The Boston Sports Beat

Final Blog Post

George F. — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 13:00:36 +0000

This will be my final blog post and I can say that this was a fun experience. Right about when I started this Online Journalism class I got a job at this other sports blog so it was fun/challenging writing for both. It was fun because I love writing about sports because I am very opinionated and passionate about sports. It was challenging because I had to keep content flowing for both websites, which is why I just ended up posting links to the more popular blog on this site.
My favorite part about blogging was the fact that I could publish my thoughts and opinions on sports. I always talk about them with friends, but being able to publish something for a lot of people to read was both exciting and fun. I felt really comfortable and had no trouble writing into my own voice.

I think blogging is the future of journalism and it is already becoming the main source for people’s news. People want their news in a timely fashion and they don’t want to spend a lot of time reading, which is why blogs are perfect for the future. I will definitely keep up with my blog on sportsofboston.com because it is what I enjoy doing the most. I hope everyone enjoys reading me as much as I enjoy writing it.

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Week 13 Start/Sit

George F. — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:30:50 +0000

Here are my rankings of over 100 players for week 13 in fantasy football.

Posted in Fantasy Tagged: Fantasy, Start 'Em/Sit ' Em

Has the Patriots Defense Been a Mirage?

George F. — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 02:52:11 +0000

Click here for my take on the Patriots defense and Monday night’s game against the Saints.

Posted in News, Patriots Tagged: NFL, Patriots

Interview With Junior Seau

George F. — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:03:31 +0000

Junior Seau is still on the Patriots, but you can catch him on the Versus Network starting on Wednesday, December 2nd on his new show.

I had the opportunity to talk with Junior Seau over the phone about his experience on his new show “Sports Jobs” which airs on the Versus Network tomorrow at 10pm. You can listen to the entire interview on the Sports of Boston website. I am the second one to speak and be sure to tune into the show because he does some interesting jobs!

Posted in News, Patriots Tagged: Junior Seau, Patriots, Sports Jobs, Versus

Start ‘Em/Sit ‘Em

George F. — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:00:01 +0000

This week’s start/sit column is a little different as I decided to rank 130 players because the bye weeks are now over. It took longer for me to write, but there’s more information and hopefully you will find it useful when setting your team lineups this weekend.

Posted in Uncategorized Tagged: Fantasy, Start 'Em/Sit ' Em

Huskies This Weekend

George F. — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:30:51 +0000

The men’s basketball team came out of the gates on fire against Siena before stalling in the second half in a 59-53 loss. The team will look to earn its first win of the season against another tough opponent, Utah State, at Matthews Arena at 12 p.m. at Matthews Arena on Saturday.

Other Notes:

Men’s hockey (4-5-0) will duel with Providence College once at Matthews and once in Rhode Island.
Football (2-8) will end it season in Rhode Island when he Huskies take on URI at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday afternoon.
Women’s hockey (8-2-2) has gotten off to a hot start and will travel to Providence to take on Providence College Friday night at 7 p.m.
CAA Rookies of the Year, Devin Petta and Don Anding, were named to Top Drawer’s All-Rookie team for men’s and women’s soccer.

Posted in Uncategorized Tagged: College, Northeastern Huskies

Why We Should Be Praising Bill Belichick

George F. — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:59:17 +0000

We all know by now that there are many differing opinions on Bill Belichick’s decision to go for it on fourth and two Sunday night against the Colts. Here is my take on the decision.

Posted in Uncategorized Tagged: News, Patriots

Week 10: Start ‘Em/Sit ‘Em

George F. — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:58:31 +0000

Here’s my start/sit column from the SoB Blog! Make sure you set your lineups tonight if you have any Bears or 49ers! Feel free to leave comments!

Posted in Fantasy Tagged: Fantast Football, Start 'Em/Sit ' Em

Week 9: Pats in Review

George F. — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:28:17 +0000

This past weekend the Patriots stifled the latest Dolphins’ attempt to trick them into defeat with a 27-17 win at Gillette Stadium. The Pats got big contributions from Tully Banta-Cain and Brandon McGowan on defense and the usual Tom Brady and Randy Moss on offense.

Check out my Five Thoughts article from the SoB blog to see what I took away from the game.

Posted in News, Patriots Tagged: Brandon McGowan, Five Thoughts, New England Patriots, Randy Moss, Tom Brady, Tully Banta-Cain

Women’s Soccer Starts CAA Playoffs Today

George F. — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:49:14 +0000

The Northeastern women’s soccer team begins its quest for a second CAA Championship in as many years today when the Huskies take on the Dukes of James Madison at 5:30 p.m. today. It is the first time the team has hosted a playoff game and the fans should come out tonight to support what a special season the team is having.

Other Notes:

Devin Petta dominated the CAA Awards Banquet last night as she was named CAA Player of the Year and CAA Rookie of the Year. It is the first time anyone in the CAA has taken both awards in the same season. Coach Ed Matz was named CAA Coach of the Year and the team also boasts one player on the All-CAA first team (Devin Petta), two on the second team (Sandra Magnusdottir, Stephanie Gordon) and one on the third team (Kristen Blake).
The men’s team will finish off their season tomorrow at Parsons Field when they take on VCU at 6 p.m.. Currently the Huskies are tied in second with William & Mary and both teams will most likely face each other in the CAA Semifinals next weekend at UNC Wilmington.
The men’s hockey team also has a big weekend as they take on cross town rivals Boston University and Boston College this weekend. The Huskies will face #7/5 BU in Matthews Arena tonight at 7 p.m. and will travel to Chestnut Hill, Mass. to face #16 Boston College on Saturday at 7 p.m.

Posted in College, News Tagged: College, Northeastern Huskies