Articles by Alan Draper (246319)

Aaaaaaand We’re Back
Updated:I’m finally back from Atlantic City, and the short summary of the trip was that it was a success. I…
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The Saturday Night Links
Updated:I’m back after being away for most of the day. But after I thought I could get away with not…
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The Slant: Episode 51
Updated:On this episode of The Slant, host Brad Stein discusses the winners and losers in the Dwight Howard trade, whether…
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Murray’s makeover moves forward with aggressive draft day moves
Updated:It was a whirlwind of a weekend for Tim Murray and the Buffalo Sabres as Buffalo’s GM maneuvered to acquire…
Read moreIn New York: The Islanders are Ripe with Young Centers
Updated:[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQVuaKF1dN8&w=420&h=315] What to do with struggling Oilers’ center Sam Gagner? That’s one of Craig MacTavish’s great headaches this off…
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Tennessee Titans – Houston Texans preview
Updated:The last time the Titans were preparing to face the Houston Texans, both teams were on losing streaks. Tennessee was then on…
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Keith Bulluck will be missed
Updated:We’ve recently thanked Jevon Kearse for the memories and wondered if we would be wishing happy trails to Kyle Vanden Bosch. Drexel discussed whether a free…
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BLOGPOLL: N.L. Awards 5/28
Updated:Each week, I will be participating in the 2008 MLB Blog Poll at BaseballHappenings.com. Below are my current votes for…
Read moreWho to Root for in the Final Four: Ohio State Buckeyes
Updated:The Final Four takes place a little over 28 hours from now. Cincinnati is not involved, duh. In the interest…
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Who is Tyler Ferguson and is he Penn State’s next target?
Updated:So who’s next for Penn State? With Jake Waters picking Kansas State over the Nittany Lions Thursday morning, many Penn…
Read moreMini Pony of the Day 8-31-10
Updated:BUDDIES! O man Peter Taglianetti ruled. [The Pensblog] Pirates…lost. [WHYGAVS] My buddy Matt with a great deconstruction of the St….
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The View From Philly on Donovan McNabb, The Man. The Myth. The Legend
Updated:With the Washington Redskins back at practice, we can once again all go gaga over Donovan McNabb. Does he have…
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The life of a collegiate wide receiver
Updated:Once again, I bring to your attention the continuing saga of Purdue wideout Selwyn Lymon, who you may remember for…
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Droppin’ Knowledge with a Capital J – Free Agency and Draft Rappin’
Updated:We’re lucky enough to have renown awesome person, slight Vikings fan (sarcasm!), and insightful bastard Capital J continue our poor…
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The Rivalry Revisited: 12/14/08 Steelers 13, Ravens 9
Updated:On Saturday, the Steelers and Ravens will face off for the 8th time in the last 3 seasons. It’s the…
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Mini Pony of the Day 10-23-08
Updated:Each one of these little girls are cooler than me. Why, because each one has a mini horse in tow….
Read moreWPIAL AA Preview: Midwestern Conference
Updated:Mark your calendars for the Midwestern Conference finale. The WPIAL schedule-makers did everyone a favor this year and saved the…
Read moreOilers vs Lightning: Tracking Stats
Updated:The following stats were tracked during manually during the game. The raw totals for the tracking stats and the glossary…
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The best volleyball team you’ve never heard of
Updated:My deepest and most treasured personal connection to the sport of volleyball comes from the four years I spent as…
Read moreSouth Carolina and Auburn: Five Keys for a USC Win
Updated:The South Carolina Gamecocks put their top ten ranking on the line as they host the Auburn Tigers is what…
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Fantasy Dreams – PJD’s Fantasy Football Season Wrap Up
Updated:This last weekend was the Championship game to determine who gets to win a free t-shirt by winning Purple Jesus…
Read moreOilers Preseason Gameday – vs. Jets
Updated:With only two preseason matchups (including tonight’s) before the Oilers season opens on Oct. 12 against the Calgary Flames, it…
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2010 Tennessee Titans offseason positional analysis: Special teams
Updated:The Titans’ special teams were 26th in the league last year, according to composite rankings by Rich Gosselin of the Dallas Morning News. The…
Read moreDear Students, a note for Saturday’s game
Updated:F*ck Ohio! (Clap, clap, clap clap clap) F*ck Ohio! This was the inexcusable chant booming out of the Penn State student…
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USC PG Devan Downey Update
Updated:The State newspaper sports writer Seth Emerson has a update on USC pg Devan Downey on his newspaper site –…
Read moreBrook Lopez is ‘very confident’ Bucks can win the East
Updated:After falling just short of eliminating the Boston Celtics, the Milwaukee Bucks have a lot to look forward to in…
Read moreOn The Road Again – Oilers Hit East Coast
Updated:Tonight, the Oilers will start their second to last Eastern Conference road trip of the season in Ottawa. The Oilers…
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Subway Derailed?
Updated:Not a fucking chance guy. I have been battling a severe case of workaholism, some sort of bronchial damage that…
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Bob Diaco Deserts Pass Game in UConn’s Loss to USF
Updated:In Friday’s 17-14 loss to South Florida, UConn only completed six passes the entire game. With backup quarterback Tim Boyle…
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