With both the Patriots and Jets going into Sunday's game at 3-3 and tied atop the AFC East standings, just a few years ago this game would be the talk of both huge media markets, and a must-see-game on television, especially with Jets coach Rex Ryan running the show. But, things just aren't that way … Continue reading Patriots-Jets rivalry not the same
More Patriots-Seahawks fallout
The Patriots suffered one of the worst losses in the Belichick-Brady era on Sunday to the Seahawks and as expected sports radio was blowing up on a number of topics Monday. Obviously the poor secondary play was the leading topic of discussion, but also being discussed was the trend of losing close games, Brady's play, … Continue reading More Patriots-Seahawks fallout
Meterparel out at WEEI, Patriots to face 12th man
A quick post this morning, as I'm packing up and heading out for a week off... ESPN’s Beano Cook, dead at 81, was one of a kind - Chad Finn looks at the life and career of football commentator Beano Cook, who died earlier this week in his sleep. In that column, Finn also reports … Continue reading Meterparel out at WEEI, Patriots to face 12th man
Pete Carroll to face old foe, a new name in Red Sox managieral search
As Tom Brady and the Patriots prepare for their trip to Seattle this weekend (Brady's first game in Seattle), it is also a chance for Pete Carroll to go against the team he coached for three years from '97-'99. Much of the talk on sports radio this week has been about Carroll and his time … Continue reading Pete Carroll to face old foe, a new name in Red Sox managieral search
Patriots Hold Off Manning, Broncos
For most of this week, on sports radio anyway, you'll probably hear non-stop about Wes Welker saying that it was 'nice to stick it in Bill's face' and about Stevan Ridley's fourth quarter fumble, which apparently completely invalidated his 151 yards and a touchdown yesterday. The Ridley fumble, egregious as it was, was made up … Continue reading Patriots Hold Off Manning, Broncos
The Bobby V Aftermath, and Another Brady/Manning Duel
With Bobby Valentine officially fired yesterday, the process of replacing him, and rebuilding the Red Sox begins in earnest. Ben Cherington has already said they don't wish to drag out the process of hiring the manager, so if John Farrell is their guy, you can be sure they're already putting together a plan. I've heard … Continue reading The Bobby V Aftermath, and Another Brady/Manning Duel
Nightmare finally over for 2012 Red Sox
Editor's note - both Ryan and Bruce contributed to this abbreviated post. The nightmare of a season for the Red Sox finally came to an end Wednesday night with a brutal 14-2 defeat at the hands of the Yankees. Daisuke Matsuzaka pitching in undoubtedly his final game in a Red Sox uniform and possibly his last game in … Continue reading Nightmare finally over for 2012 Red Sox
Dupont–“Get off my lawn, bloggers”
From the Hockey blog Backhand Shelf: Boston Globe hockey writer, Kevin Paul Dupont, hates bloggers Daniel Wagner looks at recent Tweets from Dupont which show just an unbelievable animosity towards bloggers. He notes as Dupont crosses the line from cracking jokes on bloggers to "being a jerk." Dupont attended a charity event that helps thousands … Continue reading Dupont–“Get off my lawn, bloggers”
Patriots-Bills reaction, Beatdown in the Bronx for Red Sox
Unlike the past two weeks there isn't much of a negative story line with the Patriots following their 52-28 win over the Bills on Sunday. The defense generated a pass rush and limited the third-best running attack in the league to only 98 yards rushing. They also forced four interceptions, including two by Devin McCourty … Continue reading Patriots-Bills reaction, Beatdown in the Bronx for Red Sox
Celtics Media Day, Patriots Head To Buffalo
The Celtics/Miami series feels like it just ended (and still stings) and here we are at the start of another Celtics season. The Celtics hold their annual media day today, hold their first practice tomorrow, and then head to Turkey early next week. Long-ago abuse, and years of repressing the memories, take toll on Dooling … Continue reading Celtics Media Day, Patriots Head To Buffalo
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