Articles by Alan Draper (246303)
Show Spurrier the dollars
Yeap…that is the Old Ball Coach pointing to AD Eric Hyman saying “pay up – you owe me.” Seems Coach…
Read more07/17: Back To Back?
JULY 17th, 2007 GAME THREAD Leo Nunez (0-0, -.–) @ Tim Wakefield (10-8, 4.47) Kansas City Royals (39-53) @ Boston…
Read moreWard’s Big Hat, Polamalu’s Hair Getting Involved in Charity Work
The Pittsburgh Foundation, a local nonprofit that organizes charitable funds from individual donors, has enlisted the help of two Steelers…
Read moreGamecocks Richardson suspended
Richardson has been suspended from the Gamecocks. He was among the top recruits in South Carolina’s incoming class, which was…
Read moreCrew wins first over DBacks
Just a quick post on last night’s game and roster moves–Dave Bush beat the DBacks, 4-3; Coco got his 29th…
Read more2007-08 College Bowl Schedule
Because I can, here’s the 2007-08 Bowl Schedule including start times and networks. Date Bowl Location TV Time Jan. 7…
Read moreAlternative Catch Phrases: I Went to a Hockey Game and a Fight Broke Out
I went to a hockey game and Patrick Roy’s face friggin’ exploded. I went to a hockey game and Tie…
Read moreBREAKING NEWS
News Corp., owned by Rupert Murdoch, the company that owns Fox Sports and Fox Sports Net and is in a…
Read moreThe Vikings and their Awful QBs
I’m guessing the guest post won’t revolve around football, so I figured I better get this out there. In case…
Read moreEleven Names to Remember for the Trading Deadline
Did you know that the trading deadline is a scant two weeks away? There’s always a lot more bluster than…
Read moreGabbard only allows three hits in complete game shutout
Kason Gabbard pitched his first Major League complete game shutout while Manny Ramirez, Dustin Pedroia, and David Ortiz hit homeruns…
Read moreFixing the Pro Bowl
As we invest some time in articles for the main site, I wanted to comment on the Pro Bowl. The…
Read moreI need a vacation
Before we begin, I should probably tell you. I won’t be here next weekend, however, the Times will not lie…
Read moreMini Pony of the Day 7-16-07
Wild-haired miniature horses are always good bets to be MPotD. June 30th gave us one. Now we have another. I…
Read morePrimetime Viewing Picks
Before I do the choices, let me give you a bit of small breaking news, not full blown scale BREAKING…
Read moreThe Messiah Cometh
The city of Milwaukee has a rich baseball history. The fans love their players and when a player is embraced…
Read moreBack To Work Links Update
Let’s give you some links this afternoon. First, Michael Zuidema of the Grand Rapids Press has a story on Dan…
Read moreCelebrity Tie Auction Wrap-Up
Nearly a month ago, I told you about a special tie auction that was helping to benefit the Kane Regional…
Read moreMore Therrien Ahead!
Michel Therrien has a little wiggle room, now that the Pens have extended the coach’s contract another year through 2008/09….
Read more07/16: Must Sweep
JULY 16th, 2007 GAME THREAD Brian Bannister (5-5, 3.71) @ Kason Gabbard (2-0, 4.87) Kansas City Royals (39-52) @ Boston…
Read moreBack to Work Links
If you’re back at work, this is a grind. But if you’re on vacation, I don’t want to hear about…
Read moreGetting Messi
Rather than lead off today with yet ANOTHER LIST, I figured I’d recap my bitter-sweet soccer weekend. My beloved boys…
Read moreList-o-rama
I’m sick of them and so are you, but this one is by the Footballoutsiders so a. it’s right and…
Read moreSome Sunday Links
Let’s give you some Sunday links just before we head back to work on Monday. The New York Times’ Richard…
Read moreJohn Ferguson: 1938-2007
“Former NHL player and general manager John Ferguson Sr. died Saturday after a lengthy fight with prostate cancer. He was…
Read moreA-Rod To Boston? Really?
Alex Rodriguez playing for the Boston Red Sox. The dream scenario we envisioned and almost came to fruition in the…
Read moreMore Lone Justice
Did I ever tell you that I love Lone Justice? Yes I did! Ok, here are a few more videos….
Read more22 Best Board Games. Ever
Most of us were children prior to the dawn of the computer age. Video games are all good fun, but…
Read moreMini Pony of the Day 7-15-07
Sweet. This is the 2004 design for the L’il Beginnings Membership button. The place is the biggest miniature horse and…
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