Ryan Hadfield is a media columnist for SportsOfBoston.com. You can read his archive here. He also is a feature writer for GossipSports.com. You can yell at him on Twitter or harass him via email at Ryan@SportsOfBoston.com An Informercial Before Our Regularly Scheduled Program I don't think I'm going out on a huge limb when I … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: Finn Podcast, Influx of Media, Former Athlete Media Grades, Links
Guest Column – The Local Boston Sports Scene in the Information Age
Bruce is on vacation -during his time off, a series of guest columns and posts will appear in this space. The Local Boston Sports Scene in the Information Age By George Cain When I was a kid I spent many summers at a rental cottage in Hampton Beach, NH. In the morning I would wake … Continue reading Guest Column – The Local Boston Sports Scene in the Information Age
A Decade of Sports Media Change
I'm pleased to present this guest column from Roy Reiss. There’s an old saying that nothing ever stays the same. Over the last 10 years the local sports media has undergone many, many changes that has dramatically affected the local media landscape in a myriad of ways. Let’s look closer at some of these developments, … Continue reading A Decade of Sports Media Change
Michael Gee on Handling Criticism
I'm pleased to present a second guest post from Michael Gee, former Boston Herald sports columnist. The only thing writers knows about their work before they start is that when it’s finished, someone won’t like it. There has never been and never will be fiction or nonfiction created by human beings that won’t be intensely … Continue reading Michael Gee on Handling Criticism
Remembering Tony Conigliaro the Sportscaster
This is a guest post from Michael Passanisi. Forty-five years ago this spring, a 19-year old kid from Swampscott made it fun to be a Sox fan again, at least for a few years. Most fans remember that Tony C has passed away, but how many remember his up-and-down broadcast career and the terrible effects of … Continue reading Remembering Tony Conigliaro the Sportscaster
Michael Gee on Playoff Sportswriting
Editor's note: I'm pleased to present you today with a guest post from former Boston Herald sports columnist Michael Gee. Hopefully this is the first of several to come. Today he looks at what covering the postseason is like from a sportswriter's perspective. Many sports fans believe the sportswriters who cover their favorite teams have … Continue reading Michael Gee on Playoff Sportswriting
Rush To Judgment
This is a guest column submitted by Roy Reiss. He is a former Sports Broadcaster at Channel 7 Boston-WHDH TV and is also the father of Mike Reiss, of "Reiss' Pieces" fame. Today’s sports media is quick to “rush to judgment” on teams, personalities, coaches, managers, and just about anyone associated with professional or collegiate sports. According … Continue reading Rush To Judgment
Bill Belichick And His Not-So-Archenemies
I'm pleased to bring you a guest post from former Boston Herald sportswriter Michael Gee, who examines the relationship between Bill Belichick and the New England sports media. Bill Belichick And His Not-So-Archenemies By Michael Gee Maybe it’s different these days. The last time I was part of the relationship between Bill Belichick and New … Continue reading Bill Belichick And His Not-So-Archenemies
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