In reality, I can't say I have a lot of personal enemies. When it comes to the Boston sports media however, there are figures who I think do their best to simply annoy people, get under their skin and do nothing but bring attention to themselves. These people I view as "enemies" of the Boston … Continue reading BSMW Enemies List – Edition 1
Patriots Grade Out Poorly In Win
The Patriots may be 10-3, but looking at the grades from Sunday's win over Washington, you'd have a hard time believing that. Patriots Report Card: No defense for league's worst secondary - Kirk Minihane says Rodney Harrison is right about the Patriots secondary. Patriots report card - Ron Borges says that if the defense doesn't improve, … Continue reading Patriots Grade Out Poorly In Win
Patriots Continue Death March Towards Playoff Loss With Another Lousy Win
OK, OK. The defense is bad. Alright? We get it. What are fans supposed to do about it? Sit around and be miserable until the inevitable playoff loss? I guess so. The Patriots secondary was once again shredded by a bottom-tier quarterback, albeit one who once took a team to a Super Bowl. What was … Continue reading Patriots Continue Death March Towards Playoff Loss With Another Lousy Win
Sports Media Musings: Andy Gresh Needs a Hug, Holley & Felger Crushin’ It, Minihane/RapSheet/Klosterman Deliver
Final papers in grad school are the bane of my existence. In the journalism world, they have these weird concepts called "sources" and "quotes." And you have to "attribute" everything. Right now I'm in the middle of a paper on concussions in high school athletics. You wouldn't believe it, but Athletic Directors aren't exactly excited … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: Andy Gresh Needs a Hug, Holley & Felger Crushin’ It, Minihane/RapSheet/Klosterman Deliver
No Chris Paul For Celtics…and Media Links
It looks like Rajon Rondo will continue to be the point guard of the Boston Celtics for the foreseeable future, as Danny Ainge has been unable to work a deal with New Orleans for guard Chris Paul. The Hornets did agree to send Paul to the Lakers last night, but after the deal had been leaked out, NBA Commissioner … Continue reading No Chris Paul For Celtics…and Media Links
CSNNE Reveals Celtics Schedule and Programming
CSNNE announced their Celtics coverage plans this afternoon. The network will carry 57 games, including two preseason contests, and will have a training camp opening special tomorrow nigth at 9:00PM BURLINGTON, MA - Boston Celtics basketball returns to Comcast SportsNet and the Home of the Celtics begins its telecast schedule with a pair of preseason … Continue reading CSNNE Reveals Celtics Schedule and Programming
Papi’s Staying, Is Rondo Going?
David Ortiz accepted arbitration from the Red Sox last night, meaning that the Red Sox DH will be back in Boston for at least another season. Meanwhile, Danny Ainge continues to push hard for a Chris Paul for Rajon Rondo swap, and Adrian Wojnarowski reports that the Celtics competition in this quest may be getting cold feet. … Continue reading Papi’s Staying, Is Rondo Going?
A Wednesday Catchup
Out of commission yesterday, apparently I missed a number of noteworthy items. CBS and NBC have been wrestling over the Patriots/Broncos game on December 18th. NBC would like to flex out the game to Sunday night, while CBS wants to keep it right where it currently is - a 4:15 start on their network. The … Continue reading A Wednesday Catchup
Patriots Stumble Their Way To Yet Another Disheartening Victory
For the middle 30 minutes of yesterday's game, the Patriots played well. The first 15 and final 15 - not as much. The Patriots withstood three fourth quarter touchdowns from the Indianapolis Colts and managed a 31-24 win at Gillette Stadium to move to 9-3 on the season. Let's get right to the grim analysis. Late fade … Continue reading Patriots Stumble Their Way To Yet Another Disheartening Victory
A Friday Evening Megalink Thing
Let's give you some linkage on this Friday. Been a busy day. You deserve some links The Weekend Viewing Picks provide your sports and entertainment TV watching. And now to your links. National USA Today's Michael Hiestand and Mike McCarthy debate whether networks should hire ex-coaches knowing full well they could make news and leave … Continue reading A Friday Evening Megalink Thing
Boston Sports Media Watch 