HAHAHAHAHAHAHA.He did, but it sounded very scripted. Mazz said he regretted not "reeling Felger in."
Should people really be empathic with a guy who was showboating in some experimental plane and then crashes? Halladay could have gotten someone else killed being that reckless.These callers are a disgrace. A complete disgrace. Most are agreeing with Felger's take yesterday.
I'd listen to it before posting on it then. It's not about not being empathic, it's about being a dickhead and making Top Gun references, gun noises, saying he got what he deserved, then randomly saying that he also roots for "The Wall" in NASCAR to win and kill people.Should people really be empathic with a guy who was showboating in some experimental plane and then crashes? Halladay could have gotten someone else killed being that reckless.
(Note: I haven't heard what Felger said)
He didn't get someone killed though, so why play the what if game? It didn't happen. Halladay was being an idiot, but paid the ultimate price for that. Not everything needs to turn into a hot take, it shouldn't be this hard for Felger to just not say anything on the subject. It's not like Halladay even played in Boston, nobody cares what Felger thinks about his passing.Should people really be empathic with a guy who was showboating in some experimental plane and then crashes? Halladay could have gotten someone else killed being that reckless.
(Note: I haven't heard what Felger said)
I'd say the last 33 or so hours really really disprove the last part. People have really cared. My ride home is 40 minutes, I listened to Dale & Holley and I probably got 10minutes of direct 98.5 audio. It was odd.He didn't get someone killed though, so why play the what if game? It didn't happen. Halladay was being an idiot, but paid the ultimate price for that. Not everything needs to turn into a hot take, it shouldn't be this hard for Felger to just not say anything on the subject. It's not like Halladay even played in Boston, nobody cares what Felger thinks about his passing.
Choosing to consume sports talk radio does not mean I have to like sub-par sports talk radio. It's a product and can be rated, much like Yelp to restaurants, or Trip Advisor to hotels. As stated, we have two main options here, the Hub and EEI. I flip back and forth for fifteen minutes at times when I'm in the car or have some free time in the afternoon. Your argument/assumption that I listen for four straight hours is a ten foot tall strawman. The average radio consumer listens for 12-20 minutes and I fall right in line with that. I just happened to catch Felger's rant.It only took a minute because your initial post was incredibly idiotic.
You say:
- Mike Felger is "least favorite personality in Boston sports media"
- You "look forward to his eventual and inevitable decline"
- Also Felger's "ego is out of control; he thinks he's bigger than the market now after their success the past couple years" and a bunch of other stupid bullshit.
Yet:
- "So sure, I'll listen 3-4 times a week"
- "That doesn't mean I have to accept the garbage being poured in my ear."
On that last point, you do accept the garbage being poured in your ear. You put the funnel to your ear and allow the garbage being poured in. There is an off switch in your radio.
Your example of there being two TV stations and one is a shitty one and shows a lack of cognitive thinking. Because in your analogy, one would assume that you could, you know, shut the TV off if you find anything offensive. Which, by the way, wasn't the point of this discussion.
You're the one who says you don't like Mike Felger, not me. I'm fine with Mike Felger and what he does. Yesterday was not a red banner day for Mr. Underwood, but when you spend four hours a day, every day chasing the spicy take dragon, you're going to get burnt eventually.
And quite honestly, I don't give a shit what you listen to in every day -- this is quite literally the first time I've noticed one of your posts. But don't think that you're hurting Mike Felger by hate listening to him three to four times a week and hoping that he gets shit canned. Ratings don't work like that -- they don't care WHY you're listening to a program, only that you are.
Actually, yes these days. I haven't touched WEEI and Sports Hub for anything other than game broadcasts in 2 years, and it's been the happiest sports period (non championship edition) of my life. Podcasts and streaming radio is a hell of an innovation, and you can curate your experience however you want. There are more than enough sports podcasts to satisfy anyone's day, and if you need to hear discussion on breaking news, pick your radio app.You really think people in Boston are not going to listen to sports talk radio? And when we do, if it sucks, are we not allowed to say it sucks?
It’s fair to wonder whether this matter is a set piece. Somebody didn't like a number or trend or just felt the show needs freshening. So here we are.Felger has been suspended by NBC Sports Boston through Sunday. No simulcast today.
I wonder though, if that happens, can they re-instate the F&M simulcast even if he is no longer an employee of NBC Boston?He's been suspended for 3 days. That is cover for NBC Boston to test the political winds....suspensions usually are. They have probably already decided to can him but they need to internally and externally cross the T's and dot the I's. If they don't get major blow back for pulling him off the air, he may be toast at NBC Boston.
Wouldn't surprise me if he doesn't show up on those telecasts again. In most industries, suspensions more often than not lead to terminations. Its an HR ploy to build a defense against a wrongful termination action. I'm guessing TSH has told him he is safe on radio but he had a phone call or meeting with NBC and they told him they have to go through a "process" and there are no guarantees. Translation, "We will be letting you go on Monday. We will pay you through the week (pay period is Monday-Sunday) then you are gone."
Yeah, and it's a juggernaut because of Felger.I'd be blown away if Felger was let go. The show is a JUGGERNAUT and I think management will be blinded with money unless tons of advertisers pull out.
