We'll have more analysis of the Glenn Ordway firing as the days go on, but for right now, here are some other stories on the news: WEEI ousts longtime host Glenn Ordway - Chad Finn's story in th Globe also has a video with analysis from Finn. Glenn Ordway gets ax in sports talk battle … Continue reading Ordway Links
WEEI Statement on Glenn Ordway
"WEEI has decided to part ways with Glenn Ordway, co-host of “The Big Show”. Ordway made the announcement on-air Wednesday, February 13 that his last day will be this Friday. Michael Holley will serve as host of "The Big Show" for the foreseeable future and WEEI expects to make an announcement in the coming days … Continue reading WEEI Statement on Glenn Ordway
Chad Finn Reports WEEI To Replace Glenn Ordway With Mike Salk
The Globe's Chad Finn, who has been impeccable in his reporting of these things, has sources telling him today that Glenn Ordway, a fixture at WEEI since it went to the all-sports format, will be replaced by former 1510 and 890 host (and current 710 ESPN Seattle host) Mike Salk. Sources: WEEI to replace Glenn … Continue reading Chad Finn Reports WEEI To Replace Glenn Ordway With Mike Salk
Q&A with WEEI’s The Big Show co-host Glenn Ordway
One of the longest tenured members of the Boston sports media is WEEI's The Big Show co-host Glenn Ordway. Since 1975 Ordway has been working in the Boston media, working for all four major sports teams in the process. In 1987, when Ordway was a Celtics commentator the team moved their radio programming to WEEI … Continue reading Q&A with WEEI’s The Big Show co-host Glenn Ordway
Bobby V Goes Off On Ordway, How Much Longer Can He Last?
While his team continues to nosedive and rumors circulate about his future, Bobby Valentine remains combative, as evidenced this afternoon in a defiant, semi-crazed sounding segment on The Big Show. Here's the transcript from WEEI.com, but you need to hear it to get the full effect. (You can also download it as an MP3.) This … Continue reading Bobby V Goes Off On Ordway, How Much Longer Can He Last?
Will The Red Sox Surge or Melt In the Second Half? WEEI Responds To Ratings Claims
The Red Sox get back to work tonight as they begin a series in Tampa with the Rays. What will the second half of the season bring for the Red Sox? Can they pull it together and grab a playoff spot, or is a complete meltdown right around the corner? Mismatched Sox wearing on Bobby? … Continue reading Will The Red Sox Surge or Melt In the Second Half? WEEI Responds To Ratings Claims
WEEI Has Zero Credibility on Jeremy Lin/ESPN Issue
Station Shows Mind-blowing Lack of Self-Awareness The incident over the weekend in which an ESPN.com editor was fired for using the headline "Chink in the Armor" on a story about the New York Knicks and sensation Jeremy Lin losing their first game since Lin became a starter has been a hot topic everywhere this week. … Continue reading WEEI Has Zero Credibility on Jeremy Lin/ESPN Issue
Friday Megalinks
Due to being at jobsites for the last few days, I haven't been able post links like I've wanted to at either my main page or the Fang's Bites at BSMW site. I apologize for that. I have tried to be diligent in updating as much as I can. Let's get to the linkage. But … Continue reading Friday Megalinks
An Open Letter To Glenn Ordway
With the Red Sox off last night, (playing a doubleheader today) I'm taking this opportunity to respond to some comments made by Glenn Ordway on WEEI yesterday afternoon. Dear Glenn, It was with interest that I listened to your comments yesterday afternoon, regarding "those media websites" and the things that were stated on "them" about The Big Show … Continue reading An Open Letter To Glenn Ordway
Mike Adams To Join Big Show, WEEI.com Partners with SB Nation
WEEI announced this afternoon that Mike Adams will be joining “The Big Show with Glenn Ordway and Michael Holley” effective today. He will serve as the flash guy for the program, will be in-studio, ready to weigh in with a thought from Bill Lee or memory of the 1978 Red Sox. If they're trying to … Continue reading Mike Adams To Join Big Show, WEEI.com Partners with SB Nation
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