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Anybody Else Lose Some Respect for the Bruins Tonight?

BSBuzz@gmail.com (Manny Ortez) — 2012-02-09T03:58:07Z

I was originally going to post about how bad the Bruins looked tonight and how it had been a long ass time since the B's got their collective asses whooped like that.

But then I watched the rest of the game and came to the conclusion that they just didn't know how to get blown out like men tonight.

I definitely lost a little respect for them tonight.

Every team gets blown out from time to time. It happens to the best of them.

But to lose focus and start trying to force people to fight out of frustration is unacceptable.

It's not a good look.

Tonight, the Bruins trully looked like a bunch of thugs.

They were vastly outplayed and reverted to forcing their frustrations out on a team that just doesn't have a lot of fighters.

I hate Kaleta as much as the next guy. The way he plays is exactly what Bruins fans hate. But you just can't let that shit get to you.

The Bruins let it get to them and started taking cheap shots.

A couple of instances stick out.

The first was when Kaleta checked Chara a little bit late, sending Big Z off balance crashing into Timmy.

The fans obviously were all over him for knocking into his own goalie because quote honestly, it was hilarious. You never see that.

But then Chara went right after Kaleta and layed a nice hit on him. But the only problem was, it didn't have the fucking puck.

Two minutes in the box. See ya later Chara. Thanks for letting your emotions get the better of you.

I think that was the first time I've seen Chara get embarrassed and let his pride get the best of him.

The other instance involving Kaleta was late in the game when Looch went by him and kind of hit him in the head with his stick while he was on his knees.

What the fuck are you doing Looch?

That's not you. That's not how you play. And that's not how the Bruins play.

That's a Sean Avery move.

Bottom line is, if you're going to dish it out, you sure as hell better be able to take it.

If you're going to have the balls to blow a team out and keep piling on (which is totally cool in my book. If you don't want that to happen, then stop the other team from doing it. It's Bill Belichick 101.) then you better be able to take a beating when teams blow you out.

And tonight, the B's just were too immature, or whatever it was, to deal with a beating.

Where the fuck is Horton when you need him?

How Could You Not Win For This Man?

BSBuzz@gmail.com (Manny Ortez) — 2012-02-04T00:15:12Z

This was a clip from Sportsnet Central tonight where Mr. Kraft was talking about the MHK oil painting that the players surprised Mr. Kraft and his family with.

Usually, that show is pretty dec. But don't get me started on Jessica Moran. I'd like to throw her off a cliff if possible. Hopefully we can get that going. She's just awful at what she does. She clearly reads at a 3rd-grade level and I wish Megatron was real because I would hire him to take her out.

But anyways, I gotta hand it to them, because that was some pretty powerful stuff.

Big Vince, Ty Law, and Troy Brown care so deeply for Mr. Kraft, it's amazing.

And it's not only them, it's Tedy Bruschi being his special guest for the AFC Championship game; it's Drew Bledsoe routinely coming back to Gillette every time Mr. Kraft asks him to; it's Rosie Colvin coming back to lead charity flag football games because Mr. Kraft asked him to; it's Benny scoring the first TD in the Pats-Ravens game and immediately pointing to the MHK patch on his jersey.

These guys genuinely care for Mr. Kraft, his family, his late wife Myra, the organization, and what it truly means to be a Patriot.

(It's the same reason why Jeff Saturday will be a New England Patriot next year. I'm calling it right now.)

This team, win or lose, feels like it is back to the old Patriots ways of the early 2000's.

The days where everyone was held accountable and no one was given a free ride, no matter if you were Brady or Bruschi or Bethel...Johnson.

The days where the league called Mr. Kraft and said, "If your players aren't introduced individually, you're going to get fined. And he said, "Well then go ahead and fine me" because coming out as a team was far more important than some fine.

The days where the players took immense pride in wearing the Flying Elvis.

I honestly think this game could go any way possible. I think the Giants could win a close one or a blow out and I think the Pats could win a close one or a blow out.

But win or lose, the thing I'm most excited about going forward is that we support a team that treats playing for the Patriots as a priviledge and not a right.

Win the game, boys.

End a magical year the right way.

GOO!!!!!!!

BSBuzz@gmail.com (Manny Ortez) — 2012-01-27T22:31:33Z

Look at the mug on Bill in hike school.

