When Will the Missing Red Sox Return?Red Sox by Mike Cooney - April 8, 2017April 8, 20170 Missing Red Sox The Red Sox fell to Detroit on Friday 6-5. They made a valiant comeback effort in the 8th, but their depleted bullpen couldn't hold the lead. All-in-all, it was a pretty good showing for a team missing three of its top hitters. Red Sox nation should be feeling
Throwback Thursday: Tom Brady’s First ComebackPatriotsTime Machine by Mike Cooney - April 6, 20170 As Patriots Nation is still glorying in Tom Brady's latest comeback, we'll take a look back at his first. It was October 14th, 2001. The Patriots were 1-3, with their $100 million quarterback injured, and a backup quarterback in the game, who had never thrown an NFL touchdown pass. After Drew Bledsoe
Is Adrian Peterson a Better Fit for the Patriots than LeGarrette Blount?Patriots by Mike Cooney - April 4, 2017April 4, 20170 The Patriots had Adrian Peterson in for a visit yesterday. The two sides parted without a contract being signed. It's also been reported that the Patriots and LeGarrette Blount have a mutual interest in making a deal for 2017. So let's quickly compare the two backs, and see just how different,
Debunking the “But the Patriots Play in a Weak Division” AttackPatriots by Mike Cooney - April 3, 20170 Are the Patriots Only Successful Because They Play in a Weak Division? Tom Brady has the easiest route... put his ass in our division and see what he does!!! #salty!! — Earl Thomas (@Earl_Thomas) January 15, 2017 This isn't a new argument, you see it in the countless comments sections. It always goes
How well do you know your team? Take this Patriots quiz and find out.PatriotsQuiz by Mike Cooney - April 2, 20170 [quiz-cat id="417"] Photo by walknboston
Getting to Know The New Red SoxRed Sox by Mike Cooney - April 2, 2017April 2, 20170 Meet the New Red Sox By now, you probably know all there is to know about new Red Sox ace Chris Sale. But what about the other new additions to the Boston roster? Mitch Moreland - 1B Signed as a free agent from the Texas Rangers on December 8th last year to a
New England Baseball Guide 2017Red Sox by Mike Cooney - April 1, 2017April 8, 20170 For many of you, you're still shoveling out. But believe it or not, baseball season starts on Monday. The Red Sox kick their campaign on Monday. But there's a lot more baseball you can watch near you this summer. To help you find games near you, we've compiled our 2017 New
Dustin Pedroia is Working Up the Red Sox LeaderboardsRed Sox by Mike Cooney - March 31, 20170 Has it Been That Long? It doesn't seem all that long ago that Dustin Pedroia was a pudgy rookie from Arizona State, struggling to hit his weight. But that, as it turns out was 11 years ago. Terry Francona's former cribbage rival hit just .191 in his cup of coffee in 2006.
April Fools! The Best Patriots Trick Plays of the Brady-Belichick EraPatriotsTime Machine by Mike Cooney - March 31, 2017April 8, 20170 The Best Patriots Trick Plays of the Brady-Belichick Era With April Fool's Day Approaching, we bring you the best Patriots trick plays from the Brady-Belichick era. They've turned around games, helped win Super Bowls, and kept Patriots fans smiling for 16 years now. Like going to a concert, and hearing your
Dear Norman Chad, Shut Up About The Tuck RulePatriots by Mike Cooney - March 31, 2017March 31, 20172 Why, you may ask, am I writing about the Tuck Rule play, which happened 15 years ago. Well, I stumbled across an interview Norman Chad did with NPR last month. I then found another column he'd written on the subject. As a columnist, I like Chad when he'd written for Sports Illustrated.
