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Before joining WEEI.com, Kirk was the guy who wrote the stuff on the back of hockey and football cards for the Upper Deck Company. Despite once using the third overall pick in a fantasy basketball draft on Antoine Walker, Kirk is considered the fantasy sports expert at WEEI.com. He has written for the Lowell Sun, Gloucester Daily Times and several other publications.

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MOST RECENT COLUMNS
The Mailbag: A 5,000-Word Farewell To Fourth-and-2
11/18/09 09:47 EST
Look, it’s all fourth-and-2 here this week. And I suspect that some may view that as more of a warning than an invitation. I understand. But at least dig in and give the mailbag a shot, even if you are suffering from fourth-and-2 fatigue. Lots of good email from both sides of the argument this week AND I manage to zipper in some Andrea Kramer talk, nominate a mayor for Cougar Town and defend Bruce Springsteen and the Wayans Brothers. So join for me for a 5,000-word farewell to fourth-and-2. Why? Because to let go you must say goodbye. I think it was John Denver who wrote that. And if he didn't he should have. To the ‘bag we go (and, as always, feel free to email away to kminihane@weei.com) -- Kirk, Look, the Dolts score from either 70 or 29 yards away. And the Patriots were more likely to make the first and win controlling the ball than they were in giving it back. It was at worst a 50-50 call that empowered the better half of the Patriots, the offense. I only would
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Bill Blew It: Belichick Commits a Bungle for the Ages
11/16/09 03:19 EST
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Did that just happen? No, really. Did it? Let’s get this out of the way: in terms of Boston sports history, what I just watched in the Patriots' 35-34 loss to the Colts ranks No. 3 on the all-time “Moronic Decisions By a Coach or Manager” list. I still have to give the nod to John McNamara's failure to remove Bill Buckner for defensive replacement Dave Stapleton (we are talking about a World Series vs. an important regular-season game) and Grady Little's blunder with Pedro Martinez (playoff situation), but this is an easy bronze medal winner. Let’s get this out of the way, Part 2: I don’t care if Kevin Faulk was past the marker or not. Really not the point at all. He could’ve broken a tackle and turned it into a 72-yard TD and it STILL would have been an insane call. You can hit on 19 at a blackjack table and draw a 2, you know. Doesn’t mean it makes any sense. (And I think Faulk actually had the first down, but it would’ve been
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The Mailbag: Getting Riled Up By Randy Moss, Rajon Rondo and Dan Dierdorf
11/12/09 08:01 EST
Be warned: If you are a fan of Dan Dierdorf, Rajon Rondo, Jack Morris or Jim Corsi, this might not be the mailbag for you. Just being honest. But that doesn't mean the rest of you shouldn't stick around and, to quote the great Pat Healey, "take a gander." Plenty of Patriots talk this week, of course. Also more Rondo/Chris Paul, I break out the Mute List, someone calls me out for not knowing something (pause for shock), and Andy Pettitte gets his turn on the Hall of Fame candidate wheel (next week, Kevin Romine!) To the 'bag we go (and of course feel free to keep sending those e-mails to kminihane@weei.com) ... -- Kirk, I'd take Andre Johnson over [Randy] Moss myself but I know what you're saying, Kirk. But I think one mistake you're making is calling the Carolina game a lock. The Panthers beat Arizona last week and should have won at New Orleans [Sunday]. But I do agree that the AFC East is basically over. Todd A: Johnson is a terrific receiver, Todd, maybe the best in
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Deep Thoughts About a Playoffs-Bound Patriots Team
11/09/09 12:21 EST
Here’s what Sunday’s 27-17 win over the Dolphins means for the Patriots. It’s OK to take a look at the big picture again. First time since the season started when that feels safe, I know. But take a look. For starters, you can book a playoff spot. In ink, even. Unlike last year, no 11-5 team is going to be left out (if the playoffs started today, the sixth seed in the AFC playoffs would be the Chargers, and they already have three losses), and I think 11-5 is about the worst record the Pats will end up with. Take a look at the last eight games: At Indy Jets At New Orleans At Miami Carolina At Buffalo Jacksonville At Houston That Carolina/Buffalo/Jacksonville stretch seems like a pretty safe bet for a sweep, right? That’s nine wins right there. I think they beat both the Jets and Miami, but if you want, I’ll go with a split. That’s 10 wins. So they’d need to find one win in the remaining three games (Indy, NO, Houston) to get to
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    Adam Schefter, ESPN

    Adam joins Dino and Gerry for his weekly interview on all things NFL...even 4th and 2

    Ben Watson, Patriots TE

    Ben Watson joins us to put 4th and 2 to bed and look ahead to the Jets

    Jerry Rice, Retired All-Pro WR

    The future hall of famer talked about how it always scares him about being called the best wide receiver in NFL history, the challenges playing as you get older, who he thinks are the best receivers in the game today, if the position and game has changed at all since he retired, and looked ahead to his big dance off with Michael Irvin on Dancing With The Stars

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    Kevin Garnett, Celtics Forward

    Kevin talked about if he had any fears about his injury last year, how the injury was actually a blessing in disguise, if he can tell a difference in his game this year after sitting out a lot of last year, that he is close to where he wants to be but not all the way back, what Rasheed Wallace brings to the Celtics, and that his bowling game is "straight trash"

    Danny Ainge

    Ainge joins the show to discuss the trade rumors involving Nocioni, the Celtics team going forward, and of course- 4th and 2.

    Rasheed Wallace, Celtics Forward/Center

    Rasheed talked about the Celtics trying to recruit him to join the Green in the offseason, how the team has the potential to be one of the best he's ever been on, the importance of defense leading them to a championship, which referees he actually likes in the league, if there is an outside limit to his game, and a funny story about him stealing his friend's prosthetic leg

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    Ray Bourque, Hockey Hall of Famer

    Ray talked about his son Chris, a forward for the Penguins, playing in Boston for the first time in the NHL, that the B's may have been a little overconfident entering the year but that they are back on track, the job that Peter Chiarelli has done as the GM for Boston, and his thoughts on where Zdeno Chara stands in the all-time ranks of Bruins blueliners

    Mike Milbury, NHL TV Analyst

    Mike joins the guys to talk about the Bruins' rough start to the season, the injuries to Lucic and Savard, and who deserves more blame: the coaches or players

    Milan Lucic, Bruins Forward

    Milan discussed his new three-year contract extension with the Bruins, how the deal actually came about, his love for playing in Boston, the expectations for him and his team this season, and of course how his fantasy football team, the 5 Minute Majors, are doing in the Davio's Football League

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    Curt Schilling

    Curt Schilling joins the Big Show to discuss 4th and 2...of course, Sox offseason, and people oweing him money.

    Terry Francona, Red Sox Manager

    Terry joined Dale Arnold and Michael Holley in the radio booth at Fenway Park and took your calls and texts for an hour to talk all things Red Sox

    Terry in Boston

    "Terry in Boston" calls in to talk to... well, Terry in Boston!

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