Articles by Alan Draper (246303)
Fire Brand doused
I’m writing with a heavy heart to say that Fire Brand is shuttering it’s doors… For the weekend. What, you…
Read moreBeckett Scratched From Tomorrow’s Start
If today’s game wasn’t bad enough, we now have Josh Beckett out again. Here’s what Tito said in the post…
Read moreBREAKING NEWS: Big Ten Network Carves Deal with Cox
Two in one day for the Big Ten Network. While Cox Communications does not have a huge presence in the…
Read moreSome thoughts on Titans 23-21 victory
The preseason came to an end tonight as the Titans held on to a 23-21 victory over the Packers. As…
Read moreRed Sox fans get rude treatment in skankeeland
Two Red Sox fans were escorted out of Yankee Stadium yesterday after getting what local skank fans thought was a…
Read moreNYY 3, BOS 2: Giambi saves series
At least Jason Giambi did not want to get swept by the Boston Red Sox as he carried the Yankees…
Read moreThis Day in Red Sox History
August 28 1907: “Cy” Young wins the 20th game of the season defeating the Highlander (Yankees) 5-3. 1908: Boston fires…
Read moreYankee Fan w/Laser Fails to Rattle Byrd
Yankee fans will sink to the absolute lowest depths in attempting to gain an edge for da Bronx Bums. A…
Read moreBREAKING NEWS: Big Ten Network Hashes Out Deal With Mediacom
The very last hurdle for the Big Ten Network has been cleared as far as Big Cable is concerned. As…
Read moreLive Game Blog
Getting ready for kick off. Mark Herrmann thinks Jeff Saturday is the second most important player on the offense. Interesting…
Read moreI Think Theo Knew Something We Didn’t
Former Red Sox reliever Craig Hansen, who was traded to Pittsburgh in the three-team trade that sent Manny Ramirez to…
Read moreWe Have Our Winners!
We have our winners in the Olympics Opening Ceremonies DVD giveaway. Thanks to those who e-mailed over the last 24…
Read morePrimetime & Late Night Viewing Picks
College FootballVanderbilt at Miami (OH) – ESPNU, 7:30 p.m.NC State at South Carolina – ESPN, 8 p.m.Wake Forest at Baylor…
Read moreJosh Beckett scratched, headed to DL?
Josh Beckett has been scratched yet again, this time from his slated Friday start against the Chicago White Sox. He’s…
Read moreTRIVIA: Up in Buffalo
The last trivia question asked who was the Red Sox’s career leader in homers by a Canadian pre-Jason Bay. The…
Read moreAn Experimental Thursday
You may have been noticing different looks for the blog over the last 12 hours or so. I’m experimenting with…
Read moreBrewers hand Cards a 5-3 gift
Merry Christmas, Albert. The Brewers took a 3-1 lead into the bottom of the 8th, and then gave the Cards…
Read moreTitans at Green Bay gameday
Tulloch starting for Bulluck tonight, Allred for Thornton. Stewart, Harper and Carr are questionable. Bironas, Hawkins and C. Williams are…
Read moreDancing On the Yankees Grave
You never know how long the good times will last so lets enjoy them while they are here. If you…
Read moreI’m Putting Peter King On Blast
You heard me. I’m calling out Peter King, and you can blame ESPN for it. Now that your minds are…
Read moreLinks of the Day 8/28/08
This was a crappy promotion… Karl Malone’s kid is playing football in Buffalo. (What is it with those guys and…
Read moreParents Dominating Kids’ Play
I was on my high school newspaper staff, holding four different editor jobs. I was never a staff writer. As…
Read moreWhat’s wrong with hockey in the south again?
If you don’t root for the Caps, you aren’t a patriot Last week, Kevin highlighted the contentious battle between Ted…
Read more8/28: Finish them
Prev. Gm: Boston Red Sox (77-55) @ New York Yankees (70-62) Jon Lester (12-5, 3.49) @ Mike Mussina (16-7, 3.45)…
Read moreSaturday Mourning
It’s really starting to get depressing thinking that Jeff Saturday is seriously hurt. I’m not worried about it from strictly…
Read moreFootball Friday Week One…Only on Thursday
Welcome to Football Friday, Cougar Nation. And Week One Style to Boot! For future reference, you can EXPECT to see…
Read moreGiants play the (yawn) Patriots in preseas-insignificance
Tonight’s game will be a yawner for the larger issues, but will be important for a few roster spots still…
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