https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPmTp9up26w Roger Goodell: I want your answer and the money by noon tomorrow. And one more thing. Don't you contact me again, ever. From now on, you deal with Vincent. Tom Brady: Commissioner? You can have my answer now, if you like. My final offer is this: nothing. Not even the fine for non-cooperation, which … Continue reading My Offer Is Nothing
The Character of Chris Mortensen
Guest post from Mike Walsh. Wondering when Roger Goodell will air the next episode in the league office’s embarrassing DeflateGate drama pales in comparison to wondering when the Chris Mortensen character will make another cameo, especially since he may have played the biggest role in this entire affair. This stupid story has been going on … Continue reading The Character of Chris Mortensen
Sox Ready For Second Half Surge?
The Red Sox begin the post-All Star break portion of their schedule tonight in Anaheim. Pawtucket Red Sox play-by-play voice Josh Maurer will call the games for NESN in this series and the following one in Houston, as Don Orsillo is on his scheduled (mandated) in-season break. Red Sox Beat: A look at 5 guesses … Continue reading Sox Ready For Second Half Surge?
WHERE IS ROGER????
The old Fenway Park taunt of Roger Clemens seems appropriate here as we await NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell's ruling on the appeal of Tom Brady. The rumblings have been that Goodell could issue his ruling today, which would be just perfect for Goodell, as this is the so-called "deadest day in sports" and Roger can … Continue reading WHERE IS ROGER????
Wednesday In July
A scattering of observations, thoughts and opinion for a week many people are on vacation... The Red Sox are continuing to creep back to respectability, though that could all go out the window in the next few days as Rick Porcello takes the mound tonight, and then the AL East-leading Yankees come to town for … Continue reading Wednesday In July
Red Sox Showing Signs Of Life
Winners of seven out of their last ten games, the Red Sox are showing some life here as we approach the last week before the All Star Game. At 39-45, things aren't great, they've still got major issues with guys like Rick Porcello and Mike Napoli, but slowly, things are improving. The talks shows must … Continue reading Red Sox Showing Signs Of Life
Mind. Blown.
"I have come to appreciate the strength of Roger's character that causes him to rise higher than the ethics of the current environment that all to often seeks to justify and defend indefensible acts." Troy Vincent on Roger Goodell "Somebody has to protect the integrity of the game," Vincent said. "That's my responsibility, to protect … Continue reading Mind. Blown.
Boston’s Other Sports Stars
Boston’s contributions to sports history are hard to ignore. Names like Bill Russell, Larry Bird, David Ortiz, Bobby Orr, Tom Brady and Ted Williams have set records and made contributions to their respective games that will endure forever; in doing so they have made Boston sports fans some of the most loyal in the world. The superstars of Boston … Continue reading Boston’s Other Sports Stars
Just Another Sunday For The Globe
Yesterday's Sunday Boston Globe was AWESOME. If you're into marveling at a lack of self-awareness, I guess. We'll start with the top story: Baseball pitchers want a better grip, not a competitive advantage Oh, the irony. baseball players would rather not cheat, but they're FORCED to because of the slickness of the ball. Everyone does … Continue reading Just Another Sunday For The Globe
Area GM Criticized For Selecting Player In Draft
I'll be honest. I didn't see guard Terry Rozier (Louisville) as the Celtics first pick last night. I didn't see them staying where they were in the draft. I didn't see them making all four picks, and none of them being stashable Euros. Then again, I am not the president of basketball operations for the … Continue reading Area GM Criticized For Selecting Player In Draft
Boston Sports Media Watch 