Bill Simmons doesn't like making you pay for his content. I believe that. I really do. On his podcast with Chuck Klosterman, before his best-selling tome The Book of Basketball was released, Simmons rationalized the 700 page length saying, "I didn't want to split it up into two volumes. I hate making people pay for … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: Bill Simmons Stars In Tommy Boy, Lessons from Portnoy, Quick Musings
The Future Of Media – “Value-Added Insight”
By Roy Reiss Did you happen to notice how the University of Arizona recently announced the hiring of their new football coach? https://twitter.com/greg_byrne/status/138777752001187840 “And the new Arizona football coach and his family is…..” tweeted Athletic Director Greg Byrnes. It included a link to an iPhone photo of Byrnes, the new coach and his family. No … Continue reading The Future Of Media – “Value-Added Insight”
Lucchino Gets His Man, Bruins Win Again
Bobby Valentine will be introduced as Red Sox manager at 5:30 this afternoon. The Bruins won their 12th game in 13 tries last night as they downed the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-3 last night, and took over first place in the Northeast Division in the process. The papers are full of articles on Valentine this … Continue reading Lucchino Gets His Man, Bruins Win Again
CSNNE’s Coverage Of The MLB Winter Meetings
Here is a look at CSNNE's planned coverage of the MLB Winter Meetings: COMCAST SPORTSNET’S THE BASEBALL SHOW RETURNS FOR WINTER MEETINGS Red Sox Insider Sean McAdam and Jessica Moran Reporting Live from Dallas All Week for Chevrolet SportsNet Central and CSNNE.com BURLINGTON, MA - The Red Sox continue to turn the page on a … Continue reading CSNNE’s Coverage Of The MLB Winter Meetings
Valentine’s Day Coming For Red Sox
The "Real Life" workload is high today, so just a few top links to get to. Mike Lynch of WCVB Channel 5 had the news last night that Bobby Valentine would be the 45th manager of the Boston Red Sox, having been offered and accepted the job while he was in Japan. Dan Shaughnessy in … Continue reading Valentine’s Day Coming For Red Sox
Patriots Grade Out, Red Sox Search Drags On
The grades for the Patriots win in Philadelphia are in, and the Red Sox approach December still not having named a manager. Meanwhile, how is Danny Ainge going to fill out the Celtics roster? And oh yeah, ho-hum, the Bruins are still red hot. Making The Grades – Patriots at Eagles - Jeremy Gottlieb laughs at … Continue reading Patriots Grade Out, Red Sox Search Drags On
What A Real Fan Thinks Of Belichick And The Patriots
This was posted by one of our newer members on the BSMW Messageboard ("Claude45"). I thought it insightful: I was just listening to Belichick on WEEI and a couple of questions and answers highlighted just how misrepresented or misunderstood he is by the media. At least in my opinion. 1.(Steve) DeOssie told a story of how … Continue reading What A Real Fan Thinks Of Belichick And The Patriots
Rumored Replacements For Heidi Watney at NESN
If NESN had any sense of PR, they'd be playing up the hunt for Heidi Watney's replacement like one of their Red Sox-related reality shows. I get constant questions about it, and looking at Chad Finn's Twitter stream, he's getting asked about it all the time as well. He also devoted some of his Friday … Continue reading Rumored Replacements For Heidi Watney at NESN
Porous Patriots Defense Allows 400 Yards to Vince Young, Still Manages Undeserved Blowout Win With Roster Full Of Belichick Draft Busts
As the final minutes of yesterday's 38-20 win by the Patriots over the Philadelphia Eagles wound down, while the Eagles were piling up garbage yards and a garbage TD, talk among some Patriot media (looking at you, Chris Gasper) continued to be about draft busts Jermaine Cunningham and Taylor Price and why they couldn't get on … Continue reading Porous Patriots Defense Allows 400 Yards to Vince Young, Still Manages Undeserved Blowout Win With Roster Full Of Belichick Draft Busts
Some Black Friday Sports Media Links
I hope you survived the Black Friday experience if you went out today. If you decided to shop online, better to do that than wait outside in the cold where the temperatures dropped below freezing overnight. No fun. Anyway, I'll provide the links. The Weekend Viewing Picks are here. To the linkage. National At USA … Continue reading Some Black Friday Sports Media Links
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