Sports Commentary
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Colin McDonough fires up the mic to talk Patriots optimism, UConn football’s rise, Jayson Tatum giving Celtics fans hope, and a dose of Yankees – Red Sox nostalgia. A quick, spirited ride through the highs and heartbreaks of New England sports. You can also find us wherever you listen to podcasts, as long as where…
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In this episode, Colin McDonough spews Patriots past and present, lauds Tom Brady’s statue, and laments the current Kraft-Belichek relationship. You can also find us wherever you listen to podcasts, as long as where you listen to podcasts is either Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Thank you for the gift of your time!
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In our sixth episode, we roll out the first-ever Twins & Trey segment. Trey joins the twins to debate some big questions: Will the Celtics tank this season? Who’s the greatest NBA player of all time? And who earns the title of greatest UConn Husky ever? Tune in to hear the arguments, the banter, and…
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Trey James, former UConn Husky and current coach of the New York Lightning AAU program joins Duck on a Rock for our fifth podcast. In this episode, Trey discusses his coaching journey, his experience with the New York Lightning, and shares coaching insights he has learned over the years. You can also find us wherever…
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A summer tradition begins every August and goes right through Labor Day. The days get a little cooler, you get a little tired of baseball, and you’re feeling a little bit ready for football season. One of the best ways to get a taste of football has been “Hard Knocks” on HBO. Seeing practice, hearing…
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The DoaR crew discusses all things Boston Celtics on episode 4 of the podcast. The Celtics didn’t repeat, is it time to rebuild?We recap the 2024-2025 Celtics season and playoff exit, as well as Tatum’s injury, offseason moves, and what the CBA means for the NBA. You can also find us wherever you listen to…
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In our third episode, the DoaR crew dive deep into the Mohegan tribe’s potential sale of the Connecticut Sun franchise – a move that could see the team relocate to Boston. We brainstorm possible new names and branding if the Sun moves or stays, from the Boston Banshees to reviving the New England Blizzard. We…
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In this episode of Duck on a Rock, we uncover the meaning behind our name, tracing it back to “Duck on a Rock” – the childhood game that inspired basketball legend James Naismith’s creation of the sport. Discover how this historic game influenced basketball’s evolution and how it ties into the hosts’ shared love for…
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We at Duck on a Rock are not only in the blogosphere, but now, the podcast universe. The DoaR staff sat down with former UConn national champion, Tyler Olander, for our first-ever podcast episode. Olander reminisced about his playing career, while also discussing his coaching career, specifically taking over as head coach of Stars of…
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During the Boomer & Gio morning show on WFAN, a caller recently asked, “What’s the best sports month?” April was mentioned for a variety of factors: the NCAA men’s basketball Final Four, the beginning of baseball season, the Master’s, the NFL Draft, the NBA and NHL playoffs starting, etc. Additional reasons like the college hockey…
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Happy Hollywood award season everyone! With the Academy Awards happening this Sunday night, I thought I’d bring you my picks for what I expect to happen on Oscar Night. Feel free to follow along with us here at Duck on a Rock, make your own picks, or just sit back and enjoy the show! I…
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There has been much commentary (and many retweets) regarding the ESPN-led analysis and mostly southern-based complaining of the College Football Playoff matchups. This space can be used to attack each point and counterpoint, cite inconsistencies in stances, and make an attempt to articulate a multi-tiered and layered argument of each short-sighted and biased claim. Instead,…
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With the Thanksgiving weekend wrapping up, and the calendar officially turning to December, the homestretch of the NFL season is approaching. Depending on your team’s outlook, some teams and fans have a lot to be thankful for as the holiday season is upon us, while others are turkeys. Thankful: The reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas…
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Tired of reading? Listen to a NotebookLM Audio Overview of today’s Town Crier: It appears the Boston Celtics’ radio play-by-play announcer Sean Grande has blocked the crier. A bit of irony. It must’ve been when the crier directly, or indirectly, said Grande was overly dramatic and hyperbolic. Based on the block, I guess the crier…
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Gather around all you ghouls and goblins. Happy Halloween and welcome to a special edition of the Town Crier. Depending on your age and persuasion, tonight is a night to conjure spirits or drink them. It’s a time to celebrate living while honoring those who are dead. It’s a time to go trick or treating…
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Tired of reading? Listen to a NotebookLM Audio Overview of today’s Town Crier: By Matt McDonough We’ve reached the heart of the best month of the year: October. The crisp, cool and refreshing fall air is upon us. The smell of the season is tantalizing. Apples are giving way to pumpkins. Halloween decorations are lining…
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Crier Cries Foul! er… Fowl? Whatever it is, the A’s Leaving Oakland Stinks The Athletics leaving Oakland is the most gut wrenching aspect of sports. Losses are losses, but the team always returns the next season for redemption or more heartbreak. There is no next season at the Oakland Coliseum. And it all falls on…
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By Matt McDonough The NBA is right around the corner and there’s no better feeling than being one of the few, fortunate teams with an actual chance to win a championship. Being the best, and entering the season as reigning champs, makes a fan anticipate the return of basketball much more and the season ahead…
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By Matt McDonough He’s worth hundreds of millions, his biggest accomplishments took place between the fall of 2016 and winter of 2017, over 20 women have accused him of improper conduct over the years, and he’s still standing with a foot firmly in the spotlight. If your mind went to a current presidential candidate, guess…
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By “Disgruntled” It’s the early morning of September 8th, around 1:30am, and as I’m guessing many of the blog’s followers are probably celebrating – the once prestigious football program of Notre Dame has fallen to underdog darling Northern Illinois, 16-14. The Huskies. How apropos for this specific case study. For context, a few quick things…
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By Matt McDonough College football is finally upon us. After a Week 0 teaser, Week 1’s full slate over Labor Day weekend gave fans exactly what they’re craving. Overreactions on early returns are human nature, but the crier wants to just celebrate one of the best sports being back. Despite that mindset, this is the…
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By Matt McDonough Welcome to the second edition of “The Town Crier.” Rumor has it that Amazon founder and one of the richest humans in the world, Jeff Bezos, is interested in buying the reigning world champion Boston Celtics, according to Bill Simmons. Wyc Grousbeck, governor and co-owner of the Celtics, surprisingly announced they were…
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By Matt McDonough Oyez. Here ye. Those are a couple calls of the town crier. Quack. That’s a call that might be better suited for our space at “Duck on a Rock Sports.” The goal of this town crier is to inform, share opinions and engage readers. This column will be a regular installment that…