Sports Media Musings: The Hater’s Guide to the NFL Playoffs, Week 1

For links and the usual happenings, please, do yourself a favor, and make sure to read over Bruce Allen’s post earlier this morning. Because, frankly, even though he has been placed on injured reserve, we plan on booing that trader – oh, you know who we're talking about – former Patriots offensive lineman, Donald Thomas. While … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: The Hater’s Guide to the NFL Playoffs, Week 1

I’ll Admit, I Can’t Stop Andrew Luck

Are you ready for a full week of YOU can't stop Andrew Luck! Or is it going to be Will you Boo or Cheer Darius Butler, Sergio Brown and Adam Vinatieri??? Or Admit it caller, you would trade Tom Brady for Andrew Luck right now! Or Who SCARES you the most on the Colts? Luck, … Continue reading I’ll Admit, I Can’t Stop Andrew Luck

Sports Media Musings: The Mailbag, Chapter VI

Welcome to the Weekly Sports Media Mailbag! Here are comments and emails from you, the readers, with insight on your favorite sports media personalities. To contribute to the mailbag, either shoot me an email at Hadfield.Ryan@gmail.com, hit me up on Twitter @Hadfield__, or leave a response in the comments section of any one of my columns. Today: This weather sucks, … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: The Mailbag, Chapter VI

Sports Media Musings: Don’t Look Back In Anger

Note: Should have plenty of juice for tomorrow’s mailbag, but if you have something on your mind, don’t be shy. Fire off an email to hadfield.ryan@gmail.com or, if you fancy yourself the progressive type, shout at me on twitter @Hadfield__. Today: Four Downs (SPORTZ PUN!) of Media Musings – and other stuff – for you … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: Don’t Look Back In Anger

Patriots Back Into Playoff Spot As Miami Chokes in Buffalo

The Patriots backed into yet another division title as the Buffalo Bills helped them out by shutting out the Miami Dolphins yesterday, 19-0. The same Dolphins team that beat YOU last week. Kidding aside, the Patriots played perhaps their best all around game of the season yesterday - or did Baltimore just play that poorly, … Continue reading Patriots Back Into Playoff Spot As Miami Chokes in Buffalo

Good News: Patriots Don’t Win On Gift Pass Interference Call

So, all those big Patriots "fanz" who felt that last week's win was "cheapened" by a "gift" pass interference call have to be waking up pretty pleased this morning, right? I mean, better to lose honorably than to get a cheap win, right? So, congratulations, Pats Fanz on the loss! The Patriots had issues scoring … Continue reading Good News: Patriots Don’t Win On Gift Pass Interference Call

Globe 10.0 To Debate Whether Or Not To Boo Ellsbury Ad Today

On today's Globe 10.0, Joe Sullivan and Chris Gasper will debate whether or not fans should boo the full-page ad that Jacoby Ellsbury took out in today's Globe. Would that surprise anyone? This week has been a banner one for bang-your-head-on-the-desk sports talk radio storylines. Consider: Patriots win cheapened by "gift" pass interference call. Feigned … Continue reading Globe 10.0 To Debate Whether Or Not To Boo Ellsbury Ad Today