Girl: Do not try to bend the spoon, that’s impossible; only try to realize the truth. Neo: What truth? Girl: There is no spoon. - The Matrix We generally try to stay relevant to the topic in this space. And college athletics is anything but relevant in the realm of Boston sports media. That said, … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: Manti Te’o & The Rise of Deadspin; Felger & Mazz Dance With Themselves
Celtics (32-11) vs. Bulls (15-29) January 16, 1980 Boston Garden Hosting Chicago for the first time in the season, the Celtics recovered from a harrowing loss to the Lakers by defeating the Bulls, 114-104, to improve to 3-1 in their seven-game home stand. The Bulls were coming off a 21-point victory over the Kings the … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 44 vs. the Bulls
In addition to my media notes, I'll be swinging by Wednesday afternoons to write a weekly column dealing with How We Think About Sports (or something), entitled "The Obstructed View." Think of it as an unfortunate tariff; and feel free to yell at me on Twitter about it (@Hadfield__) or email me at Hadfield.Ryan@gmail.com. The transitory sphere … Continue reading The Obstructed View: Difficult Takes A Day; Impossible Takes A Week
The Patriots may have caught a break with the Ravens beating the Broncos in Denver Saturday, meaning the Patriots will now host Baltimore in Sunday's AFC Championship. Don't think it will be an easy win, despite the early line set at -9.5. The Ravens are one of the few teams who have given the Patriots … Continue reading Patriots-Ravens Round 2
The Patriots find themselves in their 7th AFC Championship game since the 2001 season, as they knocked off the Houston Texans 41-28 at Gillette Stadium yesterday. Thanks to the Baltimore Ravens and their 2OT victory in Denver on Saturday night, the AFC Championship will be right here in Foxboro, where the Ravens beat the Patriots … Continue reading Ho-Hum, Another AFC Title Game Appearance For The Patriots
Celtics (32-10) vs. Lakers (30-15) January 13, 1980 Boston Garden Defense. The Los Angeles Lakers employed a stifling defensive strategy to hold the Celtics scoreless during a 21-0 run in the third quarter, drastically altering a 67-53 Celtics' lead into a 74-67 deficit. Yet the Celtics refused to surrender, and the game -- a 100-98 … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 43 vs. the Lakers
Celtics (31-10) vs. Hawks (26-17) January 11, 1980 Boston Garden The Celtics hosted the Atlanta Hawks on this date thirty-three years ago in the Garden. Winners of three of the past four, the Celts hoped to build some momentum on this marathon seven-game homestand at the Garden. Sandwiched in-between an intense match-up with New York … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 42 vs. the Hawks
The Texans can win this game. If, for no other reason that every media person in the universe seems convinced that the Patriots will easily win this one. Maybe not as easily as last time, but still, it's hard to find anyone picking the Texans. (Adam Schefter is one of the few picking the Texans.) … Continue reading Divisional Weekend Has Season On The Line for Patriots
Happy Endings Are Stories That Haven’t Ended Yet (Programming note: For ACTUAL media commentary, please feel free to skip the next 450 words. I won't be offended. In fact, I encourage it. I apologize for this voluminous explanation about my respite from writing these past few months; there are just so many big things happening in … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: Return of the Jester
Celtics (30-10) vs. Knicks (22-22) January 9, 1980 Boston Garden The Celtics returned home to the Garden after a grueling two week road trip to face New York. Winners of five of their last six, the Knicks strode into Boston in search of their second win of the season against the Atlantic Division-leading Celtics. After … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 41 vs. the Knicks
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