Since the Bill Belichick era began, coverage from the Boston Globe has been pretty consistent. With the exception of Mike Reiss and Greg Bedard, (who I've disagreed with a couple of time, but overall I think is excellent, and very objective in his coverage.) the coverage of the Patriots coming out of Morrissey Blvd has been routinely … Continue reading Joe Sullivan Shows Who He Really Is
I missed last week...No excuses, but if you want one, we were working on the new site. So without further adieu...Time for an Infomercial...big time.. Check out the new diggs. It is still EXTREMELY naked, and has plenty of bugs to be worked out. The site is basically a place for me to react (500 … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: Watney Out, “Felger & Mazz” Simulcast Debut, Links
While Sean McAdam and Chad Finn reported yesterday that Heidi Watney would not be returning to NESN, the network officially confirmed the news this morning by issuing a statement from NESN President and CEO Sean McGrail: “Heidi Watney will not be returning to NESN next year. She is pursuing other opportunities that would bring her … Continue reading Watney Officially Out At NESN, Sox Still Searching…
Just breaking now, Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe has tweeted that Don Orsillo will return to NESN as Red Sox voice through 2015. He had reported back in May that Turner Sports was making a run at Orsillo. However, with the latest news, Orsillo will remain as voice for the next four seasons. Yesterday … Continue reading Don Orsillo Returns To NESN Through 2015; Heidi Watney Reportedly Out
After their horrific start to the season, the Bruins have gotten red-hot, winning their last six games, and averaging just under six goals a game during that stretch. The Bruins got a OT third period goal from Benoit Pouliot to beat the New Jersey Devils 4-3 at the Garden last night. Bruins score three in … Continue reading Six In A Row For Bruins
After flunking out in most areas last week, the Patriots bounced back with a strong performance Sunday night, earning high marks from the resident football professors. Making The Grades – Patriots at Jets - Jeremy Gottlieb grades out a win that the Patriots needed as badly as any in a long time. Ron Borges says that … Continue reading What A Difference A Week Makes In Report Cards
You'd be hard-pressed to find a lot of people who felt real good about the Patriots chances heading into last night's game with the New York Jets. The Patriots were scuffling, the Jets were soaring, and the AFC East lead was on the line. Playing a cast of unknowns on defense, the Patriots rocked the … Continue reading Patriots Beasts Of The East For Another Week
Last night on Twitter, Alvin Keels, the agent for Leigh Bodden tweeted the following: [blackbirdpie id="134775938784296960"] He then added: [blackbirdpie id="134776637924442112"] Contrast that with the statement Keels put out when the Patriots released Bodden: “He’s enjoyed this time in New England, but after meeting with coach (Bill) Belichick this morning, both parties agreed it was … Continue reading Leigh Bodden Suddenly Needs Surgery, and Media Links
The Patriots and Jets renew their intense rivalry this Sunday night, but with the Penn State scandal (which just seems to be getting worse and worse every day) and the release of Albert Haynesworth, the game has been pretty much an afterthought when it comes to sports talk this week. Patriots articles this morning pretty much … Continue reading Jets Week An Afterthought
Just a couple pieces of cheap self-promotional junk from me today. (Don't tell Bruce) I'll be back for Sports Media Musings on Friday... First, I made an appearence on TSN's ESPN affiliate to talk about an array of Boston sports topics. Check out the 10 minute spot here. Secondly, yesterday marked the debut of the … Continue reading Michael Holley on War Room, The Globe, The Sports Hub, & Much More!
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