Last night I had the opportunity to catch a screening of the new ESPN Films documentary, "Unguarded." The film tells the story of local basketball legend, Chris Herren. The former NBA player's story is well documented. In fact, in one form of medium or another, Herren's ongoing journey has always been disseminated. Bill Reynolds, of … Continue reading ESPN Films “Unguarded” Delivers Un-Filtered Journey of Demise & Re-Emergence
Sports Media Musings: NESN Forgot To Cover Theo Epstein’s Departure, CSNNE Flexes Muscle with Chicago Affliate
You thought "Sox Appeal" was cancelled? The laughable Red Sox-centric date program may have unceremoniously ended, but the stigma lives on. In fact, it permeates throughout the entire network. NESN decided they won't report on Yankee victories next season. In their eyes, the World Series was cancelled after Jon Papelbon blew game 162 in Baltimore. … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: NESN Forgot To Cover Theo Epstein’s Departure, CSNNE Flexes Muscle with Chicago Affliate
Sports Media Musings: Bryant Gumbel & Shock Value, The Big Lead Impresses, Zolak Bolsters Broadcast
Shocking...But That Was The Point Bryant Gumbel knew his well-written, yet very misguided rant about David Stern and the NBA lockout would garner Hank Williams Jr.-esq attention. Gumbel compared Stern to a plantation owner on HBO's "Real Sports." "Stern's version of what has been going on behind closed doors has of course been disputed, but … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: Bryant Gumbel & Shock Value, The Big Lead Impresses, Zolak Bolsters Broadcast
Sports Media Musings: Felger Relents, Sticks & Stones Debut, Links, Closing Thoughts on Sox
Putting Out the Fire Michael Felger called his implication of Heidi Watney into the Red Sox mess "regrettable." I thought it was wrong for Felger to talk about the alleged Watney/Varitek affair, and wrote as much yesterday. I understood his larger point: If the Red Sox are going to air out Terry Francona's dirty laundry, … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: Felger Relents, Sticks & Stones Debut, Links, Closing Thoughts on Sox
Sports Media Musings: The Sports Lodge Is On Fire!
There are days when covering the local media is rather tedious. After all, there are only so many CHB columns, ESPN slip-ups, Grantland opinions, 'radio war' coverage, among other incidents to write about. Then there are days like October 12th, 2011. Before we get to yesterday's sh!show, I need to say how much I wish … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: The Sports Lodge Is On Fire!
Sports Media Musings: Tony Massarotti Confuses, Hank Williams Jr. & His Rowdy Friends, Tito & Buck?
Light round-up today after the special mid-week edition... Leading Off Was Tony Massarotti drinking at the open of the Wednesday edition of "Felger & Mazz"? Was I drugged at roughly 1:50 P.M. by a potent uknown substance? These are questions that need to be answered. I swear, when posed the question of whether he would … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: Tony Massarotti Confuses, Hank Williams Jr. & His Rowdy Friends, Tito & Buck?
Sports Media Musings: 98.5 The Sports Hub Wins The Summer, WEEI Finishing 8th
98.5 The Sports Hub took the momentum obtained from their win in the spring ratings period, and never looked back. In the summer ratings period, released by third-party Arbitron yesterday, "The Sports Hub" found itself in the poll position again, earning the highest share among the coveted men's 25-54 demographic in the Boston market. Chief … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: 98.5 The Sports Hub Wins The Summer, WEEI Finishing 8th
Sports Media Musings: The Big O losings O’s
AUTHOR'S NOTE: I previously wrote Ordway is a program director. He no longer holds that title. Oversight on my part. Apologies. Chad Finn's article last week said according to industry sources, Glenn Ordway was given a choice: Cut his rumored $1 million salary in half, or face the possibility of losing his job at Entercom-owned, … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: The Big O losings O’s
Sports Media Musings: “Felger & Mazz” to Broadcast on CSNNE, Dale Arnold Reunites With NESN
The Coup? I know Bruce covered this briefly yesterday, since I'm only a weekly contributor I wanted to pass along some thoughts. Comcast Sports Net New England agreed with 98.5 The Sports Hub to simulcast afternoon drive radio show "Felger and Mazz." The announcement came yesterday, but industry insiders have known about the deal, which … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: “Felger & Mazz” to Broadcast on CSNNE, Dale Arnold Reunites With NESN
Sports Media Musings: Jon Anik Pod, WEEI to 93.7, Deadspin Invasion, Curran Going Rogue
Infomercial! Here is my weekly NFL column, and picks. I conducted another podcast with Jon Anik of the ESPN show, "MMA Live". Anik, a boston native, talks about the sports rise and also the new movie coming out, Warrior. WEEI Moving to 93.7 FM A quick thought: This won't have any SIGNIFICANT bearing on the … Continue reading Sports Media Musings: Jon Anik Pod, WEEI to 93.7, Deadspin Invasion, Curran Going Rogue
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