[eddieisannoying]

First BSMW post from Belgium? Was flying over international waters during Favre's coronation last night. I'm sure it was a beautiful thing. :unsure: Pedro to the Mets? Whatever. Have a good one Petey.

[Ozzy]

As Hitler once said, "Today Belgium....tomorrow the world......the day after that, we'll see." :D

I got in for the last 45 seconds of the Favre Scrub-a-thon last night. Madden and Michaels were waxing poetic on how great a human being our hero was. Madden mentioned that Brett had been involved with the Make-A-Wish Foundation (admirable) and that he "didnt want it publicized" (HIGHLY questionable) John then said that what impressed him most was that, not only did Favre meet the children, but that he "actually spoke to them". Well Jesus Christ, I should hope so. I didnt expect that Brett would have scooped up the little tykes and taken them all home with him to Tippytoe, Loozy-anna or wherever the f**k he's from, but I dont think "actiually talking to them" would tax him too much. It may sound too mean and not for everyone to rip Brett for charity, but my problem is with his alleged "reticence" to publicize his many good works for mankind. It seems to me that Brett is popping up every week on one NFL pre-game show or another, telling us about the many crosses he has to bear while making this big blue marble a better place for you and me. Christ, Kevin Millar is tougher to get for an interview than Favre. Besides, if Favre is such a shrinking violet and wants his charity work to stay under wrapps, than who told John Madden about it, knowing damned well that he would turn right around and let 15 million viewers in on "the secret".

Also, about last night's game, Mike Sherman should never wear the yellow sweatshirt and little yellow hat combo again. He looked like the choo-choo conductor at a g-ay amusement park. :lol:

I sent in a whine about John Dennis yesterday and it didnt make it. Either they're burying the story, or the whine just sucked. :D

Bad news for the Celtics if they are trying to win back the casual fan: I forgot there was even a game last night until I saw the final score on the roof of a cab. :P

[LJ Sandwich]

I swapped emails with the guy from Boston Radio Watch late yesterday. Apparently he emailed Dakota to find out what happened, then, got a reply asking him to call Dakota on his cell phone. Hopefully we'll get the details later today.

[Funkhouser]

Dakota booted off the air

Quote

WWZN morning host Dakota (the on-air name of Steve Happas), infuriated the Red Sox and NESN by picking up a gossip-column item from the New York Post and speculating whether it could have involved Boston personalities.

The result: Parent Sporting News Radio apparently played the heavy in having WWZN general manager Mike Winn pull the plug on the show, which was a time-buy by Dakota.

"I'm the demo radio is seeking," said Dakota. "I'm a 35-year-old guy who is doing OK for himself. I was going to put what appeals to me on my show."

That didn't play well at Fenway.

"We made our opinion heard loud and clear," said Sox PR director Glenn Geffner. "The show crossed the line into getting personal."

[LJ Sandwich]

Good catch Funk...this part is interesting too.

Quote

John Dennis and Gerry Callahan mentioned the news, gave it one volley back and forth, then moved on. When Dakota called "The Diehards" to issue an apology, host Ryen Russillo gave him time for that, but once he tried to justify his actions, Russillo said, "Not on my show."

The development is sad because it represents an error in judgment that brought down a program that had shown promise. Even WEEI had taken notice, adding a stock report (something Happas instituted along with traffic) to some sports flashes.

"I would have loved to have seen it work out, but unfortunately it didn't," said Winn.

Sounds like Rusillo has a clue and knows how to protect himself.

[LJ Sandwich]

Let me also mention that I just listened to a few minutes of Dennis and Callahan. I only heard Meterparel and Callahan for about five minutes (no Dennis), but then he came roaring in the room telling Meter how bad he was as a co-host. One would think after the major boner Dennis pulled yesterday he'd have some smidgeon of humility....nope, he's just as pompous as we all here have known for years. What a jerk.

[Funkhouser]

I wonder if today's "Headlines" will from the Onion and Brushback. :lol:

[singaporesoxfan]

Funkhouser, on Nov 30 2004, 07:15 AM, said:

I wonder if today's "Headlines" will from the Onion and Brushback.  :lol:

Parcells Fighting Urge To Punch Jerry Jones In The Face

Red Sox To Offer Martinez Performance Incentives For Showing Up On Time

Mugger Undeterred By Terrible Towel

[Mark]

It's more than mildly amusing that the Red Sox were able to get him thrown off the air. The next time Ordway or one of the other nitwits talks about not being shackled by the team's broadcast agreements with the station, this is exhibit 3,789,123 that they're full of ****.

