Monthly Archives: October 2016

Somebody Else’s Turn

The 2016 World Series gets underway Tuesday night and it not only features two of baseball’s best teams, led by two of the best managers in the game, but it also promises to give some fan base the cause for celebration that they’ve lacked in decades. The Chicago Cubs have been the greatest study in […]

Maine to Host #17 Albany

It’s Homecoming Weekend at the University of Maine and the Black Bear football team will welcome not only alums but the #17 team in the nation, the Great Danes of Albany. Albany suffered their first lost last week, a three overtime affair at home to Richmond. While their offensive numbers have been somewhat underwhelming, the […]

Maine Coach Pleased with Progress

University of Maine football coach Joe Harasymiak joined us on our show Monday and talked about the Black Bears’ big win at Delaware. The 28-21 victory was the team’s fourth straight over the Blue Hens and gave Maine their first CAA win of the season. Coach Harasymiak praised quarterback Dan Collins, who threw for 307 […]

Maine Needs Win to Be Factor in CAA Race

(Newark, DE) The Maine Black Bears look for their for their fourth straight win against the Blue Hens this afternoon in a key contest in the CAA. A Maine victory would make them 1-1 in conference play and with a homecoming game with Albany and a road trip to Rhode Island next on the schedule, […]

Neverett Previews Playoffs

Red Sox radio broadcaster Tim Neverett joined Downtown today to recap the season and look ahead to the first playoff series with Cleveland. Tim explained that he likes the Sox pitching matchups, including using the veteran Clay Buchholz in Game 3, talked about what he viewed as the turning point in the Sox season, and […]

Hurricane Impacts East Coast Games

With the track of Hurricane Matthew somewhat uncertain, at least two college football programs have changed their schedule for this weekend’s games. Colonial Athletic Association member Elon (of North Carolina) has moved their game with New Hampshire to Friday night, as has Old Dominion, who will now face UMass that evening in Virginia. University of […]

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ABOUT DOWNTOWN The Downtown blog will reflect the approach we take on our radio show. We treat sports as entertainment, try to steer clear of being fans and cheerleaders, and always remember that heroes are best found closer to home. We also have a love of movies, television, books, theater, and music, and will often […]