What They’re Saying, April 4, 2008

April 4, 2008 | by Keith | Categories Internet, Newspapers | Comments Off

It’s another Friday of sports media columnists’ news and notes…

Michael Hiestand at USA Today has a look at the new book being written by CBS’ Jim Nantz.

Tom Jones of the St. Petersburg Times has a sit down with ESPN’s Doris Burke.

Bob Wolfley at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has the story of a new radio deal for the Milwaukee Brewers.

David Barron at the Houston Chronicle talks golf with NBC’s Dan Hicks.

Over at the Oklahoman, Mel Bracht has news of the return of a local sports radio personality after being sidelined with an illness.

Tom Hoffarth at the LA Daily News has what Rick Reilly is up to as he prepares for his new gig at ESPN.

Christine Daniels at the LA Times previews the Final Four with CBS’ Billy Packer

In New York, Richard Sandomir at the NY Times talks about the work ahead for Donnie Walsh and the Knicks.

Neil Best at Newsday and Bob Raissman at the NY Daily News also have what the press can expect from Walsh.

Phil Mushnick at the NY Post writes how one local sports radio station dropped the ball on Opening Day.

At the Boston Herald, Jessica Heslam has the story on the possible replacement for WBZ’s longtime sports anchor Bob Lobel.

Ray Frager of the Baltimore Sun says no underdogs in the Final Four is not a bad thing.

Doug Nye at The State takes Nike to task over their latest basketball commercial.

Barry Jackson at the Miami Herald says the NFL Network is still butting heads with cable operators of carriage.

Jim Carlilse of the Ventura County Star has how ESPN’s Mike Tirico is preparing for the network’s first year covering The Masters.

Teddy Greenstein of the Chicago Tribune also has a preview of ESPN at The Masters.

Dave Darling at the Orlando Sentinel talks about the absence of Chris Berman at the Masters.

At the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Judd Zulgad has the story of how the Minnesota Wild, NHL Division champs, are getting short-changed by NBC.

John Maffei of the North County Times has the story of the return tomorrow of Fox’ Jeanne Zelasko following cancer surgery.

Jay Posner of the San Diego Union-Tribune also has the story of Zelasko’s comeback.

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