The Bruins and Celtics played their rivals from New York at the same time yesterday, with the Bruins dropping a 4-3 decision to the Rangers down at Madison Square Garden and the Celtics defeating the Knicks 115-111 in OT at the TD Garden. CSNNE had pre and post game coverage of both games. Not soon … Continue reading Celtics/Bruins Split With NY Rivals
Curran, CSNNE Fire Shot at Globe Business Coverage of Red Sox, Patriots
Longtime readers of BSMW had heard me complain many times about what I perceive to be uneven coverage of the Red Sox and Patriots in the pages of the Boston Globe. According to Tom E Curran of CSNNE.com, that disparity extends to business coverage of the two franchises as well. Business rules different for Red … Continue reading Curran, CSNNE Fire Shot at Globe Business Coverage of Red Sox, Patriots
Vintage KG Performance Lifts Celtics
Kevin Garnett has been playing well of late, (in the month of February - 11 games - he averaged 17.6 ppg and 10.8 rpg) and last night submitted another vintage performance with 25 points and 10 rebounds as the Celtics held on for a 102-96 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Rajon Rondo, who ESPN says … Continue reading Vintage KG Performance Lifts Celtics
Bobby V – The Next Rex Ryan? Um, No.
While I admit that I am skeptical of the Bobby Valentine experiment, and can't say that I was a huge fan of his hiring, I think it's going a little too far to proclaim him the next Rex Ryan, as I've heard several times already. Is he guaranteeing World Series championships? Is he saying he's … Continue reading Bobby V – The Next Rex Ryan? Um, No.
Bruins Stock Up, Celtics Back In Action
The Bruins made a pair of minor trades yesterday, getting old friend Brian Rolston from the Islanders along with former Boston College star Mike Mottau, and also getting defenseman Greg Zanon from Minnesota. The moves add depth and experience to specific roles, and we about the best that could be done without sacrificing top prospect … Continue reading Bruins Stock Up, Celtics Back In Action
NHL Trade deadline, Daytona 500, and a Dry Sox Clubhouse
It's a busy Monday in the sports world, with the NHL trading deadline set for this afternoon, and the Bruins looking to add a piece or two to their roster. Stephen Harris thinks that anything the Bruins do would be minor in nature. Joe Haggerty has a look at some possible targets. The Daytona 500 was … Continue reading NHL Trade deadline, Daytona 500, and a Dry Sox Clubhouse
January Numbers See 98.5 Still Riding High
Thanks to Chad Finn (on vacation this week, but he still posted this to his blog) we have the Arbitron radio numbers from January. The trend continues. Morning drive: Toucher and Rich: 12.0 share. Dennis and Callahan: 8.6. Midday: Gresh and Zo, 11.8; Mut and Merloni, 6.0. Afternoon drive: Felger and Mazz, 11.0; The Big … Continue reading January Numbers See 98.5 Still Riding High
Thinking About The Patriots Radio Situation
We've got a long ways to go until August, when the Patriots will play their first preseason game and debut what is almost certain to be a new broadcast team. It will be a topic of interest until the official announcement is made. Boston Globe media writer Chad Finn has said that long-time analyst Gino … Continue reading Thinking About The Patriots Radio Situation
WEEI Has Zero Credibility on Jeremy Lin/ESPN Issue
Station Shows Mind-blowing Lack of Self-Awareness The incident over the weekend in which an ESPN.com editor was fired for using the headline "Chink in the Armor" on a story about the New York Knicks and sensation Jeremy Lin losing their first game since Lin became a starter has been a hot topic everywhere this week. … Continue reading WEEI Has Zero Credibility on Jeremy Lin/ESPN Issue
Accountability, Responsibility and Apologies, Oh My!
The collective moral arbiters known as the Boston sports media are cranking things up into high gear as the Red Sox begin spring training. The sins of September 2011 will not be forgotten! It is their duty to ask the tough questions, to probe and ensure that there is a new attitude in Red Sox … Continue reading Accountability, Responsibility and Apologies, Oh My!
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