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Statement from Pats: We were right all along
2008-05-13 21:35:00 STATEMENT FROM THE NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS “We want to address the allegation that the Patriots taped the Rams’ walk-through prior to Super Bowl XXXVI. For the past three-and-a-half months, we have been defending ourselves against assumptions made based on an unsubstantiated report rather than on facts or evidence. Despite our adamant denials, the report ran on ... More About: Statement
Walsh turns out to be disaster for Hatriots Nation
2008-05-13 19:26:00 You can’t blame Matt Walsh . Just because somebody professes or promises to be able to bring a national force to its knees doesn’t mean it’s true. The problem is so many people, including several national news organizations, believed him. Spygate is officially over. Walsh didn’t have that tape of the Rams Super Bowl walk-through. He also didn’t say ... More About: Disaster , Nation
Matt Walsh update coming after Goodell press conference
2008-05-13 17:14:00 I will be back immediately following the Roger Goodell press conference which is coming shortly. If you’d like to comment or ask any questions, I will be here blogging. Reports are the NFL met with Walsh for three hours, which is about two hours longer than planned. My guess is Walsh will have allegegations, not proof, which could ... More About: Press , Press Conference , Update , Matt , Conference
C’s-Cavs: What’s the problem?
2008-05-13 15:09:00 This is a loaded question. It feels as if the Cavs, especially with LeBron James, are winning the series at 2-2. One thing we should realize is it’s not going to be easy. The Cavs are not intimidated by the Celtics one bit, which was exactly the the problem with the Atlanta Hawks. So now they are ... More About: Problem
Rondo key to C’s winning IN Cleveland
2008-05-12 16:39:00 I have two words that best describe the Cleveland Cavaliers resurgence in Cleveland for Game 3 of their series with the Celtics: Delonte West. I have two words for the Celtics that would best eliminate that Game 3 force: Rajon Rondo. It’s hard to ask a 22-year-old NBA kid to take over a series, game in May or really ... More About: Winning
Is that all there is, Matt?
2008-05-08 22:14:00 You have got to be kidding me. Ever since Matt Walsh started contacting various football writers around the country in September, that he had damning evidence of the Patriots “illegal” sideline taping practices, we expected the worst. Why would anyone jump on the national stage and contact several national writers and tell them he could bring “Belichick” ...
Ainge on how and why he got each player
2008-05-08 15:25:00 I have a lengthy story in today’s Eagle-Tribune about how Danny Ainge not only built the team, from scratch, but did in a “Red Auerbach” sort of way. You can check that story out here. Here are nuggets, from Ainge, on each player he acquired: Ray Allen: “He had been a guy we had conversations the last couple ... More About: Player
Celts in 5
2008-05-06 16:03:00 Celts in 5? After the Hawks series? Burt are you on drugs? Yes. Yes. And no. I believe the Boston Celtics found themselves barely at the right time in the Atlanta series. They thought they had the “team” thing down pat, and they did for the regular season. But the regular season is not the playoffs when ...
Predict Celtics playoff future
2008-05-02 20:51:00 A few weeks ago, a championship for the Celtics was the expectation for most basketball fans, never mind Celtics fans. Well, has your mind changed? Do you think they are a very good team, but not good enough to get past Cleveland, Detroit and say, San Antonio? Right now, I’m not so sure. I believe the one team ... More About: Future , Predict
Celts need win tonight
2008-05-02 17:20:00 Tonight might be the biggest game of the Kevin Garnett Era season. Why would I say that with a Game 7 as a fall-back game on Sunday? Because the Celtics need to know, and I believe they do, that they are the best team in the NBA and the Atlanta Hawks, while young, athletic and feistier than ... More About: Tonight
Venting about the Celtics
2008-04-29 20:08:00 What is wrong? I have a few things on my list: 1. The no-defense on Joe Johnson, who had 20 fourth quarter points. Now if this was Lebron James, that’s one thing, but Joe Johnson? 2. The uncomfortable looking offense. 3. Rajon Rondo throwing too many passes away from rim rather than finishing shots up close. 4. Bad luck. Let’s ... More About: Celtics
Patriots wanted Mayo all along
2008-04-28 19:16:00 Here’s some news for Patriots fans: The Patriots did not settle for Jerod Mayo with the 10th pick. He’s the guy they wanted, a little later than their original 7th overall pick, from the minute the draft opened. Of course, that’s easier said after the fact, but the Patriots knew that the Long boys, Glenn Dorsey and ... More About: Wanted
Red Sox chances look good during slump
2008-04-28 18:54:00 How’s this for a perspective on the Red Sox during their five-game losing streak, commenced by three straight losses in Tampa? The Red Sox are going to be tough to beat. Three reasons: Justin Masterson, Clay Buchholz and Josh Beckett. All three guys bordered on outstanding in their starts allowing a combined four earned runs. The Red Sox ... More About: Good , Chances , Slump
Bruins deserve your attention
2008-04-22 14:46:00 The sight of Cam Neely, double high-fiving general manager Peter Chiarelli after Game 5 overtime in Montreal spoke volumes of the pent up anger and frustration Bruins fans have felt for too long. Well, it’s officially over with last night’s 5-0 Game 7 loss, but admit it, they pulled you in. I’m not sure if the Bruins ... More About: Attention
Who is NBA’s MVP?
