Frank Shorr

Heslam: Deflategate frenzy was full of hot air

September 4, 2015

Boston Herald Frank Shorr, College of Communication Legendary Hub sportscaster Bob Lobel has seen it all — but even he has been blown away by the Deflategate media frenzy… Expert quote: “You’re talking about the all-American Tom, husband of the supermodel and the guy that apparently has it all. And here was the opportunity to […]

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Support for Don Orsillo swells in aftermath of NESN move

August 30, 2015

Boston Globe (subscription required) Frank Shorr, College of Communication After learning Don Orsillo will not return to NESN as the Red Sox’ play-by-play announcer next season, David Carlisle made a swift decision… Expert quote: “[Viewers] are relying on the director to show them where the ball is going, but at the same time when they switch […]

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Expert says Brady’s image may be affected by deflategate scandal

July 29, 2015

Fox 25 News Frank Shorr, College of Communication We know how New England fans feel about deflategate, but what does it look like to the rest of the country?… Expert quote: “In New England, some of the people who said he’s our guy, he’s our knight in shining armor, this is Tom terrific, they’re starting, […]

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Experts Media Alert – Tom Brady and “Deflategate”

July 29, 2015

Months after the “Deflategate” controversy sprung up in the wake of the New England Patriots‘ AFC Championship win against the Indianapolis Colts in January, NFL officials have again ruled to uphold Patriots QB Tom Brady’s four game suspension. Guilty or not, Brady will have to take the issue up in federal court to have his punishment reduced or […]

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“Tom Terrific” Image, Brand Suffer

May 7, 2015

NECN Frank Shorr, College of Communication Experts doubt revelations from NFL “Deflategate” report threaten Brady’s $7 million annual endorsements – for now… Expert quote: “What every athlete finds is, if you just say that you’re sorry, if you just say you did it, say that you’re sorry, people will forgive you and you can move […]

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Carson is latest to try to return professional football to Los Angeles

April 23, 2015

Christian Science Monitor Frank Shorr, College of Communication Cheers went up from jersey-clad football fans when the Carson City Council unanimously approved a privately-financed stadium for the San Diego Chargers and Oakland Raiders Tuesday night… View full article quoting expert Frank Shorr

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Experts Media Alert – Boston 2024 Olympics

March 18, 2015

Earlier this year, the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) selected Boston as their choice to be considered as host of the 2024 Olympic Games. The International Olympic Committee will select the host city in September 2017. The city of Boston and the Boston 2024 Organizing Committee will hold a series of public meetings to give residents from around […]

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Heslam: Brady a true role model

February 3, 2015

Boston Herald Frank Shorr, College of Communication Let’s face it. Football is a violent, barbaric sport and there have been some players of late who represent the worst of society… Expert quote: “He was raised really well and his parents instilled in him some values that you don’t always find in the modern-day athlete. He […]

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Donald Sterling: Will it be hard to force him out of NBA?

April 29, 2014

Christian Science Monitor Frank Shorr, College of Communication The announcement by National Basketball Association commissioner Adam Silver Tuesday that he will immediately urge league owners to force Donald Sterling to sell the Los Angeles Clippers sets in motion a clear chain events with an unclear conclusion… Expert quote: “I’m thinking the players, fans, and especially […]

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Are Washington ‘Redskins’ doomed? NFL’s resistance to change showing cracks

October 8, 2013

Christian Science Monitor Frank Shorr, College of Communication Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder is appearing increasingly isolated in his vow never to change his team’s controversial nickname… Expert quote: “Ultimately it’s going to come from the team itself.” View full article

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