Ultimate Boston

My Opportunity at Bleacher Report

2011-11-25T19:42:00.001-05:00

Hey guys. It's been a while since I've really been into this thing. To be honest, I am not sure if the Ultimate Boston days will rise again at some point. Lately, I have been pursuing the chance to write articles for Bleacher Report, a well-known sports writing website. I really want you guys to hang around and hear what I have to say. If the NBA comes back, you may see Ed B back on his Ultimate

The Extra Point 10-31

2011-10-31T00:51:00.000-04:00

In case you missed it, here is The Extra Point with Derek and John from 10-31-2011. The guys discuss the World Series, NCAA Football, NFL Football, Brady vs Manning, and much more. Every Sunday night at 9 PM ET.

The Extra Point 10/23 (Audio Only)

2011-10-23T22:18:00.002-04:00

Here's the 10/23 episode of The Extra Point with Derek & John, in case you missed it on Sunday night. This is raw audio only. Disregard the first two minutes when they were just preparing to go on the air. Make sure to "like" the show on its Facebook fan page.

10/16: The Extra Point

2011-10-17T12:42:00.000-04:00

In case you missed it, here is the recording of Derek and John on last night's edition of The Extra Point. Want to get involved for the next show? As always, you can send your tweets to @TheExtraPointDJ. In addition, you can interact and send your thoughts on our Facebook page, which has the two big topics for the week. Social Soundoff: Brady or Manning? Who's your guy -- Tom or Peyton? Post a

Chaos in Red Sox Nation

2011-10-13T21:13:00.001-04:00

There have certainly been better days to be a member of Red Sox Nation. Just weeks after suffering through the most historic collapse in the history of Major League Baseball, the old squad who holds down the Fenway fort has continued to spin through a whirlwind of turmoil, drama, and uncertainty. To be honest, I'm not even sure where to begin when I try to dissect what the hell is going on

Listen Live at 7 PM

2011-10-04T18:25:00.001-04:00

Listen to The Extra Point with Derek and John tonight at 7 PM. Click here to visit the page where you can download the audio stream. It's the first hour of the year for Derek and John and their new show. Callers will be accepted, so listen in for the number. We may post it here once we get there and know the number for sure.

Blame It On Tito?

2011-09-30T18:35:00.001-04:00

Cries from Red Sox nation are booming across social media waves today. Some are repulsed at the notion that Terry Francona may have managed his last game for the Boston Red Sox. Others are glad that the time may have finally come and are scouting the potential manager market already. I don't stand radically on either side of the spectrum, but I hinted at my feeling in the game day post

And Then There Was #162

2011-09-28T18:15:00.002-04:00

Go Yankees is right. For one night, we can only pray that the New York Yankees win themselves a ball game. That isn't the only part that is right about this man's cardboard sign, though. Meltdown. Enjoy your meltdown. Boston has suffered through exactly that in the past month. Having blown a 10-game wild card lead to the Rays, the Red Sox would re-write the definition of "limping" into the

Week 3 NFL Picks

2011-09-25T12:36:00.002-04:00

Late start today, so no fantasy advice for you guys. Feel free to email me if you have pressing issues and you value my input more highly than ESPN or Yahoo.... in that case, I'm honored. New England 41, Buffalo 21. Jacksonville 13, Carolina 24. San Francisco 23, Cincinnati 10. Miami 20, Cleveland 17. Detroit 28, Minnesota 17. Houston 24, New Orleans 27. NY Giants 23, Philadelphia 31.

Week 2 NFL Picks, Fantasy Thoughts

2011-09-18T10:50:00.001-04:00

Last week was a horrendous week for me. So it's time to get back on track. Not only were my selections awful, but I never got my Thursday night pick in and I didn't choose my usual LOCK and UPSET pick. So this week, we're finally tuned up. Let's call Week 1 the preseason for predictions. This is the real deal. Oakland 24, Buffalo 17. Green Bay 31, Carolina 10. [LOCK] Kansas City 16, Detroit 33

Never Forget.

2011-09-11T12:02:00.000-04:00

We all remember where we were ten years ago today. At 8:46 in the morning, I was sitting in my fifth grade elementary school class. My teacher explained the situation to us, but our naive minds couldn't fully comprehend its significance at the time. But I can remember the pain and shock that overtook every adult influence in my life. As I began watching the footage and getting a grasp of the

Week 1 NFL Picks

2011-09-11T11:04:00.000-04:00

On this immensely significant day for America, we have some football to enjoy as well. Here are my Week 1 picks for all the games. I didn't get my Thursday night pick in time, but the cumulative record starts here. What's my winning percentage going to be this season? I'm saying .700 .... I'm feeling a breakout year. Falcons 24, Bears 14. Bengals 10, Browns 28. Bills 9, Chiefs 27. Eagles 26,

Welcome Back to the City of Champions

2011-08-29T19:41:00.000-04:00

The sabbatical has run its course. The last time I blogged about a story in the Boston sports world, it was a full week before the B's hoisted their first Stanley Cup in 39 years. It was a hateful post directed toward the grossly aggravating hockey team based out of Vancouver. It may have even been a bit of a worrisome post, given that the Bruins trailed the series 2-1 and faced a huge hole had

Three New Shirts On Sale

2011-07-03T18:56:00.000-04:00

The last time I blogged, I had probably just finished taking my pet dinosaur for a walk. For that, I apologize. Life is a lot busier than it used to be. I'll get around to it. To the faithful viewers who keep checking back, I'm sorry that I haven't even made a post since our Bruins took home the cup. Although, truthfully, I was pretty much speechless anyway. I may not have been able to

For America, For the NHL -- Get It Done.

