Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 24th, 2007 5 Comments »
It really has been a great year.
And the Boston sports teams have been great, too.
My best to you and your families. Remember the people out there less fortunate, without families. A quick prayer wouldn’t hurt.
I will be back on Christmas night answering any questions or comments you might have.
Merry Christmas.
Posted in Patriots on Dec 24th, 2007 3 Comments »
Scott from Lowell brought up interesting topic as the Patriots get about three weeks off from the playoff pressure:
Should the Patriots retire Troy Brown’s No. 80?
This is a tricky question. I can go either way.
What do you think?
Posted in Patriots on Dec 23rd, 2007 No Comments »
Former American Idol finalist Ayla Brown, who plays basketball at Boston College, just sang the national anthem wearing a Troy Brown jersey, of course.
Also on the scene of note are several Red Sox players, including David Ortiz, who is wearing a Laurence Maroney jersey (No. 39), Curt Schilling, who is wearing a Tedy Bruschi (No. 54) jersey, and Kevin Youkilis, who wore a Tom Brady jersey (you know his number).
All three players stood on the … continued »
Posted in Patriots on Dec 23rd, 2007 1 Comment »
It’s official. Troy Brown will be playing for the first time in today’s Pats-Dolphins game which begins about 40 minutes from now.
The Patriots wide receiver is listed as the third string wideout behind Wes Welker, the starter, and Donte Stallworth.
What does that mean?
Well, the Patriots are one touchdown reception away from breaking an NFL record with 22 players scoring touchdowns. Well, don’t be shocked if Brown gets some serious time near the end zone.
That’s … continued »
Posted in Patriots on Dec 22nd, 2007 2 Comments »
Bill Burt’s Pro Football picks | Week 16
Today’s game
Dallas 37, CAROLINA 17 … Jessica Simpson ordered not to attend game
Sunday’s games
NEW ENGLAND 45, Miami 13 … Records fall on this day, rain or shine
ARIZONA 41, Atlanta 17 … Cards take advantage of opportunity
Cleveland 31, CINCINNATI 27 … Close, but Browns won’t lose
DETROIT 38, Kansas City 20 … Someone has to win, unfortunately
Green Bay 31, CHICAGO 16 … Packers make run at top seed
INDIANAPOLIS 31, Houston … continued »
Posted in Red Sox on Dec 21st, 2007 3 Comments »
According to a source in Major League Baseball, the reason the Red Sox-Twins deal, which includes Johan Santana, has not happened is because the Twins apparently want Jon Lester and Clay Buchholz to be part of the deal. The Red Sox, according to the source said the Sox don’t want to include Lester.
That is a different story than had been rumored — that the Twins wanted Ellsbury over Lester.
It should be an interesting week, as … continued »
Eagle-Tribune Executive Sports Editor Bill Burt has been synonymous with the local and Boston sports scene for the past 24 years. (more)