Celtics (43-14) vs. Portland (27-32) February 15, 1980 Memorial Coliseum The Celtics recovered from a loss in Phoenix with a 106-91 triumph in Portland. Boston built an 11-point lead by the half and cruised to their eighth win in the previous nine games. Following up from his 45-point outburst against the Suns, Larry Bird led … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 58 vs. the TrailBlazers
Welcome to the Monthly Sports Media Mailbag! Here are comments and emails from you, the readers, and comments from your favorite sports media personalities. To contribute to the mailbag, either shoot me an email at Hadfield.Ryan@gmail.com, hit me up on Twitter, or leave a response in the comments section of any one of my columns. … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: The Mailbag, Chapter II
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
Before we get to everything WEEI and Glenn Ordway, I would like to take a moment to send my thoughts and prayers to Rich Shertenlieb and his wife, Mary, who was diagnosed with leukemia. As his co-host on the morning drive show, "Toucher and Rich," Fred Toettcher, pointed out several times, Rich is truly a great person. Most know of his … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: Everything Glenn Ordway
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 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
Following the report by Chad Finn on Boston.com, Glenn Ordway did come on the air today and he confirmed that he is out at WEEI after 27 years. He made no attempt to spin the initial news and say that it was a mutual parting, or anything like that, he said that the company made … Continue reading Ordway Confirms Exit On The Air Today
Celtics (43-13) vs. Phoenix (37-20) February 13, 1980 Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum Phoenix recovered from the Celtics' 42 points explosion in the third quarter and a twelve point deficit to come back and defeat the Celtics, 135-134. Larry Bird had his most impressive game in his rookie season, pouring in 45 points. The Suns gushed … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 57 vs. the Suns
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
By Chris Warner As the draft approaches (not ’til April 25, but hey, it’s happening, people), we’ll take periodic looks at Coach Bill Belichick’s possible drafting methods and the potential players available. As of this week, the Patriots have five picks in the 2013 draft: Rounds One (29th overall), Two (59), Three (91) and Round … Continue reading Patriots Draft: Three Strategies
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