Before we get to everything WEEI and Glenn Ordway, I would like to take a moment to send my thoughts and prayers to Rich Shertenlieb and his wife, Mary, who was diagnosed with leukemia. As his co-host on the morning drive show, "Toucher and Rich," Fred Toettcher, pointed out several times, Rich is truly a great person. Most know of his … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: Everything Glenn Ordway
Ordway Links
We'll have more analysis of the Glenn Ordway firing as the days go on, but for right now, here are some other stories on the news: WEEI ousts longtime host Glenn Ordway - Chad Finn's story in th Globe also has a video with analysis from Finn. Glenn Ordway gets ax in sports talk battle … Continue reading Ordway Links
WEEI Statement on Glenn Ordway
"WEEI has decided to part ways with Glenn Ordway, co-host of “The Big Show”. Ordway made the announcement on-air Wednesday, February 13 that his last day will be this Friday. Michael Holley will serve as host of "The Big Show" for the foreseeable future and WEEI expects to make an announcement in the coming days … Continue reading WEEI Statement on Glenn Ordway
Ordway Confirms Exit On The Air Today
Following the report by Chad Finn on Boston.com, Glenn Ordway did come on the air today and he confirmed that he is out at WEEI after 27 years. He made no attempt to spin the initial news and say that it was a mutual parting, or anything like that, he said that the company made … Continue reading Ordway Confirms Exit On The Air Today
Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 57 vs. the Suns
Celtics (43-13) vs. Phoenix (37-20) February 13, 1980 Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum Phoenix recovered from the Celtics' 42 points explosion in the third quarter and a twelve point deficit to come back and defeat the Celtics, 135-134. Larry Bird had his most impressive game in his rookie season, pouring in 45 points. The Suns gushed … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 57 vs. the Suns
Chad Finn Reports WEEI To Replace Glenn Ordway With Mike Salk
The Globe's Chad Finn, who has been impeccable in his reporting of these things, has sources telling him today that Glenn Ordway, a fixture at WEEI since it went to the all-sports format, will be replaced by former 1510 and 890 host (and current 710 ESPN Seattle host) Mike Salk. Sources: WEEI to replace Glenn … Continue reading Chad Finn Reports WEEI To Replace Glenn Ordway With Mike Salk
Did Kevin Winter Step Down, Or Was He Fired?
Early this afternoon, Chad Finn reported that Kevin Winter had been called into Jason Wolfe's office this morning and then fired from his position as morning flash guy for The Dennis and Callahan Show. Kevin Winter out at WEEI Around the same time, I had heard the same thing - Winter had been fired. Shortly … Continue reading Did Kevin Winter Step Down, Or Was He Fired?
3 OT Effort Lifts Celtics To 7th Straight Win
The Celtics needed three overtimes, but managed to get their seventh win in a row, with a 118-114 victory over the Denver Nuggets at the TD Garden. Denver had come into the game having won nine in a row themselves. The Celtics were paced by the "old" guys, Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Jason Terry, … Continue reading 3 OT Effort Lifts Celtics To 7th Straight Win
Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 56 vs. the Pistons
Celtics (42-13) vs. Detroit (14-42) February 10, 1980 Boston Garden The headline spoke for itself. PISTOL, BIRD BLAST PISTONS, 128-111 The Boston Globe printed what the 21st sellout crowd (a new franchise record) witnessed at the Garden. The pairing of Larry Bird and Pete Maravich led the Celtics to victory, humiliating the Pistons, 128-111, delivering … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 56 vs. the Pistons
Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 55 vs. the Pacers
Celtics (41-13) vs. Indiana (27-29) February 8, 1980 Boston Garden The Celtics continued to roll over the competition, squashing Indiana, 130-108, on New Bedford Night at the Garden. While Olympic boxing hopeful Andre McCoy was being honored and boxing fans were salivating over his future, the Celtics were busy winning their sixth straight game. This was … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 55 vs. the Pacers
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