Lady, you're scarin' us.

I mean, he just looks awful.

Straight up halloween mask-face.

Jesus.

He looks better now at age 59 then he did back then.

Probably why he's a genius these days. I can't imagine little BB had a ton of friends with that cold demeanor, monotone voice, and a mug like that.

Great coach though...

On a related note, Bill, when you read this, please win next Sunday so I can avoid punching and kicking walls down to the ground and irreparably damaging relationships.

Thanks.

What's with the O-Face, Gresh?

BSBuzz@gmail.com (Boston Sports Buzz) — 2012-01-24T03:06:42Z

I've been wondering something about Andy Gresh for a while now - do people dislike this buffoon as much as I do? It's true that the guy is knowledgeable about the Pats but his NFL smarts nowhere near outweigh his negative attributes. Insulting people with dissenting opinions, obnoxiously handling less sports-savvy callers, referring to his college playing days as if he were looking back over a 20-year NFL career (it's fucking URI, Gresh, give us a break)... Zolak's sidekick seems like he was cut right from the WEEI cloth. Maybe I'm being too hard on the big guy, but that's my right as a Boston sports media consumer, something Gresh would do well to keep in mind the next time someone shoots him a scathing text message or calls into question his "experience" or expertise on-air.

Come again, NESN?

BSBuzz@gmail.com (Boston Sports Buzz) — 2012-01-18T03:32:03Z

Interesting graphic considering the B's were locked in a 2-2 tie with the Lightning, with Nathan Horton being responsible for the team's 2 goals to that point, when this dropped. No one's perfect, but far be it from me to deprive you all of a good laugh at NESN's expense.

Yanks Gone Wild

BSBuzz@gmail.com (Boston Sports Buzz) — 2012-01-14T22:04:16Z

I don't get it. Is this any different than what the Yankees always do? (Rhetorical question.) Am I supposed to suddenly be scared of this overrated rotation? 'Cuz quite honestly I'm not. It's yet to be proven if Kuroda's skills over in Quadruple A land - excuse me, the NL West - will carry over to the best division in baseball, and in spite of his tremendous talent Pineda had one good year in a pitcher's park. Couple that with the fact that you're still relying on some combination of Ivan Nova, Phil Hughes, AJ Burnett and Freddy Garcia for the final two rotation spots and I'm nowhere near impressed.

Is the rotation better than it was 2 days ago? Absolutely. Is it the best in baseball? No, not even close. Who's pitching staff would I rather have, ace through closer, for 2012? Still the Red Sox, no question.

Bonus Shawno Video: Sticks and Stones

BSBuzz@gmail.com (Manny Ortez) — 2012-01-11T23:49:00Z

So if you haven't seen this video yet, you're out of your mind.

Shawn Thornton basically makes that doucher Vancouver writer Tony Gallagher shit his pants on live television.

Amazing...truly amazing.

Dear NHL, This is Our Worst Player

BSBuzz@gmail.com (Manny Ortez) — 2012-01-11T23:34:24Z

Good luck.

BREAKING NEWS: McDaniels is Back

BSBuzz@gmail.com (Manny Ortez) — 2012-01-07T17:37:08Z

Word on the street is the Pats have brought back professional fist-pumper Josh McDaniels to not only be the offensive coordinator next year, but to help out with the Pats' current playoff run as well.

I'm pretty tired and have a lot of shit to do so let's bullet point this shit:

-McDaniels led the most prolific offense in the history of the NFL in 2007.

-Bill O'Brien is essentially already in Penn State mode so bringing in McDaniels to help this year could help in that respect.

-As Rotoworld points out, it is also very risky.

-McDaniels has a much better relationship with BB and Brady than O'Brien has. That is important.

-He has also coached against Baltimore, Cinci, New Ahlins, and Pitt this year for the Rams so that's gotta help a little.

-Lastly, Rotoworld floated out the possibility of free agent WR Brandon Lloyd now signing with his former coach in NE.

-Double lastly, that would be sick.

Have You Ever Heard Brian Waters Talk?

BSBuzz@gmail.com (Manny Ortez) — 2011-12-31T20:01:13Z

He sounds like he's been awake for like 36 hours...all the time. Check it out.

Take a nap, dude. Get rid of that frog voice.