If you missed it, see yesterday's post for what this is all about. Over the last couple of years, Joe Haggerty has blossomed into one of the most ubiquitous members of the Boston sports media. Web, Radio, Television, Twitter, Haggerty is everywhere. Not bad for a guy not too long ago was doing his best … Continue reading 2011 Approval Ratings – Joe Haggerty
2011 Approval Ratings – Fluto Shinzawa
It's been three years since the original round of BSMW Approval ratings were run. Things are much different now, people have come and gone, moved to new positions, and there are even new outlets that weren't here previously. The concept is very simple. Each day (or thereabouts) a short profile of a Boston sports media member … Continue reading 2011 Approval Ratings – Fluto Shinzawa
BSMW Ratings Poll – Celtics Coverage
Interest in the Celtics is at a season-high right now, with the team on the cusp of returning to the NBA finals for the second time in three seasons. While no doubt you're getting your coverage from a variety of sources, perhaps relying on the links provided here at BSMW, is there one place that … Continue reading BSMW Ratings Poll – Celtics Coverage
BSMW Opinion Poll – Who is the best Red Sox Writer?
We're past the opening months of the baseball calendar and starting to get into the meaty part of the season. With the Yankees in town this week, interest in the Red Sox will likely be at the highest point of the season to date, with the possible exception of opening day. There will be plenty to … Continue reading BSMW Opinion Poll – Who is the best Red Sox Writer?
Approval Ratings – Top Ten Approves
For now, the Approval Ratings have run their course. I could've continued to trot out names in this space, but increasingly I would've gotten a string "WHO????" replies in the comment fields. This feature may pop up from time to time in the future, but for now, I'm going to table it. All in all, … Continue reading Approval Ratings – Top Ten Approves
Approval Ratings – Alice Cook
Alice Cook is a figure skating queen turned TV sports reporter. Cook competed in the 1976 Winter Olympic games in the pair skating competition. In 1984 she joined WBZ-TV as a sports producer, and the next year became a sports reporter for the station. During her career at WBZ, Cook has covered the Patriots extensively … Continue reading Approval Ratings – Alice Cook
Approval Ratings – Cedric Maxwell
"I got the ball!" With those words, Cedric Maxwell interrupted the call of broadcast partner Sean Grande as the Celtics clinched their 17th World Championship just a few weeks ago. After an 11 year NBA career with the Celtics (who retired his number 31 in 2003), Clippers and Rockets, Maxwell joined the Celtics radio broadcast … Continue reading Approval Ratings – Cedric Maxwell
Approval Ratings – Lenny Megliola
"Lenny Megs" is a longtime sports columnist for the Metrowest Daily News. Megliola is a sportswriter from the old school, bringing you his observations and thoughts on sports without making himself the story. He is a frequent guest on WEEI's Planet Mikey with Mike Adams, and makes appearances on the weekend as well. On television, Megliola can … Continue reading Approval Ratings – Lenny Megliola
Approval Ratings – Craig Mustard
Craig Mustard is co-host of the weekend "Mustard and Johnson" program (aka The Preacher and the Teacher) on WEEI. During the week, he is also a Wellesley High School English teacher. Mustard was one of the original crew of WEEI, back when the station first went to the all sports format. In fact, he was … Continue reading Approval Ratings – Craig Mustard
Approval Ratings – Jerry Remy
Jerry Remy, the "RemDog" is the color analyst for Red Sox games on NESN. We're a week late on this one, because if I had any sense of timing, Remy would've been in this space last week on Jerry Remy Day at Fenway Park. After a playing career in the majors with the Angels and … Continue reading Approval Ratings – Jerry Remy
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