Top 'O the Friday to ya! You've survived all week so you can survive all weekend. Who's ready to rock?
Well, any day you get invited back to the party is a good day as far as we're concerned. So, to get things started here's some fun as you recover from your quarantine hangover having celebrated Belichick's 68th birthday AND the 20th anniversary of Brady to the Pats. Can't help but love how forever intertwined those two are.
In the words of Coach Bill Belichick, "Let's Party!" #FridayFeeling pic.twitter.com/ILpsvihp0j
— McGreevy's Boston (@McGreevysBoston) November 25, 2016BROADCAST HIGHLIGHT
The 2011 Bruins Postseason Encore 2011 Stanley Cup Final Game 4: Bruins vs. Vancouver Canucks - 8:30 p.m., NESN (a good old-fashioned Stanley Cup Final ass-kicking should fill your hockey soul's hole for the time being).
WHOSE JOB IS IT ANYWAY?
Boston sports was abuzz Thursday with the @RapSheet news that the Patriots are expected to use a priority pick next Thursday on a QB, and that Hoyer is likely to be the starter for a while. While I can see Hoyer having to start the season due to camps and OTAs being limited, I can't imagine they put the time and faith they have into Stidham only to give him the no-confidence vote of a high QB draft pick. I call Fake Foxborough News! Or at least a state media reality check to make sure Stidham knows it's earned, not given.
Ian Rapoport: Patriots will use 'premium pick' on QB, Brian Hoyer likely will be starter https://t.co/7tqxZ5jkfq
— Ryan Hannable (@RyanHannable) April 16, 2020And if you're looking for the latest local perspective on how the Pats will approach the 2020 Draft, or just wanna take your personal draft board and shake it like a snowglobe, our Andy Hart has a four-rounder you'll want to check out. Of course, knowing Belichick none of this will happen. Getting a Pats draft pick right is like getting Best Animated Short right in your Oscar pool; impossible!
Patriots 4-round mock draft: Team fills needs in early rounds, including selecting a QB - @JumboHart https://t.co/ktmhoclSyN
— WEEI (@WEEI) April 16, 2020THE FOXBORO FELLINI
Vegas has released their win totals for the 2020 season, and they have the Patriots at 8.5 wins, their lowest projection since the 2003 season. You know, when they came back from a Super Bowl hangover, got shutout in the opener in Buffalo by Bledsoe and Lawyer Milloy, then went 17-1 the rest of the way en route to a Super Bowl victory. Maybe I'm biased (I am), but in spite of all the change this offseason I'll take the over, please and thank you.
.@CaesarsEnt releases NFL win totals today with Patriots at 8.5, their lowest over/under since 2003.https://t.co/wLPHcD162z
— Ben Fawkes (@BFawkesESPN) April 16, 2020FOLLOW FRIDAY
Enes Kanter has been great, or better than Ordway advertised, on the court. When healthy. And when there have been live sports. But he's been an even better follow on IG, especially during the quarantine. For those looking to stay fit be sure to check out his homemade treadmill video. And this one is too easy, too good.
Trying Coke & Mentos challenge for the first time ----
A post shared by Enes Kanter (@eneskanter11) on Apr 15, 2020 at 1:12pm PDT
Also - movie mavens and film freaks should rejoice at this discovery; 60 Second Classics. It's the tongue-in-cheek retro content you needed before, and now more than ever.
Rocky IV (1985) pic.twitter.com/87Vjqo2N69
— Mike Camerlengo (@MCamerlengo) April 15, 2020FLASHBACK FRIDAY
While rumors are there will be a slightly modified uniform for the Patriots sometime soon, we won't be seeing any tweaks to the logo. HOWEVER, did you hear about the proposed logo change, from Pat the Patriot to this atrocity, and the fan "vote" that shit it down? Hilarious. Kinda makes me wish we voted on everything like this.
In 1979, the Patriots asked the fans to vote if they should change the "Pat Patriot" logo to this awful logo. The vote occurred during halftime of a game where someone held a sign with this logo and the applause or boos would decide. Thankfully, the stadium reigned with boos. pic.twitter.com/Om2u9E9CmZ
— Boston Cream -- (@itsbostoncream) April 16, 2020And though this is a sour note for Bruins fans (it's been over 40 years, so the statute of bereavement limitations should be lifted), this video from Super 70's Sports (also a must-follow on Twitter) of the 1974 Stanley Cup Finals handshake line is everything 70's and "way we used to and never will be again" gold.
Here's the handshake line after the Flyers defeated the Bruins for the Stanley Cup in 1974. Wait for it at 0:25 ... champagne in hand, blue jeans, zero fucks given. pic.twitter.com/lpzfRJdFQS
— Super 70s Sports (@Super70sSports) April 16, 2020THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS
The world, and World Wrestling Entertainment, lost one of its unique voices Thursday with the passing of the great Howard Finkel. Howard was the ringside announcer of many an epic showdown...the matches your dad took you to see at the original Boston Garden (saw Macho Man defeat Tito Santana for the Intercontinental Championship back in 1986, unforgettable), all the main events. An unmistakable voice of hype, if you heard Howard call for "Ricky the Dragon Steeeaaammmboat" you knew something big was coming. RIP.
His voice ingrained in the memories of so many; a representative of our childhood; loveable, affable, unique, and the greatest ring announcer of all time.There will never be anyone like Howard Finkel. pic.twitter.com/83qvTr1NZ1
— OVP - Retro Wrestling Podcast (@ovppodcast) April 16, 2020BECAUSE YOU NEED THIS
Of all the quarantine sports videos this might be the simplest and sweetest to date. And before you say, "But social distancing!" remember they live there together. And got game!
Check-out these nuns hooping at a monastery in Sevilla, Spain — while sheltered in place for the coronavirus. Basketball, y'all.This is the Twitter content I'm here for...------❤️----pic.twitter.com/Xbz2CZUzYA
— Rex Chapman---- (@RexChapman) April 16, 2020QUOTE OF THE DAY
"Von has elected to share his diagnosis publicly to emphasize that anyone can be afflicted with coronavirus. ... [He> is doing well and recovering at home in self-isolation." - Denver Broncos statement on Pro Bowl and Super Bowl champion Von Miller who tested positive for COVID-19 and will speak publicly Friday.