[Thats History Pal]

LJ Sandwich, on Nov 30 2004, 07:12 AM, said:

Let me also mention that I just listened to a few minutes of Dennis and Callahan.  I only heard Meterparel and Callahan for about five minutes (no Dennis), but then he came roaring in the room telling Meter how bad he was as a co-host.  One would think after the major boner Dennis pulled yesterday he'd have some smidgeon of humility....nope, he's just as pompous as we all here have known for years.  What a jerk.

If it's Tuesday it must be Belgium. . . a big shout out to all the BSMW expatriots today - let's keep these guys informed.

LJ, Bombay John wasn't even in early, I listened to the first 1/2 hour on the way to work. KKKallahan and Metergerbil alluded that he had a late night, quickly followed by the sound of tinkling ice cubes. So Meter was co-hosting the early part of the show. They took advantage of his absence by going through the Bill James book, knowing the Dennis would not want to go over that while he was there.

[ChicoWalker]

Dennis was late because he was up late watching The Naked Gun, today watch out for a story about an assassination attempt on the queen of England

[charlie]

Mark, on Nov 30 2004, 11:38 AM, said:

It's more than mildly amusing that the Red Sox were able to get him thrown off the air.  The next time Ordway or one of the other nitwits talks about not being shackled by the team's broadcast agreements with the station, this is exhibit 3,789,123 that they're full of ****.

I'm not buying that the Sox had a direct impact on getting him pulled. D&C's efforts against Garciaparra the past few years (well prior to the trade) should have bothered the Sox more (if the Francona thing is so ridiculous, wouldn't Terry have gotten a laugh out of it -- I know my wife and I would if anyone suggested that an attractive young woman was having an affair with me).

Is what Dakota said that different than the amount of time spent on D&C a few years ago attempting to figure out who was g*y after the article in "Out" magazine (I'm still laughing about Mike Adams' flash that day, "Tough night for Mike Piazza last night. Got caught in a "pickle".) Or their constant insinuations about Jeff Garcia.

[Pats67]

I'm not the demo radio is seeking :(

[Mark]

Pats67, on Nov 30 2004, 08:29 AM, said:

I'm not the demo radio is seeking  :(

Radio's afraid of tough, hardnosed writers from fanzines gone mad.

[charlie]

Good catch by Harvey Araton in the NY Times with this Knicks' marketing brochure for this years season's tix.

[Smilin' Joe Hesketh]

Mark, on Nov 30 2004, 07:38 AM, said:

It's more than mildly amusing that the Red Sox were able to get him thrown off the air.  The next time Ordway or one of the other nitwits talks about not being shackled by the team's broadcast agreements with the station, this is exhibit 3,789,123 that they're full of ****.

If the Sox tried to quash all criticism of the team's performance on the field, or their attitudes in the locker room, then I'd agree that that would be wrong.

But when a pay-as-you-go amatuer host decides to spread personal and vicious rumors about not only the Sox manager but also a co-host on NESN, for reasons that have nothing to do with sports, then I think that crosses the line. Let's face it, Dakota was on thin ice from the get-go since they never really hired him, just allowed him to pay for the air time.

[Brian]

Pats67, on Nov 30 2004, 08:29 AM, said:

I'm not the demo radio is seeking  :(

You are the demo for basement dwelling shut ins though. So at least you have that going for you.

[Mark]

charlie, on Nov 30 2004, 08:18 AM, said:

Mark, on Nov 30 2004, 11:38 AM, said:

It's more than mildly amusing that the Red Sox were able to get him thrown off the air.  The next time Ordway or one of the other nitwits talks about not being shackled by the team's broadcast agreements with the station, this is exhibit 3,789,123 that they're full of ****.

I'm not buying that the Sox had a direct impact on getting him pulled. D&C's efforts against Garciaparra the past few years (well prior to the trade) should have bothered the Sox more (if the Francona thing is so ridiculous, wouldn't Terry have gotten a laugh out of it -- I know my wife and I would if anyone suggested that an attractive young woman was having an affair with me).

Theoretically speaking, wrecking Garciaparra's ability makes it easier for the team to not re-sign or trade him if part of the fan base thinks he's deeply flawed, while they presumably want to hang onto Francona. More importantly, the degradation as it pertains to Nomar is about what happens on the field(though we know that a lot of the running down of Nomar was and still is fueled by off field interactions he had with the media). The Francona thing is totally out of bounds.

[charlie]

Captain Obvious, on Nov 30 2004, 12:34 PM, said:

Butch Davis...fired.

Maybe they'll hire Weis and Pioli this week...

http://sports.espn.g...tory?id=1934933

Was that within ten days of the vote of confidence?

When you see the names of his coordinators, and candidates to temporarily replace him (Terry Robiskie and Dave Campo), you begin to understand why he failed as a coach. From everything I know about those two, particularly their stints as head coaches, they are useless.

