I've had my issues with Glenn Ordway and his show over the years. It's no secret. But there is another side, which needs to be told as well. Warning: I'm about to go into "old bastard" mode and reference things that I remember that happened before some current members of the Boston sports media were … Continue reading An Appreciation of Glenn Ordway
Ordway Links
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
Did Kevin Winter Step Down, Or Was He Fired?
Early this afternoon, Chad Finn reported that Kevin Winter had been called into Jason Wolfe's office this morning and then fired from his position as morning flash guy for The Dennis and Callahan Show. Kevin Winter out at WEEI Around the same time, I had heard the same thing - Winter had been fired. Shortly … Continue reading Did Kevin Winter Step Down, Or Was He Fired?
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
850 AM To Switch To ESPN Radio on October 5th
In a long-rumored (Chad Finn reported it earlier this summer, it had been rumored well before then) move, Entercom Boston announced this afternoon that programming on 850 AM will switch to all ESPN radio beginning on October 5th. The station will carry the full lineup of ESPN Radio programming. Also announced was a tighter integration … Continue reading 850 AM To Switch To ESPN Radio on October 5th
This Time, John Henry Takes To WEEI To Refute Rumors
A FOX Business story by Charlie Gasparino reported this morning that the owners of the Red Sox were considering selling the team, saying that the team has even begun shopping the club to potential buyers. Principal owner John W. Henry quickly issued denials and then took to the airwaves to adamantly deny that the franchise … Continue reading This Time, John Henry Takes To WEEI To Refute Rumors
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
The Lou Merloni Conundrum
Here's something I just don't get about Lou Merloni - why does it seem like he's trying way too hard to be just like every other sports radio/TV personality in town? Why does he spend his time pushing storylines, being negative and trying to create and further controversy? He might try to be like everyone … Continue reading The Lou Merloni Conundrum
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