Articles by Alan Draper (246319)

Crowning the Next Patrick Roy in Montreal
Has this guy left a curse on the nets in Montreal?Canadian Press In Montreal, or what can be affectionately referred…
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Turn-BLOW stumbles again in 7-4 loss to Bucs
Argh. The Brews tied the finale 4-4 in the 8th Wednesday afternoon in Pittsburgh, and a series win looked possible….
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Wolves Updates 9/12 Part 2
Laurence Farah/Timberwolves site chats with Al Jefferson about his new team. From Daytona Beach News Jounal: Twelve of the…
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Ryan Succop Named SEC Special Teams Player of the Week
This week the SEC named Ryan Succop the SEC Special Teams Player of the Week, before you roll your eyes…
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2007-08 Preseason Foreplay: Washington Capitals
I think I found a nominee for the next ‘things that look odd, but actually did happen’ post.Art.com Quick hits…
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I go, Ugoh
Make sure to check out the excellent article in the FO’s Every Play Counts series breaking down every block that…
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Jay Ratliff is Jimmie Jones
I’ve been trying to figure out who Jay Ratliff plays like. He’s been a solid pick for us since we…
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An NFL review, backloaded with pictures
Well, we’re back live with the NFL season and my Tuesday NFL recaps. Did you all notice that I slipped…
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9/12: Continue the O
September 12th, 2007 GAME THREAD Tampa Bay Devil Rays (61-84) @ Boston Red Sox (88-58) Edwin Jackson (4-14, 6.00) @…
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Magic Number Watch
The National League playoffs situation is still a muddy picture, as pretty much the entire NL West is still battling,…
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Red Sox come back from 7-run deficit
Mike Lowell and J.D. Drew combined for seven hits while everyone else in the lineup also had a hit contributing…
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Parcells Comments on Ferguson and Newman Injuries
Parcells still has his eye on the Cowboys and offers this bit of analysis on the Cowboys: The Dallas Cowboys…
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Gallardo’s the Guy Tuesday
Yovani Gallardo’s six scoreless innings and seven K’s led the Brewers to a 6-1 win over the Pirates Tuesday evening…
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Gamecocks DB Carlos Thomas Suspended
University of South Carolina junior cornerback Carlos Thomas has been suspended for the first half of Saturday’s game with South…
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Primetime & Late Night Viewing Picks
Tampa Bay at Boston – NESN, 7 p.m.The Power of 10 – CBS, 8 p.m.Big Brother 8 – CBS, 9…
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Late Tuesday Update
I’ll give you a few links this afternoon. First, an excellent entry by Paulsen from the Sports Media Watch blog…
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Mini Pony of the Day 9-11-07
This bitchin’ kid is Albert Bass. The photo was taken in the 50s in Camden, NJ. How do I know…
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18 Plays is on Itunes
Ok, for all of you who wish to subscribe to the 18 Plays Podcast, we are officially listed on Itunes!…
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Skunkbear Week… Feel Free To Be 14 Again
Here are a few of the many images of the suckiness of Michigan. Feel free to use at your own…
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Remi Ayodele and Reche Caldwell Off the Market
In an effort to add depth to the nose tackle position, the Cowboys claimed Remi Ayodele from waivers. From DMN:…
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The return of a favorite
I love the Bill Polian show. Colts.com is in general a mouthpiece for the team point of view, so in…
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Titans acquire DE Bryce Fisher
Six-year veteran defensive end Bryce Fisher has been acquired in a trade with Seattle. I’m not too familiar with him…
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Tuesday Midday Update
Back at home after going to the meeting and having to prevent a flooding situation in the basement (heavy rains…
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Mid-to-late afternoon wrapup
This is my favorite time of year….football warming up and baseball getting tense. Plus, we’re exactly 4 weeks from the…
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Never Forget
Political feelings aside, this was one of the most expressive displays as to why sports can be such a healing…
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Worrying about Freddy
Remember this article by Gregg Easterbrook a few weeks ago? In it, he brings to light the massive problem in…
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Tuesday Morning Stuff
Tuesday morning and I’m trying to get some links in from home before heading to a meeting at 10 a.m….
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