As Felger and Massarotti continue their week of "All SpyGate, All The Time" I found their interview with former Eagles and Rams coach Dick Vermeil this afternoon pretty interesting. Especially this part: Massarotti: ...There was a story written in sports illustrated by Peter King, on Roger Goodell, and Goodel talked about the Spygate issue, with … Continue reading Vermeil Says Talk Of SpyGate Tarnishing Belichick “Not Legitimate”
98.5 and WEEI Continue Ratings Wars
The ratings numbers for the November book (Oct 14th - Nov 10th) are out, and both 98.5 and WEEI are claiming victory, depending on how you look at the numbers. The numbers are actually very good for both stations, showing the interest level in Boston sports seems to be at an all-time high. 98.5 FM tied WZLX … Continue reading 98.5 and WEEI Continue Ratings Wars
Gresh and Zo Weigh In On Jacoby
Front and back MRI this time Jacoby. You pussy. Feel bad for Ty Warren. That sucks.Sat Aug 14 13:44:16 via EchofonGresh & Zolak GreshandZo
Friday Night Megalinks
After playing chauffeur all day today, it's time to do some linkage for you. As usual, we have the Weekend Viewing Picks. And now to our links. USA Today's Michael Hiestand and Mike McCarthy debate the Jim Gray/Corey Pavin dispute. Fanhouse's John Walters was able to go inside ESPN's college football meetings this week. John … Continue reading Friday Night Megalinks
Another Good Reader Email
Continuing something I've been doing more of lately, here is a reader email I received today from a longtime reader that I think is worth sharing with the BSMW audience. From Jim S. (In Walpole) To Boston Sports Media Date Fri, Aug 13, 2010 at 1:35 PM Hey Bruce, I haven't emailed you in awhile but … Continue reading Another Good Reader Email
WEEI’s Desperate Attempts To Spin The Ratings
Even though WEEI maintains a ratings lead in the local sports radio wars, they're not comfortable. They're feeling the need to manipulate, exaggerate, whatever it takes to appear even more imposing. As Chad Finn points out this morning: While certain WEEI hosts refuse to acknowledge that the station no longer has a sports-talk monopoly, there … Continue reading WEEI’s Desperate Attempts To Spin The Ratings
Where In The World Is Pete Sheppard?
Each Glenn Ordway vacation day that goes by this summer that results in WEEI's Big Show being hosted by Mike Adams or Butch Stearns (although Bob Neumeier is an improvement) leaves me asking the same thing - what happened with Pete Sheppard, and why hasn't he gotten another job yet? I wasn't always the biggest fan … Continue reading Where In The World Is Pete Sheppard?
Interesting Reader Analysis
Got this email this morning from a long time reader, George, who gives his take on the state of afternoon drive radio in Boston. For the most part, I think it's pretty much dead-on: Bruce - the Michael Felger role in Sports talk is very interesting. I hate this guy which is unfortunate because I … Continue reading Interesting Reader Analysis
Sports Radio Morning Show Poll
The latest ratings show that Dennis & Callahan are facing their biggest challenge yet in the ratings from 98.5 FM's Toucher and Rich. What show are you listening to for sports talk in the AM? {democracy:90}
C’s Pound Heat, Sox Pull One Out
The Celtics played like an awakened giant last night (Thanks, Quentin Richardson!) and after a pretty tight first quarter blew the Miami Heat out of the building last night, rolling to a 106-77 win at the Garden to take a 2-0 series lead. Check the full coverage from all over the web at CelticsLinks.com. The … Continue reading C’s Pound Heat, Sox Pull One Out
Boston Sports Media Watch 