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Hearst CT Newspapers Education Blog: Teacher Talk
SNY Giants Blog: Giants Football Blog
Archive for July, 2010
Read! Read! Read!
Posted by Fordham SportsNet on July 29, 2010
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Fordham SportsNet Will Continue; Returns August 1
Posted by Fordham SportsNet on July 28, 2010
Fordham SportsNet will return on August 1, re-energized and committed to providing readers with the best coverage of the Fordham men’s basketball and football teams.
Over the past few months, because of time commitments and other responsibilities, I’ve gone back and forth about continuing with this site. Ultimately, I decided to keep Fordham SportsNet up and running because of the valuable service it provides. That, and because I love this site. With the exception of fordhamsports.com, there is no other website that provides the day-to-day news and analysis of the men’s basketball and football programs that we do. Fordham has a lively message board - where at times news is presented – but that’s mostly a place for fans to vent. If you want a game recap, quotes from players and coaches, and commentary on the school’s two biggest programs, I’m proud to say that Fordham SportsNet has become the place to go. The local papers may find their way to Rose Hill from time to time, but we’re there all the time.
Fordham SportsNet launched in November 2008, just in time for the start of basketball season. The goal was to provide independent, comprehensive coverage of Fordham sports. On a good day, this site can get up to 1,000 hits. That’s not bad, but it’s only a start. I’m committed to making this website even better, and that begins on August 1 when we return with full coverage.
Running a website is a full-time job, and it’s not the only thing I do. But for me, Fordham SportsNet has led to writing opportunities with SNY’s Giants Football Blog, Hearst Newspapers Jets Blog, Hearst Newspapers Education Blog, and College Chalktalk. I also launched a radio show last summer on Blog Talk Radio. It’s time consuming and it costs money, but in the long run it’s well worth it.
So we’ll be at all the games and the practices, in the locker rooms and all around campus. We hope you’ll continue to join us, and that others will come along as well. One more thing: I’m not deaf to the criticism that this site has gotten since its inception. You know, the chatter about us being on the school’s payroll (I wish that were the case, by the way). Here’s my pledge: If you see something you don’t like, say something, and I’ll get back to you with a response. I want to be fair, and that includes being fair to my readers.
We’ll talk to you on Sunday.
Charles Costello
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Future of Fordham SportsNet
Posted by Fordham SportsNet on July 27, 2010
WEDNESDAY MORNING ANNOUNCEMENT
An announcement will be made Wednesday morning regarding the future of Fordham SportsNet. Please check back tomorrow morning.
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2010 Fordham Football Schedule
Posted by Fordham SportsNet on July 27, 2010
Sept. 4 at Bryant University Smithfield, R.I. 3:00 PM
Sept. 11 UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND Jack Coffey Field 6:00 PM
Sept. 18 at Columbia University New York, N.Y. TBA
Sept. 25 ASSUMPTION COLLEGE (HC) Jack Coffey Field 1:00 PM
Oct. 2 at Holy Cross* Worcester, Mass. TBA
Oct. 9 at Lehigh University* Bethlehem, Pa. TBA
Oct. 16 at Yale University New Haven, Conn. TBA
Oct. 23 LAFAYETTE COLLEGE* (F) Jack Coffey Field 1:00 PM
Oct. 30 GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY* Jack Coffey Field 1:00 PM
Nov. 6 at Bucknell University* Lewisburg, Pa, 1:00 PM
Nov. 13 OPEN
Nov. 20 COLGATE UNIVERSITY* Jack Coffey Field TBA
* – Patriot League contest
(H) – Homecoming
(F) – Family Weekend
All times tentative and subject to change.
(as of May 11, 2010)
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McShane in the Morning
Posted by Fordham SportsNet on July 25, 2010
It keeps getting better and better for my old college buddy, and former radio colleague, Connell McShane. Connell was in for Imus last week, and the crew recently discussed the future of the program in this clip.
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GEORGE M. STEINBRENNER III (1930-2010)
Posted by Fordham SportsNet on July 13, 2010
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Sports Talk New York Airs Tonight at 7 p.m.
Posted by Fordham SportsNet on July 12, 2010
Fordham SportsNet Radio returns tonight with another episode of Sports Talk New York. Join me at 7:00 p.m. as we talk Yankees, Mets, and Knicks – and take a look around the world of sports. The number to call in is (347) 996-5657.
You can listen to the show here.
Charles Costello
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Sunday Morning Ram-blings
Posted by Fordham SportsNet on July 11, 2010
Sunday morning Ram-blings:Why was it wrong for LeBron James to join Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh in Miami, but it would have been okay for him to come to New York to play with Amar’e Stoudemire and possibly Chris Paul or Tony Parker? How did he somehow duck a challenge by going to Miami, but Knicks’ fans would have considered him to be ”The King” if he came to the Big Apple? New York bias anyone?
What’s with all the New Yorkers firing cheap shots at Pat Riley? Pat Riley, the guy who brought the Knicks to the NBA Finals. Pat Riley, the guy responsible for making the Knicks the hottest ticket in New York in the early 90s. He’s getting the Joe Torre/Bill Parcells treatment. What does this tell you about the New York sports fan?
Did I miss the Joba Chamberlain fist-pump last night when he gave up the eighth-inning grand slam to the Mariners’ Jose Lopez?
Jose Reyes may be one of the most talented players in Major League Baseball, but his reluctance to lay down a sacrifice bunt in the third inning of Friday night’s loss tells me everything I need to know about Jose, Jose, Jose, Jose.
Bob from New Hyde Park/Hofstra/PAPD/Queens just informed me that Bob Sheppard, the real voice of the Yankees, passed away. He will forever be remembered as the “Voice of God” at the old Yankee Stadium. He will be missed. And NEVER replaced.
Rob Adams’ posts over at Exit 55 have been too infrequent these days. That’s a challenge, Rob!
WFAN can’t do any better than Sid Rosenberg?
Isiah Thomas is coming back to the Garden? Who’s next, Anucha Browne Sanders?
Charles Costello
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ESPN: A Sports Media Disgrace
Posted by Fordham SportsNet on July 7, 2010
The clown network adds to its circus.
It’s official: ESPN now works for LeBron James. It was bound to happen. With ESPN’s habit of inviting athletes to Bristol to film commercials, to hire former athletes to join the network’s shows, and its refusal to report and comment on any negative news involving an athlete, this was the next step. Now, the network that makes its living kissing fanny, has hit a new low.
Tomorrow night, LeBron James will announce his decision about where he’ll sign. He’ll do it at 9 p.m. in front of a live primetime audience on ESPN. Stuart Scott, who reportedly has been seen practicing hip handshakes he can share with LeBron, will host. This should be the ultimate clownfest.
ESPN is a complete joke. We all know that. People continue to watch because that’s where the games are played. And don’t forget, some people aren’t that smart or simply don’t care.
By the way, no truth to the rumor that Mike Greenberg has been hired to do LeBron’s dishes if he comes to the Knicks. Apparently, talks stalled when LeBron informed ESPN that he has someone else in mind. I’m thinking it’s gotta be Chris Berman.
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The Final Word on LeBron
Posted by Fordham SportsNet on July 8, 2010
If LeBron chooses the Heat, it’s all about winning championships.
If LeBron chooses the Knicks, it’s all about accepting a monumental challenge.
If LeBron chooses the Nets, it’s all about Jay-Z.
If LeBron chooses the Bulls, it’s all about Michael Jordan.
If LeBron chooses the Clippers, it’s all about shocking the heck out of everyone.
Charles Costello
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