[Mark]

charlie, on Nov 30 2004, 08:36 AM, said:

Was that within ten days of the vote of confidence?

I think it's less than 7.

[Pats67]

Mark, on Nov 30 2004, 08:31 AM, said:

Pats67, on Nov 30 2004, 08:29 AM, said:

I'm not the demo radio is seeking  :(

Radio's afraid of tough, hardnosed writers from fanzines gone mad.

I think Dakota needs better writers.

"I may be the demo radio is seeking, but I'm an idiot," said Happas. "I was able to parlay my dubious status as a 'Superfan' into a five day a week radio show, admittedly one I had to pay for myself, but still."

"But then I turned right around and blew it," continued the disgraced celebrity caller. "I suppose a little common sense would have told me you can't take half-baked rumors and speculate wildly about them, especially on the radio. But then, if I had any common sense, I would have never put those KFFL guys on the air."

"In a way, its for the best," said Happas. "I really don't know all that much about sports anyway. Certainly not any of the major ones."

[Poston Brothers Inc.]

charlie, on Nov 30 2004, 08:36 AM, said:

When you see the names of his coordinators, and candidates to temporarily replace him (Terry Robiskie and Dave Campo), you begin to understand why he failed as a coach.  From everything I know about those two, particularly their stints as head coaches, they are useless.

I think his horrible personnel decisions were more of a factor then assistant coaches.

[Mark]

Isn't the term "disgraced celebrity caller" multiply redundant?

[Funkhouser]

charlie, on Nov 30 2004, 08:33 AM, said:

Good catch by Harvey Araton in the NY Times with this Knicks' marketing brochure for this years season's tix.

The guy on the far right looks like a fun guy. :P

[ChicoWalker]

My friend who lives in Cleveland just offered me "Dawg pound" seats at face value for this weekend. Apparently people are jumping off that ship quick.

What would be the max acceptable to bet this game....Pats (-14)?

[Frost Class Mark]

Mark, on Nov 30 2004, 12:41 PM, said:

Isn't the term "disgraced celebrity caller" multiply redundant?

Steve Somers would like a word.

His WFAN soliliquies are gold.

[Pats67]

Captain Obvious, on Nov 30 2004, 08:34 AM, said:

Butch Davis...fired.

Maybe they'll hire Weis and Pioli this week...

http://sports.espn.g...tory?id=1934933

Quote

PATS TO LOSE EVERYTHING THAT EVER MADE THEM GOOD IN THE FIRST PLACE
by Nick Cafardo, Globe Staff

Today's firing of Cleveland Browns head coach Butch Davis will set off a chain of events that will reduce the world champion New England Patriots to a smoldering pile of rubble, the Globe has learned.

[Mark]

So...this is what the last days of Pompeii were like?

[ChicoWalker]

This cataclysmic chain of events should result in more sunday at 1pm games, so we all won't be so inconvenienced <_<

[Smilin' Joe Hesketh]

Mark, on Nov 30 2004, 08:47 AM, said:

So...this is what the last days of Pompeii were like?

This time, there's no Art Modell to blame.

[Bruce]

LJ Sandwich, on Nov 30 2004, 06:53 AM, said:

I swapped emails with the guy from Boston Radio Watch late yesterday.  Apparently he emailed Dakota to find out what happened, then, got a reply asking him to call Dakota on his cell phone.  Hopefully we'll get the details later today.

That's all that I got when I emailed him yesterday morning. Just a message to call him. I didn't bother.

[Kevin]

"If Butch Davis was so good, then why was he fired in Cleveland?"--Ron Borges.

[The Gimp]

OK, what did Dakota say?

[Funkhouser]

Some good Hells Angels and Lynn talk on D&C right now..... :rolleyes:

[Frost Class Mark]

Anna Benson is going to be on Stern shortly.....for those who can tolerate her.

[Mark]

Bruce, on Nov 30 2004, 08:51 AM, said:

That's all that I got when I emailed him yesterday morning. Just a message to call him. I didn't bother.

He's been humored far too long as it is.

[Kevin]

They fired Butch Davis?? What an outrage.

His team just scored 48 points on the road!!! :lol: :lol:

[ChicoWalker]

Mark, on Nov 30 2004, 07:56 AM, said:

Bruce, on Nov 30 2004, 08:51 AM, said:

That's all that I got when I emailed him yesterday morning. Just a message to call him. I didn't bother.

He's been humored far too long as it is.

"Dakota! Come upstairs and pick up the phone! It's LJ from the Sandwich place, calling you back!"

"OK, Ma, I'm comin'!"

