Comments on: Bring it on … Live blogging has begun

By: Irv Arons

Irv Arons — Fri, 16 May 2008 20:56:01 +0000

Bill, nicely said about John Tomase. I fully agree with you. I hope he can gain back the trust of the public and those in the football operations.

By: Bill Burt

Bill Burt — Fri, 16 May 2008 20:04:28 +0000

Nice job everyone.
If you have any more thoughts or comments, leave them here.
I will check them over the weekend.
Have nice weekend.

By: Bill Burt

Bill Burt — Fri, 16 May 2008 19:25:50 +0000

Steve
Without writing a book here (I spoke about this on the Big Show yesterday), I believe John made a big mistake and he apologized for it.
I don’t know exactly what happened or what process the Herald goes through when they “red flag” a story. I’m assuming, and I don’t know, that an editor or two felt the wrath of the Herald publisher.
John is one of the most talented sportswriters in the Boston area. We saw it firsthand when he was with us at the Eagle-Tribune. There are pressures, especially at the bigger dailies, to break stories. That is part of the fun and excitement. And, as he noted in his apology, that might have gotten the better of him.
It won’t be easy for him over the next few months, maybe even a little longer. But he will deal with it and learn a valuable lesson.
As for the Patriots and Bill Belichick or even Patriots fans, it’s up to them to accept or reject his apology. But everybody messes up. EVERYBODY. Hopefully his apology is accepted eventually by the masses and he can go back to being a great writer again.

By: Steve B

Steve B — Fri, 16 May 2008 19:20:52 +0000

Bill
What is your opinion of John Tomase and his apology?
I was a big fan of his when he worked at The Eagle-Tribune.

By: Bill Burt

Bill Burt — Fri, 16 May 2008 19:18:49 +0000

Cheryl
This is very easy. ABSOLUTELY.
I believe Doc Rivers is perfect for this team. He has gotten them to buy into his defensive pressure and he has given every player a role. You can’t blame him if Ray Allen can’t get open. Sure, he can help and make adjustments, but his job is to have his team ready. This is not a coaches league. It’s a players’ league.
I like Doc because he is honest, probably the most honest head coach of a Boston pro sports team outside of Joe Morgan. He tells the truth even when it isn’t pretty.
The fact that he is a nice person doesn’t hurt either. But I like him because he’s not afraid to criticize a player. He gets away with it because he doesn’t do it “through” the media. He criticizes the player to his face first.
I believe he gets credit for bringing along this franchise and helping in the development of players like Ryan Gomes, Delonte West, Rajon Rondo and Al Jefferson.
He deserved recognition for Coach of the Year. He would have gotten my vote.

By: Cheryl B

Cheryl B — Fri, 16 May 2008 19:14:23 +0000

One more question:
Do you think Doc Rivers is doing a good job?

By: Bill Burt

Bill Burt — Fri, 16 May 2008 19:08:56 +0000

Cheryl B
That’s a good question because we’ve been railing against the Celtics for the road woes, and really, only Detroit’s win in Philadelphia has happened thus far. The problem, though, is the Celtics were great on the road during the regular season and Atlanta and Cleveland aren’t exactly Detroit and San Antonio. The fact is people expect more from the Celtics.
To answer your question, the fans are so close to the action and the referees give the home team the close calls most of the time. The Celtics get a lot of energy playing at the Garden. I have to say it is reminiscent of the Bird Era. We will see tonight, though, because championship teams win on the road. If San Antonio beats New Orleans in Game 7, watch out for the Spurs.

By: Cheryl B

Cheryl B — Fri, 16 May 2008 18:59:57 +0000

Bill
Why can’t any NBA team win on the road in the playoffs?

By: Bill Burt

Bill Burt — Fri, 16 May 2008 18:57:07 +0000

Enough with Matt, please.

By: Matt

Matt — Fri, 16 May 2008 18:56:34 +0000

Bill
Do you think Bill Belichick is a cheater?