Where do we begin? It was a non-stop week of media trolling, which isn't all that different from most weeks, but this week seemed to be on a different level. We started out with the Brady isn't an elite QB anymore - which somehow completely dominated almost all sports outlets at the beginning of the … Continue reading Week Wrap – Just Another Week of Sports Media Trolling
In this age of sports analysis and analytics, it can be fascinating to see how the media picks and chooses what analysis to run with and which to mock and ignore. One fascination that I don't get is the lock-step acceptance of everything that comes out of the company known as Pro Football Focus. They're … Continue reading Can Pro Football Focus Stats Be Blindly Trusted?
We figured you might need a handy guide to New England's pass-catching corps during camp. Here, according to the crack team over at Patriots.com, is a list of receivers currently on the roster (with uniform numbers), along with our take on their chances of fitting it at Foxboro. Plus: Fun Facts! VETERANS 80 - Danny … Continue reading Patriots Receivers Trying To Catch On In 2014
Only in Boston could we have a ceremony celebrating the 10-year anniversary of a Championship that broke an 86-year drought and then spend the next day listening to the media bitch endlessly about it. Then we have Kirk Minihane's column today. (The Manny Ramirez reminder: Boston is not a tough sports town) Holy crap. I … Continue reading The Minihane Reminder – The Boston Media Is Not Very Tough (skinned)
In a somewhat surprising move, Jared Remy yesterday pleaded guilty to the murder of his girlfriend and mother of his daughter, Jennifer Martel. The plea avoids a very public and gruesome trial, which is good for the victim's family. Is it also good for Remy's father? By entering the plea and going to jail, the … Continue reading Does Jared Remy’s Guilty Plea Help His Dad?
Yesterday was the last edition of the Mut and Lou show on WEEI. Mike Mutnansky will soon transition over to the role previously held by John Ryder, working Red Sox broadcasts and last nights. All in all, it's not a horrible move for Mutnansky, who stays employed and gets a role that still gives him … Continue reading Media Links and Week Wrap
The Red Sox re-signed shortstop Stephen Drew yesterday, a move that has been called for by the media pretty much non-stop since the beginning of the season. A guy that many of these same media folks were snickering at when he was originally signed, they called for his benching when he struggled with his batting … Continue reading What Is The Fascination (if it is true) With Stephen Drew?
New England always seems to find at least one hidden gem in the undrafted free-agent ranks. UDFAs who made the squad in 2013 include wide receiver Kenbrell Thompkins (32 rec, 466 yds, four TDs), defensive tackle Joe Vellano (54 tackles, two sacks), offensive guard Josh Kline (seven games played, one start), and punter Ryan Allen (16 … Continue reading Who’s The FA? UDFA! (2014 Version)
The Bruins ended their postseason run earlier than anyone wanted or expected as their hated nemesis the Montreal Canadiens took the final two games of the series, including last night's game 7 on the Bruins home ice at TD Garden. The 3-1 loss for the Bruins is hard to take, especially given how dominant they … Continue reading Bruins Bow Out In Depressing Game 7 Loss
When we hear the NFL Draft get compared to Christmas, it's not just about receiving shiny new toys to play with: it also involves a post-hype letdown with much discussion of choices. We're here to review New England's hits and disappointments during America's ever-expanding "holiday" weekend. Just like in 2013, Bruce Allen and Chris Warner … Continue reading Patriots Draft Review Panel, 2014
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