Leigh Bodden Suddenly Needs Surgery, and Media Links

Last night on Twitter, Alvin Keels, the agent for Leigh Bodden tweeted the following: [blackbirdpie id="134775938784296960"] He then added: [blackbirdpie id="134776637924442112"] Contrast that with the statement Keels put out when the Patriots released Bodden: “He’s enjoyed this time in New England, but after meeting with coach (Bill) Belichick this morning, both parties agreed it was … Continue reading Leigh Bodden Suddenly Needs Surgery, and Media Links

Michael Holley on War Room, The Globe, The Sports Hub, & Much More!

Just a couple pieces of cheap self-promotional junk from me today. (Don't tell Bruce) I'll be back for Sports Media Musings on Friday... First, I made an appearence on TSN's ESPN affiliate to talk about an array of Boston sports topics. Check out the 10 minute spot here. Secondly, yesterday marked the debut of the … Continue reading Michael Holley on War Room, The Globe, The Sports Hub, & Much More!

From The PFW Archives – An Interview With Lesley Visser

This column originally appeared in the November 25th, 2009 issue of Patriots Football Weekly. Visser no stranger to Pats success By Bruce Allen "Hi, I'm Lesley Visser, I know Will McDonough." With those eight words, Lesley Visser, the longtime CBS sportscaster voted this past summer as the No. 1 Female Sportscaster of All-Time, would approach … Continue reading From The PFW Archives – An Interview With Lesley Visser

Server Issues

We've been having issues with the site here going up and down all morning. At this point, it is unclear whether it is a server issue, or some sort of attack. You can check for updates on Twitter ( @bruceallen ) or on Google + - Boston Sports Media Watch Thanks for your patience.

Unleashing Some Friday Megalinks

Ok, let's get this done. Lots of linkage from yesterday and today. I need to catch up. Let's go. Check out your Weekend Viewing Picks for the sports and entertainment programming for Saturday and Sunday. National Mike McCarthy of USA Today wonders if there's a glass ceiling for women in sports television. Former Comcast SportsNet … Continue reading Unleashing Some Friday Megalinks

Sports Media Musings: Former ESPN VP Allegedly Exposes Himself In Front of Erin Andrews, Quick Musings

One of the hardest things to do as a columnist is write a strong lede.  I can't tell you how much this is stressed to me on a daily basis. Above everything else, you need to grab the audience by the collar with a strong pun that says, "Put your feet up and stay for a … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: Former ESPN VP Allegedly Exposes Himself In Front of Erin Andrews, Quick Musings