Let's just say that you know things didn't go well yesterday when Mike Reiss is writing columns questioning whether Bill Belichick has lost his fastball. From a media-watch perspective, the thing that annoyed me so much about yesterday was how for many, the pregame analysis seemed to end at "Brady plays well against Pittsburgh." If there was … Continue reading Steelers Own Brady, Patriots
Sports Media Musings: ESPN Original Programming Wins, Media Scolds NESN, CSNNE’s Farm System, Quick Musings
Praising Rage Against The Machine ESPN gets criticized with great regularity. Much of the scrutiny is deserved. Segments like, "Who's Now" on "SportsCenter" feel forced. I shake my head when Skip Bayless argues Aaron Hernandez's fried chicken entrée could be a harbinger of trouble ahead for the Patriots. Lastly, Herman Edwards' rants lay somewhere between … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: ESPN Original Programming Wins, Media Scolds NESN, CSNNE’s Farm System, Quick Musings
Friday Media Quicklinks
Just a few links this morning while Ryan readies this week's Sports Media Musings... Baseball takes two from NFL - Chad Finn has the World Series taking two nights in the ratings war with the NFL, as baseball beat football on both Sunday and Monday night this week. Chad also reports that NESN has hired NH … Continue reading Friday Media Quicklinks
ESPN Films “Unguarded” Delivers Un-Filtered Journey of Demise & Re-Emergence
Last night I had the opportunity to catch a screening of the new ESPN Films documentary, "Unguarded." The film tells the story of local basketball legend, Chris Herren. The former NBA player's story is well documented. In fact, in one form of medium or another, Herren's ongoing journey has always been disseminated. Bill Reynolds, of … Continue reading ESPN Films “Unguarded” Delivers Un-Filtered Journey of Demise & Re-Emergence
Understated Steelers Week Moves On
I don't know about you, but I'm a little sick of the stories and talk that Tom Brady owns the Pittsburgh Steelers. I take a little solace in that fact that Brady himself isn't buying it. Sure, these aren't the 2008 Steelers here, but they're more than capable of beating the Patriots on Sunday. Maybe it's the … Continue reading Understated Steelers Week Moves On
Cherington Era Under Way At Fenway
NH's Ben Cherington officially took over at Red Sox General Manager yesterday, speaking at an afternoon press conference at Fenway Park. Reaction from the event is mostly positive this morning, as Cherington takes over a talented but troubled team that looks to return to contender status in 2012. A lifetime of preparation for Ben Cherington - … Continue reading Cherington Era Under Way At Fenway
Red Sox Still Talk Of The Town
The Red Sox remain the biggest topic of conversation around here, but hopefully we're moving away from the "drinking in the clubhouse" discussions and towards the "what moves should they be making" discussions. In yesterday's Globe baseball notes, Nick Cafardo made the case that the Red Sox should try and get John Farrell away from … Continue reading Red Sox Still Talk Of The Town
Friday Quick-Hit Media Links
Here are the local sports media columns for today, as we get ready for Sports Media Musings coming up in a little bit. Three is no crowd with Zolak - Chad Finn looks at the addition of Scott Zolak to the Patriots radio broadcasts, and what Gil Santos and Gino Cappelletti think of having the former quarterback … Continue reading Friday Quick-Hit Media Links
One Drama May Be Coming To A Conclusion, At Least
Reports this morning are that the Cubs and Red Sox are close to finalizing compensation for Theo Epstein, and that the Cubs could officially hire Epstein in the next day or two. That would close out one bit of drama, in this nightmare of October, hopefully other items will follow and we can get on … Continue reading One Drama May Be Coming To A Conclusion, At Least
Bruins Lose, Pats On Bye, Sox Still Losers
OK, Seriously. Enough. I'm bored with this Red Sox crap, and there is no end in sight. This story is the epitome of low-hanging fruit for the sports media. I could be very very wrong, but I think this story is much more interesting to the casual and even non-fan than it is to the hardcore … Continue reading Bruins Lose, Pats On Bye, Sox Still Losers
Boston Sports Media Watch 