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Ryder and Kirk Minihane are talking about Josh Becketts impressive outing against the Seattle Mariners. They also talk about the Celtics-76ers series and how much energy the Celtics will have in game 3.
The Whiners go after John Harbaugh for his comments on Spygate. Also they go after Buchholz.
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Celtics General Manager (1984-97) We had won a championship. Gerald Henderson had started with us -- he and Dennis [ Johnson ] were our starting backcourt. Danny was our third guard. And now Gerald's contract was up. He wasn't holding
to happen, ever. (Oh, and my all-time NBA defensive team? I only count guys I've seen, so I'll go with Dennis Johnson and Jordan at guard, Hakeem in the middle and Dennis Rodman and Michael Cooper as the forwards.) -- Kirk, Bird
who could come off screens and score (Bird coming off a Parish screen and hitting a 17-foot jumper on a pass from Dennis Johnson was one of the staples of the Celtics in the 1980s) and create shots off the dribble (though I'd give Dirk the
assume it’s true, just because I want to believe it. It was the year Red fleeced the Suns, practically stealing Dennis Johnson for Rick Robey. A criminal was found guilty in an Arizona court and was going to jail. The judge asked
the Bengals ' four-yard line on a huge 21-yard gain on 3rd-and-11 that led to the Welker TD. You know how Dennis Johnson always knew where Larry Bird was? That's Brady and Faulk. BenJarvus Green-Ellis played a key role in the previously
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when you make it an extension of your mind the way that [ Rajon ] Rondo does, the way that Danny Ainge did and DJ [ Dennis Johnson ] and Larry [ Bird ] and Kevin [ McHale ] and Chief [ Robert Parish ] and Jerry [ Sichting ] and Rick [ Carlisle ] and Scotty
according to this recent NBA.com puff piece . The team featured six future NBA head coaches: Larry Bird , Kevin McHale , Dennis Johnson , Danny Ainge , Rick Carlisle and Sam Vincent . Not to mention quote machine Bill Walton . Here’s what McHale and
a championship, absolutely. You were done at 35, right? Larry [Bird] was done, Kevin [McHale] was done, [ Dennis Johnson ] was done. Ray Allen’s 36 in a couple of weeks. [Kevin Garnett is] 35. What makes you think that things are different
victory over the Indians ‘NET RESULTS: Soccer star David Beckham corrals a fan who ran on the field. TRIVIA ANSWER: Dennis Johnson SOOTHING SOUNDS: Levon Helm of The Band turns 71 Thursday.
when you make it an extension of your mind the way that [ Rajon ] Rondo does, the way that Danny Ainge did and DJ [ Dennis Johnson ] and Larry [ Bird ] and Kevin [ McHale ] and Chief [ Robert Parish ] and Jerry [ Sichting ] and Rick [ Carlisle ] and Scotty
Christopher Price joins John Ryder to discuss Wes Welker signing his franchise tender. They also discuss what a crowded Patriots receiver corps will look like once the season starts, as well as the situation in the backfield.
Wes Welker joins Mut and Merloni to discuss his current contract status with the Patriots, if he thinks he'll be at the mandatory mini camp in June, and if he can see himself missing regular season games.
In the latest edition of the "It Is What It Is" podcast, WEEI.com's Christopher Price and former Patriots linebacker Matt Chatham discuss the state of the Patriots at the midpoint of the offseason, touching on what they've accomplished in the draft and free agency. The two also discuss the impact former teammates Willie McGinest and Matt Light had on both sides of the ball, as well as a look at why some players struggle with life after football.
ESPN NBA Insider Stephen A. Smith chats with D&C about the Celtics trying to close out Philly and if there will be a Game 7 back in Boston. He also comments on KG's future, how the Pacers have awakened the Heat, how special a coach Doc Rivers is, and his reaction to SNL's Jay Pharoah impersonation of him.
Grande & Max talked to the Celts big, who had three blocks and 10 points in the Game 5 victory.
Sean talked with Doc at the Garden about the Sixers' comeback in the last game, and about the history of Game 5's.
Will Middlebrooks spoke with Joe Castiglione & Dave O'Brien after the Red Sox beat the Birds in Baltimore, 8-6
Mike Aviiles hit his 2nd leadoff home run in a row, and spoke with Joe Castiglione & Dave O'Brien after the Red Sox take the series from the Phillies.