2011-06-08T18:10:00.002-04:00

Being a hardcore Bruins fan, I can say that I have never wanted to beat a team as much as I want our B's to beat the Vancouver Canucks in these Stanley Cup Finals. And if you've watched the series, you know I'm serious when I tell you that the reasons go far beyond the proximity of that big silver mug that is on the line in this matchup. Who saw it coming? The Canucks are quickly proving the

NBA Finals Previews/Predictions

2011-05-30T13:07:00.004-04:00

It's been too long UB faithful, but school is out for summer, and I have more free time. Feels good to be back.I realize that the city of Boston and most of the UB faithful (including myself) are immersed in Bruins fever. However, I don't want to write about the Bruins for two reasons: I don't know enough about hockey to churn out a whole article, and DRob has already posted a fantastic article

With Cup Finals Looming... Why Not Us?

2011-05-30T12:38:00.002-04:00

The Boston Bruins have reached the Cup Finals for the first time in 21 years. It is the first time in my lifetime that I will get to see the black and gold directly compete for the right to bring home Lord Stanley's Mug. The road to this point has been long and arduous, and the odds have been stacked against them from day one. Mixing in a little bit of my nostalgia for the Red Sox glory days

Bruins Set for Conference Finals

2011-05-13T22:53:00.000-04:00

39 years. In the same fashion that the 2004 Red Sox were constantly reminded that it had been 86 years since the franchise's last championship, the 2011 Boston Bruins are staring history square in the face. It has been a long, heartbreaking, and stressful 39 years for Bruins fans. The likes of Cam Neely and Ray Bourque poured in years and years of hard work with the spoked B on their chests, only

Where Does This Leave the C's?

2011-05-13T15:21:00.002-04:00

In the blink of an eye, the Celtics had their season ended by the last team you would have ever wanted to end it. Ousted by LeBron James and the Miami Heat in a mere 5 games, Boston boarded their flight home staring a myriad of questions about their future straight in the eye. What do I think? That's a question that isn't easily answered. I've had my doubts about the NBA for quite some time, but

End of an Era for the Green?

2011-05-10T18:18:00.000-04:00

In the wake of last night's heartbreaking overtime loss to the hated Miami Heat, Celtics fans and basketball fans alike are left pondering the same question. Has this organization reached the end of an era and entered into a landslide back down to the rebuilding ranks of the NBA? Of course, Boston fans more than any others know that a series isn't over until the fourth game has been won on

Heart of a Champion, Guts of a Warrior

2011-05-08T20:58:00.000-04:00

Rajon Rondo has dealt with his fair share of critics this season. After a blazing hot start, Rondo struggled for large portions of the season and, quite frankly, played like a D-Leaguer in games one and two of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Miami Heat. But in game three Saturday night, the C's point guard quieted his haters and inspired a team and a city. The above picture shows

Redemption: Bruins Sweep Away Flyers

2011-05-07T14:27:00.000-04:00

I was in Section 325. High above ice level, I rejoiced with my fellow Bruins fans. A year after losing Game 4 in overtime and proceeding to choke away a 3-0 lead in the most epically awful manner, the Boston Bruins achieved redemption. They weren't about to let the Flyers even think about another historic comeback. With their second straight 5-1 victory, the B's swept away the Flyers in four

Why History Won't Repeat for B's

2011-05-05T20:14:00.000-04:00

The more things change, the more they stay the same. Here we are, one year after the beginning of last year's second round debacle, and the situations are eerily similar. In the 2010 playoffs, the Bruins beat Buffalo in Round 1 and took a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Flyers in the semi-finals. We all know what happened in the rest of that series so I won't repeat it here. In this year's

I Love This Man. And Get Me That Jacket.

2011-04-28T11:22:00.000-04:00

Last night was #winning of epic proportions. Nathan Horton delivers in the clutch again. Whether you're a fan of him or not, let's be real. The man is absolutely delivering in the clutch situations. Backs against the wall in Game 3, Horton buries a goal early. Overtime in Game 5, a game you simply can't let the Habs win and take a 3-2 lead back to the Bell Centre, and he nets the winner in

Bruins, Do This For Me. Huge, Quickly.

2011-04-26T16:18:00.000-04:00

It doesn't get much bigger than tonight across the NHL. Talk about excitement. Two Game 7's and a Bruins-Habs matchup. Six hours of heaven for a hockey fan (or maybe more than six hours, given the way these playoffs have gone). Both of the other matchups have ramifications for B's fans. The Flyers-Sabres game will help determine who Boston would play if they advanced to the conference semis (