We'll call it "Return of the Meat," a sequel that took, oh, six days to produce. On Saturday, a disgruntled Pete Sheppard was airing out Entercom's dirty laundry on WEEI's airwaves, offering a poignant resignation to his audience. The following Thursday, Sheppard took to Twitter to announce he is set to join NBC Sports Radio Boston 1510 … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: Pete Sheppard to Join NBC Sports Radio Boston 1510
Sports Media Musings: The Sports Hub soars in the Winter, WEEI Hibernates
[Update]: Chad Finn has the official numbers from Arbitron posted on Touching All The Bases. From the piece: The Arbitron winter ratings period was a rout for 98.5 The Sports Hub. The Sports Hub finished first overall in the men 25-54 demographic for the period of Jan. 3-March 27, earning a 9.0 share. Each of its … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: The Sports Hub soars in the Winter, WEEI Hibernates
This Week’s Sports Illustrated On The Marathon
Two stories from the issue: Chaos, fear filled the Boston air after the explosions - S.L. Price Teary thoughts on a special day in Boston with my daughter - Steve Rushin Chris Stone, SI Managing Editor, discusses the process of putting together this week’s SI. With Monday being the weekly deadline for the magazine, how … Continue reading This Week’s Sports Illustrated On The Marathon
You Messed With The Wrong City
Historically, Bostonians have never taken to being pushed around very well. This doesn't bode well for whomever is responsible for the atrocities committed at the finish line of yesterday's Boston Marathon. I'm mortified at the idea that some lunatic(s) felt that Patriots' Day - a day to remember the first battles of the American Revolution - … Continue reading You Messed With The Wrong City
Sports Media Musings: Sorrow and Tragedy Strike 117th Boston Marathon
I was putting the finishing touches on a Red Sox column for Metro Boston when I took a quick second to touch up a piece I've been working on for BSMW about WEEI's precipitous fall. These days, I've become very good at multi-tasking, a skill I would unknowingly summon all afternoon and into the night. Like others, once I … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: Sorrow and Tragedy Strike 117th Boston Marathon
Home Opener Suddenly Much Brighter For Sox, Fans
After winning each of their first two series of the season on the road, Fenway Park opens this afternoon as the 4-2 Red Sox face the Baltimore Orioles. The importance of Red Sox finding their way at Fenway - Rob Bradford looks at why it is so critical for the team to re-establish their home … Continue reading Home Opener Suddenly Much Brighter For Sox, Fans
Finn On Ware Injury and Pete Sheppard Q&A
Just a few quick links this Friday for your perusal and discussion. CBS handled gruesome leg injury well - Chad Finn's media column looks at how CBS handled its coverage of the graphic Kevin Ware injury, looks at how the NCAA is rating for the networks, and has some Bruins and Red Sox media notes. … Continue reading Finn On Ware Injury and Pete Sheppard Q&A
Sports Media Musings: The Mailbag, Chapter V
Welcome to the Monthly 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. Took a vacation … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: The Mailbag, Chapter V
Sports Media Musings: Gregg Doyel Is Just My Favorite
Quick Programming Note: Running a massive mailbag Thursday morning covering a wide range of local/national media topics. Get involved: Feel free to send along comments, questions, or other funny anecdotes to Hadfield.Ryan@gmail.com or on Twitter (@Hadfield__) *** Since returning to BSMW, I've written a few column breakdowns takedowns, featuring different writers, but Gregg Doyel from … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: Gregg Doyel Is Just My Favorite
They Build Them Up So They Can Tear Them Down
A sampling of what's being said about Jackie Bradley Jr today after his first game in the Majors. Dan Shaughnessy: First walk. First hustle on the basepaths. First strikeout. First run. First RBI. First “tremendous” catch. How long before Dr. Charles Steinberg produces “The Ballad of Jackie Bradley Jr.?’’ How long before Yawkey Way is … Continue reading They Build Them Up So They Can Tear Them Down
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