Today we vote on WEEI evening host Mike Adams. Adams has had a long and colorful career in both radio and television since the 1970's in the New England and New York areas. in the 1990's he was best known for his NECN show Mike Adams' Sport World. He was also working part-time at WEEI … Continue reading Approval Ratings – Mike Adams
Boston Sports Media Approval Ratings
Starting today, I'm going to try to run a quick noontime opinion question each day regarding a member of the Boston sports media. This idea is "borrowed" from the great Deadspin.com, so I want to make sure credit is given there... The concept is simple. Each day I name a Boston sports media member, and you vote - … Continue reading Boston Sports Media Approval Ratings
Peter King’s Loose Lips
Peter King appeared on WEEI's Dale & Holley show today to discuss his recent USO tour in Afghanistan. He talked about the troops, and how they use football and talking about football as a real escape from what they have to deal with from day to day. King loves to talk, and to tell stories … Continue reading Peter King’s Loose Lips
Glenn Ordway Update
Glen Ordway called into the Big Show shortly after 5:00 to update the situation with his family. He reported that they are now "cautiously optimistic" about his newborn daughter Mia's chances of having a normal life. She is being treated at Children's Hospital, where she received the same thermal cooling treatment that Bills tight end … Continue reading Glenn Ordway Update
Holley Staying On At WEEI
Michael Holley has a new multi-year contract to remain as WEEI midday co-host alongside Dale Arnold weekdays from 10:00 - 2:00. “I’m thrilled to extend a relationship that began three years ago and I’m thrilled to do it in this market,” Holley said. “I’ve said many times that Boston is the best place in the … Continue reading Holley Staying On At WEEI
Thoughts and Prayers to the Ordway Family
You may have just heard on WEEI that Glenn Ordway is out today to be with his family due to complications during the birth of his daughter late last week. The following statement was just sent along: STATEMENT FROM GLENN ORDWAY “As you know, I was absent from the show on Thursday and Friday and … Continue reading Thoughts and Prayers to the Ordway Family
Everyone Has Got An Agenda
Newsflash -media members have agendas! It seems to have been confessional day today on WEEI, as both Michael Holley and Glenn Ordway announced on the air today that sports media members all have agendas and alliances. The catalyst for these comments is the fact that we've got a Red Sox/Patriots, Herald/Globe rivalry going on here. … Continue reading Everyone Has Got An Agenda
Arnold to Fill In on Red Sox Radio Broadcasts
Entercom Boston announced today that WEEI mid-day host Dale Arnold will be part of the Red Sox radio announcing rotation this season, filling in the majority of games that Dave O'Brien will miss this season due to his ESPN duties. Entercom studio host Jon Rish will fill in during the remaining games. O'Brien will be … Continue reading Arnold to Fill In on Red Sox Radio Broadcasts
BSMW Awards Recap – Best/Worst Sports Radio Host
Today's category is a huge one...the Best and Worst radio host in Boston. Though Sports Radio has really grown nationwide over the last 10-15 years, it has taken off in Boston as nowhere else the last few years. At the center of each show is the host. They all have their own styles, some are … Continue reading BSMW Awards Recap – Best/Worst Sports Radio Host
Boston Sports Media Watch 