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How would you rank Boston’s sports franchises?

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Dale Duff

I starting thinking the other day — this is an unbelievable time for Boston sports teams right now. The Bruins are playing for the Stanley Cup. The Red Sox are in first place when no one thought they would be. … Continue reading →

Posted in College, High School, National

Here are some Bruins-Penguins numbers that are hard to believe

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Dale Duff

I hope Red Sox broadcaster Joe Castiglione doesn’t mind me borrowing his famous phrase to describe the smackdown the Boston Bruins put on the Pittsburgh Penguins. CAN YOU BELIEVE IT! That’s what I keep thinking after watching what the Bruins … Continue reading →

Posted in College, High School, National

Final May thoughts: It’s time for the Eck to replace Remy on NESN; Papelbon back to Sox?

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Dale Duff

Cleaning out the sports mind as May turns to June…. – Anybody realize that Mike Napoli has struck out 80 times in his first 56 games. He is on pace to strike out over 200 times. Are you OK with … Continue reading →

Posted in College, High School, National

Let’s try to find the nation’s seventh best amateur player for the Red Sox

Posted on May 26, 2013 by Dale Duff

I’ve been a little busy these days. I have been spending time trying to help the Red Sox find the seventh best amateur baseball player in the land (as if they need my help). The 2013 MLB annual June amateur … Continue reading →

Posted in College, High School, National

Thoughts on John Tortorella, Tiger, LeBron, Bull Frog Sunscreen and Fuzzy’s Vodka

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Dale Duff

Cleaning out the sports mind in preparation for the long holiday weekend ahead…. – Wonder which team has more players wearing beards these days – the Bruins or the Red Sox? – No wonder John Tortorella can’t last long in … Continue reading →

Posted in College, High School, National

Globe’s Shaughnessy did his job to perfection in column on Ortiz

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Dale Duff

Let me ask you something. When you talk sports with fellow workers at the water cooler, have you ever joked about Big Papi David Ortiz? Something like “yeah, he got to be on somethin’, hahaha.” Or, when you are out … Continue reading →

Posted in College, High School, National

It’s time for the Celtics GM to make some tough decisions on Doc, Pierce, KG and Rondo

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Dale Duff

Dear Danny: I could see the look on your face the other night when the Knicks beat your Celtics in Game 6. It was a look of “we got beat by that pack of punks, in the first round? I … Continue reading →

Posted in College, High School, National

An April to remember: Sox pitchers set MLB record for strikeouts; Ellsbury reaches franchise milestone

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Dale Duff

As the Red Sox schedule turns from April to May this week I offer some stats and tidbits. Some of the items will make you feel good about the rest of the season. Some will give you pause for concern. … Continue reading →

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A tip of the cap to UMaine’s Trimper, but not for Boston’s Ortiz

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Dale Duff

Random thoughts while trying to make sense of the events of last week…. – Nobody puts on a pre-game ceremony like the Red Sox at Fenway. You can credit Dr. Charles Steinberg. Not sure what his title is these days … Continue reading →

Posted in College, High School, National

Search for University of Maine hockey coach should not be rushed

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Pete Warner

Everyone I run into has an opinion on who should be the next UMaine hockey coach so why not me? Actually, I’m not sure I have the exact candidate but I can offer my unsolicited advice – to those who … Continue reading →

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Dale Duff is currently the sports director for SportsRadio 92.9 The Ticket, was the WZON Radio Sports/Program Director, Adjunct Instructor at NESCOM in Sports Journalism and former WLBZ-TV Sports Director.

Recent Posts

  • How would you rank Boston’s sports franchises?
  • Here are some Bruins-Penguins numbers that are hard to believe
  • Final May thoughts: It’s time for the Eck to replace Remy on NESN; Papelbon back to Sox?
  • Let’s try to find the nation’s seventh best amateur player for the Red Sox
  • Thoughts on John Tortorella, Tiger, LeBron, Bull Frog Sunscreen and Fuzzy’s Vodka

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