This seems to apply to Shalise Manza Young in the Globe, who I usually like. She tweeted the following last night after Andre Carter announced that he was coming to the Patriots. [blackbirdpie id="100379713192722432"] This snarky comment just seems to indicate that Young either wasn't listening when Bill Belichick expanded on his media fabrication comments, or she … Continue reading Not. Getting. It.
In a game in which the loudest voices complaining about how long it was were the ones getting paid to watch it, the Red Sox defeated the New York Yankees on a Josh Reddick single in the 10th inning. The 3-2 win boosted the Red Sox back into sole possession of first place in the … Continue reading Sox Score Walkoff Against Yankees, Take Fenway Series
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Ok, seeing some good stories on this Friday and it appears that I'm staying in the office today so I can give you a full set and not have to leave for another site. Let's git 'er done! We start as always with the Weekend Viewing Picks which are getting busier with each passing weekend … Continue reading Bringing You Some Friday Megalinks
Oh Danny-boy I have never been one to kill a columnist. No matter how zany their take is, I'll really let a writer reach before calling them a hack. Mainly because as a columnist you are asked to provoke thought and debate on the reg - and that is easier said then done. I give … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: Shank’s Big Day, Twitter Nonsense, Watney Moving?, ESPN Book to Big Screen
It was an interesting exchange during Bill Belichick's press conference yesterday afternoon when the topic of the defensive scheme came up. There has been a ton of talk this camp about the Patriots moving away from their traditional 3-4 defensive front seven and going to the 4-3 alignment. When this was brought up to Belichick, he … Continue reading Belichick Chides “Media Fabrication”
For those of you wondering what David Scott (formerly of Scott's Shots here on BSMW) has been up to, the UMass grad is now in charge of PR for News Content at ESPN. After finishing up Scott's Shots, David co-authored John Calipari's book "Bounce Back" and served as the coach's social media and business manager for his … Continue reading Former BSMW “Scott’s Shots” Blogger Lands at ESPN
For the second straight night, Jacoby Ellsbury won the game in the ninth inning for the Red Sox, this time slamming a home run into centerfield to break a 3-3 tie and give Boston a 4-3 win over the Cleveland Indians. Last night, following the game, Peter Gammons tweeted the following: [blackbirdpie id="98964401184448513"] I love it. That … Continue reading Ellsbury Does It Again
Don Orsillo is the Red Sox play-by-play announcer for NESN. Growing up in Madison NH, Orsillo dreamed of being a broadcaster for the Red Sox. In 2001 that dream became reality as he became the NESN Red Sox voice. His very first game that season was a no-hitter by Hideo Nomo. Since 2005, Orsillo has … Continue reading 2011 Approval Ratings – Don Orsillo
The amazing comeback season of Jacoby Ellsbury continued last night as the Red Sox centerfielder knocked in pinch-runner Jarrod Saltalamacchia(!) in the bottom of the ninth to lift Boston to a 3-2 win over the pesky Cleveland Indians. Over at Patriots training camp, Albert Haynesworth met with the media for the first time, and I'm … Continue reading Jacoby Ellsbury’s Single Wins It In Ninth For Sox
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