We talk to Red Sox broadcaster Dave O'Brien to get a preview of Sox-Phillies this weekend, a state of the team report, and ask why Bobby Valentine seems to contradict himself to many different reporters all the time.
Bruins Defensman Andrew Ference wraps up the Bruins Game 7 loss. He touches on just how the Capitals beat them, what his thought were on Ovechkin's performance, and how Tim Thomas' decision not to attend the White House visit affected the team.
NESN's Andy Brickley joined Dennis and Callahan to discuss the NHL playoffs and preview game 7 of the Bruins and Captials.
We're joined by NESN's own Jack Edwards after the Bruins knocked off the Caps in dramatic fashion to force a game 7 showdown this Wednesday at the Garden. Jack says: Bet on the Bear!
D&C breakdown Brandon Bass' domination in Game 5. The boys react to the C's poor first half, turning on the switch in the third quarter, Rondo changing the tone of the game, and the struggles the Celtics have had in Game 6 clinchers.
ESPN NBA Insider Stephen A. Smith chats with D&C about the Celtics trying to close out Philly and if there will be a Game 7 back in Boston. He also comments on KG's future, how the Pacers have awakened the Heat, how special a coach Doc Rivers is, and his reaction to SNL's Jay Pharoah impersonation of him.
John & Gerry chat about why Beckett is still so inconsistent and how well the Sox starting pitchers have performed. They also bring up if the Sox can comeback after their early season problems, the Yankees struggles and trouble with their long-term contracts, and Manny's return to baseball.
Mut and Lou preview Game 5 against the Sixers and talk about what a difference it makes when Avery Bradley is not on the floor playing defense.
Bob Ryan joins Mut and Merloni to discuss the Celtics loss to the Sixers in Game 4 and what he thinks will happen going forward.
Chris Mannix joins the show to discuss the Celtics shocking Game 4 loss, Lebron James, and who he thinks will play in the NBA Finals.
Even with the Celtics make a nice run in the Eastern Conference NBA playoffs, watching Oklahoma City and San Antonio play has made it abundantly clear that one of those teams will likely win the whole thing. We discuss.
We discuss the Red Sox turn-around, and how it may be the players themselves who helped motivate each other by having a closed door meeting away from Bobby V and team management.
Matt Light makes his media debut on NFL Live on ESPN and Wes Welker dummies up after saying things are going well with the Patriots, then bad, then well again, then bad.
Ryder and Kirk talk about what the Red Sox might do when their injured position players start making their return to the lineup and what that could mean for the struggling Kevin Youkilis.
Ryder and Kirk Minihane are talking about Josh Becketts impressive outing against the Seattle Mariners. They also talk about the Celtics-76ers series and how much energy the Celtics will have in game 3.
Mikey is back from Vegas and is talking all about his trip, the Mayweather-Cotto fight, Celtics and of course the Red Sox getting swept by the Orioles and what it will take for them to get things turned around.
The goon croons for a lost BeeGee, and Metallica on the accordion never sounded better.
Rhode Islanders vs Schilling... and they ain't happy.
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Jermaine O Neal joins Mut and Merloni in an attempt to let fans hear his side of the story on his time in Boston. Jermaine denies ever wanting to go to the Heat.
More from this showMut and Lou preview Game 5 against the Sixers and talk about what a difference it makes when Avery Bradley is not on the floor playing defense.
More from this showDale, Steve and Rob discuss the news about David Ortiz calling a players meeting which has resulted in 7 wins out of the last 9 games. Ken Rosenthal was the national reported to break this story and Rob Bradford talks about how he heard nothing about it while following the team on the road and in the clubhouse.
More from this showThe adorable Avalanna Routh was diagnosed at 9 months old with a rare brain cancer called AT/RT and has undergone many surgeries over the course of her life. Last August, she put a smile on everyone's face, when she joined the WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon and proclaimed her love for Justin Bieber. In fact, Avalanna had the chance to "marry him" thanks to the Jimmy Fund. On Monday, February 13th, Avalanna got to meet her "husband" for the first time. She, along with her parents Aileen and Cameron, sit down with D&C to talk about her big date with Justin Bieber. For more information, or to donate to AT/RT research, visit www.cureatrt.org.
More from this showChris Mannix joins the show to discuss the Celtics shocking Game 4 loss, Lebron James, and who he thinks will play in the NBA Finals.
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