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…

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07/17: Back To Back?

JULY 17th, 2007 GAME THREAD Leo Nunez (0-0, -.–) @ Tim Wakefield (10-8, 4.47) Kansas City Royals (39-53) @ Boston…

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Ward’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…

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Gamecocks Richardson suspended

Richardson has been suspended from the Gamecocks. He was among the top recruits in South Carolina’s incoming class, which was…

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Crew 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…

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2007-08 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…

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Alternative 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…

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BREAKING NEWS

News Corp., owned by Rupert Murdoch, the company that owns Fox Sports and Fox Sports Net and is in a…

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The 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…

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Eleven 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…

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Gabbard 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…

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Fixing the Pro Bowl

As we invest some time in articles for the main site, I wanted to comment on the Pro Bowl. The…

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I need a vacation

Before we begin, I should probably tell you. I won’t be here next weekend, however, the Times will not lie…

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Mini 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…

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Primetime Viewing Picks

Before I do the choices, let me give you a bit of small breaking news, not full blown scale BREAKING…

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The Messiah Cometh

The city of Milwaukee has a rich baseball history. The fans love their players and when a player is embraced…

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Back 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…

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Celebrity Tie Auction Wrap-Up

Nearly a month ago, I told you about a special tie auction that was helping to benefit the Kane Regional…

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More Therrien Ahead!

Michel Therrien has a little wiggle room, now that the Pens have extended the coach’s contract another year through 2008/09….

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07/16: 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…

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Back 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…

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Getting Messi

Rather than lead off today with yet ANOTHER LIST, I figured I’d recap my bitter-sweet soccer weekend. My beloved boys…

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List-o-rama

I’m sick of them and so are you, but this one is by the Footballoutsiders so a. it’s right and…

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Some Sunday Links

Let’s give you some Sunday links just before we head back to work on Monday. The New York Times’ Richard…

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John Ferguson: 1938-2007

“Former NHL player and general manager John Ferguson Sr. died Saturday after a lengthy fight with prostate cancer. He was…

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A-Rod To Boston? Really?

Alex Rodriguez playing for the Boston Red Sox. The dream scenario we envisioned and almost came to fruition in the…

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More Lone Justice

Did I ever tell you that I love Lone Justice? Yes I did! Ok, here are a few more videos….

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22 Best Board Games. Ever

Most of us were children prior to the dawn of the computer age. Video games are all good fun, but…

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Mini 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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