Articles by Alan Draper (246303)
Recent Raider Drafts: Predictions vs Reality
There are those predictors who seem to be certain of what this team needs in the draft, and who will be…
Read moreJoin the Official BMR March Madness PickEm Group
I know it’s not hockey, but I figured it would be fun if we all got together to do a…
Read moreWho Wants it More?
PTS L10 Rangers 83 7-2-1 Boston 83 3-4-3 Philadelphia 80 4-3-3 Buffalo 79 4-4-2 Washington 78 7-3-0 Florida 78 7-2-1…
Read moreWe’re dancing
I say this is a preliminary look, even though I’m pretty sure it will be the only look (aside from…
Read moreAt least I don’t have to get emotinally invested
That’s my lone consolation for IU getting stuck down at an 8 seed. It seems like a hose job (considering…
Read moreWolves Updates 3/17
From Jerry Zgoda/Star Tribune: Wolves coach Randy Wittman vows the same franchise that sat Kevin Garnett out in seasons’ final…
Read moreTime For Red Sox-Yankees
The Red Sox and Yankees will play for the first time in the Joe Girardi/Hank era. Even though it is…
Read moreHello From the Cactus League
Scottsdale is 2280 miles from Fort Myers, but it’s closer to drive down here from Durango, CO where I live….
Read moreLatest Cowboy Mock Drafts
Here’s some of the latest projections from a few of the most popular mock draft sites on the web. There’s…
Read moreAnd thy Prayers….
Shall be answered. We got as favorable a first weekend draw that we could have asked for….. To be sure,…
Read more#15 – June 18, 2007: Figgins Experiences the Joy of Six
By Adam Dodge, Angelswin.com Senior Writer Chone Figgins spent all but the last day of April on the disabled list,…
Read moreReview of Real Sports, 03/10/08
This is my real time review of Real Sports on that originally aired Monday night, March 10, 2008 at 10…
Read moreLadies and gentlemen, your TOP-SEEDED Ohio State Buckeyes!!!!
Well, it’s at least true. Only it’s not the tournament we wanted. As was expected, Ohio State was left out…
Read moreRed Sox-Pirates Update
Dustin Pedroia went yard in the 1st giving Boston an early lead. Julio Lugo is playing again today and is…
Read moreWhere are we going?
Well, here’s a good opportunity for you all to really vent about little Jo-Jo Lee-Nards-Eees prediction that we are going…
Read moreFrom Sunday’s FSN Brewers’ broadcast
I caught a few minutes of the FSN broadcast of the Brewers game against the Mariners in Peoria today (while…
Read moreYour Sunday Morning Blog
As we get ready for Selection Sunday, let me give you some linkage. And thanks to The Big Lead for…
Read moreBeckett Has A Good Throwing Session
Josh Beckett threw pain free today for the first time since he injured his back. The 6 minute session included…
Read moreDeAngelo Hall to the Raiders
Looks like DeAngelo Hall is going to the Raiders for their 2nd Round pick. Before anyone gets too excited about…
Read moreWake “Shocked” by Mirabelli’s Departure
Wakefield told the Associated Press he was “shocked” when he heard about Mirabelli’s release. He did not know that Mirabelli…
Read moreBuyouts are Sell-Outs
Note: This article appears on www.DeROK.Net/wolves With the Timberwolves already mathematically eliminated from playoff contention, I’m severely limited in…
Read morePreviewing the Twins Part 2
Yesterday, we looked at the Twins on offense, but there are clearly more question marks in the pitching rotation. Right…
Read moreCollege Basketball Viewing Picks for 03/16/2008 (All Times Eastern)
The Road to the Final Four – CBS, noon – 3:30 p.m. ACC ChampionshipClemson vs. North Carolina – ESPN/Raycom, 1…
Read moreJefferson: We coming — most definitely
From the Washington Post: But the drop-off from the 24-win Boston Celtics to the Timberwolves has been considerable, with Minnesota…
Read moreWolves Updates 3/16
From Britt Robson/On The Ball: There was a disheartening story in the Strib this week about Craig Smith–not the Rhino…
Read moreWolves 96, Blazers 107
From Jerry Zgoda/Star Tribune: The Wolves’ three-game road winning streak — yes, you read that right — ended with a…
Read moreDumbass Hank Now Whines About Small Market Teams
Hank Steinbrenner spoke with reporters about the mix up between the Yankees and Rays this week and said the following:“I…
Read morePurpose of Cleveland Trade Last Year
During the last NFL Draft the Cowboys traded out of the 1st round to the Cleveland Browns, and in doing…
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