Pierce Makes History, Celtics Handle Bobcats

By ⋅ February 7, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Paul Pierce had 15 points, nine assists and eight rebounds Tuesday night, moving into second all-time in Celtics’ scoring as the Celtics coasted to a 94-84 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats. Kevin Garnett continued his strong play for the Celtics with 22 points and seven rebounds. Reggie Williams led the NBA worst 3-22 Bobcats 21 [...]

Connelly’s Top Ten: Wake Hours To Be Announced

By ⋅ February 7, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Had to sit down and watch the game again without a crowd where men were yelling for a beer and wives yelling for people to be quiet during commercials. They still lost, sorry to say. Some thoughts and observations are below… 1. Biggest Plays of the Game: Wes Welker’s drop – I’m adjusting my blame [...]

Connelly’s Top Ten: Manning & Manningham Yes – Brady & Welker No!

By ⋅ February 6, 2012 ⋅ 9 comments

Everyday we do our best to fight the good fight. We go to work, survive bosses, tolerate traffic, make sincere efforts to parent to the best of our abilities, do our best to appease spouses, pay the bills, go to sleep and then wake up and do the same thing over again. To do more [...]

Giants Top Patriots 21-17 to Win Super Bowl XLVI

By ⋅ February 6, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

The New York Giants claimed their second Lombardi Trophy in five years, with Eli Manning leading them from behind in a 21-17 victory over the New England Patriots to win Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis, Ind. Manning lead a nine-play, 88-yard drive that started with 3:46 remaining, capping it off with an Ahmad Bradshaw six-yard [...]

Super Bowl Inactives: Kevin Faulk Out for Patriots, Herzlich Out for Giants

By ⋅ February 5, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

The New England Patriots have Announced their inactives for Super Bowl XLVI, with Kevin Faulk headling those out for the big game in Indianapolis, Ind. Faulk is joined by QB Ryan Mallet, RB Shane Vereen, LB Gary Guyton, OL Donald Thomas, OL Nick McDonald, and DL Ron Brace. Chad Ochocinco returns to action after missing [...]

Rematch: A Giants-Patriots Super Bowl XLVI Preview

By ⋅ February 4, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

On Sunday, Feb. 5, the New England Patriots (15-3) will battle the New York Giants (12-7) for the right to hoist the Lombardi Trophy in Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. The Patriots have won 10 in a row, outscoring their opponents 359-188 over that time period to advance to their [...]

Bruins Continue to Slide, Lose to Penguins 2-1

By ⋅ February 4, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

The Bruins have had a terrific season thus far, entering Saturday afternoon’s matinee with the Pittsburgh Penguins only three points out of first place in the Eastern Conference. But recently their play hasn’t been up to that level, the roar of the seemingly unstoppable Bruins had seemingly hit a wall, they are only 4-4-1 in [...]

SoB NBA Power Rankings: Week 6

By ⋅ February 4, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

I know its Super Bowl week, but how ’bout a little NBA Power Rankings to hold you over?

Friday Rambling: Peyton, A-Rod, and LeBron…What’s My Problem with the Best?

By ⋅ February 3, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

With Peyton Manning announcing that he has been cleared to play next season, there has been no shortage of coverage on the topic. And it’s not without justification–an NFL with Big Manning is probably a more exciting NFL. Good for him. What is curious, however, is the fact that the news was announced just days [...]

Connelly’s Top Ten: We Are Spoiled…Again

By ⋅ February 3, 2012 ⋅ 2 comments

1. Thoughts on Sunday’s Game * I wish Michael Strahan was dressed so Logan Mankins could crack back on him * Bob Kraft looking like the head of a crime family on cover of SI * Bill Belichick has promised not to wear red hoodie * I loved Gronk in Rocky IV * What is [...]

Ward’s Shutout Gives Hurricanes First Season Sweep Over Bruins

By ⋅ February 2, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

The Boston Bruins did just about everything they could against the Carolina Hurricanes Thursday night at the TD Garden. They won over 70 percent of their face-offs. They hit hard and often. And they ripped shot after shot after shot at goalie Cam Ward. They just couldn’t score. Ward saved all 47 shots against him [...]

Pierce, Celtics Stomp Raptors to Post First Winning Record in A While

By ⋅ February 2, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Paul Pierce had 17 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the Boston Celtics en route to a 100-64 thrashing of the Toronto Raptors Wednesday night. The Celtics improved to 11-10 with the victory and now post their first winning record since starting 4-3. Jared Bayless scored 14 off the bench for the Raptors who [...]

Super Bowl Media Day: Lies, Brady Bashing and Rich Cimini is an Idiot

By ⋅ January 31, 2012 ⋅ One comment

Before I get to Media Day, I want to discuss a couple of topics that took place on Monday. I previously wrote Bob Ryan had lost his fastball. Well, Bob stayed consistent when making a guest appearance on Mike Francesa’s radio show on Monday. When asked why Brady had struggled in recent playoff appearances, Bob [...]

Bruins Start 2nd Half With Win Against Ottawa 4-3

By ⋅ January 31, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

The Bruins started the second half of the season at home against Ottawa with a win 4-3. The Senators played the Bruins tough, which is not a surprise with a huge improvement from last season for them. With goals from Zdeno Chara, Dennis Seidenberg, Milan Lucic, and Brad Marchand along with 30 saves from Tim [...]

Super Bowl Media Hype: Felger Talks Spygate AGAIN, Brady’s “Trash Talk”

By ⋅ January 30, 2012 ⋅ 2 comments

The Super Bowl media hype really kicked into gear Sunday night with the arrival of the Boston sports media in Indianapolis. So, let’s start the insanity with our resident contrarian, Michael Felger. Felger began his “Sports Sunday” program with his “Reality Check.” Felger on Spygate Incidentally, Felger stole that segment from Bill O’Reilly, but regardless, [...]

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