He was absolutely a moron for what he said, but I don't think it's enough to get rid of him.
I didn't know he worked Sat/SunHe's been suspended for 3 days.
Why make Pats fans suffer for Felger’s transgression?Tanguay will be replacing Felger for this week on the Patriots pre and postgame.
He does pre- and post-game Pats on TV. Basically, he got suspended for the game on Sunday. Was he on the radio today, just not simulcasted?I didn't know he worked Sat/Sun
Comcast is HQed in Philadelphia, right?Heard NBC corporate pushed hard for the suspension because of the NASCAR comments. Broadcast partners and all that.
Felger being a douchebag is part of the show though.Plenty of people said he was being careless and dangerous. Acting like a total d-bag about it is what got Felgy in hot water.
Yep.Comcast is HQed in Philadelphia, right?
Thanks for the heads up, I'll be sure now not to tune in.Tanguay will be replacing Felger for this week on the Patriots pre and postgame.
Of course this has little to do with the 1st Amendment, since there's no government activity here. Barring contractual limitations on his termination, "getting in trouble" is an corporate decision, not a constitutional one. It is also possible, but unlikely, that someone at NBC/Comcast in a position of power says, "I dont care if ratings go up, that is so offensive, he's gone."It's funny, I'm not a Felger/Mazz fan at all, but I spend a lot of time in the car during their show's hours, and catch quite a bit of it. My biggest gripe with Felger is how he turns his opinions or ideas into "facts." Last week, they were discussing the Jimmy G. trade, and they started throwing around the idea that Kraft was behind it, and that he made BB trade him to keep Tom happy. Within 30 minutes, it had gone from an idea to a cold hard truth and they were spouting "that's exactly what happened. It absolutely is. Kraft was the one behind this whole thing. He was protecting his boy..." and shit along those lines. If you listen long enough, you'll see this play out over and over again.
I was listening live yesterday when this went down, and I didn't get upset by it. I heard it, and thought to myself "damn, that's cold," but at least it was an opinion. Just an opinion. The guy is paid to have an opinion and share it on air. I'm pretty much an absolutist when it comes to the 1st Amendment, so it takes a lot for me think someone should get in trouble for giving their opinion. That said, if sponsors start pulling ads, and this has an economic impact on the station, then fine, the station should do what they would do with any employee that costs them money. That said, I'm pretty sure this will have the opposite effect, and ratings will go up. I'm sure that the ratings were massive today with everyone tuning in to find out what Felger would say, and I bet it's the same tomorrow.
Believe me, I know. My only point with regard to the 1st Amendment was that I'm a firm believer in the Freedom in almost any context (the obvious "fire in a crowded theatre exceptions" notwithstanding), even if exercising that Freedom bothers or insults others, and/or makes the speaker sound like an idiot. That's why I made the point about the sponsors pulling out, and/or it having an economic impact on the station. I was trying to make the distinction, probably poorly, between those who think Felger should be fired for what he said versus the impact it has on his employers. He shouldn't be fired for what he said. However, he should be fired (and would be) if his words caused problems for his employers. Fortunately, like I said, I'm pretty sure his words had the opposite impact of losing ratings and costing the station money, so I doubt firing him was ever really on the table.Of course this has little to do with the 1st Amendment, since there's no government activity here. Barring contractual limitations on his termination, "getting in trouble" is an corporate decision, not a constitutional one. It is also possible, but unlikely, that someone at NBC/Comcast in a position of power says, "I dont care if ratings go up, that is so offensive, he's gone."
fair enough. I think he *should* be fired for what he said, regardless of the impact, but YMMV.Believe me, I know. My only point with regard to the 1st Amendment was that I'm a firm believer in the Freedom in almost any context (the obvious "fire in a crowded theatre exceptions" notwithstanding), even if exercising that Freedom bothers or insults others, and/or makes the speaker sound like an idiot. That's why I made the point about the sponsors pulling out, and/or it having an economic impact on the station. I was trying to make the distinction, probably poorly, between those who think Felger should be fired for what he said versus the impact it has on his employers. He shouldn't be fired for what he said. However, he should be fired (and would be) if his words caused problems for his employers. Fortunately, like I said, I'm pretty sure his words had the opposite impact of losing ratings and costing the station money, so I doubt firing him was ever really on the table.
Given his suspension was over the weekend, and I'm pretty sure he was on the radio on Friday, did the guy actually get suspended at all from the radio show? Or was it just the weekend television appearances? Seems like about as much a slap on the wrist as they could give him, and he and they are probably having a nice chuckle behind the scenes about this "controversy." Chuckling all the way to the bank.
The suspension was only for his TV appearances so the simulcast on Friday and Sunday's Pats pregame.Given his suspension was over the weekend, and I'm pretty sure he was on the radio on Friday, did the guy actually get suspended at all from the radio show? Or was it just the weekend television appearances? Seems like about as much a slap on the wrist as they could give him, and he and they are probably having a nice chuckle behind the scenes about this "controversy." Chuckling all the way to the bank.
So that’s what was going on. I thought Comcast was having issues when it was constantly dropping but T&R didn’t even notice.Looks like they are able to say “pussy” on the radio side now, but NBCSB is dropping the audio, the full 7 second delay. They’ve done it twice so far.