This column originally appeared in the October 27th, 2009 edition of Patriots Football Weekly. Some minor updates/additions are in this version. CBS Also Golden This Season By Bruce Allen When a couple celebrates their 50th wedding anniversary there is often a natural tendency to look back at the "glory days" of the past. In the … Continue reading From The PFW Archives – A Look at CBS’ 50th Anniversary of NFL Coverage
Bird’s Rookie Year – Game Seven vs Rockets
Justin Barrasso will be perusing the box scores of the Boston Celtics during the Larry Bird years, starting with Bird's rookie year in 1979-1980. We'll be posting the box score as well as some commentary each game day as we re-visit the '79-'80 season. Enjoy. Celtics (4-2) vs. Rockets (2-3) Wednesday, October 24 Having lost … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year – Game Seven vs Rockets
John Farrell Impresses In Introduction, Now Has Plenty Of Work To Get To
The Red Sox formally introduced John Farrell as their 46th manager in team history yesterday, and if there was one takeaway from the day - including the press conference and the numerous on-air and print interviews Farrell did - it is that he couldn't be more unlike his immediate predecessor. Speaking of which, Bobby Valentine … Continue reading John Farrell Impresses In Introduction, Now Has Plenty Of Work To Get To
Bird’s Rookie Year – Game Six vs Spurs
Justin Barrasso will be perusing the box scores of the Boston Celtics during the Larry Bird years, starting with Bird's rookie year in 1979-1980. The opportunity to reconnect with the Bird era is always fun, especially during his early years in the league. We'll be posting the box score as well as some commentary each … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year – Game Six vs Spurs
Wrapping up Patriots-Jets, new era for Sox starts today
Although it wasn't pretty, a win is a win, and the Patriots are now in first place in the AFC East despite having many flaws. The main concern for me surprisingly is not the secondary, it's the offenses inability to close out games. For the third time in six games, the Patriots blew a two … Continue reading Wrapping up Patriots-Jets, new era for Sox starts today
Patriots Suffer Worst Win of Brady/Belichick Era, Sox Get Their Man
The Patriots did manage to win the football game yesterday, though it surely won't seem like it for much of this week, as once again they couldn't hold onto a fourth quarter lead, and instead appeared to hand the game to the New York Jets when Devin McCourty fumbled a kickoff return with two minutes … Continue reading Patriots Suffer Worst Win of Brady/Belichick Era, Sox Get Their Man
Bird’s Rookie Year – Game Five vs Pacers
Justin Barrasso will be perusing the box scores of the Boston Celtics during the Larry Bird years, starting with Bird's rookie year in 1979-1980. The opportunity to reconnect with the Bird era is always fun, especially during his early years in the league. We'll be posting the box score as well as some commentary each … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year – Game Five vs Pacers
Bird’s Rookie Year – Game Four vs Bullets
We're always looking to add to the site here at BSMW, and I am hopeful you enjoy this new feature. Justin Barrasso will be perusing the box scores of the Boston Celtics during the Larry Bird years, starting with Bird's rookie year in 1979-1980. The opportunity to reconnect with the Bird era is always fun, … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year – Game Four vs Bullets
Patriots-Jets rivalry not the same
With both the Patriots and Jets going into Sunday's game at 3-3 and tied atop the AFC East standings, just a few years ago this game would be the talk of both huge media markets, and a must-see-game on television, especially with Jets coach Rex Ryan running the show. But, things just aren't that way … Continue reading Patriots-Jets rivalry not the same
