Articles by Alan Draper (246303)

It’s Not the End of the World….

….but right now? You can see it from here. Tonight’s post took some time to think about and discuss with…

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A Buck Martinez Nugget If Ever I Heard One

Beckett’s on the mound when the camera shows Delcarmen and Lopez in the bullpen warming up. Manny’s got his hand…

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I KNOW YOU LOVE HIM……BUT……

Tito couldn’t manage his way out of a wet paper bag.HOW is the world do you bring Beckett out for…

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TB 9, BOS 8: Homers pace Rays win

There were plenty of home runs and plenty of excitement in Game 2 of the ALCS between the Boston Red…

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Relax

It didn't take Crazy Ron Artest long to influence the entire Rockets team. Artest continues to embarass himself with his…

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Scal Ain’t Goin’ Nowhere

There is a growing sentiment out there that the Celtics should cut Brian Scalabrine.  And no matter what you say…

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JOSH WHO?

Why is it not PAINFULLY OBVIOUS that Beckett is still NOT RIGHT! He hasn’t hit more than 93mph on the…

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Will someone please stuff Shilling’s sock in Caray’s mouth already?!

I’ve never heard such biased coverage! And a national broadcast, taboot! Sheesh! Fenway West- The Western Home to Red Sox…

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Gameday: Must Win for Wade?

Ever heard of a must win sitting at 4-1? Don’t sell the Cardinals short this week, this is an explosive…

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Air Sharks Return, Take Control of West Coast States

As you can see here, the Air Sharks ignored the Zamboni since it was using a fake fin to disguise…

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More than halfway home…who’s going to make bowl games?

What a strange Big Ten season it’s been so far. Let’s take a step back and see what to expect…

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USC v LSU night game on ESPN

ESPN will showcase the USC v LSU game next week will be on ESPN at 8pm. The Gamecocks have won…

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Make it Stop

I for one am really hope tonight’s game will be the last one at the Trop this season. First it…

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I’m curious – Are we holding back?

I think it’s a legitimate question.  No doubt we are experiencing the growing pains that come from a true freshman…

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Today’s biggest winner? Penn State

At least that’s how it stands right now.  The Lions have a good chance at finishing the week as the…

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Papelbon Breaks Record, Throws Ball in Trash

In case you missed it during your late night celebrations of last night’s victory or you are just recovering from…

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Reader Commentary Theatre

IdiomsByKids.com Ah yes, it’s the day late edition of RCT. Half the price of fresh baked RCT, but still satisfying….

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Red Sox Lineup for Game 2 ALCS

Coco is in for J.D. Drew. Jacoby Ellsbury RFDustin Pedroia 2BDavid Ortiz DHKevin Youkilis 3BJason Bay LFJed Lowrie SSJason Varitek…

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Rays Lineup for Game 2 of ALCS

Akinori Iwamura 2BB.J. Upton CFCarlos Pena 1BEvan Longoria 3BCarl Crawford LFCliff Floyd DHDioner Navarro CGabe Gross RFJason Bartlett SS Scott…

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USC wins 24-17

Spurrier still owns UK and now has 100 SEC wins. Two straight road games for South Carolina; makes them 5-2….

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Will Brandon Jones step up to improve the Titans’ passing attack?

Great minds think alike. Drexel hypothesized in a great article yesterday about the pros and cons of the Titans upgrading…

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10/11: It’s Beckett Time

Prev. Gm: Boston Red Sox (3-1) @ Tampa Bay Rays (2-2) Josh Beckett (0-0, 7.20) @ James Shields (1-0, 3.38)…

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Shutterfly TRIVIA: Best ALCS hitter

The last trivia question revealed that Jackie Jensen used to hold the major league record of walks with the bases…

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Don’t Worry Dickie V

Dick Vitale is going to throw out the first pitch before Game 2 of the ALCS tonight. Rays Insider shows…

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5 Keys to a USC Win vs. UK

The gamecocks are 12-6-1 vs UK with the last meeting in Columbia being a 38-23 victory for USC. This will…

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Flag-Spotting, Week Seven

Yep, even in these dismal times, the flag is STILL making it to Gameday. It just continues, MY OH MY!…

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Attn: Michigan – Your bowl appearance streak is over

4th quarter Toledo 13 Michigan 10 (and if you need further proof that Michigan was overlooking the Rockets, go to…

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Ellsbury Forgets to Mention His O-fer on His Blog

Jacoby Ellsbury wrote about what it is like to watch Dice-K pitch in a big game on his blog last…

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Pedroia Talks About Game 1 – Video

Dustin Pedroia talks about his stolen base and playing in the postseason. Fenway West- The Western Home to Red Sox…

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