None of the subsequent text you’re about to read matters; just as none of the endless hours of conversation breaking down the Patriots 28-13 defeat at the hands of the Ravens matters. You want storylines? There are plenty. You want culprits? There are plenty. But remember – and I can’t stress this enough – none … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: Playing the Patriots Blame Game & Media Notes From Championship Sunday
Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 46 vs. the SuperSonics
Celtics (34-11) vs. SuperSonics (35-13) January 20, 1980 Boston Garden The Celtics again showed they were not quite ready for showtime, dropping another game to a top-tier NBA team. In a double overtime battle, Seattle -- the defending champion as well as favorite to win the championship -- used their experience to defeat the Celtics, … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 46 vs. the SuperSonics
Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 45 vs. the TrailBlazers
Celtics (33-11) vs. TrailBlazers (24-25) January 18, 1980 Boston Garden The Portland TrailBlazers made their lone visit to Boston on January 18. The proud franchise, still struggling to find an identity after their lone championship in 1977, was moving on from the Bill Walton Era after he departed to the San Diego Clippers as a free agent … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 45 vs. the TrailBlazers
Sports Media Musings: Bow ties and Alibis
"It's a person. A doctor pronounces her dead, not the news." - Newsroom Yeah, I thought the sanctimonious feel of "Newsroom" sucked, too. But, given the Manti Te'o saga, doesn't it just feel appropriate today? Here are a few links worth passing along, then, I promise, we'll never speak of this again. (That's totally a lie, we're … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: Bow ties and Alibis
Sports Media Musings: Manti Te’o & The Rise of Deadspin; Felger & Mazz Dance With Themselves
Girl: Do not try to bend the spoon, that’s impossible; only try to realize the truth. Neo: What truth? Girl: There is no spoon. - The Matrix We generally try to stay relevant to the topic in this space. And college athletics is anything but relevant in the realm of Boston sports media. That said, … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: Manti Te’o & The Rise of Deadspin; Felger & Mazz Dance With Themselves
Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 44 vs. the Bulls
Celtics (32-11) vs. Bulls (15-29) January 16, 1980 Boston Garden Hosting Chicago for the first time in the season, the Celtics recovered from a harrowing loss to the Lakers by defeating the Bulls, 114-104, to improve to 3-1 in their seven-game home stand. The Bulls were coming off a 21-point victory over the Kings the … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 44 vs. the Bulls
The Obstructed View: Difficult Takes A Day; Impossible Takes A Week
In addition to my media notes, I'll be swinging by Wednesday afternoons to write a weekly column dealing with How We Think About Sports (or something), entitled "The Obstructed View." Think of it as an unfortunate tariff; and feel free to yell at me on Twitter about it (@Hadfield__) or email me at Hadfield.Ryan@gmail.com. The transitory sphere … Continue reading The Obstructed View: Difficult Takes A Day; Impossible Takes A Week
Patriots-Ravens Round 2
The Patriots may have caught a break with the Ravens beating the Broncos in Denver Saturday, meaning the Patriots will now host Baltimore in Sunday's AFC Championship. Don't think it will be an easy win, despite the early line set at -9.5. The Ravens are one of the few teams who have given the Patriots … Continue reading Patriots-Ravens Round 2
Ho-Hum, Another AFC Title Game Appearance For The Patriots
The Patriots find themselves in their 7th AFC Championship game since the 2001 season, as they knocked off the Houston Texans 41-28 at Gillette Stadium yesterday. Thanks to the Baltimore Ravens and their 2OT victory in Denver on Saturday night, the AFC Championship will be right here in Foxboro, where the Ravens beat the Patriots … Continue reading Ho-Hum, Another AFC Title Game Appearance For The Patriots
Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 43 vs. the Lakers
Celtics (32-10) vs. Lakers (30-15) January 13, 1980 Boston Garden Defense. The Los Angeles Lakers employed a stifling defensive strategy to hold the Celtics scoreless during a 21-0 run in the third quarter, drastically altering a 67-53 Celtics' lead into a 74-67 deficit. Yet the Celtics refused to surrender, and the game -- a 100-98 … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 43 vs. the Lakers
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