[Pats67]

Bruce, on Nov 30 2004, 08:51 AM, said:

LJ Sandwich, on Nov 30 2004, 06:53 AM, said:

I swapped emails with the guy from Boston Radio Watch late yesterday.  Apparently he emailed Dakota to find out what happened, then, got a reply asking him to call Dakota on his cell phone.  Hopefully we'll get the details later today.

That's all that I got when I emailed him yesterday morning. Just a message to call him. I didn't bother.

You could at least use up some minutes on his cell phone. The guy is down, let's kick him.

[Frost Class Mark]

Can you really call an event "a rave" when The Donnas and Hoobastank are involved?

[Smilin' Joe Hesketh]

Pats67, on Nov 30 2004, 09:00 AM, said:

Bruce, on Nov 30 2004, 08:51 AM, said:

LJ Sandwich, on Nov 30 2004, 06:53 AM, said:

I swapped emails with the guy from Boston Radio Watch late yesterday.  Apparently he emailed Dakota to find out what happened, then, got a reply asking him to call Dakota on his cell phone.  Hopefully we'll get the details later today.

That's all that I got when I emailed him yesterday morning. Just a message to call him. I didn't bother.

You could at least use up some minutes on his cell phone. The guy is down, let's kick him.

I hope Hazel Mae is calling him every hour on the hour to spew righteous indignation at him.

He's been flushed.

[ChicoWalker]

Frost Class Mark, on Nov 30 2004, 08:01 AM, said:

Can you really call an event "a rave" when The Donnas and Hoobastank are involved?

What, the Donnas aren't techno? :lol:

I am strangely enamored of them. Big fan of the drummer :ph34r:

[LJ Sandwich]

From what I hear, Dakota's side of the story is that EEI was looking to kill his show and told the Red Sox what he said about Francona and Hazel Mae on the air. The Sox threatened a slander suit against the Zone and Sporting News. Apparently to avoid this the Zone agreed to stop accepting Dakota's parking meter style payments and showed him the door.

I say we let him join the site for a few days to stomp on him so he moves to either South or North Dakota and sets up a betting website with the "Great Gamere." :lol:

[Smilin' Joe Hesketh]

LJ Sandwich, on Nov 30 2004, 09:03 AM, said:

From what I hear, Dakota's side of the story is that EEI was looking to kill his show and told the Red Sox what he said about Francona and Hazel Mae on the air.  The Sox threatened a slander suit against the Zone and Sporting News.  Apparently to avoid this the Zone agreed to stop accepting Dakota's parking meter style payments and showed him the door. 

I say we let him join the site for a few days to stomp on him so he moves to either South or North Dakota and sets up a betting website with the "Great Gamere." :lol:

EEI would have to notice his show before they decide to kill it. File under, "Skeptical."

It's all a plot, yeah, that's the ticket. They were out to get me, yeah.

[Frost Class Mark]

ChicoWalker, on Nov 30 2004, 01:03 PM, said:

Frost Class Mark, on Nov 30 2004, 08:01 AM, said:

Can you really call an event "a rave" when The Donnas and Hoobastank are involved?

What, the Donnas aren't techno? :lol:

I am strangely enamored of them. Big fan of the drummer :ph34r:

Too much hype for me. They have that packaged band feel.

[Moes Tavern]

Funkhouser, on Nov 30 2004, 07:43 AM, said:

charlie, on Nov 30 2004, 08:33 AM, said:

Good catch by Harvey Araton in the NY Times with this Knicks' marketing brochure for this years season's tix.

The guy on the far right looks like a fun guy. :P

I'm shocked that the NBA is becoming irrelevant. With marketing like this aimed at the prison population and moments like the Pacers brawl 2 weeks ago you would think the arenas would be filled every night. :lol:

[NDChicago]

It's my opinion the Red Sox were just as upset at Dakota for the skewing of Hazel Mae and Jayme Parker since they own 70% of NESN.

He deserve to be fired. I might have helped too. :)

[Chief]

Don Banks gives the Pats' secondary props.

[ChicoWalker]

Frost Class Mark, on Nov 30 2004, 08:04 AM, said:

ChicoWalker, on Nov 30 2004, 01:03 PM, said:

Frost Class Mark, on Nov 30 2004, 08:01 AM, said:

Can you really call an event "a rave" when The Donnas and Hoobastank are involved?

What, the Donnas aren't techno? :lol:

I am strangely enamored of them. Big fan of the drummer :ph34r:

Too much hype for me. They have that packaged band feel.

I can see how you'd think that, but it's not the case...they've been around for a while, even though they have received a lot of attention the last couple of years they have been around since like 97/98, they formed when they were teenagers

[Frost Class Mark]

These radio ads for the Jenna Jameson trimmer are a true testament to the hypocrisy of the "indecency" debates.