Articles by Alan Draper (246319)

Want a divorce or breakup with your bf/gf?
I know that most of my posts are about sports related stuff but this is something that has caught my…
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08/09: The RoyAAAls Continue Bullpen Woes
Josh Beckett (13-6, 5.00) @ Mark Redman (7-6, 5.38) Boston Red Sox (65-46) @ Kansas City Royals (39-73) 8:10 PM…
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I am ready for Carolina Football
Here is the thought of the day; Mississippi State could be the first team in college football history to lose…
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QB intrigue? Not this year; New clock rules an issue?
Decent story in the Times about the numbers game at QB, and how Lopina is going to figure into the…
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08/08: A Sweep Would Alleviate Fears
Nice work, Evan. Accidentally deleted the game thread. Oh well, the game’s over, and it was a pretty forgettable game,…
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Gamecocks Football getting close
Is in the air once again with about three weeks to go until USC kicks off the season against MSU…
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The Sky Is Not Falling
Why are we so upset with the Red Sox? Did we not say that we would be okay with a…
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Cody Boyd healthy? Watch out WSU opponents!
A lot of reporting now that camp is underway. The P-I and Times both do stories on the return of…
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Random Thought of the day
Do you wonder if people who speak foreign languages translate the words in their head before speaking them?
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Jim Halpert is Depressing
Recently, a tragedy befell my household. The crew working on the roads and water lines in my neighborhood hit the…
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Blog gets a little more pub
While its nothing new to me that I got mentioned on Deadspin.com as I have been an avid reader of…
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08/06: We Can’t Come Back Every Time
Jason Johnson (3-11, 6.25) @ J.P. Howell (0-1, 14.73) Boston Red Sox (65-44) @ Tampa Bay Devil Rays (46-65) 1:15…
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A Few Thoughts
The dog days are here, and the stretch run looms a scant few weeks away. So before we start with…
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Krueger warned of this on Friday afternoon
Not Coug related, but I have to say I heard Bill Krueger on KJR Friday afternoon. There was actual anticipation…
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08/05: Ortiz In a 0-10 Funk, Ends Up Winning Game
David Wells (0-1, 11.08) @ Casey Fossum (5-4, 4.89) Boston Red Sox (65-43) @ Tampa Bay Devil Rays (45-65) 7:15…
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My Future as a College Sports Fan
In case anyone doesn’t know me personally, I’m in the process of getting into graduate school. I’m of the opinion…
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08/04: A Bitter Loss Last Night Brings Us To The Devil (Rays)
Curt Schilling (13-4, 3.84) @ James Shields (4-5, 5.43) Boston Red Sox (63-44) @ Tampa Bay Devil Rays (45-64) 7:15…
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Red Sox Month to Month: July, A Month of Change
Sorry, no introduction today. Just reformatted my computer, and I’m busy trying to figure out how to drill a hole…
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Javy Lopez to the Red Sox
In a deal done today, Javy Lopez has been traded to the Red Sox for a mid-level minor league prospect….
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08/03: Mark Loretta’s non-single seals the deal
Jake Westbrook (7-7, 4.31) @ Josh Beckett (13-5, 4.76) Cleveland Indians (47-59) @ Boston Red Sox (63-43) 7:05 PM EDT…
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Wish Granted, Zach
Per Extra Bases, Javy Lopez is set to become a Red Sox tomorrow. The deal is widely rumored to be…
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I Want Javy Lopez RIGHT NOW
On Tuesday, disgruntled Orioles catcher Javy Lopez was placed on waivers. Lopez asked for his release from the club following…
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PRE-SEASON WITH BRINKHATER
Yes, you’ve waited all year. As well you should have, cuz wait to you see what Brinkhater and his army…
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ESPN Blue Ribbon predictions; Coug coaches take in the Hawks
Interesting. Take at ESPN. WSU is 4th?? That’s the first prediction I’ve seen where they are considered “upper division” finishers….
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08/02: Jeremy Sowers (3-3, 3.98) @ Jon Lester (5-1, 3.49)
Cleveland Indians (46-59) @ Boston Red Sox (63-42) GAME: 7:05 PM EDT in Boston, Massachusetts (Fenway Park) TV: NESN Radio:…
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08/01: C.C. Sabathia (7-7, 3.82) @ Jason Johnson (3-10, 6.35)
Cleveland Indians (45-59) @ Boston Red Sox (63-41) GAME: 7:05 PM EDT in Boston, Massachusetts (Fenway Park) TV: NESN Radio:…
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Ken Rosenthal Thinks The Red Sox Are Losers
The story. All talk, no action. G.M. Theo Epstein made much of his roster available, spent time concocting three-team trade…
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