron James as case studies, I wrote about the horrible epidemic facing all athletes in 2013 for Metro Boston today. From my column: The athletes can’t win. Say anything beyond the usual platitudes and you’re bound to be picked apart. Say nothing and you “lack charisma.” If the treatment of James and Brady, two of … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: Sources Say The Patriots Dynasty Is No More (Again)
Opinion: WEEI Needs Pete Sheppard
Clearly WEEI is in a state of change, especially in the afternoon time slot. Glenn Ordway is gone, and Mike Salk is set to join co-host Michael Holley in a few weeks. Up the dial on 98.5, Felger & Mazz are killing it in the ratings and it is apparent WEEI is trying to change … Continue reading Opinion: WEEI Needs Pete Sheppard
Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 65 vs. the Pistons
Celtics (49-15) vs. Detroit (15-50) March 2, 1980 Boston Garden In a game that saw Larry Bird pour in 41 points, the Celtics picked up their sixth straight win and 50th win of the season with a three point victory, 118-115, over the Detroit Pistons. This marked the first time since the 1975-76 season that … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 65 vs. the Pistons
Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 64 vs. the Warriors
Celtics (48-15) vs. Golden State (20-46) February 29, 1980 Boston Garden The Celtics celebrated by the leap year by whipping the Golden State Warriors, 110-99. The 15,320 fans at the Garden were present for 24th sellout of the season of the season as well as the Green's fifth straight win. The Celtics ended the month … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 64 vs. the Warriors
Sports Media Musings: The Mailbag, Chapter III
Welcome to the Monthly Weekly?? Sports Media Mailbag! Here are comments and emails from you, the readers, with insight on your favorite sports media personalities. To contribute to the mailbag, 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. Thanks for … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: The Mailbag, Chapter III
Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 63 vs. the Spurs
Celtics (47-15) vs. San Antonio (33-31) February 27, 1980 Boston Garden The Celtics increased their winning streak to four in a row after out-running the San Antonio at the Garden, 130-125. The game, far removed from today's NBA, entertained a building sellout to a38-38 first quarter. George Gervin looked to be on pace for a … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 63 vs. the Spurs
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