Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 10 vs. the Bullets

Celtics vs. Bullets November 3, 1979 Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland Unlike the current Boston Celtics, the 1979-80 team entered November on a high.  Unlike the current team, who has only played twice so far this season, the Celtics tipped off their 10th game 33 years ago tonight, The Washington Bullets, the reigning back-to-back Eastern … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 10 vs. the Bullets

Patriots On The Bye, But Still Making Headlines

The Patriots don't have a game this weekend, but they remain in the headlines thanks to yesterday's deal for troubled Tampa cornerback Aqib Talib. The deal, which cost the Patriots a fourth-round pick in the coming draft (and got them back a 7th rounder) has been the subject of much debate and discussion already, with … Continue reading Patriots On The Bye, But Still Making Headlines

Patriots Secondary Again Embarassed in 45-7 Win Over Rams

The Patriots put together a dominating performance in London yesterday, smoking the Rams 45-7. The last two times the Patriots have faced a Jeff Fisher-coached squad the cumulative score is 104-7. When WBZ interrupted Patriots fifth quarter to go to Gov. Patrick's press conference for the hurricane, I flipped over to CSNNE, where Mike Felger, … Continue reading Patriots Secondary Again Embarassed in 45-7 Win Over Rams

From The PFW Archives – A Look at CBS’ 50th Anniversary of NFL Coverage

This column originally appeared in the October 27th, 2009 edition of Patriots Football Weekly. Some minor updates/additions are in this version. CBS Also Golden This Season By Bruce Allen When a couple celebrates their 50th wedding anniversary there is often a natural tendency to look back at the "glory days" of the past. In the … Continue reading From The PFW Archives – A Look at CBS’ 50th Anniversary of NFL Coverage