2008-04-16 23:53:00 This is a tough choice. I am writing a column about my pick as we speak. Let me know your choice and why? Be realistic, please. Rank them in the top four, Kevin Garnett, Chris Paul, Kobe Bryant and Lebron James. I will chime in soon. I look forward to your pick and reasons. Share This
Happy Anniversary Hagler-Hearns
2008-04-15 22:28:00 To this day, this fight, on April 15, 1985, remains one of the greatest sporting events I ever attended. Rarely does an event equal the anticipation, but this one surpassed it. I could say the same thing about the Patriots first Super Bowl win, the Snow Bowl win over the Raiders and the 1999 All-Star game. But Marvin ... More About: Anniversary , Happy , Happy Anniversary
Patriots 2008 schedule is in
2008-04-15 20:34:00 Here are 10 interesting observations about the Patriots 2008 schedule, which is below: 1. It’s easy early with Chiefs, Jets, Dolphins and 49ers. 2. An early bye week on Week 4. 3. Of the four trips to the West Coast, all the games are connected by back to back weeks (Oct. 5 and 12, and Dec. 7 and ... More About: Schedule
10 observations from a big weekend of sports
2008-04-14 21:20:00 Here’s a list of 10 observations from a busy and important weekend of sports in New England: 1. The first Red Sox-Yankees series should not be played before the middle of May, at the earliest. It really is a waste of three potentially exciting games and overall atmosphere. It was like a Royals game on Sunday ... More About: Sports , Weekend , Observations , Big Weekend
McFadden visit to Foxboro is complete
2008-04-11 20:23:00 University of Arkansas running back Darren McFadden just finished his visit to Gillette Stadium. The All-American, ranked as the top back in the upcoming NFL Draft, flew in last night and arrived at the stadium this morning for interviews with several members of the Patriots coaching staff. He apparently spent some time with head coach Bill ... More About: Visit , Complete
Ortiz in NY and other Sox matters
2008-04-11 17:00:00 Should David Ortiz have gone to New York City to film a commercial on his first “off” day back after the long three-week road trip? The only reason it is an issue is because of his batting average, that is now .088 after another hitless night in the Sox 12-6 series finale win over the Tigers. My ... More About: Matters
Question 7: Is Jon Lester ready for 17-12 and 180 innings?
2008-04-07 16:37:00 Basically, put another way, is Jon Lester a No. 3 starter on a world champion? When Curt Schilling was officially put on IR for three to four months, maybe longer, this became a question. Lester has shown flashes of brilliance and, maybe even more flashes of frustration. Like Dice-K, his problem is strikes and consistency. Lester is the ... More About: Question , Ready
Memphis over Kansas
2008-04-06 16:52:00 I was wrong. I missed both games last night. My 11-year-old son got both games right. In fact, he got them right more than two weeks ago when the brackets were drawn up. He’s got Memphis winning and I’m tired of losing so I am, too. While Kansas was outstanding last night, basically beating the team ...
Final Four picks
2008-04-04 21:03:00 Here it goes: Saturday games UCLA 75, Memphis 69 … I “Love” UCLA in this game UNC 89, Kansas 80 … Kansas is very good. UNC is great. I will give you my championship pick on Monday. Share This More About: Final , Final Four
Leinart is no Tom Brady
2008-04-04 00:04:00 It’s official. Arizona Cardinals quarterback Matt Leinart will never be confused with Tom Brady . The “pictures” are out all over the World Wide Web, which is a landscape us Baby Boomers still ...
Question 6: Is Varitek’s bat too light to handle?
2008-04-04 00:00:00 Put another way, can the Red Sox survive with Jason Varitek’s declining numbers at the platem (.247, 15 HR, 62 RBI last two seasons)? The bottom line is winning and the Red Sox are a better team when he is catching. Just go back to the 2006 season when he missed all of August. The Sox ... More About: Question , Light , Handle
Question 5: What do you like or don’t like about Francona?
2008-04-02 23:46:00 I believe everyone would have to agree that Terry Francona is the right manager for these Boston Red Sox. He has grown into the position and is now reeking confidence after a feeling out process that lasted two seasons, maybe more. With a new, multi-million dollar contract in hand, he is the man. Most would agree his ... More About: Question
Question 4: Did Sox do right thing in nixing Santana trade?
2008-04-01 14:24:00 That’s right. Another loaded question. Johan Santana looks like a Cy Young Award winner on opening day and the Sox have questions marks at the starting pitcher position. His 100 pitches in seven innings is something we haven’t seen much of around here outside of Josh Beckett. The answer, in my opinion, is still yes. The upside of ... More About: Question , Trade , Thing
Question 3: Do expectations for Drew, Lugo increase?
2008-03-31 15:23:00 Yes, this is a loaded question. Yes, expectations for J.D. Drew and Julio Lugo are bigger than they were a year ago. At least that’s my opinion. Both were whipping boys for their lack-luster performances at the plate. Lugo hit only .237 and walked only 48 times while Drew knocked in only 64 runs (9 fewer than ... More About: Question , Expectations
Question 2: Is Dice-K ready to be a true No. 2?
2008-03-28 14:36:00 This is up for debate. I’ve heard everything from, “He’s a potential ace” to a “He’s over-rated.” Well, we will get some answers and we will probably get them very quickly as Daisuke Matsuzaka is thrown in the first immediately. With Josh Beckett still on the mend, though he will pitch on April 4 in Toronto, which ... More About: Question , True , Dice-K , Dice , Ready
Pacman is not walking through that door
More articles from this author:2008-03-27 16:41:00 While it has been a topic of discussion on the airwaves the last few days, I got confirmation today that the Patriots have “zero” interest in acquiring Adam “Pacman ” Jones, the troubled cornerback of the Tennessee Titans who was suspended for the 2007 season. Apparently rumors were circulated that the Patriots contacted Jones’ agent. Not true. It ... More About: Walking , Door 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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