So I'm a day late on this one, having had yesterday wiped out with an illness, so I'm catching up with this Gary Tanguay/Michael Felger dustup on Sunday/Monday. It apparently started with Felger's comments on Sports Sunday, following the Celtics win over the Timberwolves: http://www.csnne.com/common/thePlatform/web/swf/flvPlayer.swf Felger started off his show by saying that Tanguay was … Continue reading Felger/Tanguay “Dustup” – Real or Contrived?
Attemping The Friday Megalinks
I'm going to try to finish off the megalinks tonight while watching the NCAA Tournament. This is not guaranteed to work, but I'll do my best. The Weekend Viewing Picks have everything you need for your TV planning. Let's get to your links. National USA Today's Dueling Mikes return, Michael Hiestand and Mike McCarthy argue … Continue reading Attemping The Friday Megalinks
Celtics To Honor 30 Seasons of Heinsohn and Gorman
The Boston Celtics will honor the CSNNE broadcast duo of Tom Heinsohn and Mike Gorman prior to tonight's game against the Indiana Pacers. During a pre-game ceremony, Celtics CEO and Co-owner Wyc Grousbeck and Celtics Captain Paul Pierce will present commemorative Celtics jerseys with the number “30” to Mike and Tommy on center court. Comcast … Continue reading Celtics To Honor 30 Seasons of Heinsohn and Gorman
Celtics Enjoying Best Season Ever on CSNNE
Here is some information passed along by Comcast SportsNet New England: The Celtics are on pace to set multiple ratings benchmarks on Comcast SportsNet New England this season. The team is on track for the highest-rated season in the network's 30-year Celtics history. Through 46 games this season, Comcast SportsNet is averaging a 4.7 rating, … Continue reading Celtics Enjoying Best Season Ever on CSNNE
Celtics Topping Bruins In Winter Ratings Battles
This week, Sports Business Journal has a look at the local TV ratings for the NHL and NBA teams at the midpoint of their respective seasons. SBJ is normally a subscription site, but today only the site is free for all. Locally, the numbers are interesting, and impressive. Both the Celtics (CSSNE) and Bruins (NESN) are in the top … Continue reading Celtics Topping Bruins In Winter Ratings Battles
More Comcast SportsNet News…
Comcast SportsNet New England also announced today that they have hired a pair of new anchors for the network's SportNet Central all-sports newsroom. One name is a familiar one, while the other is a newcomer to the Boston sports scene. Veteran TV anchor and reporter Bob Neumeier will join CSNNE on January 3rd. Neumeier, is … Continue reading More Comcast SportsNet News…
Comcast SportsNet Goes Old School With 6 Classic NCAA Games
This looks like a pretty cool concept and series of game rebroadcasts from Comcast SportsNet: **************** COMCAST SPORTSNET GOES OLD SCHOOL WITH SIX CLASSIC NCAA GAMES FEATURING ALLEN, THE TRUTH, RONDO, SHAQ, BIG BABY & AINGE BURLINGTON MA - Nearly every player on the Celtics is recognizable, but Comcast SportsNet asks the question - do … Continue reading Comcast SportsNet Goes Old School With 6 Classic NCAA Games
Bill Walton & Dave Cowens Join Comcast SportsNet
Some great news here, on select West coast games this season - games in recent years in which Tommy Heinsohn hasn't been able to travel to - Mike Gorman will be joined on Celtics telecasts by Bill Walton. (Good luck getting a word in edgewise, Mike.) Details below: CELTICS LEGENDS BILL WALTON AND DAVE COWENS … Continue reading Bill Walton & Dave Cowens Join Comcast SportsNet
Celtics/Cavs Highest Rated Season Opener In CSN History
The home of the Boston Celtics, Comcast SportsNet, reports that the Boston Celtics-Cleveland Cavaliers telecast was the network’s highest rated first game telecast in history. Celtics vs. Cavaliers achieved a 5.6 household rating and reached an estimated 246,000 homes in the region. The telecast peaked at an 8.6 household rating or 378,000 New England homes … Continue reading Celtics/Cavs Highest Rated Season Opener In CSN History
Comcast SportsNet Launches New England Football Night on Thursdays
Beginning Thursday, September 9, at 7 p.m., Comcast SportsNet is debuting New England Football Night, a new night of on-air and online football coverage featuring three distinct shows that cover the Patriots from every conceivable angle. Each Thursday night will lead with a new Comcast SportsNet original production - Quick Slants - which will give … Continue reading Comcast SportsNet Launches New England Football Night on Thursdays
Boston Sports Media Watch 